Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
One of Universal’s newest theme parks has had a disappointing year financially. Universal has spent the past decade rapidly expanding its theme park business, pouring billions into new destinations designed to compete directly with Disney on a global scale. T…
One of Universal’s newest theme parks has had a disappointing year financially. Universal has spent the past decade rapidly expanding its theme park business, pouring billions into new destinations designed to compete directly with Disney on a global scale. T…
The image show a live-fire test of the upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship missile conducted between October and November 2020 in California. The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) released on Dec. 19, 2025 more images and information of live-fire tests of its u…
The image show a live-fire test of the upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship missile conducted between October and November 2020 in California. The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) released on Dec. 19, 2025 more images and information of live-fire tests of its u…
US forces moved Saturday against another ship near Venezuela, days after President Trump ordered a "complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the country, American officials said. The operation is being carried out by the Coast Guard …
US forces moved Saturday against another ship near Venezuela, days after President Trump ordered a " complete blockade " of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the country, American officials said. The operation is being carried out by the Coast Guard …
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post. (Alternate URL here): The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently launched Chinese spacecraft flying through one of the most sensitive neighborhoods in space. Like…
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post. (Alternate URL here): The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently launched Chinese spacecraft flying through one of the most sensitive neighborhoods in space. Like…
From tri-fold phones and ultra-thin designs to AI going mainstream, rising phone prices due to tariffs, here are the biggest tech stories that defined 2025
From tri-fold phones and ultra-thin designs to AI going mainstream, rising phone prices due to tariffs, here are the biggest tech stories that defined 2025
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 110, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about mall S…
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 110, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy holidays, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about mall S…
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 series globally, which is a big deal for people who like the Redmi Note devices. Now they have a lot of options to choose from because the Chinese manufacturer has unveiled five different models: Redmi Note 15,…
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 series globally, which is a big deal for people who like the Redmi Note devices. Now they have a lot of options to choose from because the Chinese manufacturer has unveiled five different models: Redmi Note 15,…
BEIJING: On the Chinese tropical island of Hainan, Huanghuali trees - a rare kind of rosewood - are being photographed so that they can be turned into digital ...
BEIJING: On the Chinese tropical island of Hainan, Huanghuali trees - a rare kind of rosewood - are being photographed so that they can be turned into digital ...
One of the wildest rumors surrounding the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has apparently been confirmed shortly before its official launch in China. Screenshots of the camera app circulating online point to a proper continuous zoom with variable focal length based on a 200MP…
One of the wildest rumors surrounding the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has apparently been confirmed shortly before its official launch in China. Screenshots of the camera app circulating online point to a proper continuous zoom with variable focal length based on a 200MP…
The Indians won the first game but failed to capitalize on the advantage, going down 21-10, 17-21 13-21 in the last-four contest that lasted one hour and three minutes.
The Indians won the first game but failed to capitalise on the advantage, going down 21-10, 17-21 13-21 in the last-four contest that lasted one hour and three minutes.
Landmark Project Across Four Governorates to Boost Power Plant Output by 50%, Easing Chronic Electricity Shortages SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric has broken ground on the Euphrates Combined Cycle Expansion Project in Iraq. As the pr…
Landmark Project Across Four Governorates to Boost Power Plant Output by 50%, Easing Chronic Electricity Shortages SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric has broken ground on the Euphrates Combined Cycle Expansion Project in Iraq. As the pr…
The EU's landmark Mercosur free-trade agreement faced another delay as Italy raised concerns over its domestic farming sector. President von der Leyen is working to rally support for the deal, which aims to bolster the EU's global economic standing outside th…
The EU's landmark Mercosur free-trade agreement faced another delay as Italy raised concerns over its domestic farming sector. President von der Leyen is working to rally support for the deal, which aims to bolster the EU's global economic standing outside th…
China has brought online a national experimental research network designed to support experimentation on future network designs and to improve data transmission quality.
China has brought online a national experimental research network designed to support experimentation on future network designs and to improve data transmission quality.
Roomba's bankruptcy should serve as a warning sign to many small companies that big tech may not be able to come to the rescue, say M&A experts.
Roomba's bankruptcy should serve as a warning sign to many small companies that big tech may not be able to come to the rescue, say M&A experts.
