Global views of China's influence have deteriorated sharply, according to a poll conducted for the BBC's World Service, reaching their lowest level in years. Analysts said the change reflected...
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The H7N9 bird flu virus can be transmitted not only through close contact but by airborne exposure, a team at the University of Hong Kong found after extensive laboratory experiments. Though the...
5:50AM
The Global Times, one of China's most influential newspapers, has yet to retract an embarrassing photo gallery on its website of what it says is a futuristic Japanese military helicopter.
10:05AM
China’s economic recovery may be losing momentum, as indicators for new orders and financial conditions worsened, according to the latest MNI China business sentiment indicator.
10:59AM
A special North Korean envoy said in Beijing yesterday that Pyongyang would accept China's suggestion that it restart talks with relevant parties to restore a peaceful environment on the Korean...
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Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a...
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Two South Korean women forcibly drafted into Japanese military brothels during World War II have cancelled a meeting with a Japanese mayor who sparked outrage by calling them a wartime necessity...
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Having your name in lights inside a nightclub is perhaps not the best idea when your party is openly cracking down on the extravagent lifestyles of its members.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Switzerland on Thursday for talks set to focus on a landmark free trade deal with the Alpine country, which he has dubbed a touchstone for Beijing’s growing...
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Today's Poll
- Negative involvement in international affairs: 27%
- Uncivilized behaviour of tourists: 59%
- Stalled political reform: 14%
24 May 2013
- Negative involvement in international affairs
- Uncivilized behaviour of tourists
- Stalled political reform
Insight
Justice delayed is justice denied," says a legal maxim. If a criminal case is delayed, a trial may be stayed - if the delay has caused prejudice; while a convicted defendant may receive a reduced...
5:20AM
Hong Kong
Three men were charged last night in connection with the probe into the failed Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (HKMEx) founded by executive councillor Barry Cheung Chun-yuen.
5:05AM
The H7N9 bird flu virus can be transmitted not only through close contact but by airborne exposure, a team at the University of Hong Kong found after extensive laboratory experiments. Though the...
5:50AM
Air New Zealand has followed Cathay Pacific's example and stopped carrying shark fin after environmental campaigners discovered the airline was flying the cargo to Hong Kong. The airline - which...
9:02AM
Facing criticism that it was too lenient towards the scandal-shrouded Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, the Securities and Futures Commission says it handled the fiasco appropriately. Three out of...
5:12AM
China
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Switzerland on Thursday for talks set to focus on a landmark free trade deal with the Alpine country, which he has dubbed a touchstone for Beijing’s growing...
10:24AM
Having your name in lights inside a nightclub is perhaps not the best idea when your party is openly cracking down on the extravagent lifestyles of its members.
Updated 12:40PM
China and the United States are hoping for a new chance to set the course for smoother relations through a secluded desert summit as the Asian power’s leader Xi Jinping projects a more confident...
11:52AM
Beijing is stepping up its efforts to make the yuan a convertible currency for use in international trade and investment, but analysts say the central bank should tread carefully given the...
5:28AM
Asia
Two South Korean women forcibly drafted into Japanese military brothels during World War II have cancelled a meeting with a Japanese mayor who sparked outrage by calling them a wartime necessity...
Updated 12:58PM
World
Part of a four-lane freeway bridge over a river in a rural area north of Seattle collapsed on Thursday, sending vehicles and people into the frigid water below, authorities said.
Updated 1:04PM
An Arizona jury failed on Thursday to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Jodi Arias should be put to death for the murder of her ex-boyfriend, prompting the judge to order a rerun of the...
Updated 12:17PM
Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a...
11:18AM
Business
China’s economic recovery may be losing momentum, as indicators for new orders and financial conditions worsened, according to the latest MNI China business sentiment indicator.
10:59AM
The European Commission will seek the support of EU governments to launch talks with China on an investment pact that could be a precursor to a free-trade deal if Brussels and Beijing can overcome...
