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Li Keqiang leaves world business leaders disappointed at Tianjin economic forum
Premier Li Keqiang failed to offer global business leaders any
fresh solutions to the Chinese economy's slowing growth in his opening
remarks at the World Economic Forum in Tianjin yesterday.Thursday, 11 September, 2014, 8:34am 5 comments More on Li Keqiang
53pc of Chinese expect to go to war with Japan: poll
A survey found that 53.4 per cent of Chinese envisage a future
conflict, with more than a fifth of those saying it would happen 'within
a few years'.11 Sep 2014 - 8:54am 16 comments More on Sino-Japanese relations
Ozone layer showing first signs of recovery, says UN study
New
The ozone layer that shields life from cancer-causing solar rays is
showing its first sign of recovery after years of dangerous depletion, a
UN study said, in a rare piece of good news on the environment.11 Sep 2014 - 10:49am
Zhou Enlai's niece urges President Xi Jinping to persist with anti-graft campaign
President Xi Jinping must persist with his anti-graft campaign or
"the country has no hope", according to the niece of the People's
Republic's first premier, Zhou Enlai.11 Sep 2014 - 5:09am
Apple chooses Hong Kong over mainland for iPhone 6 launch
Apple will roll out its new smartphones in nine markets, including
Hong Kong, next week. But customers in mainland China will have to wait a
week longer for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.11 Sep 2014 - 8:56am 6 comments More on Apple
How to maximise your air miles: confessions of a frequent flyer
Earning frequent flyer points isn't just about flying, and once you
learn the tricks you can easily up your status. Welcome to the world of
mileage runs.11 Sep 2014 - 10:37am
Time for Amazon to move over? China's Alibaba takes on the world
Using a combination of word of mouth and advertising, Alibaba is
tapping the millions of Chinese outside its homeland - from Singapore to
San Francisco - to accelerate global expansion.11 Sep 2014 - 9:59am 1 comment More on Alibaba
Australian hospital treats suspected Ebola case
An Australian hospital was treating a patient as a suspected Ebola
case on Thursday, although he is unlikely to have the deadly disease, an
official said.11 Sep 2014 - 9:59am
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford diagnosed with tumour
New
Mayor who gained global notoriety after well-publicised battle with
addiction admitted to hospital with tumour in his abdomen on Wednesday,
throwing re-election campaign into doubt.11 Sep 2014 - 10:35am
Obama vows to expand airstrikes on Islamic State into Syria, but won't send combat troops
New US President Barack Obama in a major reversal ordered the United States into a broad military campaign to “degrade and ultimately destroy” Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.11 Sep 2014 - 9:52am 1 comment
Beijing official in Hong Kong hits back at US diplomats' comments on 2017 reform
The deputy commissioner of Beijing’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong has hit back at Washington officials who said that Hong Kong’s democratic development has 'further to go'.11 Sep 2014 - 8:51am 26 comments More on Universal Suffrage
Cathay pilots mull industrial action after disappointment at 10pc pay offer
11 Sep 2014 - 9:55am 7 comments
China deploys 700 troops to UN force to protect South Sudan oilfields
11 Sep 2014 - 5:28am 1 comment
No Chinese, Asiatics or Negroes: racist rules of Vancouver pioneer revealed
11 Sep 2014 - 3:15am 5 comments
Pan-democrats abandon ‘pointless’ negotiations over Hong Kong electoral reform
11 Sep 2014 - 9:06am 40 comments
More Headlines
- Japan extends its sea territory by 177,000 sq km in line with UN ruling
- Philippines president proposes 'autonomy for minority Muslims' law
- Cameron makes plea to Scots: Don’t rip apart Britain’s ‘family of nations’
- Blast kills nearly all the leaders of Syrian rebel group Ahrar al-Sham
- They finally said 'I do': gay couple marry in Iowa after 72 years together
- Lost Northwest Passage ship found by Canadian searchers, 170 years on
- Rescuers evacuate tens of thousands in Indian Kashmir as flood waters recede
- New Zealand tourist lodge owner accused of sexually assaulting guests
- New obesity drug wins FDA approval, and this time it could take off
- Guinness World Records releases its 60th anniversary edition
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War on Ebola can be won, if human ingenuity again rises to the challenge
The Ebola virus that is infecting many people in West Africa is
raising ripples of alarm across the rest of the world. The World Health
