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‘We urge US to immediately stop politicizing trade and investment issues,’ says Foreign Ministry China said on Wednesday that it seeks an end to US “politicizing trade” after Washington announced a ban on farmland sales to Chinese buyers and other nationals from adversary nations. “We urge the US to immediately stop politicizing trade and investment…
The number of people killed in Monday’s anti-government protests in Kenya has risen to 31, the country’s human rights commission said, sparking public outage and calls for justice. The state-run commission previously said that 11 people had died. More than 100 people were injured and about 532 arrested in the protests which hit the capital…
Hong Kong authorities have introduced a bill to the legislature that will pave the way for establishing an expanded mechanism under which lawmakers could face suspension and pay cuts for misconduct. The Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill was tabled by Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki for its first reading on Wednesday. The bill…
China has called on the European Union to reassess its attitude toward trade ties with Beijing, saying that the bloc’s current mindset, not the structure of China-EU economic relations, is what needs adjusting. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to recent comments by European Commission President Ursula…
The buck moon will rise in British skies on Thursday, and it should be a spectacular orange sight. Like last month’s full moon, it will be low in the sky, due to last December’s ‘major lunar standstill’, an event that occurs roughly every 18 years and means the moon reaches its most extreme positions on…
China hit back at European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after she accused the nation of distorting trade and limiting access for Europe’s firms — a back-and-forth clouding the outlook for an upcoming summit. “We hope the EU can realize that what needs to be rebalanced is the EU’s mindset, not China-EU economic ties,”…
Stock markets in Asia were mixed overnight, as investors digested Trump’s latest trade announcements, which included a 50% tariff on copper and soon-coming levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The Nikkei (^N225) rose 0.3% on the day in Japan, while the Hang Seng (^HSI) fell 1.1% in Hong Kong. The Shanghai Composite (000001.SS) was 0.1% down…
SEOUL, South Korea, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On the morning of July 9, 2025, CSOP Asset Management Limited (CSOP), Asia’s leading ETF issuer, successfully hosted the Hong Kong – Korea Capital Markets Conference in Seoul. Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, attended and delivered a keynote speech. The event…
The annual 10-day Han Kuang exercise will test Taiwan’s ability to respond to a Chinese attack on its command structure. Taiwan has launched the largest-ever version of its annual war games exercises, role playing responses to a hypothetical attack by Beijing on its communications systems before an invasion of the island. The 10-day live-fire Han…
217 ‘W’ branded residences will be available in Manchester from 2027. For sale through Savills. Photo: Savills · Savills Branded residences, in their modern capacity, have been around since The Four Seasons Boston opened in 1985. They are defined as high-end developments, associated in some way with a luxury brand that provides additional levels of…