The concerns on TikTok’s ownership date back to 2020, when Trump accused the app of mishandling the Covid pandemic and spreading conspiracies about the origins of the virus. He went on to sign an executive order demanding ByteDance sell its US operations.
The concerns on TikTok’s ownership date back to 2020, when Trump accused the app of mishandling the Covid pandemic and spreading conspiracies about the origins of the virus. He went on to sign an executive order demanding ByteDance sell its US operations.
The Immigration Department for the People’s Republic of China has started to slowly phase out paper forms for immigration purposes and is now promoting a digital version that passengers can fill out. While the paper forms remain available and valid for the ti…
The Immigration Department for the People’s Republic of China has started to slowly phase out paper forms for immigration purposes and is now promoting a digital version that passengers can fill out. While the paper forms remain available and valid for the ti…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk today reposted a video of a Chinese concert performance on social media platform X, captioning it “Impressive,” a move that quickly drew widespread attention across the global technology community. The video showed six G1 humanoid robots d…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk today reposted a video of a Chinese concert performance on social media platform X, captioning it “Impressive,” a move that quickly drew widespread attention across the global technology community. The video showed six G1 humanoid robots d…
Why Trump's National Security Strategy and his efforts to shore up dollar dominance are proofs of weakness.
Why Trump's National Security Strategy and his efforts to shore up dollar dominance are proofs of weakness.
Several of my PRC M.A. students have told me that the following tool for the computation of dialect closeness has become quite popular in China: fāngyán yīnxì xiāngsì dù cèshì Dialect phonological similarity test ("Dialect phonological similarity test"),V3.2.358 (source) It became …
Several of my PRC M.A. students have told me that the following tool for the computation of dialect closeness has become quite popular in China: fāngyán yīnxì xiāngsì dù cèshì 方言音系相似度測試 ("Dialect phonological similarity test"),V3.2.358 (source) It became …
While Beijing's EUV breakthrough is rebalancing global technological and strategic power, fresh unrest in Bangladesh, fueled by a student leader's death, is pushing the nation further away from India.
While Beijing's EUV breakthrough is rebalancing global technological and strategic power, fresh unrest in Bangladesh, fueled by a student leader's death, is pushing the nation further away from India.
Most people think that the majority of Samsung phones are either made in South Korea or China, but that’s not correct.
Most people think that the majority of Samsung phones are either made in South Korea or China, but that’s not correct.
This is likely the result of the massive public outcry supporting Guan. But Trump continues to deport other dissidents and victims of persecution back to their oppressors.
This is likely the result of the massive public outcry supporting Guan. But Trump continues to deport other dissidents and victims of persecution back to their oppressors.
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why Wolves fans have been protesting with Taiwan flags and other banners at matches.
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why Wolves fans have been protesting with Taiwan flags and other banners at matches.
A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday said China has lodged stern representations with the United States over the latter's massive arms sales plan to China's Taiwan region.
A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday said China has lodged stern representations with the United States over the latter's massive arms sales plan to China's Taiwan region.
"We already clarified China's solemn position on this issue yesterday," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday, in response to some media reports claiming that the US approval of large-scale arms sales to Taiwan was aimed at "helping …
"We already clarified China's solemn position on this issue yesterday," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday, in response to some media reports claiming that the US approval of large-scale arms sales to Taiwan was aimed at "helping …
The US government's announcement of a large-scale arms sales plan to China's Taiwan region seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, gravely undermines China's sovereignty and security interests, severely damages Chi…
The US government's announcement of a large-scale arms sales plan to China's Taiwan region seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, gravely undermines China's sovereignty and security interests, severely damages Chi…
China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition, and has lodged representations with the U.S. side regarding a defense policy bill, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition, and has lodged representations with the U.S. side regarding a defense policy bill, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
China is paying close attention to the relevant media reports, and if the information is true, the situation would be quite serious, exposing the dangerous plot of some people in Japan to violate international law and acquire nuclear weapons, and China and th…
China is paying close attention to the relevant media reports, and if the information is true, the situation would be quite serious, exposing the dangerous plot of some people in Japan to violate international law and acquire nuclear weapons, and China and th…
When housekeeping of the Chinese hotel entered after his departure, they were met with piles of garbage scattered across the space, from discarded food containers to used toilet paper and other waste.
