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Labubu: the tiny elf doll driving China’s most valuable toy company
Pop Mart’s $40bn market capitalisation has surpassed that of Hasbro and Mattel combined on back of hot-selling collectibles
Weather tracker: Mexico’s Pacific coast hit by tropical storm and hurricane
Tropical Storm Dalila brings flooding to Acapulco, while Hurricane Erick causes disruption in Oaxaca stateWhile the western Atlantic has experienced a quiet start to the hurricane season, the eastern Pacific …
HKUST student denied bail after allegedly posing as anti-graft agency officer, defrauding victim of HK$278K
A PhD student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been denied bail after allegedly posing as an anti-corruption investigator and attempting to defraud a victim …
Seoul pushes back on US call for allies to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP
South Korea’s defense ministry has pushed back against calls from Washington for allies to sharply raise military spending, stressing that Seoul already has one of the highest defense spending rates …
North Korea’s Lazarus Group linked to $11.5M theft from Taiwan crypto exchange
North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group appears to be behind the theft of $11.5 million from Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro last month, the company revealed on Thursday. In an announcement posted …
Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension
This week marks the 26th anniversary of the First Battle of Yeonpyeong, one of the biggest inter-Korean skirmishes since the Korean War and an event that holds important lessons for …
Germany turned down North Korean offer to reopen embassy in Pyongyang: Sources
North Korea has given Germany the green light to resume embassy operations in Pyongyang after a five-year absence, but Berlin turned down the opportunity, multiple informed sources told NK News. …
Belt and Road Film Week shares Chinese cinema internationally
The Belt and Road Film Week at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival shines a spotlight on cinematic voices from around the world, while also helping Chinese films reach new …
A U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power
China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there’s not much it can do about it.
Schools must be national security ‘gatekeepers,’ gov’t says after principal warns against US consulate event
A Hong Kong school principal has warned teachers not to take part in Independence Day activities hosted by the US consulate after the city’s authorities reportedly warned that participation may …
Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not visit North Korea in the near future, the Kremlin announced on Friday, as the two countries mark one year since Putin and Kim Jong …
China criticises UK warship's patrol in Taiwan Strait
China said the HMS Spey's transit "undermines peace and stability" in the region.
Gov’t vows strict vetting of applications for event subsidies, performance venues to prevent ‘soft resistance’
Hong Kong will strictly vet applications for event subsidies and performance venues, as well as exhibition content and library collections, to better safeguard national security, the city’s culture minister has …
North Korea’s latest deployment may be a trial for mass labor exports to Russia
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu made yet another visit to Pyongyang this week, his second trip to the North Korean capital in just a month, and while there, he …
UK court sentences Chinese student to life in prison for ‘campaign of rape’
A Chinese post-graduate student convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in the UK and China and suspected of having attacked more was on Thursday jailed for life by a …
US weighs in with concerns over China’s proposed ‘super-embassy’ in London
White House flags potential Chinese access to ‘sensitive communications of one of our closest allies’A US intervention over China’s proposed new embassy in London has thrown a potential resolution “up …
China’s bet on Iranian oil and Middle East influence turns sour
President Xi is likely to double down on energy independence drive as Strait of Hormuz risks rise
Chinese cyber threat to Europe on par with Russia’s, warns Czech president
Petr Pavel’s government was recently the target of a hacking group linked to Beijing’s top spy service
Country Report: Japan (June 2025)
From a zenith of optimism in 2023–24, Japan fell into a nadir of pessimism by mid-spring 2025. Troubles loomed in multiple directions. The special Japan–US relationship, earlier strengthened […] The …
Record sales for China's 618 festival, fueled by trade-ins and AI
Ushering in the summer shopping season at full speed, China's "618" shopping festival – originally launched around June 18 but now spanning several weeks – has underscored a broader shift …
Country Report: China (June 2025)
One important theme in Chinese publications of 2024 and early 2025 is the triangular ties among China, the US, and Russia in the context of a rapidly transforming […] The …
Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world
The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.
Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world
The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.
China issues red alert for mountain torrents in six provinces
China issues red alert for mountain torrents in six provinces
Hong Kong proposes registration of subdivided flats from March 2026 to phase out ‘substandard’ living spaces
Hong Kong has proposed registering subdivided flats as part of its “basic housing units” scheme from March 2026, as it seeks to phase out “substandard” living spaces that fail to …