Do we still need overseas judges in Hong Kong’s top court?
Role played by overseas non-permanent judges in connecting Hong Kong to the rest of the legal world is arguably more important than ever.
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China’s ‘involution’ trap is hurting nation’s competitiveness, state media warns
Economic Daily commentary says ‘neijuan’ – a self-defeating cycle of too much competition – is still prevalent and poses a threat to sustainable growth.
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China ‘big stomach’ eater devours expensive seafood buffet in Japan, slammed for being cheap
Competitive eater with millions of followers has downed 25kg of king crabs in single sitting, eaten 35 burgers and 30 chicken drumsticks in four hours.
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Hong Kong know-how can help mainland tech firms expand overseas, experts say
Presence of mainland tech firms in Hong Kong would also improve local R&D landscape, observers say.
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Hong Kong know-how can help mainland Chinese tech firms expand overseas, experts say
Presence of mainland tech firms in Hong Kong would also improve local R&D landscape, observers say.
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Days before Canada’s election, Trump says country would ‘cease to exist’ if not for US
The US president’s threats to its neighbour’s economy and sovereignty are on voters’ minds going into the polls.
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Cambodia flexes ‘agency’ in Japan ships’ visit to China-funded naval base
Port call shows Cambodia remains ‘open for cooperation’ with other nations and Ream Naval Base is not exclusively for China’s use, analysts say.
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Chinese lidar sensor maker Hesai aims to quadruple production to meet rising demand
The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.
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US defence chief Pete Hegseth asked for make-up studio in Pentagon, report says
The former Fox News host, who does his own make-up, wanted an area where he could freshen up before appearing on camera.
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India and Pakistan rivalry boils after deadly Kashmir attack
New Delhi unleashed a salvo of diplomatic measures against its arch-rival, closing a key border crossing and pausing a water-sharing treaty.
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Japanese firms take steps to close gender pay gap with historic reforms: ‘they have to change’
Japan’s finance sector is shaking up workplace gender equality, as top firms are axing clerical roles mainly held by women, aiming to close the gender pay gap.
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China unveils drone-mounted quantum device for submarine detection in South China Sea
Chinese scientists’ breakthrough in magnetic detection technology could give China the edge in submarine warfare amid Sino-US tension.
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US soldier Korbein Schultz jailed for selling defence secrets to China
The intelligence analyst with top-secret clearance was paid US$42,000 to share over 90 sensitive military documents.
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Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from ex-model
The film mogul’s 2020 conviction, a watershed moment for the movement against sexual misconduct, was thrown out by a court last year.
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Trump weighs dropping tariffs to 50% on some Chinese imports: report
The Wall Street Journal, citing a senior official, says White House is considering reducing tariffs based on the product; US markets surge.
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China backs Iran holding nuclear talks with ‘bullying’ US, says top diplomat Wang Yi
Foreign ministers meet in Beijing and decry America’s ‘abuse of tariffs’ ahead of negotiations this week between Washington and Tehran.
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6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017
Baptist University climbs to 50th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, while Beijing’s Tsinghua University keeps grip on top spot.
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China fires back after White House site pushes Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory
China accuses Washington of fabricating theory that coronavirus came from Wuhan laboratory, suggests it came from US instead.
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Geely’s Zeekr debuts luxury SUV as Chinese auto giant takes on Mercedes-Benz, BMW
Regarding global expansion plans, tariffs will be the ‘number one factor’ to be considered when entering a new market, Zeekr says.
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Japan’s Nissan looks to export China-made electric cars in global expansion push
Nissan displayed two new vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show on Wednesday as part of an effort to launch 10 new-energy vehicles by mid-2027.
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