Allegations of military intimidation and interference by Beijing have been a feature of the ruling party’s campaign narrative.
Baerbock said during a visit to the Philippines that Beijing was violating Manila’s ‘rights and economic development opportunities’ in the disputed waters.
Dane Cheng, executive director of Tourism Board, reveals number of visitors in 2023 surpassed original forecast of 30 million.
The case arose after a minister filed a police report against the activists for defamation over an online video.
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General He Weidong calls for more discipline and better oversight in efforts to root out corruption.
Althiough 2023 ended with a market rout, many analysts expect more overseas opportunities for Chinese video game developers in 2024, helped by quality titles.
A new study from Nuvei, a Nasdaq-listed payments company, shows how advances in digital payments can help firms grow and stay ahead of the curve.
Post sums up what passengers are upset about, whether Cathay flight prices have changed and if passengers have ways to navigate disruptions.
Jo Koy’s Golden Globes performance sparked harsh criticism in the Philippines, with some deeming him to be an ‘embarrassment to all Filipinos’.
Under ex-PM Najib Razak’s tenure, Malaysia saw billions of dollars of Chinese investments mainly via the Belt and Road Initiative, some of which were later axed.
The strikes hit targets such as caves and bunkers, and ‘many’ militants were ‘neutralised’, Turkey’s defence ministry says.
A Fox News host recently suggested that the Pentagon could use the pop star as an ‘asset’ to sway voters, a claim shot down by the defence department.
Analysts and academics say it’s ‘inevitable’ for university chiefs to become embroiled in politics in Hong Kong and point to lack of trust between authorities and institutions
Development minister Bernadette Linn says past experience suggests developers more interested in smaller plots of land during economic downturn.
The latest exercise targeting a radar site came a day after dozens of American and British attacks on the militant group’s facilities.
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Squid Game returns in 2024 for a much anticipated second series, Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Min-ho star in sci-fi drama When the Stars Gossip, and Song Kang-ho hits the small screen in Uncle Samsik.
Last year, several Mexican lawmakers were mocked for saying two boxes of supposed mummies from Peru were ‘not part of our terrestrial evolution’.
Insider says talks between Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong and Guangdong officials produce push for stronger connections along lines of infrastructure, rules and regulations.
The 18-storey BEA Tower, built at a cost of US$196 million, houses the bank’s Qianhai branch, innovation centre and data lab. The 105-year-old lender is targeting wealth management and fintech in the bay area.
Local authorities are currently in talks with counterparts across the border to bring back multiple-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents before Lunar New Year.
Potential US rate cuts this year will redirect capital to Asia, boost the yuan and create demand for yuan products, Standard Chartered’s John Thang says. Hong Kong’s efforts to promote family offices and the investment migration scheme will act as catalysts.
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Scientific advances and improved knowledge of the earliest stages of development are prompting a renewed discussion about ethics.
A lack of specialised teachers, social respect and corporate participation are impeding vocational schools.
As China pivots to building its domestic market, progress could be hampered by rules and red tape.
