China’s controversial jobless rate needs to be reformed, scholar urges
[South China Morning Post] - 01/7/2025
After a revamp of the youth-unemployment rate sparked concerns over data transparency, calls have come for comprehensive metrics to convey economic reality.
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US Justice Department will not publicly release all of special counsel’s report on Trump
DOJ will release findings on Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but will withhold details about (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Ex-professor Feng ‘Franklin’ Tao sues US university after China spying charges overturned
A former tenured professor of chemistry accuses the University of Kansas of discrimination and improperly (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Japan says China-linked hackers MirrorFace targeted defence and space agencies
The attacks, which targeted government agencies, businesses, and individuals, aimed to steal sensitive information (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
China EV giant BYD hits the skids in Brazil as ‘slavery-like’ claims run over labour force
China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Memorial held for Hong Kong motorcyclist killed in controversial crash
Rider, 27, died last week after off-duty customs officer tried to stop his alleged escape from police, with bike (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Inmate becomes first in Hong Kong to earn local doctoral degree behind bars
Inmate Chun says he hopes his academic achievement can encourage other prisoners not to give up on themselves.
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Finland bars tanker suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables from sailing
The Eagle S, thought to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” was detained in December following suspected sabotage.
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Japan’s investments in US set to go on despite Nippon Steel’s takeover setback
The assessment by analysts comes after US President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel Corp’s US$14.9 billion bid for US (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Hong Kong arts hub proposes to build 1,995 flats to ease financial burden
Project which consists of seven residential buildings is seen as a lifeline to the arts hub’s financial strain.
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
6% of 11,000 Hongkongers tested in free mental health screenings need help
Pilot scheme at district health centres refers residents showing emotional distress for free psychological therapy.
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Tech war: US firm SiFive opens China office to tap growing appetite for open-source chips
California-based SiFive has set up a subsidiary in Shanghai to help customers ‘achieve technological breakthroughs’.
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025