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- August 3, 2014
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Jiangsu factory explosion kills 69, injures almost 200
Update
Sixty-nine people were killed and almost 200 injured in a huge
explosion at a Taiwanese-owned factory in Jiangsu. Initial
investigations indicated a fire had ignited dust at the car wheel
polishing plant in Kunshan at 7.37am, CCTV said.Sunday, 3 August, 2014, 9:02am 6 comments
Dust build-up could have led to Jiangsu factory disaster, says expert
The deadly explosion at a car parts factory in Jiangsu could have
been caused by the ignition of accumulated dust although the mainland
had safety standards aimed at preventing such accidents, a work safety
expert said.3 Aug 2014 - 5:57am
Disputes over sovereignty hide quake and tsunami danger in Manila Trench
The risk of a major tsunami in the South China Sea has been
underestimated, even ignored, by governments in the region, say
scientists from the mainland, Taiwan and the Philippines.3 Aug 2014 - 5:57am
Top butler school opens China branch as rich demand better service
A top school for butlers opened its first overseas branch on the
mainland this month, hoping to cultivate a culture of service in a
country that is, it says, beginning to appreciate the finer points of
presentation.3 Aug 2014 - 8:54am
Israel starts withdrawal from Gaza Strip
The Israeli army gave the first indication it was ending operations
in parts of Gaza, while continuing to bombard other areas ahead of
fresh truce talks in Cairo.3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am
Ebola virus threat to Hong Kong is minimal, say health experts
The risk of the worst outbreak of Ebola in history spreading
through Hong Kong remains minimal, say health experts who are urging the
public to remain calm.3 Aug 2014 - 9:01am
Leaders of Japan, Brazil call for peaceful settlement of international disputes
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Brazilian President Dilma
Rousseff have called for the resolution of international disputes based
on international law and not through force, in reference to China's
increasing assertiveness.3 Aug 2014 - 6:14am 2 comments
Malaysia PM Najib Razak facing problems despite decisive action on Flight MH17
Recognised in the region as an astute politician, the West only
seems to remember Najib Razak and Malaysia for the poor handling of
Flight MH370, which vanished in early March.3 Aug 2014 - 9:07am More on Malaysia Airlines flight 17
Taiwan President orders island-wide pipeline check after deadly Kaohsiung explosions
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou ordered the government to review the safety of underground pipelines and cables across the island following deadly gas explosions in Kaohsiung.3 Aug 2014 - 8:57am
Son visits investigator Peter Humphrey and his wife in detention
The only child of corporate investigators Peter Humphrey and Yu Yingzeng has been allowed to visit his parents in their detention centre in Pudong, Shanghai.3 Aug 2014 - 5:57am More on GlaxoSmithKline
Two American tourists detained in N Korea seek help from Washington, says report
3 Aug 2014 - 6:12am 1 comment
Capture of soldier Hadar Goldin in Gaza prompts memories of Gilad Shalit seizure
3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am 1 comment
More Headlines
- Ebola outbreaks explained
- Syrian rebels raid town inside Lebanon, killing two soldiers
- Top poker players speak out for indicted online gambling suspects
- French policeman arrested on suspicion of stealing 50kg of seized cocaine
- Chinese quest for rare fish bladder may doom small porpoise
- Republicans push migrant crackdown through US House
- British Airways boss Willie Walsh calls for UN inventory on missiles
- More Japanese women freeze eggs and put their careers first
- Former Malaysian PM Mahathir calls for more internet censorship
- Indian supporters blast failure to renew exiled writer's resident permit
- St John's Cathedral to remember 1914-18 war, appeal for peace in modern conflicts
- Canada's hitchhiking robot puts human trust to the test
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Insight
White paper aims to renew nation's contract with Hong Kong people
China's first ever white paper on the implementation of "one
country, two systems", although heavily criticised in legal and
pro-democracy circles, aroused little attention in the wider community.3 Aug 2014 - 4:25am 3 comments
Focus
Ebola outbreaks explained
Ebola is one of the deadliest viruses on earth, with a mortality
rate of up to 90 per cent, higher than influenza viruses. Currently, the
