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Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously pass motion seeking unity against Trump tariffs

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Some lawmakers also use Legislative Council session to call for tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison not to go ahead with selling Panama ports.

The stage is set for China-US tariff talks – but trade war far from final act

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Analysts said this weekend’s dialogue in Switzerland is only prologue for an extended negotiation, as neither side wishes to give ground.

Ship captain remanded in custody in Hong Kong over damaging Baltic Sea pipeline

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Wan Wenguo, captain of Hong Kong-flagged ship, faces count of criminal damage and two charges for alleged violation of marine by-laws.

‘Show sincerity’: China urges US to drop tariffs ahead of first trade talks

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As top Chinese and US officials meet in Switzerland this weekend, Beijing calls on Washington to prove it is serious about negotiations.

How does Hong Kong plan to make private hospital fees more transparent?

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Consumer Council earlier criticised private hospitals for lack of transparency over pricing information and charging mechanisms.

Alibaba, JD.com and ByteDance prepare for 618 shopping festival next week amid price war

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Alibaba, JD.com, and ByteDance’s Douyin will start promotions on Tuesday, as e-commerce giants fight for a slice of limited consumer spending.

New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non-permanent judge

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Sir William Gillow Gibbes Austen Young, 73, will serve at the Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

Thailand suspends 2 doctors over ex-PM Thaksin’s hospital stay

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The doctors were involved in issuing medical certificates for Thaksin, with supposed discrepancies between their reports and his condition.

Asia-Pacific venture capital funding hits decade low as US steals limelight, KPMG says

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Investments in the US amounted to US$91.5 billion last quarter, seven times more than in the Asia-Pacific region, report shows.

As tariffs hit, US port arrivals fall and ‘blank sailings’ rise – are empty shelves next?

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Head of the Port of Los Angeles says the impact on imports is already substantial, with arrivals down by more than a third this week, year on year.

South Korean border town fights North Korea’s sinister sound assault with noise map

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North Korea has been broadcasting sinister noises almost daily from loudspeakers along the border since July, when tensions between the neighbours intensified.

Myanmar quake relief hindered by air strikes, UN funding shortfall: ‘junta is in the way’

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Myanmar’s junta is conducting air strikes after a deadly earthquake, despite a ceasefire, while a US$275 million UN aid appeal has received only US$34 million.

Huawei unveils first laptop running self-developed HarmonyOS as Windows licence expires

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The device features Huawei’s AI assistant and a wide range of Chinese software, including WPS and Alibaba’s DingTalk.

Trump’s policies under fire as more businesses blame US than China for trade war: report

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The majority of business leaders surveyed believe tariffs are a major threat and that the US should be first to de-escalate.

Chinese son, 51, attracts admiration for carrying elderly mum on his back in baby sling

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Dutiful middle-aged man who takes paralysed 88-year-old mother on special trips suffers back trouble as result of his efforts.

How China’s self-sufficiency drive is dividing the global tech ecosystem

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Countries need to be ready for a world of bifurcated supply chains and data flows, economist Gary Ng says during a panel hosted by the Post.

Hong Kong ferry disaster survivor says life jackets locked away before sinking

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Philip Chiu, whose sister died in the 2012 tragedy, becomes first witness to provide verbal testimony at coroner’s inquest.

South China Sea: PLA blocks Philippine warship in move Manila calls ‘reckless’

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Beijing warns neighbour to stop ‘provocative acts’ after halting vessel near disputed Scarborough Shoal, while Manila decries ‘harassment’.

Why Hong Kong’s interbank rate at 30-month low is a relief for homeowners, companies

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Hibor-linked mortgage borrowers will save about US$40 per month after the one-month interbank rate fell by almost 1 percentage point.

Fight over roti at Indian wedding leads to deaths of 2 teenagers in Uttar Pradesh

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Police said the confrontation began with an argument over who was next in line to receive a serving of the flatbread.

Cargo business of Hong Kong’s Cathay ‘set for sharp decline amid Trump tariffs’

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HSBC research report also says Hong Kong flag carrier’s full-year profits could be cushioned by lower jet fuel costs.

India-Pakistan clash: ‘far from neutral’ Russia and China step in with arms

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The arms provided by Russia to India and China to Pakistan come even as Moscow and Beijing want tensions in South Asia to ease, analysts say.

There’s more to Taiwan’s currency shock than meets the eye

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The surge in the New Taiwan dollar has exposed how trade policy, capital flows, geopolitics and sovereign risk have become closely intertwined.

European blackout presents opportunities for China’s energy companies, analysts say

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China is a leading provider of energy storage and grid-forming technologies that are crucial to preventing major power outages.

