Huawei flagship store surge in China signals showdown with Apple
Apple has 47 stores in mainland China. Huawei, which did not open a flagship store until 2019, now has 11 of them.
Wed May 15 2024
US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies
20 companies based in mainland China and Hong Kong among hundreds of entities hit by wide-ranging move against Chinese companies so far.
Thu May 02 2024
Taiwan blasts Elon Musk over latest China comments
Speaking at a business summit in Los Angeles, Elon Musk said Beijing's policy was to 'reunite' Taiwan with mainland China.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Fans flock to Hong Kong to mark 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death
Those who traveled to Hong Kong for the anniversary included people from mainland China, Asia and Europe.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Hong Kong leader says city to stick with 'dynamic zero' COVID strategy for now
Lam said the best option was to adhere to the 'dynamic zero' strategy employed by mainland China.
Tue Feb 08 2022
China reports 55 new COVID-19 cases as Delta variant spreads from Nanjing
As of July 30, mainland China had a total of 92,930 confirmed coronavirus cases.
Sat Jul 31 2021
'Better Days' director hopes Oscar-nominated film inspires Chinese peers to tackle hard topics
The romantic crime film, shot in mainland China and the first by a Hong Kong-born director to receive an Oscar nomination.
Wed Apr 14 2021
China reports eight new COVID-19 cases vs 19 a day earlier
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in mainland China now stand at 90,002. The death toll remains unchanged at 4,636.
Tue Mar 09 2021
China reports biggest rise in new coronavirus cases in six days
Mainland China reported 92 new confirmed cases for Jan. 30.
Sun Jan 31 2021
Singapore to lift border restrictions with China and Victoria, Australia from Nov 6
Singapore will lift its border restrictions for visitors from Mainland China and Victoria, Australia from Nov 6, 2020, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) yesterday.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Mainland China reports 42 new COVID-19 cases vs 16 a day earlier
Of the new cases, 22 of them were locally transmitted infections in Xinjiang following an apparent mass infection in Kashgar.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 infections in nearly two months
Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in nearly two months.
Tue Oct 13 2020
China announces new restrictions on US diplomats' activities
China has announced new restrictions on the activities of U.S. diplomats working in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Australian PM suspends extradition treaty, extends visas for Hong Kong citizens
Morrison also suspended an extradition agreement with Hong Kong. Under the security law Hong Kong suspects can be sent for trial in Communist Party-controlled courts in mainland China.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Mainland China reports 26 new COVID-19 cases including 22 in Beijing
The resurgence has been linked to a wholesale food centre in the southwest of Beijing.
Sun Jun 21 2020
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024