Military experts say the arrangement is part of preparations for a potential conflict with Chinese forces over Taiwan.

A man arrested in China for using a net and playing recorded bird sounds to catch wild birds says the preys were ingredients for a hotpot.

Malaysia’s 15th general election, amid surging inflation and fears of deadly floods in the monsoon season, is likely to be the most hotly contested vote ever

The compensation package of US$532 million would ‘make up for so many years of anguish and disappointment’ a migrant workers spokesperson said.

While ‘March of the Volunteers’ was correctly played at Rugby World Cup event in Dubai, broadcast titled song as ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ at bottom of screen.

Police have urged hikers to install a GPS tracking app to make rescues easier during accidents.

Whether investors and companies choose to divest their Chinese assets, accept sunk costs or double down to wait for a Chinese resurgence, they will have to be innovative to cope with the quick-changing terrain.

The panda was one of a breeding pair given to the island by Beijing 14 years ago during a warmer period of cross-strait ties.

The first products will be available on Freshippo’s app and more than 300 bricks-and-mortar stores across 27 Chinese cities starting December.

Hospital Authority head Tony Ko also notes many elderly patients suffering from long Covid are seeking treatment, as he urges senior residents to get vaccinated

Most funding from developed nations goes to climate change mitigation, but vulnerable countries like Pakistan want money for long-term solutions.

A snake catcher reveals the reptilian underbelly of Hong Kong in which he has to tackle everything from poisonous vipers in a coronavirus quarantine centre to cobras hiding in flats.

Meeting with Joe Biden had been ‘constructive’, Xi tells US vice-president as he calls for mutual understanding.

The plant’s iPhone production unit has promised a new retention bonus for contractors, as Foxconn scrambles to cope with soaring orders for the holiday season.

Prison chief Gerald Bantag has faced a series of allegations since being suspended last month, including the breeding of horses and snakes at the Muntinlupa penitentiary.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc reaffirms ties with city’s chief executive on the sidelines of regional trade summit in Bangkok.

Video posted on social media showed the jet colliding with the firetruck as it careered down the runway, then catching fire and smoking heavily as it ground to a halt.

A US-led ban on Xinjiang cotton, Beijing’s zero-Covid restrictions, and supply-chain delays helped drive down China’s cotton-yarn imports during the year’s first three quarters.

Amid rising Covid-19 cases, relaxed restrictions, and mixed signals, many Chinese are stockpiling medical supplies and bracing for the worst, while others are sharing their coronavirus experiences.

Musk’s decision to ask Twitter users for guidance on who should be on the platform is part of a huge restructuring of the company.

There were some achievements at the meeting in Cambodia, a key event taking place just before the G20 and Apec summits.

Foreign Trade Minister Liesje Schreinemacher said the government ‘will not copy the American measures one-to-one and we make our own assessment’.

The world is increasingly crowded, with its most populous countries facing challenges to meet demand for quality education and jobs among young people. Wealthy countries must help lower-income nations ensure reliable access to food, healthcare and jo...

Election results will be key to how the three powers will develop their priorities in Nepal, with India and US keen to counter Chinese influence in the region.

The directive calls for avoiding topics that could be ‘disruptive or undermine Google’s culture of belonging’.

A bankrupt former Chinese restaurant tycoon is trending on mainland social media after declaring he will repay his debts by selling grilled sausages.

Calls to boycott the Fifa Qatar World Cup screams of Western hypocrisy, resentment and a superiority complex writes author Chandran Nair.

Hong Kong’s pandemic restrictions were eased too late for overseas fans who might have come for shows.

Malaysia’s 15th general election, conducted against a backdrop of surging inflation and fears of deadly floods in the monsoon season, is likely to be the most hotly contested the country has ever seen.

Photos showing the pair inspecting the country’s Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile came as a surprise, as Kim’s daughter’s existence had never been publicly confirmed before.

Holmes, CEO of blood testing start-up Theranos, was sentenced on three counts of investor fraud and one count of conspiracy. She was convicted in January following a 3-month trial.

Ma Xiaohe, the former head of a government think tank, believes that China’s ‘wealth accumulation mechanism is very fragile’ amid the recent common prosperity drive following last month’s 20th party congress.

‘The new strategy would aim to challenge China on issues including human rights violations,’ said Anita Anand at the Halifax International Security Forum. Ottawa said it would unveil its strategy for the region within the next few weeks.

Beijing has announced an ambitious plan to essentially eliminate heavy air pollution in more than 230 major cities by 2025 by cutting emissions from heavy industry and the transport sector.

Kerry’s illness is sure to add to worries about the speed of negotiations at the climate conference in Egypt, which were expected to end on Friday but are continuing with no clear end in sight.

Merrick Garland appointed veteran prosecutor Jack Smith to oversee investigations into classified documents found at Trump’s Florida home as well as a separate probe involving the January 6 insurrection.

Wang Wentao, China’s commerce minister, and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai speak during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bangkok.

Cocoa growers are escalating their fight to improve farmer pay; want buyers to pay premiums and resume deals. The two countries together account for 60 per cent of the world’s cocoa.

There can be no short cut for humanity towards social and environmental progress. Change comes from building links between individuals, communities and governments, and this takes work.

‘Personally, I would be quite prepared to accept a fine. This is not a political statement, but a statement for human rights,’ said German football federation president Bernd Neuendorf.

Scores flocked to the southwestern city of Izeh for the funeral of Kian Pirfalak, 9. Kian’s mother said he was shot on Wednesday by security forces; Iranian officials insisted he was killed in a ‘terrorist’ attack carried out by an extremist gr...

According to the zoo, the infection in a deceased hammer-headed stork or hamerkop – a wading bird – was discovered during a routine check.

Tensions with the US and in the region, whether with India or in the South China Sea, will limit China’s ability to exert influence far and wide. These tensions must be managed well or Beijing may opt for a more muscular projection of its power.

Russia said it hopes to clinch a prisoner swap with the US to return convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout, known as the ‘Merchant of Death’. The deal could see imprisoned Americans, including basketball star Brittney Griner, return to the US.

Investigators found traces of explosives on several ‘foreign objects’ at the site in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Prosecution Authority said. Further scrutiny would be required before anyone could be charged with suspicion of crime.

China’s top economic planning agency met with US multinationals including ExxonMobil, Boeing, Cargill and Emerson Electric this week, signalling it is eager to restore market confidence after the 20th party congress.

Russia says a video circulating on social media shows the execution of prisoners of war by Ukraine.

Hong Kong Toilet Association warns most public toilets come up smelling of roses, but some are in dire condition.

Internet giant Tencent, Genshin Impact creator miHoYo and TikTok owner ByteDance are among those being discussed as Blizzard’s next Chinese video gaming partner.

The e-commerce giant was able to grow its adjusted income by 19 per cent in the third quarter, even though sales rose only 3 per cent.