World leaders gather for a group photograph at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Photo: Bloomberg
World leaders gather for a group photograph at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Photo: Bloomberg

Apec agrees on trade, climate change; differs on Middle East

  • 21-member grouping wraps up annual conference that featured long-awaited summit between US and Chinese leaders
  • Declaration calls for ‘free, open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive, and predictable trade and investment environment’
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World leaders gather for a group photograph at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Photo: Bloomberg
World leaders gather for a group photograph at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Photo: Bloomberg

Apec agrees on trade, climate change; differs on Middle East

  • 21-member grouping wraps up annual conference that featured long-awaited summit between US and Chinese leaders
  • Declaration calls for ‘free, open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive, and predictable trade and investment environment’
2 hours ago
US-China relations

Apec agrees on trade, climate change; differs on Middle East

2 hours ago
  • 21-member grouping wraps up annual conference that featured long-awaited summit between US and Chinese leaders
  • Declaration calls for ‘free, open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive, and predictable trade and investment environment’

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Alibaba announced overnight that it would not proceed with the full spin-off of its cloud computing unit after posting 9 per cent revenue growth in its September quarter.

Alibaba announced overnight that it would not proceed with the full spin-off of its cloud computing unit after posting 9 per cent revenue growth in its September quarter.

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Hongkongers must be vigilant over attempts to ‘sow discord’: John Lee

Chief executive tells Fight Crime Conference that violence seen during the months-long protests in 2019 could return at any time.

Chief executive tells Fight Crime Conference that violence seen during the months-long protests in 2019 could return at any time.

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A protestor in front of burning debris during a rally in 2019. Chief Executive John Lee says city must be on guard to prevent such scenes from returning. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hongkongers must be vigilant over attempts to ‘sow discord’: John Lee

Chief executive tells Fight Crime Conference that violence seen during the months-long protests in 2019 could return at any time.

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‘We’re on our own’: Asian rice farmers brace for El Nino’s wrath as crops wither

From Thailand to the Philippines and Indonesia, El Nino is back with a vengeance and experts say it may be set to torment the paddy providing Asia with its staple food.

From Thailand to the Philippines and Indonesia, El Nino is back with a vengeance and experts say it may be set to torment the paddy providing Asia with its staple food.

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‘We’re on our own’: Asian rice farmers brace for El Nino’s wrath as crops wither

From Thailand to the Philippines and Indonesia, El Nino is back with a vengeance and experts say it may be set to torment the paddy providing Asia with its staple food.

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Taiwan’s Apec envoy chats with Biden at summit, but not Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Morris Chan, also the founder of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC, says he supports US export controls on China, and his discussions with more than 10 Apec leaders included supply chains and semiconductors.

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Disney superfan gets peek at Hong Kong Disneyland’s new additions

Kaitey Wong, event planner at theme park, enjoys exclusive tour of ‘Dream Makers’ statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, and World of Frozen themed area as Disney celebrates 100 years.

 

Australia chides ‘unsafe’ conduct after navy divers injured by Chinese sonar

Defence Minister Richard Marles said the incident occurred when the HMAS Toowoomba was conducting a diving operation in Japan last week.

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Asian Games bosses fined HK$3.8 million for flying North Korea flag in Hangzhou

Olympic Council of Asian slapped with fine for allowing flag, despite anti-doping officials banning secretive country from doing so over testing breaches.

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Taiwan’s Apec envoy chats with Biden at summit, but not Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Morris Chan, also the founder of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC, says he supports US export controls on China, and his discussions with more than 10 Apec leaders included supply chains and semiconductors.

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Taiwan’s Apec envoy chats with Biden at summit, but not Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Disney turns 100

Disney superfan gets peek at Hong Kong Disneyland’s new additions

Kaitey Wong, event planner at theme park, enjoys exclusive tour of ‘Dream Makers’ statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, and World of Frozen themed area as Disney celebrates 100 years.

 
Disney superfan gets peek at Hong Kong Disneyland’s new additions

Australia chides ‘unsafe’ conduct after navy divers injured by Chinese sonar

Defence Minister Richard Marles said the incident occurred when the HMAS Toowoomba was conducting a diving operation in Japan last week.

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Australia chides ‘unsafe’ conduct after navy divers injured by Chinese sonar

Asian Games bosses fined HK$3.8 million for flying North Korea flag in Hangzhou

Olympic Council of Asian slapped with fine for allowing flag, despite anti-doping officials banning secretive country from doing so over testing breaches.

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Opinion | Wetlands are key to securing a climate-resilient Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong’s wetlands play a vital role in flood protection, but this function has been largely ignored. Respecting and tapping into the existing ecosystem can help protect the Northern Metropolis and other coastal areas in the region that are vulnerable to climate change.

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As global warming intensifies, the only alternative to destruction is cooperation, as shown by the US-China landmark Sunnylands climate accord ahead of COP28. But where is the money to fund such plans?

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