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Premier Li Keqiang offers reassurance for world's biggest internet firms
Premier Li Keqiang sought yesterday to reassure some of the world's
biggest internet companies that the mainland would embrace market
competition and a level playing field to foster its internet sector.Friday, 21 November, 2014, 3:53am 2 comments
Half of Occupy Central protesters ready to pack it in if asked by organisers
Half of Occupy protesters said they would retreat if asked to do so
by campaign leaders, according to a poll of more than 2,100 people
taking part in the sit-in.21 Nov 2014 - 2:14am 40 comments More on Occupy Central
Number of elderly dying in Hong Kong while awaiting care home places soars
The number of elderly people who die while waiting for places in
care homes has shot up in the past four years, the Audit Commission has
revealed in a damning report.21 Nov 2014 - 8:27am 24 comments
China signs its biggest overseas contract with US$12b Nigeria railway deal
China has secured its biggest overseas engineering contract with a
deal worth almost US$12 billion to build a railway in Nigeria.21 Nov 2014 - 8:46am 4 comments
China reveals size of strategic oil reserve for first time
The National Bureau of Statistics revealed the official estimate of
its strategic petroleum reserves for the first time yesterday, taking
steps to improve transparency in its energy development after calls from
the global community.21 Nov 2014 - 8:33am 2 comments
Pearls of wisdom from Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell was in Hong Kong at an interesting time. Here to
address a crowd at the Barclays Asia Forum, he had been fascinated by
the view from his hotel room of umbrella movement tents.21 Nov 2014 - 10:33am
Rights lawyer Pu Zhiqiang faces more charges as police hand case to prosecutors
Beijing police had handed over the case of human rights lawyer Pu
Zhiqiang to prosecutors after pressing a total of four charges against
him, his lawyer said yesterday, confirming fears that he may face a
lengthy jail sentence.21 Nov 2014 - 9:34am 1 comment
Ex-army leader Xu Caihou had 'a tonne of cash' in basement
One of the country's most senior former military officers hoarded
more than a tonne of cash and also precious jade in his basement, a
magazine reported yesterday, the latest details to emerge from the
high-profile case amid Beijing's war on graft.21 Nov 2014 - 3:08am 4 comments More on Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign
China creates new megacity label for biggest urban centres
A shake-up of urban planning could make it harder for residents to
move to the mainland's biggest cities if it comes with tougher
population controls, according to experts.21 Nov 2014 - 4:46am 1 comment
Veteran Chinese dissident journalist Gao Yu goes on trial in Beijing
New Gao Yu, one of mainland China's most respected and outspoken journalists, goes on trial today amid tight security at Beijing's No 3 Intermediate People’s Court this morning. She was accused of revealing state secrets.21 Nov 2014 - 9:35am
Chris Patten urges US to act firmly with Beijing over 'bad behaviour' on Hong Kong
New Countries such as the United States should develop a relationship with China “based on principle and national interests” because mere emphasis on economic relationship might encourage China to “behave badly”, former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten told a US commission21 Nov 2014 - 8:47am 38 comments More on Occupy Central
Open spaces in private developments criticised for 'poor access and being badly maintained'
21 Nov 2014 - 8:37am
More Headlines
- US technology breakthrough brings Spider-Man a step closer to reality
- Heads again? Bankers caught cheating in coin-toss study
- Shipwreck discovery off New Zealand ends mystery of Guangdong miners
- Air Asia hopes to beat rivals with regional travel pass
- Myanmar army attack kills 23 rebel force cadets
- Citigroup banker Shawn Miller found dead in flat, with his throat cut
- Mike Nichols, director of The Graduate, dies aged 83
- Scottish study shows heart benefit of the use of statins earlier in life
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Insight
Cool heads and warm hearts needed for regional peace and prosperity
It seems ironic that while President Xi Jinping proposed an
"Asia-Pacific dream" at the Apec summit, he also showed an unwilling and
defiant face when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was going to shake
his hand.21 Nov 2014 - 5:08am 12 comments
Blogs
Boots and all
Forward thinking the key if Hong Kong are ever to reach a World Cup
21 Nov 2014 - 9:43am
Focus
Global economy at risk from Asian slowdown and European stagnation
A sharp slowdown in Asia and stagnation in Europe are putting the
