Giant panda Xiao Xiao walks around his enclosure on the final day of public viewing at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo’s Taito Ward on Jan. 25, 2026. (Mainichi/Tatsuya Fujii) TOKYO — In August 2024, Toshihiro Nikai, the former secretary-general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, visited Beijing…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing questions over allegations that a Chinese businesswoman with whom he had a romantic relationship was gathering intelligence for Beijing. Huang – who cofounded Nvidia, the world’s second-most valuable company after Apple, more than three decades ago – admitted on Sunday to being unfaithful to his wife, but the company said…
China has pushed back against reports linking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged affair to a suspected Chinese espionage operation, accusing American media of manufacturing a spy story. The denial comes as US lawmakers seek answers from Huang and Donald Trump prepares for talks with Xi Jinping. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s personal life has become an…
Gabriela Kennedy CMS Hong Kong has recruited Gabriela Kennedy as a partner, strengthening its IP and technology, media and telecoms (TMT) practices across Greater China and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Kennedy currently leads Mayer Brown’s global IP practice and its Asia IP and TMT practice. She is expected to join CMS by the end of…
New World Development (0017) said on Monday that the first residential phase of New World 188 in Shenzhen, Wellspring, has sold 70 percent of its first batch of 300 homes. The developer said its 1,055 sq ft four-bedroom units have been sold out. Notably, a bulk buyer acquired five units for a total of 18…
The Kwok family celebrated a double on their own Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse day, Beauty Award’s win carrying a deeper meaning before Beauty Bolt completed the brace in the last. Beauty Award, a John Size-trained four-year-old, defied a betting drift to win first-up. He is out of Sasa, a Group 1-placed mare named after the…
The 18th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair attracted more than 8,200 trade buyers from 66 countries and regions before concluding Saturday after three days. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fair brought together more than 620 exhibitors from over 25 countries and regions. They showcased wines, spirits, sake, beer,…
In meeting with visiting German president, China’s top leader calls for building a new cooperation model President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Beijing on Oct 30, 2026. Steinmeier is on a five-day state visit to China. (FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY) President Xi Jinping has called on China and Germany…
Tariffs, technology, Taiwan Stephen Olson, visiting senior fellow at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, warned that with electoral pressure behind him, Trump could become less constrained in pursuing an aggressive trade policy, including potentially imposing further tariffs on China and other Asian economies. Olson said, “Section 301 tariffs on excess capacity could be forthcoming shortly,”…
Strong demand for gold and watches drives luxury sales to HK$ 45.8 billion, the highest level since 2019 Wealthy mainland consumers turn to tangible assets amid tighter capital controls and tax scrutiny Sales of jewellery and watches in Hong Kong rose by 22 per cent in the first nine months of the year, driven by demand for…