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Thousands rally in Taiwan, call for referendum on independence from China
Several thousand pro-independence demonstrators rallied in Taiwan's capital on Saturday to protest against Beijing's "bullying" and called for a referendum on whether the self-ruled island should formally declare independence from China.
Macau billionaire revives dormant theme park project, without theme park
The son of billionaire Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho on Thursday announced the revival of an entertainment project left dormant for eight years, as authorities move to seize idle land in the world's largest gambling hub.
Chinese electric carmaker NIO delivers 3,268 SUVs in third quarter
Chinese electric carmaker NIO Inc said on Monday it delivered 3,268 electric SUVs in the third quarter, exceeding its own target of 2,900-3,000 vehicles.
ANALYSIS-Heeding China's call, Hong Kong tightens grip on dissent
* Police 'Security Wing' doing more political work on activists
China property market feels fresh chill, 'winter' is coming
China's property developers usually look forward to the months dubbed "Golden September and Silver October" as the high season for new home sales. This year is proving to be different.
Victor Mallet made himself unwelcome in Hong Kong
The acting head of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club and his allies took a cavalier view of China’s concerns about Hong Kong independence in the name of free speech says Alex Lo.
China Hits Fugitive Tycoon's Company With $8.7 Billion Fine
A Chinese court levied a 60 billion yuan ($8.7 billion) fine against a company controlled by tycoon-in-exile Guo Wengui, escalating the financial squeeze facing the outspoken Communist Party critic.
Will Victor Mallet visa case damage Hong Kong’s reputation for rule of law?
Hong Kong has fared better than many jurisdictions in adhering to the rule of law. But the government’s unprecedented rejection of a journalist’s visa, following a thinly justified ban on a separatist party, does not bode well for the city.
PBOC Cuts Reserve Ratio Again as China Faces Bleaker End to 2018
China’s central bank cut the amount of cash lenders must hold as reserves for the fourth time this year, as policy makers seek to shore up the faltering domestic economy amid a worsening trade war.
Hunger striking PolyU students claim free speech suppression
Action latest twist in controversy involving university officials and student union.
Journalists Hit Out At Visa Denial to Foreign Correspondents' Club Official
Financial Times Asia editor Victor Mallet, who defended the club's hosting of a pro-independence speaker in August, has had his visa renewal application rejected.
Opinion | Will China Hack the U.S. Midterms? (Published 2018)
It certainly knows how to conduct cyberattacks that disrupt political processes.
Hundreds in Hong Kong protest against tightening control as China marks National Day
East Asia News -HONG KONG - Even as the city's leader urged Hong Kongers to firmly uphold Chinese sovereignty and security on China's National Day on Monday (Oct 1), more than 1,200 pro-democracy
Why young mainland tourists are looking for different side to Hong Kong
Youngsters taking risks to get selfies at sites made popular by social media personalities on mainland.
No busker ban yet at Times Square, but musician suspends the show
Mall owner has applied to the High Court for an injunction against musician Jay Lee Kwun-kit and unnamed performers.
In Hong Kong, Hepatitis E Strain Jumps From Rats to Humans (Published 2018)
Researchers stressed the seriousness of even one case of animal-to-human infection in densely populated areas.
U.S.-China trade war triggers seafood supply chain shake-up
The U.S.-China trade war has triggered a seafood supply chain shake-up, with U.S. importers scrambling to stockpile frozen Chinese squid and tilapia ahead of looming price increases while Canada exports more lobsters to China.
'Possible' for Chinese yuan to fall another 10 percent if trade war escalates, economist says
The Chinese yuan could depreciate by another 10 percent against the greenback if the U.S. continues to raise tariffs on Chinese imports, independent economist Andy Xie says.
Charles Kao, Nobel Laureate Who Revolutionized Fiber Optics, Dies at 84 (Published 2018)
In the 1960s, Dr. Kao outlined the potential capacity of fiber optic cables for transmitting information, laying the technical groundwork for modern communications.
