China’s “open-source” approach to development presents a reliable alternative for the Global South as Western dominance wanes and the world order is reshaped, according to a leading Chinese political scientist. Zheng Yongnian, dean of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s school of public policy in Shenzhen, said that both global orders were crumbling – the…
Hong Kong’s tourism chief has floated a proposal for electronic passes at mega-events and pledged to lead a reform of the local ticketing system, starting with a review of the Cityline’s operations after the firm’s recent mix-ups. In an exclusive interview with the Post, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui expressed her…
A PhD student earlier fined HK$5,000 (US$643) for splashing semen onto a woman’s buttocks has left Hong Kong before prosecutors could apply for a stricter penalty. Lai Changwei, 26, failed to appear at Thursday’s West Kowloon Court hearing after the Department of Justice sought to review his sentence on the basis it was manifestly inadequate….
By Che Pan and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) – China can use domstically developed tools to make advanced semiconductors, countering U.S. curbs on Beijing’s access to high-end chipmaking technology, an executive at a major Chinese supplier said on Thursday. Du Lijun, president of chip equipment maker Shenzhen SiCarrier Industry Machines, said China faces export controls…
Hong Kong is on the cusp of a transformative shift as it embraces the low-altitude economy, a rapidly growing sector poised to revolutionise industries, reshape urban landscapes and redefine modern living. Advances in artificial intelligence, intelligent networks and human-computer interaction are driving the integration of autonomous aerial vehicles and drones into everyday life. Globally, the…
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. has received China’s approval to proceed with a potentially blockbuster share sale in Hong Kong. CATL, as the world’s top electric-vehicle battery maker is known, said Tuesday it had been given the green light from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issueBloomberg Terminal as many as around 220 million shares,…
Hong Kong stocks fluctuated between losses and gains on Monday, as caution prevailed ahead of US President Donald Trump’s next round of tariffs. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.2 per cent to 23,584.56 as of 10.04am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 0.2 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained…
Hong Kong authorities will start gauging developers’ interest in constructing a planned cross-border railway in the northwest New Territories later this year, according to the city’s transport minister. Mable Chan, the secretary for transport and logistics, also revealed that the joint project, linking Qianhai in Shenzhen and Hung Shui Kiu in Hong Kong, could see…
China’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD launched its most expensive model under its Denza brand to challenge BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the luxury segment as competition in the world’s largest auto market intensifies. The Denza unit on Friday unveiled the six-seat SUV called Denza N9, priced at 389,800 (US$60,860) to 449,800 yuan, which is…
Hong Kong retained its status as Asia’s top financial centre and was the third globally, distancing itself from regional rival Singapore and also closing the gap with top-ranked New York, according to the latest edition of the Global Financial Centres Index. Hong Kong’s overall rating increased 11 points, while Singapore gained three points to stay…