Brazilian F1 superfan’s death in Japan stirs nationalistic debate on foreign crime

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Influencer Amanda Borges da Silva had posted about how much she loved Japan and told her mother that she felt safe in the country.

Hong Kong scientists make breakthrough on needle-free flu jab offering more protection

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Professor Leo Poon says long-lasting protective effects of potential new vaccine may reduce need to receive yearly jabs.

Can China launch hypersonic glider from satellite? Rocket force study suggests possibility

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PLA study claims China’s hypersonic missiles can be launched from space-based platforms and strike global targets within 30 minutes.

Toyota warns of possible drop in 2025 profit as Trump’s chaotic tariffs threaten carmakers

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Toyota said operating income may come in at ¥3.8 trillion (US$26 billion) for the year ending March 31, 2026, falling far short of analyst expectations.

China, US watch closely from the sidelines as India-Pakistan crisis unfolds

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While the two powers are unlikely to get directly involved, each one has deepening ties on either side of the conflict.

China’s top negotiator strikes bullish tone on economy ahead of US trade talks

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Vice-Premier He Lifeng said China’s economy was ‘off to a good start’ this year as he prepared for a highly anticipated meeting with US officials.

Hong Kong police take away 2 relatives of Canada-based activist for questioning

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Joseph Tay’s cousin and his wife were escorted from their home to a police station to assist with the investigation.

Hong Kong stocks rise after Beijing unveils support plan; US-China trade talks loom

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Hong Kong stocks climb as Beijing releases economic measures; Fed holds rates steady.

China touts new law as foundation for private sector growth

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A week after the passage of a law on China’s private economy, officials said the bill will ‘unleash’ the potential of the non-state sector.

Disney theme park for United Arab Emirates next, with plans for Abu Dhabi site unveiled

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Abu Dhabi developer to fund project on Yas Island, already home to other amusement parks, SeaWorld and a water park.

Hong Kong IPOs outshine broader market spurred by inflows from global, Chinese funds

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Shares of Chinese bubble-tea chain Auntea Jenny surge as they join growing list of companies with stellar debuts.

Beijing pours tens of millions of dollars into fostering Nvidia-free AI ecosystem in China

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The Yizhuang Development Zone aims to establish a nationally leading AI industry ecosystem using only Chinese technology.

‘From A to H’: CATL’s Hong Kong IPO opens gates to mainland firms’ stock sales in the city

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30 A-share firms have applied to sell shares in Hong Kong this year, surpassing last year’s 16, according to exchange data.

HKMA warns of uncertainty after keeping rates unchanged as Fed defies Trump pressure

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HKMA says Trump tariffs have increased uncertainty about US inflation and the economic growth outlook.

Next stop, Egypt? Trade war sends China’s exporters scouring globe for new markets

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To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.

Tesla’s April deliveries shrink 26% in China as buyers opt for cheaper, tech-laden marques

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A sales increase in March proves short-lived, as April deliveries by the company’s Shanghai factory plunge nearly 26 per cent.

DeepSeek gets a technical boost from Tencent as China embraces open-source AI

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The leading Chinese AI start-up has adopted an open-source technical solution from Tencent, leading to a ‘huge speed boost’.

China moves to bolster its economy ahead of US trade talks

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Beijing announces a raft of measures including interest rate cuts as it seeks to begin negotiations in a strong position.

Trump’s tariffs are unmasking US economic vulnerabilities

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The US approach may be aimed at reshoring jobs and revitalising domestic industries but it fails to address underlying structural challenges.

Geely offers to buy full control of Zeekr at US$6.5 billion valuation, delist unit from NYSE

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Take-private offer could cost Geely as much as US$2.24 billion, values the NYSE-listed firm at US$6.5 billion.

Brisk Hong Kong home buying continues with third sellout at SHKP’s Sierra Sea

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Buyer confidence ‘will significantly strengthen’ and first-hand transactions this month are ‘bound to increase’, Centaline CEO says.

China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

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The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

HSBC revamps Hong Kong mobile app to boost user experience, banking convenience

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HSBC has about 6.2 million customers in Hong Kong; its active mobile user base almost doubled between 2020 and 2024.

China-US container shipments continue to sink under hefty tariff ballast

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Report says shippers rushed to move product in first quarter, but then pulled back sharply amid tariff uncertainty.

Actress Zhao Wei’s former Tsuen Wan home flops at Hong Kong auction as bidders stay away

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Zhao and her husband bought a 3,494 sq ft duplex at The Westminster Terrace in Tsuen Wan in 2012 for HK$72 million.

Chinese developer Country Garden borrows from services unit to finish homes

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Country Garden Services loans 1 billion yuan (US$138 million) to entities controlled by group’s chairwoman Yang Huiyan, filing says.