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Hong Kong has a cum problem
The archaic Latin word haunts local life, to much amusement and chagrin.
This Chinese robot does homework for you – in your own handwriting
If robots can do a task better than humans, what’s the point of doing it yourself?
In pictures: China's Forbidden City opens at night for the first time in 94 years
BEIJING: For the first time in 94 years, China's Palace Museum - commonly known as the Forbidden City - opened its doors to the public at night, ...
In China, some parents seek an edge with genetic testing for tots
Questionable DNA “talent” tests find a market in up-and-coming Shenzhen.
Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Is Cut From Film; Producer Cites ‘Fear of China’ (Published 2019)
A segment directed by Mr. Ai, a vocal critic of the Chinese government, was dropped from “Berlin, I Love You,” under what producers described as pressure from investors and distributors.
In a sleepy Louisiana town, two Chinese firms hit by trade war
Shandong companies Yuhuang Chemical and Wanhua Chemical are spending billions on factories but are being hit by both tariffs from China and the United States.
In Rebuke to U.S., Germany Considers Letting Huawei In
Germany is leaning toward letting the Chinese tech giant participate in building its high-speed internet infrastructure despite U.S. warnings.
China will not surpass America any time soon
Exaggerated fears about growing Chinese power are counter-productive
Foxconn gets new orders from Huawei, expects to add 50,000 new workers · TechNode
Foxconn's Zhenzhou factory recently undergone a massive layoff due to slowing iPhone sales.
Jail for Chinese ‘Ivory Queen’. Her network killed ‘thousands of elephants’
Yang Fenglan was vice-president of the China-Africa Business Council when she was arrested. Conservation activists say her conviction is one of the most important cases in years.
Secret trial has hurt confidence in China’s judicial system, say lawyers
Hong Kong Bar Association has ‘grave concerns’ about jailing of human rights activist Wang Quanzhang who was found guilty of subversion in closed hearing.
HSBC warns on China, UK slowdowns as 2018 profit disappoints
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC warned it may have to delay some investments this year as Europe's biggest bank missed 2018 profit forecasts due to slowing growth in its two home markets of China and Britain. Its shares fell 3 percent and analysts cut their forecasts as HSBC reported a drop in fourth-quarter revenue amid tumbling stock markets that sapped customer's confidence in investing. At the end of his first year in charge, Chief Executive John Flint said HSBC may have to delay investment plans in order to avoid missing a key target known as 'positive jaws' - which tracks whether the bank is growing revenues faster than costs - for a second straight year.
Chinese hackers increase attacks on telecoms companies
State-backed groups have escalated espionage activity amid trade tensions, says CrowdStrike
China's service robot market size jumps 44% to $1.8 billion · TechNode
China’s service robot market is growing faster than the global average.
Man who wed disabled woman for ritual admits burning her to death
Daughter of 69-year-old says her father was concerned with ancient custom, while police say suspect refuses to explain motive behind starting house fire.
Knifeman stages hostage drama to raise funds for impotence cure
Man depressed by erectile dysfunction allegedly planned to kidnap woman and ransom her to pay for treatment.
Ahead of Saudi visit, China seeks 'deeper trust' with Iran
China wants to deepen "strategic trust" with Iran, the Chinese government's top diplomat told Iran's foreign minister on Tuesday, days before Saudi Arabia's crown prince visits Beijing, underscoring China's difficult Middle East balancing act.
New Zealand to reassess Huawei 5G restriction
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern raised the possibility Huawei could still play a role ...