11:00AM
A Chicago-based commodities trading firm has filed suit against three of the world’s largest oil companies, accusing them of colluding to fix oil prices after European authorities opened an...
11:44AM
In an unusual move before a trial, a federal judge expressed a tentative view that the US Justice Department will be able to show evidence that Apple engaged in a conspiracy with publishers to...
12:03PM
Chinese regulators have approved the Boeing 787 to fly in the country, Boeing said, a move that opens up a large potential market to the US aerospace giant.
11:06AM
Lifestyle
With so many groups seeking funds, it can be tough figuring out which cause to give to. Are the organisations all they're cracked up to be and how much of the contribution really goes to people in...
9:52AM
While Hong Kong performers often look West to further their careers, the reverse is rare. But there have recently been a few Western entertainers who have carved out niches in local show business...
10:06AM
Young contestants are brushing up on their vocabulary in preparation for the city's annual Spellbulary competition on Sunday.
11:53AM
Island holidays are usually about relaxing, departing from routine and indulging yourself at a luxury retreat. "Healthy" they generally are not, as sunset cocktails, seafood buffets and hours...
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Hebe, a black ball of fluff, looks up shyly through his Perspex enclosure. The puppy is a "prosecution case", meaning he was rescued from his former owner, who was later charged with animal abuse...
11:47AM
For most people, the relationship between contemporary art and the Vatican, home of some of the world's greatest old masterpieces, is like oil and water - they just don't mix.
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Boca, one of the first veggie burgers to hit the mainstream in 1979, is primarily made from soya bean protein and wheat gluten.
10:06AM
Racism and colonial superiority form the core themes of this exhibition about Hong Kong's bouts of sickness and epidemic over the past century.
12:02PM
Sport
The government has agreed to underwrite millions of dollars in operating costs for the next 10 years so work can start on the long-overdue soccer centre at Tseung Kwan O. With construction costs...
12:05PM
Sergio Garcia could have stopped after he whined about fans of Tiger Woods making too much noise on the golf course. He should have stopped after saying Woods is not a nice person who has been...
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A searching turf gallop yesterday brought Dominant a pass mark ahead of the HK$8 million Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup on Sunday, but jockey Zac Purton's report to trainer John...
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Magazines
19 May 2013
What future is there for the Sumatran orang-utan as its forests fall?
12 May 2013
Mystery surrounds a young Hong Kong man who survived a submarine disaster only to sail off into the mists of time
Property
Mainland developers recorded higher debt ratios and falling net profit last year amid stringent controls on the housing market, a survey has found. The research, which surveyed 184 mainland...
4:38AM
Shopping malls will surpass office and residential space as the most profitable type of property investment on the mainland over the next two to five years, thanks to the nation's booming middle...
3:31AM
Fortress has partnered Fosun to operate joint venture Shanghai Starcastle Living Services, which already has a housing project for the elderly in the city.
3:51AM
Technology
Google’s new music service offers a lot of eye candy to go with the tunes. The song selection of around 18 million tracks is comparable to popular services such as Spotify and Rhapsody, and a...
12:14PM
In an unusual move before a trial, a federal judge expressed a tentative view that the US Justice Department will be able to show evidence that Apple engaged in a conspiracy with publishers to...
12:03PM
US regulators are in the early stages of an antitrust probe into whether Google, the top player in web display advertising, breaks antitrust law in how it handles some ad sales, a source told...
11:15AM
Debates
In Tuesday’s Business section, the Monitor column on the back page decided to pick a fight with the front page’s Jake’s View.
10:33AM
Reporters Victoria Ruan and Celine Sun spoke to senior executives and observers from several countries on the sidelines of this month's Boao Forum. Many believe China will maintain its rapid...
6:02AM
Housing was the dominant theme of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's maiden policy address last month. His plans include rezoning green-belt land, reclamation outside Victoria Harbour and stepping...
4:58AM
Video
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