Organisation seems disconcertingly powerless to halt the spread of the
disease, which stokes fears of a global pandemic.11 Sep 2014 - 4:48am
Focus
Time for Amazon to move over? China's Alibaba takes on the world
Using a combination of word of mouth and advertising, Alibaba is
tapping the millions of Chinese outside its homeland - from Singapore to
San Francisco - to accelerate global expansion.11 Sep 2014 - 9:59am 1 comment
Harry's View
11 Sep 2014
Hong Kong
POLITICS
Pan-democrats abandon ‘pointless’ negotiations over Hong Kong electoral reform
Pan-democrats say they are done with negotiating on political reform and will boycott "deceptive" consultation exercises unless Beijing allows an open chief executive election in 2017.11 Sep 2014 - 9:06am 40 comments More on Universal Suffrage
TECHNOLOGY
11 Sep 2014 - 8:56am 6 comments More on Apple
Apple chooses Hong Kong over mainland for iPhone 6 launch
Apple will roll out its new smartphones in nine markets, including Hong Kong, next week. But customers in mainland China will have to wait a week longer for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.11 Sep 2014 - 8:56am 6 comments More on Apple
POLITICS
Beijing official in Hong Kong hits back at US diplomats' comments on 2017 reform
11 Sep 2014 26 commentsMore Hong Kong news
- 'I'd have joined Occupy if it could work', says Exco member Arthur Li
- Cathay pilots mull industrial action after disappointment at 10pc pay offer
- Law Society chief says solicitors want to do more than just law
- Everybody out! Causeway Bay building evacuated after large cracks appear
- Cathay pilots reward 'heroes' who saved heart attack passenger
China
CORRUPTION
Zhou Enlai's niece urges President Xi Jinping to persist with anti-graft campaign
President Xi Jinping must persist with his anti-graft campaign or "the country has no hope", according to the niece of the People's Republic's first premier, Zhou Enlai.11 Sep 2014 - 5:09am
ECONOMY
11 Sep 2014 - 8:34am 5 comments More on Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang leaves world business leaders disappointed at Tianjin economic forum
Premier Li Keqiang failed to offer global business leaders any fresh solutions to the Chinese economy's slowing growth in his opening remarks at the World Economic Forum in Tianjin yesterday.11 Sep 2014 - 8:34am 5 comments More on Li Keqiang
FOOD SAFETY
Hong Kong company probed after 'claiming animal feed oil was edible'
11 Sep 2014 1 commentMore China news
- China and Taiwan resume merchandise trade talks, ignoring setbacks
- China rejects Vietnamese claim fishing boat attacked near Paracel Islands
- China deploys 700 troops to UN force to protect South Sudan oilfields
- Four Chinese schoolkids 'bloodied and bruised' after alleged attack by art teacher
- Sea cucumber farmers use of chemicals has led to a large number of fish deaths
Asia
EAST ASIA
53pc of Chinese expect to go to war with Japan: poll
A survey found that 53.4 per cent of Chinese envisage a future conflict, with more than a fifth of those saying it would happen 'within a few years'.11 Sep 2014 - 8:54am 16 comments More on Sino-Japanese relations
JAPAN
11 Sep 2014 - 3:00am
Japan extends its sea territory by 177,000 sq km in line with UN ruling
Tokyo has acted on a decision by a United Nations commission to approve a 177,000 sq km extension of its sovereignty claims to its continental shelf.11 Sep 2014 - 3:00am
More Asia news
- Philippines president proposes 'autonomy for minority Muslims' law
- Rescuers evacuate tens of thousands in Indian Kashmir as flood waters recede
- Manila to deport Canadian radical Islamist for incitement to terror
- Thai PM Prayuth uses holy water and feng shui to ward off the occult
- Indonesia mulls ending direct elections for local leaders
World
BRAZIL
Brazil poll shows Rousseff catching up with Silva in potential presidential run-off vote
Brazil's president has recovered support and would run a tight race against leading opposition candidate if October 5 election leads to a run-off vote, opinon polls showed on Wednesday11 Sep 2014 - 10:56am
ENVIRONMENT
11 Sep 2014 - 10:49am
Ozone layer showing first signs of recovery, says UN study
New The ozone layer that shields life from cancer-causing solar rays is showing its first sign of recovery after years of dangerous depletion, a UN study said, in a rare piece of good news on the environment.11 Sep 2014 - 10:49am
COUNTERTERRORISM
Full text: US President Barack Obama’s address on fight against Islamic State
11 Sep 2014More World news
- Obama vows to expand airstrikes on Islamic State into Syria, but won't send combat troops
- No Chinese, Asiatics or Negroes: racist rules of Vancouver pioneer revealed
