Southeast Asian nations to gain from China’s tech advancement

Southeast Asian nations to gain from China’s tech advancement

Speakers share their insights during a panel discussion co-organized by China Daily with the theme of China, Green BRI & RCEP: Navigating the Future, Accelerating Partnerships. (LIU LULU/ CHINA DAILY) Southeast Asian countries are poised to capitalize on China’s technology strengths and regional partnerships to seize the opportunities presented by technology advancements as international headwinds…

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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$100 million of contraband goods, including computer processors

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$100 million of contraband goods, including computer processors

Hong Kong customs officers have seized contraband products valued at HK$100 million (US$12.9 million), including computer processors worth HK$67 million, from a shipment bound for Taiwan. The Customs and Excise Department said on Friday the seized items included laptops, smartwatches and circuit boards found in a cargo container that was to be loaded onto a…

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Hong Kong to prioritise themed travel in city, attracting high-spending visitors: John Lee

Hong Kong to prioritise themed travel in city, attracting high-spending visitors: John Lee

Hong Kong’s tourism policies for the coming year will prioritise attracting high-spending visitors and promoting themed travel in the city, with authorities pressing on with efforts to diversify the sector as well as integrate sports and culture. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday that the “Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0”…

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Why China’s Southeast Asia belt and road push could give it edge in critical battleground

Why China’s Southeast Asia belt and road push could give it edge in critical battleground

Southeast Asia is playing an ever-growing part in China’s investment and diplomatic decisions, particularly as Beijing’s rivalry with Washington heats up. In the third of a four-part series on China’s ties with Asean, Orange Wang looks at how Beijing is using infrastructure to forge stronger links with the region. When Vietnam’s new top leader To…

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