Industry Committee Urges Taiwan Government to Overhaul Tax Incentives and Trade Policies to Attract Global Talent and Strengthen U.S. Economic Ties

The international investment landscape is currently undergoing a period of rapid transformation, characterized by shifting supply chains, geopolitical realignments, and a global race for high-level technical talent. In response to…

Tai Po Fire Independent Committee Submits Final Report, Recommending Accountability for Deadly Blaze

An independent committee tasked with investigating last year’s devastating Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s deadliest in decades, has formally submitted its comprehensive final report to the city’s leader, Chief Executive…

DeepSeek Enhances AI Model Efficiency with V4.1 Flash Update and Open-Sources DeepInfer Inference Framework

DeepSeek, a prominent player in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, has recently unveiled a dual strategy to advance the accessibility and operational efficiency of its AI models. The company…

China’s NetID One Year in: Big Brother or Small Bother?

On July 15, 2025, China officially implemented its national online identity verification system, a move that ignited a firestorm of international media coverage and domestic academic debate. At the time…

Former Care Home Employee Sentenced to 13 Years for Repeatedly Raping Intellectually Disabled Resident

A former assistant warden at a residential care home operated by the Hong Chi Association has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the repeated rape of a vulnerable…

Hong Kong Department of Justice Loses Appeal Against Acquittal of Former Lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting in Protest-Related Case

Hong Kong’s Department of Justice (DoJ) has suffered a significant setback as its appeal against the acquittal of former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting on charges of perverting the course of justice…

Former China Financial Regulator Yi Huiman to Face Corruption Trial as Anti-Graft Campaign Intensifies

The former head of China’s financial markets regulator, Yi Huiman, is set to face trial for corruption, state media confirmed Wednesday, marking another significant development in Beijing’s sweeping and relentless…

Judiciary Staff to Receive 2% Salary Increase Amidst Evolving Caseload and Fiscal Recovery

Judges and judicial officers in the city are set to receive a 2 per cent salary increase for the current financial year, a move that follows a year-long salary freeze…

Smart previews all-electric #2 engineering at Beijing workshop ahead of Paris debut

The smart #2 is poised to become a significant entry in the burgeoning urban electric vehicle segment, offering a blend of compact dimensions, efficient performance, and rapid charging capabilities. Central…

China Advances Legal Framework for Procuratorate Public Interest Litigation Amid Concerns Over Extraterritorial Application

The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has recently released the second reading draft of the Procuratorate Public Interest Litigation Law, marking a significant milestone in the formalization of…