Human rights activist Li Qiaochu has been tried for "inciting subversion of state power" in a case seen as part of China's sprawling crackdown on dissent. Ms Li's lawyer Li Guobei said she was denied ...
Australian court convicts businessman of planning political interference for China in legal first
An Australian businessman has been found guilty by a Melbourne court of covertly working for the Chinese Communist Party, the first verdict of its kind under the country’s foreign influence laws.
Tesla cut EV prices in China more than BYD did for its flagship Han sedan this year, study finds
Tesla cut prices for its electric cars in China by more than BYD did for its flagship Han sedan, according to analysis from U.S.-based firm JL Warren Capital.
China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
Surrounded by destruction, the relatives of an earthquake victim are mourning her death in temporary shelters and frigid temperatures high in the mountains of northwest China.
China earthquake: death toll rises to 131 as freezing weather hinders rescue efforts
Temperatures are as low as -16C in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where the magnitude-6.2 quake struck on Monday ...
Hong Kong economy, property market to benefit from rate-cut cycle as early as March, analysts say
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next year, with one expecting the first salvo in March. Lower rates would benefit Hong Kong’s property and capital markets, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong luxury flat on sale at a discount as creditor seeks to extract dues from jailed Macau ‘junket king’s’ former lover
Levels, seized from the former lover of Macau “junket king” Alvin Chau Cheok-wa, has been put up for sale albeit at a significant discount to its peak price as creditors seek to extract their dues. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to offer residency to wealthy for US$3.8mil investment
Hong Kong is starting a programme next year that will give residency to people who invest HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) into the city as it steps up efforts to revive its status as a financial centre ... ( read original story ...)
8 tips for students to navigate the Cyprus real estate market
Cyprus, a gem in the Mediterranean, has long been a magnet for students seeking quality education in a picturesque setting. The real estate market here offers a unique blend of opportunities for ... ( read original story ...)
3 dead in overnight house fire in Home Park neighborhood near Georgia Tech
At a home off State Street in the Home Park neighborhood, not far from Georgia Tech, two people were killed. Nearly 50 firefighters responded to the home around 2:30 a.m. ( read original story ...)