global economy at risk of a prolonged slump, marked by some of the worst
economic conditions in decades.19 Nov 2014 - 6:26pm
Harry's View
21 Nov 2014
Hong Kong
OCCUPY CENTRAL
Chris Patten urges US to act firmly with Beijing over 'bad behaviour' on Hong Kong
New Countries such as the United States should develop a relationship with China “based on principle and national interests” because mere emphasis on economic relationship might encourage China to “behave badly”, former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten told a US commission21 Nov 2014 - 8:47am 39 comments More on Occupy Central
TRANSPORT
21 Nov 2014 - 8:23am 6 comments More on MTRC
MTR redesign in HK$4.1 billion plan to display relics at rail link
The future To Kwa Wan MTR station will be redesigned to accommodate archaeological finds up to 1,000 years old under the government's latest heritage conservation proposal.21 Nov 2014 - 8:23am 6 comments More on MTRC
OCCUPY CENTRAL - DAY 54
Half of Occupy Central protesters ready to pack it in if asked by organisers
21 Nov 2014 40 commentsMore Hong Kong news
- Number of elderly dying in Hong Kong while awaiting care home places soars
- Government departments under fire for arguing over responsibility for upkeep of roadside trees
- Four more arrested over Legco storming, including publication editor, Civic Passion members
- Civil Aviation Department criticised over HK$67m spent on new HQ without approval
- Open spaces in private developments criticised for 'poor access and being badly maintained'
China
DISSIDENT
Veteran Chinese dissident journalist Gao Yu goes on trial in Beijing
New Gao Yu, one of mainland China's most respected and outspoken journalists, goes on trial today amid tight security at Beijing's No 3 Intermediate People’s Court this morning. She was accused of revealing state secrets.21 Nov 2014 - 9:35am
TECHNOLOGY
21 Nov 2014 - 3:53am 2 comments
Premier Li Keqiang offers reassurance for world's biggest internet firms
Premier Li Keqiang sought yesterday to reassure some of the world's biggest internet companies that the mainland would embrace market competition and a level playing field to foster its internet sector.21 Nov 2014 - 3:53am 2 comments
INFRASTRUCTURE
China signs its biggest overseas contract with US$12b Nigeria railway deal
21 Nov 2014 4 commentsMore China news
- China reveals size of strategic oil reserve for first time
- Rights lawyer Pu Zhiqiang faces more charges as police hand case to prosecutors
- Ex-army leader Xu Caihou had 'a tonne of cash' in basement
- China creates new megacity label for biggest urban centres
- Six nurses, one janitor knifed to death ‘by kitchen hand’ at Chinese army hospital
Asia
JAPAN
Police in Japan arrest Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown
Japanese police have carried out a series of coordinated raids across the country, arresting at least two Chinese nationals on suspicion of illegally providing internet proxy services to cybercriminals based in China.21 Nov 2014 - 4:14am
JAPAN
21 Nov 2014 - 3:50am
Chinese guest worker says he's a slave in Japan under exploitive scheme
The first word that Mr En learned when he started his new job on a construction site in Japan after moving from China was baka - "idiot".21 Nov 2014 - 3:50am
More Asia news
- Air Asia hopes to beat rivals with regional travel pass
- Myanmar army attack kills 23 rebel force cadets
- North Korea threatens to hold fourth nuclear test after UN human rights ruling
- Three arrested in Thailand after flashing Hunger Games salute at premiere
- First Chinese governor of Jakarta, a Christian, sworn in by President Widodo
World
ESPIONAGE
CIA chief John Brennan considers sweeping reorganisation
CIA director John Brennan is considering sweeping changes that could include breaking up the separate spying and analysis divisions that have been in place for decades, to create hybrid units focused on individual regions and threats to US security21 Nov 2014 - 8:59am 2 comments
UKRAINE
21 Nov 2014 - 4:38am
Almost 1,000 killed in Ukraine since September truce, says UN
Nearly 1,000 people have been killed in conflict-torn Ukraine since a tattered truce was signed in September - and the number of people displaced has nearly doubled, the UN said.21 Nov 2014 - 4:38am
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China Insider
CHINA DIGEST
Poor couple on trial for selling children; Teen leaps to death after cheating accusation
21 Nov 2014
POLITICS
Pro-Beijing scholar wants to set up platform to counter West's 'bad-mouthing' of China
21 Nov 2014 7 comments
CELEBRITIES
Taiwan actor Ko Chen-tung cut from blockbuster after drug arrest with Jaycee Chan
20 Nov 2014 2 comments
Anti-corruption
