Surging interest in artificial intelligence is generating huge gains for Chinese tech stocks like Alibaba, which has more than doubled this year.
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At Frieze London, Ha Bik Chuen’s Collagraphs are on Display
Print plates and collagraphs by Ha Bik Chuen have drawn increasing interest from collectors and will be shown at Frieze Masters.
Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.
Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 21 people have been killed along its path this week.
A Curator Flees Bangkok After China Deems His Art Show Too Provocative
A museum’s directors said Chinese and Thai officials pressured them to remove the names of artists whose works criticized China. The curator flew to London, fearing arrest.
Typhoon Ragasa Kills 15 in Taiwan as Hong Kong Faces Strong Winds
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated. The storm left 15 dead in Taiwan.
Typhoon Ragasa Kills 15 in Taiwan as Hong Kong Faces Strong Winds
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated. The storm left 15 dead in Taiwan.
In Hong Kong, It’s the Last Call for the Beloved Dim Sum Cart
Metropol, a massive banquet hall, is closing. It’s one of the last eateries in the city with chatty “aunties” peddling Cantonese delicacies from carts.
Hong Kong’s Same-Sex Rights Bill Meets Rare Defiance From Lawmakers
Legislators could sink a government proposal that would give some rights to couples who married overseas, raising questions about the city’s status as an international hub.
Hong Kong’s Same-Sex Rights Bill Meets Rare Defiance From Lawmakers
Legislators could sink a government proposal that would give some rights to couples who married overseas, raising questions about the city’s status as an international hub.
Would Anyone Use a Chinese Stablecoin?
A new law in Hong Kong could pave the way for digital currencies tied to China.
In Hong Kong, Eric Trump Lauds Growing Influence of Crypto
The president’s son, who helps run the Trump family’s business interests in digital currency, predicted that Bitcoin will someday exceed $1 million.
Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.
What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.
Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
Hong Kong Denies Visa Renewal for Senior Bloomberg Journalist
The unexplained decision raises new concerns about the erosion of press freedom in a city transformed by Beijing’s national security law.
Hong Kong Denies Visa Renewal for Senior Bloomberg Journalist
The unexplained decision raises new concerns about the erosion of press freedom in a city transformed by Beijing’s national security law.
Hong Kong Denies Visa Renewal for Senior Bloomberg Journalist
The unexplained decision raises new concerns about the erosion of press freedom in a city transformed by Beijing’s national security law.
Hong Kong Denies Visa Renewal for Senior Bloomberg Journalist
The unexplained decision raises new concerns about the erosion of press freedom in a city transformed by Beijing’s national security law.
Louis Vuitton Netherlands Entangled in Money-Laundering Case
A customer’s cash purchases of luxury goods totaling millions of euros in value caught the attention of prosecutors, who say the company should have noticed.
Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.
Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.
Typhoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind
The tropical cyclone was expected to make landfall in mainland China later on Sunday with winds equivalent to those of a Category 2 Atlantic hurricane.
Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas
The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.
They Demanded Democracy. Years Later, They Are Still Paying the Price.
Thousands of young people lost careers, friends and dreams after taking part in mass antigovernment protests that erupted six years ago in Hong Kong.
An Investor Took on Hong Kong Tycoons Faces a Tougher Foe
David Webb spent decades exposing shady financial dealings. But doctors say he has months to live, and he hasn’t found anyone willing to carry on his mission.
Global Markets Dip as Traders Gauge Fallout From U.S. Strikes on Iran
Any disruption to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would have significant economic effects, especially for Asian nations dependent on oil from the Middle East.
Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting ‘Armed Revolution’
The war strategy game allows players to represent fighters from Taiwan, Hong Kong and other places in plots to overthrow China’s Communist Party.
3 Lessons From International Protests Amid the L.A. Unrest
Experts who study protest movements say the scenes unfolding in California broadly follow a script that has played out many times in other countries — sometimes with deadly consequences.
Hong Kong Looks for Ways to Win Back Big-Spending Tourists
A city with an image dented by protests, pandemic restrictions and a security crackdown hopes to broaden its appeal beyond budget-minded visitors from mainland China.
China Rejects Trump’s Accusation That It Violated Trade Truce
In response to President Trump’s claim, China said the United States was the one introducing a series of “discriminatory restrictive measures.”
Hong Kong’s Famous Bamboo Scaffolding Hangs On (for Now)
Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft.
Hong Kong Journalists Say Their Taxes Are Now Under Scrutiny
Several news outlets have been unreasonably subjected to tax investigations, according to the city’s journalists’ association, adding to pressures on press freedom.
Chinese Battery Giant Surges in Hong Kong Market Debut
Shares of the company, CATL, surged in their first day of trading. Onshore U.S. investors were blocked from buying its stock as a “decoupling” of finance continued.
How Trump’s Closing a Tariff Loophole Will Hurt UPS and FedEx
President Trump has ended a tariff loophole that generated lots of business for delivery companies shipping inexpensive goods from China to the U.S.
