Brazil says BYD Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions’ victims of human trafficking
[South China Morning Post] - 12/27/2024
BYD and its contractor Jinjiang have agreed to house the 163 labourers in hotels until a deal to end their contracts is reached.
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Hong Kong braces for 380,000 revellers at New Year’s Eve fireworks
Shenzhen Bay checkpoint to operate around the clock amid celebrations on New Year’s Eve, with Lo Wu crossing to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Oil giant Shell shuts Singapore processing unit to probe leak
Shell estimates that a few tonnes of refined oil products, along with cooling water discharge used in the refining (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Why US and China should work together on Ukraine and Middle East peace
The world doesn’t need grand gestures or empty promises – it needs pragmatic, results-oriented cooperation on issues (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Beijing sanctions 7 companies in response to latest US support of Taiwan
The move follows US President Joe Biden’s approval of Pentagon’s 2025 budget, which includes several measures to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Tech war in 2024: China catches up fast in AI race, but US chip curbs cast shadow
Abundant investment and an open-source approach have pushed China to the AI forefront, but a lack of advanced chips (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
China launches investigation into beef imports as local price of the meat trends downwards
Imports have surged, with China representing a hugely important market for countries such as Brazil, Argentina and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Public whipping in Malaysia sparks outrage, raising questions about sharia courts
The construction worker was caned for being in “close proximity” to a woman who was not his wife, igniting outrage (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Chinese scientists show animal brain changes while awake through neural imaging
Microscopy technology is promising because of potential for taking live imaging of the brain and other organs and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Famed China hotel mocked for charging US$40 for coffee and cake, says price includes tour
Hotel went viral on social media after appearing in popular TV series Blossoms Shanghai earlier this year.
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
No stereotypes please, overseas Chinese students are a wonderful mix
By no stretch of any imagination can one reduce Chinese students in the UK to a uniform, faceless tribe, as my (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Hongkongers can now book self-service kiosks for international driving permits
The two kiosks, which have a daily quota of 32 people each, will serve the public from January 13 onwards as part of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024