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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024