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Chen Mailin has gone from farming ducks to being a tycoon member of the CPPCC. He's now been revealed as the owner of one of the most expensive homes in Canada.
Insiders reveal calculated strategy to catch foreign powers off guard and curb impact of potential sanctions or smear campaigns ahead of passing of Article 23 bill.
Technology transfers have always been officially part of China’s belt and road plan, but analysts say those types of exchanges are being increasingly prioritised as Beijing bids to boost ties.
Caught between demands from Washington and Beijing, ByteDance has chosen the route of resistance in the US.
As Chinese scientists are urged to ramp up efforts to lead global science and technology, some experts warn it may not work.
Treacherous journeys from as far away as Pakistan and East Africa often lead asylum seekers to mainland China, where they cross illegally into Hong Kong.
Expanding rail and franchised bus networks, new roads and bridges, and changes in tolls have caused a big shift in how Hongkongers navigate the city.
As China faces numerous questions over its economic viability in the long term, some are advocating for a removal of barriers to rural land trading to jolt growth back to previous heights.
After changes to its leadership and structure, and with draft laws altering its scope, China’s central bank looks to be taking on a different role from years past – one which seems notably distinct from Western norms.
Spousal violence can be pronounced among immigrants who are socially or culturally isolated, experts say, and there often is a stigma about seeking help.
Once a lucrative source of fees for investment bankers, new stock offerings have become a source of stress and job insecurity amid a slump in activity. For retail investors, those first-day windfalls are also harder to come by.
For those left behind, the need to find their children, grandchildren and parents is as urgent as ever.
The current debate in China centres around the question of whether it needs to close a significant gap with the West in terms of development.
Many had predicted China to surpass the US in terms of GDP by the middle of this century, but recent trends suggest such a swap may be farther off – if it even happens at all.
This year’s top political advisory body meets amid lingering questions over key posts and concerns about top-level vetting.
Annual political meetings are a platform for Beijing to broadcast foreign policy positions, but analysts expect neutral stance on US presidential race as a Biden-Trump rematch between would offer little relief for bilateral relations.
Hong Kong’s recycling pace lags that in Europe and the US, but government intervention could help transform the landscape as growing landfills contaminate the soil.
Analysts expect growth in defence spending to remain ‘moderate’ in 2024, in line with the last eight years.
After two years of war, China hasn’t been able to help broker peace in Ukraine. But that could be about to change.
As China prepares for its annual legislative sessions, the methods used last year to prop up economic growth appear less reliable than before, prompting calls for a large-scale re-evaluation of policies and prospects.
Side-by-side comparison finds Li Qiang and predecessor Li Keqiang had different priorities early in their terms determined by economy at home during their era and geopolitics abroad.
Observers say China is in a good position to act as arbitrator in the Israel-Gaza war. So what’s stopping it?
Growing number of elderly Hongkongers opting to live across the border, but concern groups say fundamental differences between local and mainland’s healthcare system still a deterrent.
The introduction of Sora has forced China’s AI industry to again grapple with how it will catch up to the latest tech in the face of escalating US sanctions.
Factory findings by health authorities around China have now shed light on the lesser-known health impact of the rapidly developing industry.
City’s first satellite manufacturer, Uspace Technology Group, expects half of the units it produces annually will go to the Greater Bay Area, to spur digital transformation.
The timing of the trips has remained consistent but their purpose has shifted since Qian Qichen started the convention in 1991.
At least three villages have been built in the mountainous region separating the two countries, with some doubling in size.
Some experts have warned that Hong Kong could lose out in the battle for business as Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports eye aggressive expansion.
In the third of a four-part series on the Greater Bay Area’s fifth anniversary, we look at how Hong Kong has become the de facto wealth management hub for the wealthy. Enhancements to cross-border payments and investments will only add to the city’s lustre.