virus is spreading in West Africa, leading the WHO to say that it is
spreading faster than efforts to control it.3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am
Harry's View
3 Aug 2014
Hong Kong
DISEASE
Ebola virus threat to Hong Kong is minimal, say health experts
The risk of the worst outbreak of Ebola in history spreading through Hong Kong remains minimal, say health experts who are urging the public to remain calm.3 Aug 2014 - 9:01am
POLITICS
3 Aug 2014 - 5:49am 5 comments More on Occupy Central
Top Hong Kong officer defends police right to free expression
Police officers had the same rights to freedom of expression as ordinary citizens - but with "restrictions", assistant commissioner Cheung Tak-keung said.3 Aug 2014 - 5:49am 5 comments More on Occupy Central
More Hong Kong news
- Hong Kong's monkey population increasingly harassing hikers and residents for food
- New virus blamed for killing 31 snakes at Ocean Park
- Trampoline centre Ryze proves a summer hit with Hong Kong youth
- Top poker players speak out for indicted online gambling suspects
- St John's Cathedral to remember 1914-18 war, appeal for peace in modern conflicts
China
SECURITY
37 civilians, 59 ‘terrorists’ killed in earlier China attack: Xinhua
Chinese state media early Sunday said that 37 civilians and 59 “terrorists” had been killed in a terror attack in Xinjiang, home to China’s mainly Muslim Uighur minority, earlier in the week.3 Aug 2014 - 8:49am
TAIWAN
3 Aug 2014 - 8:57am
Taiwan President orders island-wide pipeline check after deadly Kaohsiung explosions
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou ordered the government to review the safety of underground pipelines and cables across the island following deadly gas explosions in Kaohsiung.3 Aug 2014 - 8:57am
More China news
- Son visits investigator Peter Humphrey and his wife in detention
- Disputes over sovereignty hide quake and tsunami danger in Manila Trench
- Top butler school opens China branch as rich demand better service
- Research team debunks sterotypes about 'leftover women'
- Dust build-up could have led to Jiangsu factory disaster, says expert
Asia
DIPLOMACY
Leaders of Japan, Brazil call for peaceful settlement of international disputes
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff have called for the resolution of international disputes based on international law and not through force, in reference to China's increasing assertiveness.3 Aug 2014 - 6:14am 2 comments
NORTH KOREA
3 Aug 2014 - 6:12am 1 comment More on North Korea
Two American tourists detained in N Korea seek help from Washington, says report
American tourist Jeffrey Fowle was arrested by North Korean authorities for leaving a Bible under a bin in the toilet at a club for foreign sailors, a source familiar with the case said.3 Aug 2014 - 6:12am 1 comment More on North Korea
More Asia news
- Former Malaysian PM Mahathir calls for more internet censorship
- Indian supporters blast failure to renew exiled writer's resident permit
- Malaysia PM Najib Razak facing problems despite decisive action on Flight MH17
- Eight killed as landslide hits northeast Nepal, sparking flood fears
- Attempts to resume Afghan poll audit stall over criteria for discounting votes
World
MIDDLE EAST
Israel starts withdrawal from Gaza Strip
The Israeli army gave the first indication it was ending operations in parts of Gaza, while continuing to bombard other areas ahead of fresh truce talks in Cairo.3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am
MIDDLE EAST
3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am 1 comment
Capture of soldier Hadar Goldin in Gaza prompts memories of Gilad Shalit seizure
When word went out on Friday that Hadar Goldin, a 23-year-old second lieutenant in a squad dismantling tunnels in the Gaza Strip, had been apparently been captured by Hamas-affiliated gunmen, one name immediately came to Israeli minds: Gilad Shalit.3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am 1 comment
More World news
China Insider
VIRAL VIDEOS
Kim Jong-un, Obama, and even the PLA are all dancing to China's newest viral music video
2 Aug 2014 5 comments
CRIME
Q&A: Hong Kong a hub for illegal gambling, says FIFA’s former head of security Chris Eaton
1 Aug 2014
MYANMAR
Myanmar court slaps prison sentences on eight Chinese militants accused of murder
31 Jul 2014
household registration
China relaxes household registration in bid to urbanise 100 million rural migrants
30 Jul 2014 1 comment
EDUCATION
Peking University students win bittersweet victory against ‘elitist’ academy
29 Jul 2014 1 comment
E-COMMERCE
