China and Russia Stride Hand-in-Hand Into the New Year
[China Digital Times] - 01/7/2025
Xi Jinping exchanged New Year greetings with Vladimir Putin last week, saying that both countries have always moved forward “hand in hand” on the right path. China Daily said both leaders vowed to “foster cooperation, deepen ties.” Recently, Igor Morgulov, the Russian ambassador to China, said (…)
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2 winning tickets share record Hong Kong Mark Six jackpot of HK$138 million
Each winner takes home HK$69,234,020 after punters earlier packed Jockey Club betting branches for a shot at record (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in scam crackdown
The measure, which can be imposed for up to 30 days, aims to protect victims from transferring funds to scammers.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
China confirms Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have been in touch since US election
The news comes a day after US president-elect says he and Chinese leader have been communicating and will ‘probably (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Trump return set to wipe government language of climate change, LGBTQ rights, immigration
Experts predict a shift in government language, with references to diversity and other issues being removed or (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Chinese start-up 01.AI founder Lee Kai-fu denies rumours of asset sale to Alibaba Cloud
01.AI denounced as ‘vicious slander’ talks that it was looking to sell its pre-training team and other assets owing (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
China’s controversial jobless rate needs to be reformed, scholar urges
After a revamp of the youth-unemployment rate sparked concerns over data transparency, calls have come for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
US-China dialogue touches on ‘candid’ concerns before Trump takes office
US president-elect says he and Xi have spoken through representatives, but it is unclear if virtual communication (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
District councillors oppose first project under Hong Kong land sharing scheme
More than 10 council members oppose plan to build over 1,700 homes in Tai Po, citing transport capacity concerns.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Don’t eat your Christmas tree, Belgians warned, after city posts food tips
The Ghent website had suggestions on how to recycle the conifers at the dinner table, such as by making flavoured (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Japan’s carmakers vow closer ties to regain ground lost to China
To survive, Japanese manufacturers are pledging cooperation in areas like AI and EVs, while also navigating trade (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Hong Kong to offer just 1 land plot this quarter amid developer caution
The plan for the Tung Chung site has been revised to allow for 745 flats following an unsuccessful tender in 2023.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025