Hungarian president and prime minister greet Xi and his delegation ahead of talks expected to be dominated by trade and Ukraine.
Judge forced to briefly adjourn hearing until prosecution witness Wong Chun-keung able to speak, after defence characterised him as ‘playing the field’ with female supporters.
Local governments in China are exploring the use of data as an asset to help balance their chequebooks – an idea which could reduce their heavy debt burdens but has also prompted concerns over efficacy and legality.
The Chinese president’s visit to Serbia coincides with the anniversary of the deaths of three Chinese journalists, say analysts, but not visiting the site ‘shows Xi does not want to overly irritate the US, or put his Serbian hosts in a difficult position’.
Protest song widely considered unofficial anthem of anti-government protests is secessionist ‘weapon’, Court of Appeal has ruled.
China’s exports and imports returned to growth in April, but analysts said that domestic demand will still be the key driver for economic growth this year.
New Zealand High Court held Yan bankrupt in connection with more than NZ$60.9 million (US$36.6 million) he owes construction company Mainzeal’s creditors.
How explorers and conservationists protect our planet along Africa’s Zambezi River, on Canada’s Mount Logan, Swiss Alps’ glaciers, and plains of Chile and Argentina.
The concerns come as a US delegation in Kuala Lumpur holds talks with officials over Tehran’s alleged underhanded selling of oil through service providers.
Success of the US$17 billion Iraq Development Road depends on Iraq-Turkey ties, which have been fraught over oil exports and militant issues, analysts say.
Carrier announces cuts just two weeks after launching service to city state, citing commercial considerations.
The ‘routine’ operation on Wednesday passed without incident but comes as independence-leaning Lai heads to May 20 presidential inauguration.
A nighttime video shared on social media showed a plane with the logo of Senegal-based airline Transair standing in grass with a wing covered in fire-suppressing foam.
Analysts say with momentum already with the BJP, any alleged Pakistani interference and support for Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to swing voter support.
Post looks into whether song can still be played and under what circumstances.
The popular social media platform has started to invite merchants for a beta run of TikTok Shop in Mexico, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Emerging alliance expected to undertake more maritime exercises and provide greater security help to the Philippines in its South China Sea claims.
German authorities last month arrested suspect only named as Thomas R over spying for Beijing, with information trail suggesting man is Thomas Reichenbach.
It was the latest demonstration of the country’s strong support for Palestinians, which has also driven a boycott movement that has taken a toll on targeted businesses.
Open Questions is a new series of South China Morning Post interviews with global opinion leaders.
The investments, which will yield 3,200 jobs, come amid government efforts to enhance Hong Kong’s position as an innovation hub in the field.
Hong Kong residents are flocking to Shenzhen, southern China, en masse to enjoy food that is much more affordable than at home. Hong Kong bars and restaurants are suffering as a result.
Wang Xiaoping, country’s labour minister, says Beijing will also support drive for Hong Kong to become a more entrepreneur-friendly environment.
Meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expected to be heavy on symbolism as it coincides with 25th anniversary of Nato’s bombing of China’s embassy.
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India’s election commission faces accusations of bias towards the ruling BJP by refusing to reign in the party’s divisive campaign rhetoric and for not providing voter turnout data quickly enough.
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