Malaysian family awarded US$1.3 million after doctor left bleeding mother to get a drink
[South China Morning Post] - 01/10/2025
The woman who died from blood loss was placed under the care of three unregistered nurses.
In Chinese newspapers
Xi’s orders for Macau serve as reference for Hong Kong, Beijing official says
Xia Baolong also calls on Hong Kong and Macau to fully unleash the benefits of the ‘one country, two systems’ (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Poland says won’t arrest Israel PM Netanyahu if he visits for Auschwitz commemoration
The Israeli leader is subject to a warrant by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears
Thailand is expected to take a tourism and economic hit from Lunar New Year trip cancellations.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Flu outbreaks surge at Hong Kong schools as cold weather warning issued
The forecaster issued the warning at 6am, expecting the weather to be persistently cold over next few days.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Hong Kong firefighters dismantle illegal filling station and arrest 3
Licensed container truck and large quantity of refuelling equipment also found during operation on Ma Sik Road.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Musk eyes US$1 trillion US spending cut, walking back earlier goal
Trump ally Musk admits his pledge to cut US$2 trillion in spending probably isn’t realistic.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Germany charges 3 with spying on naval tech for China
They allegedly gathered information on boat engines, sonar, drones and other technologies and illegally exported (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Chinese builder Country Garden details offshore debt restructuring
Developer claims it has understanding with key creditors on deal to reduce debt by up to US$11.6 billion.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Musk promotes German far-right leader Weidel in latest European intervention
X spaces event was Elon Musk’s latest foray into European politics, where he has become a loud advocate for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
China hacked phones and wants nuclear first strike capability against US: ex-Trump aide
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster told an event in Washington that the US must impose ‘very significant (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Hong Kong urged to issue more bonds and dip into reserves to tackle deficit
University of Hong Kong’s Business School says government can afford to issue more bonds and ‘moderately’ reduce (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025