China’s exports rose by 1.5 per cent from a year earlier to US$292.5 billion in April, while imports rose by 8.4 per cent year on year last month, data released on Thursday showed.
State media article on Wednesday says it is ‘certain’ that China’s central bank will participate in treasury bond trading amid better coordination with the finance ministry.
The ‘routine’ operation on Wednesday passed without incident but comes as independence-leaning Lai heads to May 20 presidential inauguration.
Carrier announces cuts just two weeks after launching service to city state, citing commercial considerations.
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.
Experiment opens ‘intriguing pathways’ for future research, with possible implications for computing or communications.
Emerging alliance expected to undertake more maritime exercises and provide greater security help to the Philippines in its South China Sea claims.
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.
Budget airline has introduced four-tier ticketing system, with entry-level option allowing a single personal item weighing under 7kg.
Russia’s new development on the Kuril Islands aims to ‘punish’ Japan for supporting international sanctions and providing aid to Ukraine, analysts say.
Economic Planning Secretary Balisacan said there was no attempt to sideline Chinese investors even as the two nations increasingly engaged in diplomatic stand-offs.
TikTok owner ByteDance has sold a third studio to a Tencent-backed company as China’s video gaming industry continues its consolidation.
The May 9 parade marks the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and has become one of Russia’s most important public holidays.
Analysts see the move as part of a wider bid by ruler Kim Jong-un to consolidate power and to reduce a cult of personality around his father and grandfather.
Investigations show seven-seater car used in victim’s abduction belongs to suspects’ family.
Hangzhou’s move marks the most aggressive measure to revive the local housing market, following an apparent green light from the nation’s top leadership last month.
The Nokia 3210, one of the bestselling mobile phones of all time, is being relaunched in a 4G version to mark the handset’s 25th anniversary – and yes, it still has the iconic Snake game.
Scientists are studying China’s Meihua Fortress to see how it managed to withstand repeated attacks over centuries.
As more trekkers and climbers are drawn to Mount Everest and Nepal’s other Himalayan peaks, trails and slopes are becoming overcrowded and debris-strewn.
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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