The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. Under federal law, the U.S. is obligated to assist Taiwan with its self-defense, a point that has become increasingly contentious with China, which…
Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed Monday in the archipelago and neighboring Taiwan as one of the strongest typhoons this year threatened to cause flooding and landslides on its way to southeastern China. The typhoon is forecast to remain in the South China Sea at least…
Chinese scavenger donates tonnes of relief supplies to flood victims A scavenger in China suffering from polio, identified as Hu Lei, donated tonnes of supplies to flood victims in Rongjiang County, according to a report in South China Morning Post. Hu spent 55,000 yuan (US$8,000) of his own money on items including 5,000kg of rice,…
Hong Kong remains world’s most expensive city for housing despite price slump Hong Kong has maintained its position as the world’s most expensive city to purchase a home, even with prices declining by 20% over the past five years, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. A recent study by the Deutsche…