New course puts sports governance in the spotlight

    New course puts sports governance in the spotlight

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong looks to develop all aspects of the sports sector, from grass-roots participation to elite-level competition, it is essential to have a strong and effective governance structure in place to oversee day-to-day activities, policy implementation and high-profile mega events. Enter the…

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    Nurturing Top Students and Global Citizens at CAIS

      Nurturing Top Students and Global Citizens at CAIS

      [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The 2025-2026 academic year concluded with celebratory milestones for Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) as it proudly sent off its largest graduating cohort to date. Diverse Pathways and Academic ExcellenceWith outstanding academic results, CAIS students have earned well-deserved recognition from universities worldwide. This…

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        Iran’s China envoy vows ‘special’ Hormuz treatment for ‘friendly’ countries | US-Israel war on Iran News

        Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz. Published On 5 Jul 20265 Jul 2026 Iran’s ambassador to China says ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be charged new fees but added that China and other “friendly” countries would be granted “special considerations”. An initial deal signed…

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        China Shock 2.0: An EU-China trade war is unlikely despite friction being structural, says economist

          EU-China trade tensions collide with air-conditioner boom

          PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 24: Pedestrians use umbrellas to shield from the sun as record-breaking high temperatures continue in Paris on June 24, 2026 in Paris, France. Li Yang | China News Service | Getty Images Europe wants to narrow its record trade deficit with China by October, but the bloc’s worst-ever heat wave is…

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          China’s factory activity tops forecasts in June

            China’s factory activity tops forecasts in June

            A National Bureau of Statistics official said June saw ‘improved market demand’, particularly in electronics, specialist equipment and food processing. (EPA Images pic) BEIJING: China’s factory activity picked up this month, official data showed Tuesday, providing a much-needed boost to authorities as Beijing battles to kickstart the domestic economy. The manufacturing sector has faced uncertainty…

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            A woman's hand presses against a plastic sheet used to replace the shattered glass of a balcony door damaged in an Israeli strike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

              China’s Factory Activity Expands in June With Boost From Tech Exports

              HONG KONG (AP) — China’s factory activity picked up pace in June, an official survey showed Tuesday, as demand for artificial intelligence hardware made exports robust. The official manufacturing purchasing managers index, or PMI, expanded to 50.3 from 50 in May, better than economists’ expectations, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. That’s despite worries…

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