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Malaysia

Malaysia smashes high-end sex syndicate charging US$900 a session

The suspected ringleader and salesmen are Chinese nationals while a Singaporean and Malaysian have been asked to assist in investigations.

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Japan

Japan explores German silent cargo gliders to resupply remote islands

Britain

Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?

Hong Kong courts

As I see it | Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check

While some critiques of the former media boss’ sentencing come down to different standards of governance and journalism, others are steeped in hypocrisy.

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A Hong Kong Correctional Services vehicle carrying former media tycoon Jimmy Lai leaves the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre and heads to the West Kowloon Court on February 9. Photo: Dickson Lee
China society

Video | Dating in China as a senior citizen

Although in their golden years, seniors remain hopeful they can find someone to spend the rest of their lives with.

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Education in Hong Kong

Will allowing more Hong Kong schools to use English be too testing for pupils?

After decades of debate, authorities and schools sector say time is right to adjust the language policy but some argue move is mainly political.

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Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

Editorial | Panama’s U-turn on a business deal under pressure dents investor confidence

Revoking CK Hutchison’s rights to run two canal ports is a decision that not only affects Hong Kong – it strikes at the heart of international commerce.

A view of the administrative entrance at the port of Balboa in Panama City, taken on February 12. Photo: AFP
Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Hong Kong’s cooperation with Qianhai offers businesses best of both worlds

The Qianhai authorities’ action plan will enable start-ups to tap opportunities in both Hong Kong and mainland China more easily.

Science

Japanese paper-cutting art inspires China science team’s flexible brain implants

Stretchable microelectrode arrays aim to overcome limitations of electrode technology, such as Neuralink.

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Japan

Opinion | Takaichi’s anti-China stance won’t bolster Japan’s security

As the US-led order unravels, the Japanese prime minister’s militaristic approach goes against the global shift towards cooperation with China.

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China-EU relations

Farewell to ‘unipolar moment’: Europe scrambles for footing between US and China

At Munich conference, France and Germany revive talks with Beijing to counter US-China divide-and-rule tactics and bolster European unity.

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From left: China’s Wang Yi, Germany’s Johann Wadephul and France’s Jean-Noel Barrot meet at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Photo: DPA
US-Venezuela conflict

Trump hails US ‘discombobulator’ weapon as he meets Maduro op troops

The US president made his first public comments on a device that he boasted could block Russian and Chinese defence systems.

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China-Latin America relations

Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang

Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds.

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US-Venezuela conflict

US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations

The authorisation does not allow transactions ‌with companies in Russia, Iran or China.

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A flame burning natural gas is seen at a plant operated by Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA in April 2015. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing

Move weeks before Trump-Xi summit highlights mixed signals from Washington and injects fresh uncertainty into fragile US-China truce.

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The US Defence Department’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Photo: Reuters
China's economic recovery

As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control

Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects.

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Meituan

Meituan warns of US$3.5 billion loss amid intense food delivery price war

Food delivery giant expects losses to continue into at least the first quarter of 2026 ‘due to ongoing competition’.

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US-China relations

China mulls US manufacturing fund ahead of Xi-Trump summit, business leader says

Leaders to secure ‘very positive’ outcomes but no ‘grand bargain’ during talks in Beijing, AmCham China chair predicts.

Beijing has confirmed that talks are under way for a visit to China by US President Donald Trump (left), seen here with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on October 30. Photo: AP
China energy security

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to test 5-second facial recognition e-channel by June

Immigration authorities say they handled record 335 million people entering and leaving city last year.

China’s Communist Party

Beware of ‘political swindlers’, China’s cadres warned ahead of leadership change

Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process.

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Communist Party cadres have been warned against associating with “political swindlers”. Photo: Robert Ng
China-Japan relations

Beijing and Tokyo in maritime stand-off after Japan seizes Chinese boat, captain

Beijing urges Tokyo to protect Chinese crew members’ rights after incident off southwestern Nagasaki prefecture.

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Japan’s Fisheries Agency says this photo taken on February 12 shows a patrol vessel, Hakuo Maru (left), and a Chinese fishing vessel sailing within Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki prefecture. Photo: AFP
China’s crackdowns

China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition.

Artificial intelligence

Unitree CEO sees embodied intelligence overtaking the internet’s impact

Unitree founder says the shift from screen-based AI to real-world machines could unlock a far larger economic wave than today’s tech boom.

US-China relations

China, US top diplomats Wang Yi, Marco Rubio meet in Munich

Meeting comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in April.

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich, Germany, on February 13. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

The index compiler has made some changes to the various Hang Seng indices in its latest review. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’

The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say.

Crime in Hong Kong

22 arrested as Hong Kong’s ICAC raids firms linked to shady renovation deals

Arrests related to seven building renovation projects involving contracts worth more than HK$200 million.

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