China’s top online cosmetics seller apologises for fake goods sold on its website
29 Jul 2014 1 comment
HEALTH
Chinese prostitutes as young as 15 suffering high STD and abortion rates, study reveals
29 Jul 2014 2 comments
LEGAL
Chinese judge probed after marrying woman he granted almost everything to in divorce case
29 Jul 2014
Business
COMPANIES
Berkshire Hathaway second-quarter profits surge 41% on stock swap
Warren Buffett's company reported a 41 per cent jump in its second-quarter profit that was boosted by a paper gain from a stock-swap deal completed earlier this year.3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am
COURTS
3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am More on Microsoft
Microsoft sues Samsung over 2011 smartphone licensing deal
Microsoft has fired a legal salvo at long-time partner Samsung, accusing the South Korean giant of breaching a contract over licensing of technology used in the smartphone market.3 Aug 2014 - 6:53am More on Microsoft
More Business news
- Impasse at WTO seen as boosting appeal of bilateral deals for China
- Bank of East profits rise 6pc, thanks to increase in mainland lending
- Fujian Nuoqi alerts police to cash transfers of missing chief Ding Hui
- Investors look for signs China rally will last
- China's July PMI hits 27-month high on strong factory orders
Property
EARNINGS
COLI aims to launch property projects worth up to HK$110b in second half
China Overseas Land & Investment (COLI), the biggest mainland developer listed in Hong Kong by market value, yesterday said core profit in the first half of the year jumped 33.7 per cent to HK$10.79 billion.2 Aug 2014 - 1:31am
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
2 Aug 2014 - 12:20am
China home price decline accelerates despite easing of buying curbs
Home prices on the mainland fell last month at a faster clip than June, while year-on-year gains continued to ease, two private surveys showed yesterday.2 Aug 2014 - 12:20am
More Property news
- Hang Lung 'optimistic' as profit up 29pc to HK$2.48b in first half
- Worse glut in China's smaller cities may be in malls, not flats
- Hong Kong to see surge in tiny flats as demand remains strong
- Investors returning to new projects, lured by stamp duty subsidies
- Cofco Land in talks to buy malls from parent
Hong Kong arts festival seeks more funding for future growth
Hong Kong will host its largest contingent yet from Russia's Bolshoi opera and ballet in next year's arts festival, but organisers hope to do more - if the government will increase funding.3 Aug 2014 - 9:04am
Fu Lu Shou's Westernised Chinese dishes are a surprise hit
A Hollywood Road restaurant serving Westernised Chinese cuisine has become an unlikely success. Fu Lu Shou's menu highlights dishes that have remained classics for decades in Chinatown restaurants in countries such as Australia, the US and Britain.1 Aug 2014 - 12:10am 1 comment
Animal family tree research the key to survival of endangered species
Amani, an eye-catching cheetah feline, has a proud name that means aspiration and a strong family line that traces to Namibia and South Africa. Her rich genes make her one of the most important individuals in her small community just outside Front Royal, Virginia.3 Aug 2014 - 4:22am
Brief Encounters: Katie Hillier
1 Aug 2014
Book review: Belomor, by Nicolas Rothwell
27 Jul 2014
Sport
MOTOR RACING
Adderly Fong offered F1 reserve seat - but at a huge cost
Hong Kong's Adderly Fong Cheun-yue has been offered a reserve seat with a Formula One outfit - believed to be Marussia - but it comes at a hefty price tag: 3 million euros (HK$31 million).3 Aug 2014 - 12:08am
BADMINTON
2 Aug 2014 - 9:06pm
Thai stint spurs Alex Lee to work harder
Alex Lee Cheuk-yiu's trip to Thailand was similar to the Monkey King's journey to the west - tough but rewarding.2 Aug 2014 - 9:06pm
US PGA Tour denies Dustin Johnson is banned
3 Aug 2014More Sport news
Magazines
Friends in need: the struggle to save Beijing’s stray animals
For the stray cats and dogs of Beijing, merely staying alive is a daily struggle. Lisa Gay meets the animal rescuers who, despite receiving no recognition or assistance from the state, are trying to spread the joy of pet adoption.2 Aug 2014 - 11:51pm
Quenching the thirst of China’s Yao minority
Remote and isolated, the Yao minority face a back-breaking journey down mountainsides to fetch water. But now a humble Han Chinese teacher has made it his mission to ensure these families have a ready supply, writes Thomas Bird.2 Aug 2014 - 11:44pm
Novelist Lily King on Euphoria
2 Aug 2014More Magazines news
Infographics
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