Taiwan president determined to boost defend sovereignty Proposal to boost military spending stuck in parliament Lai says 2026 a crucial year for Taiwan China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ cannot be stopped TAIPEI, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in…
China’s drills involved rockets, warships, and aircraft near Taiwan Taiwan condemned drills as threat to regional security China’s exercises follow US arms package announcement for Taiwan Ambassadors from Quad nations meet in Beijing on Tuesday TAIPEI/BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Taiwan remained on high alert on Wednesday after China staged massive military drills around the…
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra clarinettist and conductor Lorenzo Antonio Iosco moved to Asia in 2015. He spoke to Andrew Sun. As an Italian who has called Hong Kong home for the past 10 years, my relationship with food has evolved dramatically. Growing up between Basilicata and Tuscany, pasta was king. But now, I have fallen…
China’s EV exports grew by 87% in November. Almost 1 million Chinese EVs were exported across Asia, and over 600,000 ended up in Europe so far in 2025. Mexico saw exponential year-over-year growth after BYD launched a series of affordable models in the country. China’s domestic electric vehicle market is starting to show signs of…
Beijing — China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday for a second day of live-fire drills aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island’s key ports and assaults on maritime targets. The two-day war games code-named “Justice Mission 2025” have been slammed by Taipei as…
From Khalil Fong to “Benz Hung” Hui Shiu-hung and Charles Ho Tsu-kwok, Hong Kong bade farewell to notable figures remembered for soul-stirring melodies, unforgettable screen moments, steadfast public service, transformative business visions and simple creations that sparked joy across generations. As the year comes to an end, the Post looks back at the extraordinary lives…
China carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan Chinese military rehearsing blockade of island’s north and south Taiwan watching if China fires missile over island, source says Taiwan says China is simulating strikes on U.S.-made weapons system TAIPEI/BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious…
Chinese artificial intelligence firm Zhipu AI kicked off a share sale on Tuesday to raise HK$4.35 billion (US$560 million), moving closer to becoming the first large language model (LLM) developer listed in Hong Kong amid a surge of technology initial public offerings (IPOs). The start-up, officially known as Knowledge Atlas Technology and marketed overseas as…
Six debuts raise about HK$6.99 billion Hong Kong tops Asia ECM at $75 billion – LSEG data AI, tech listings drive early 2026 pipeline Three new IPO launches add HK$9.22 billion to pipeline SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Six Chinese companies made their Hong Kong trading debuts on Tuesday after raising about HK$6.99 billion…
Home » ASIA » China Hits the Brakes on Self-Driving Cars After Horror Crash That Killed Three and Spurs Stricter Safety Rules Published on December 29, 2025 In the latest travel tech news, China is slowing its push for mass deployment of advanced self-driving vehicles following a tragic accident in March that killed three university…