When housekeeping of the Chinese hotel entered after his departure, they were met with piles of garbage scattered across the space, from discarded food containers to used toilet paper and other waste.
Moore Threads Technology Co. introduced a new generation of chips aimed at reducing artificial-intelligence developers’ dependence on Nvidia Corp.’s hardware, just weeks after pulling off one of the most successful Chinese IPOs in years.
Moore Threads Technology Co. introduced a new generation of chips aimed at reducing artificial-intelligence developers’ dependence on Nvidia Corp.’s hardware, just weeks after pulling off one of the most successful Chinese IPOs in years.
A senior Japanese security official suggested Japan should acquire nuclear weapons to strengthen its deterrence against threats from China, Russia and North Korea, marking a stark departure from the nation’s pacifist principles. The proposal exposes deep gove…
A senior Japanese security official suggested Japan should acquire nuclear weapons to strengthen its deterrence against threats from China, Russia and North Korea, marking a stark departure from the nation’s pacifist principles. The proposal exposes deep gove…
Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya
Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire that pierces the sky. Painted on each of the spire’s four sides are the benevolent eyes of the B…
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire that pierces the sky. Painted on each of the spire’s four sides are the benevolent eyes of the B…
Chinese state media has been heavily promoting a rumor that the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae wants to develop nuclear weapons that could potentially be used against China. The post China Helps Spread Rumors Japan Wants Nuclear Weap…
Chinese state media has been heavily promoting a rumor that the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae wants to develop nuclear weapons that could potentially be used against China. The post China Helps Spread Rumors Japan Wants Nuclear Weap…
China's rare-earth magnet exports reached their second-highest level on record in November, a significant increase following a U.S.-China agreement to streamline shipments. This surge occurred after previous restrictions impacted global supply chains, with ex…
China's rare-earth magnet exports reached their second-highest level on record in November, a significant increase following a U.S.-China agreement to streamline shipments. This surge occurred after previous restrictions impacted global supply chains, with ex…
U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with technology shares like Micron and Nvidia leading the rebound after a rocky week. This surge offset declines in consumer stocks such as Nike, which experienced a significant drop. The market also saw optimism around poten…
U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with technology shares like Micron and Nvidia leading the rebound after a rocky week. This surge offset declines in consumer stocks such as Nike, which experienced a significant drop. The market also saw optimism around poten…
Gold prices saw little change on Friday. A stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields impacted demand for the precious metal. Despite this, gold is still on track for a weekly gain. Silver prices surged, reaching record highs. Platinum also touched a multi…
Gold prices saw little change on Friday. A stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields impacted demand for the precious metal. Despite this, gold is still on track for a weekly gain. Silver prices surged, reaching record highs. Platinum also touched a multi…
Liu Jie, a 42-year-old woman from Chongqing, China, living with ALS, organized a unique farewell ceremony. She gathered loved ones in a funeral home to express gratitude and celebrate the love that shaped her life. Despite losing her ability to speak and move…
Liu Jie, a 42-year-old woman from Chongqing, China, living with ALS, organized a unique farewell ceremony. She gathered loved ones in a funeral home to express gratitude and celebrate the love that shaped her life. Despite losing her ability to speak and move…
Tibetan NGOs condemn China's gold mining project in Kashi Village, Eastern Tibet, and stand in solidarity with protesters. Following the project's launch without local consent, over 80 Tibetans were arrested, with seven still missing. Exiled Tibetans and su…
Tibetan NGOs condemn China's gold mining project in Kashi Village, Eastern Tibet, and stand in solidarity with protesters. Following the project's launch without local consent, over 80 Tibetans were arrested, with seven still missing. Exiled Tibetans and su…
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting six Chinese military aircraft and eleven naval vessels operating near its territorial waters on Saturday. This follows a similar detection of seven Chinese aircraft and eleven naval vessels on Friday. A…
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting six Chinese military aircraft and eleven naval vessels operating near its territorial waters on Saturday. This follows a similar detection of seven Chinese aircraft and eleven naval vessels on Friday. A…
Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.
Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.