Communist Party should try imperial China's impeachment system to fight graft, says novelist
19 Nov 2014 1 comment
DRUGS
100,000 users ‘investigated’, 12 tonnes narcotics seized in China's war on drugs
19 Nov 2014 1 comment
CHINA DIGEST
Egg-size kidney stones; 'Miracle' baby born; Panda recovering after attack in reserve
19 Nov 2014
COMMUNIST PARTY
Keep calling each other ‘comrade’, Chinese Communist Party tells members after rule review
18 Nov 2014 5 comments
INTERNET
China blocks thousands more websites as ‘Great Firewall’ targets cloud services
18 Nov 2014 7 comments
SOCIAL MEDIA
Accused social media scandal monger Yang Xiuyu jailed for four years by Beijing court
18 Nov 2014
CHINA DIGEST
Mystery over Guangzhou University student's death; BMW owner flies into rage over 5 yuan parking charge
18 Nov 2014
Visa relaxation
US relaxation of visa scheme triggers fears over ‘brain drain’ from China
18 Nov 2014
Business
Alibaba
Alibaba dollar bond draws US$55b in orders, pricing tight
New Alibaba wowed the markets Thursday with its ground-breaking US$8 billion debut dollar bond, pricing it at levels in line with and even tighter than some of the world’s best-known companies.21 Nov 2014 - 9:23am
REGULATION
21 Nov 2014 - 9:25am
Market forces to determine IPO values in new mainland reform
The mainland's securities regulator is set to unveil a framework for initial public offering reform soon that would allow market forces, rather than its review committee, decide the worth of the new shares.21 Nov 2014 - 9:25am
Property
RENTS
Weaker luxury sales to force down shop rents in prime districts
Owners of street-level shops in prime shopping districts will feel the pain of slower luxury sales next year, with rents expected to decrease by up to double-digit percentages, according to international ratings agencies and property experts.21 Nov 2014 - 5:23am 2 comments
RENTS
20 Nov 2014 - 11:23am 1 comment
Causeway Bay loses to New York in world highest rental ranking
Causeway Bay, which has been losing its appeal for big-spending mainland tourists, has relinquished its crown as the world's costliest district for retail rents.20 Nov 2014 - 11:23am 1 comment
More Property news
Pearls of wisdom from Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell was in Hong Kong at an interesting time. Here to address a crowd at the Barclays Asia Forum, he had been fascinated by the view from his hotel room of umbrella movement tents.21 Nov 2014 - 10:33am
Top of the pots: where to get your fill of Hong Kong's best claypot rice
As winter dishes appear on menus across the city, many Hongkongers look forward to the chance to tuck into warming claypot rice. Here are some of our favourites.20 Nov 2014 - 4:56pm
US technology breakthrough brings Spider-Man a step closer to reality
Aspiring superheroes may soon be able to climb like Spider-Man. Scientists working with the US military have developed a material that enables a human to scale a vertical glass wall.21 Nov 2014 - 4:16am
Wi-fi Direct has no need for the internet
20 Nov 2014
Sport
BOXING
Manny Pacquiao set for his biggest ever payday in Macau bout
Eight-time world weight division champion Manny Pacquiao is on course to earn his biggest payday against unbeaten American Chris Algieri, according to promoter Bob Arum.21 Nov 2014 - 10:03am More on Manny Pacquiao
ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
21 Nov 2014 - 9:20am
Wigan owner apologises for saying it's okay to call Chinese 'chinks' and 'Jews chase money'
Dave Whelan, owner of Championship club Wigan Athletic, has apologised after being accused of anti-Semitism and condoning racism for referring to Chinese as “chinks” and saying Jewish people “chase money”.21 Nov 2014 - 9:20am
RACING
Nash Rawiller and Hana's Goal looking to find winning rhythm for Jockey Club Mile
21 Nov 2014More Sport news
Magazines
ARTS
Jeff Koons brings artworks to Hong Kong
Banality meets brilliance as US artist Jeff Koons brings his works to Hong Kong.20 Nov 2014 - 4:59pm
FOOD & WINE
20 Nov 2014 - 4:56pm
Top of the pots: where to get your fill of Hong Kong's best claypot rice
As winter dishes appear on menus across the city, many Hongkongers look forward to the chance to tuck into warming claypot rice. Here are some of our favourites.20 Nov 2014 - 4:56pm
More Magazines news
- Hong Kong chefs create spicy menus for more adventurous diners
- ‘Demon Chef’ broadens his horizons with TV series
- Actor Carl Ng keeps it local when food shopping and dining out
- A breath of fresh flair: young Hong Kong entrepreneurs chase start-up dreams in Silicon Valley
- Calling the shots: photography festival lights up Lianzhou
Blogs
The Hongcouver
Vancouver’s first mayor and the modern myth of the Chinese vote
19 Nov 2014 - 1:35pm 2 comments
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