Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
New World Development's Pavilia Farm III luxury project in Hong Kong sells out its first phase of 88 flats for HK$950 million in a single day, despite prior rebuilding costs.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island has killed at least 54 people, displacing thousands who remain without aid on Independence Day.
James Comey's lawyers accuse federal investigators of misleading judges and unlawfully surveilling him as they seek to dismiss the 'seashells' threat case.
China's retail sales rose just 0.6% in July, missing forecasts, while industrial output slowed and fixed-asset investment fell, underscoring economic weakn
Workday shares posted their best day in a decade on reports Silver Lake is in talks for a buyout valued at up to $51 billion, reviving the software trade.
Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion
LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor to operate without Saudi funding while giving players equity, CEO Scott O'Neil announced, with a September close t
China's retail sales rose just 0.6% in July, missing forecasts, while industrial output slowed and fixed-asset investment fell, underscoring economic weakn
Ferrari's first fully electric car, the polarizing Luce, has sold for $40 million at auction, far exceeding its original $640,000 list price.
BT China Team
The BT China Team covers news from across mainland China for Beijing Times — society, daily life, food, and the stories shaping the country's cities and regions.
Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
China expands its digital yuan program by adding 12 new banks, increasing the total number of authorized operators to 22. The move aims to boost adoption and accessibility of the e-CNY.
China's new home prices rose slightly in March, driven by seasonal demand in big cities, but the broader property market slump continues amid developer debt issues and weak buyer confidence.
The World Data Organization (WDO) has been officially inaugurated in Beijing with over 200 members from more than 40 countries, aiming to advance global data development and governance.
China extends its refined fuel export ban into April, with potential small exemptions for regional countries facing supply shortages, impacting Asian energy markets.
China proposes the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at the APEC summit to establish global AI governance rules and counter US influence, positioning itself as a leader in AI diplomacy.
Macau has enacted a sweeping national security law permitting closed-door trials, raising concerns about legal transparency and civil liberties in the Chinese-ruled city.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, justice for Palestinians, and warns against regime change in Iran, while urging dialogue with the U.S.
German Chancellor Merz met President Xi in Beijing to enhance Germany-China trade and diplomatic ties, focusing on cooperation, trade imbalances, Ukraine, and peaceful resolutions amid global shifts.