- Cameron makes plea to Scots: Don’t rip apart Britain’s ‘family of nations’
- Toronto Mayor Rob Ford diagnosed with tumour
- Blast kills nearly all the leaders of Syrian rebel group Ahrar al-Sham
China Insider
CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION
CCTV graft scandal forces international film forum to move venue to Hong Kong
10 Sep 2014 2 comments
CELEBRITY
Back on track: Chinese star hurdler Liu Xiang rumoured to have married in Shanghai
10 Sep 2014
CORRUPTION
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei probes over 100 staff in internal graft crackdown
10 Sep 2014
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
Gay wedding of British diplomat in China draws online support
10 Sep 2014 11 comments
AVIATION
Air China flight makes emergency landing in London after landing gear failure
9 Sep 2014 1 comment
TECHNOLOGY
Apple supplier based in China accused of labour violations by US watchdogs
5 Sep 2014 2 comments
Business
FUNDRAISING
Powerlong Real Estate eyes 1.5b yuan from notes as Kiu Hung Energy bond deal flops
New Kiu Hung Energy Holdings has failed to raise HK$112 million through convertible bonds, while developer Powerlong Real Estate Holdings said on Thursday that it would issue 1.5 billion yuan (HK$1.89 billion) in senior notes.11 Sep 2014 - 10:43am
EQUITIES
11 Sep 2014 - 10:05am
Investors may fall victim to animal spirits in markets
New When you are in the forest, it is difficult to see the trees.11 Sep 2014 - 10:05am
Property
TENDER
MTR Tai Wai housing project back on market
The MTR Corp will reopen bidding for the Tai Wai Station residential project, two years after its tender was pulled. The project was withdrawn in 2012 because of a lack of interest and the bids were too low.11 Sep 2014 - 6:01am More on MTRC
RETAIL
11 Sep 2014 - 6:01am
Retail rents cut as landlords fight to keep tenants
Landlords of Hong Kong retail properties have been making substantial concessions in asking rents as sales of luxury products, including fashion, watches and jewellery, continue to cool, according to property consultants.11 Sep 2014 - 6:01am
More Property news
- Philippine developer Ayala Land banks on demographic dividend
- Cheung Kong sticking with mainland market, though cautious short term
- Hong Kong developers eye green belt land for flats as government plans rezoning
- 90 per cent of One South Lane first-batch units sold to investors
- Beijing Capital Land to speed up retail outlet expansion
Local hip hop pioneer MC Yan's debut album is a celebration of free speech
MC Yan's debut solo CD urges listeners to speak out while they still have a voice.10 Sep 2014 - 11:09pm
Revolution brewing as French finally fall in love with craft beer
A citrus-flavoured blonde beer to go with foie gras or a peat-smoked brew perfect for whisky lovers: three decades after microbreweries faced near extinction in wine-dominated France, craft beer is finally taking off.7 Sep 2014 - 5:45am
School chef honed skills on warship
4 Sep 2014
Apple unveils larger iPhones and smartwatch
New Apple unveiled two new super-size iPhones and a smartwatch during the company's most anticipated product unveiling for years.10 Sep 2014 - 1:34pm 10 comments More on Apple
Beauty buzz
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Sport
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Why David Moyes 'era' could cost Manchester United HK$700 million
The wall of fame of Manchester United managers still informs Old Trafford visitors that a “new chapter has begun” under David Moyes. In reality, it was a short, painful chapter in United history that will cost around HK$700 million, the club disclosed on Wednesday.11 Sep 2014 - 10:21am
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
11 Sep 2014 - 10:04am
Pressure mounts on NFL chief Roger Goodell over Ray Rice video
Pressure mounted on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as the league investigated when a video of suspended star Ray Rice knocking out his then-fiancee was first seen by NFL officials.11 Sep 2014 - 10:04am
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Magazines
FILM
Kick Ass actress keeps on kicking
Chloe Grace Moretz has her say on hormones, homeschooling and why she hates Hollywood parties.10 Sep 2014 - 11:07pm
ARTS
10 Sep 2014 - 11:08pm
Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt says he is 'serious about not being serious'
For Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt some things in life are black and white.10 Sep 2014 - 11:08pm
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Blogs
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