Xi’s orders for Macau serve as reference for Hong Kong, Beijing official says
[South China Morning Post] - 01/9/2025
Xia Baolong also calls on Hong Kong and Macau to fully unleash the benefits of the ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle.
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Allan Zeman’s Lan Kwai Fong Group plans major entertainment hub in Xian
The planned project ‘is huge and it’ll be the largest Lan Kwai Fong we have,’ Zeman says.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Award-winning migrant actor who faced deportation from France gets a work permit
Abou Sangare, an undocumented migrant who won a best actor award at the Cannes Film Festival, gains French work (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
As Los Angeles wildfires rage, Trump offers blame rather than sympathy
While thousands lose their homes, the US president is spewing falsehoods and claiming he could do a better job of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Trump tariffs will probably be 20% on most Chinese imports, not 60%: Goldman Sachs
Despite US president-elect’s vow of high duties across the board, firm’s chief economist forecasts only key goods (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
New York’s top court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in hush money case
The ruling leaves the US Supreme Court as Trump’s last option to prevent the hearing from taking place on Friday.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
EU firms in China lament having to silo operations to stay competitive, survey finds
Latest report from EU Chamber of Commerce in China also flags increased costs and market barriers that are (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Why Taiwan should reconsider its stance against nuclear energy
Taiwan, near-fully dependent on imported energy, plans to shut its last reactor. Yet renewables like nuclear can (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
China professor in firing line for claiming women can live to 100 if they have 10 kids
Amid national ageing crisis, academic takes heat on social media for claim that career-minded women are destined for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Hong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements
District councillors express concerns the proposed residential development may undermine art hub’s image.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
China concerned by reports of Uygur militants given senior roles in Syrian army
Country’s UN ambassador Fu Cong says new government in Damascus must prevent terrorist forces from threatening other (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025