Latest official data confirms that China’s total volume of goods traded grew significantly through the first 11 months of 2025, reaching 41.21 trillion yuan (approximately $5.82 trillion USD). This robust performance, which included a particularly strong November, suggests resilience in global supply chains and continued momentum for the world’s second-largest economy despite ongoing international trade…
Hong Kong successfully wrapped up the 2025 Legislative Council General Election (LCGE) early Monday morning, December 8, 2025, after an orderly and incident-free counting process. The Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) reported that polling and tabulation progressed smoothly, upholding principles of transparency and fairness across geographical, functional, and Election Committee constituencies, with officials expressing satisfaction with…
Australian federal authorities arrested and charged a New Zealand national following the discovery of a substantial quantity of heroin concealed within his luggage at Sydney Airport on Sunday, December 7. The operation, a joint effort between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Border Force (ABF), resulted in the seizure of approximately 21 kilograms…
Following the completion of Sunday’s orderly polling on December 7, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officially constituted its eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) on Monday, December 8, 2025. This new 90-seat chamber, fully staffed, will begin its four-year legislative term on January 1, 2026, marking the formal implementation of the region’s revised electoral framework. The…
Veteran cueist Mark Selby secured his third career UK Championship title on Sunday, defeating defending champion Judd Trump 10-8 in a gripping final that showcased both dominance and resilience, cementing Selby’s return to the snooker elite following a two-year Triple Crown drought. Held in Washington, the victory not only marked Selby’s tenth Triple Crown event…
Hong Kong’s main stock market indices began the trading day quietly on December 8, 2025, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and resulting in slight losses for the benchmark Hang Seng Index (HSI). The tentative start saw mixed performance across key sectors, including financials and technology, as investors processed recent market developments. At the open, the HSI…
The focal point for mourning following the devastating five-alarm Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po has concluded its public activities, as authorities and volunteers cleared a significant volume of tributes on Monday morning. For nearly two weeks, the Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area served as an emotional gathering place where residents honored the victims of…
BANGKOK — The fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia faced severe testing this week following a cross-border confrontation on Sunday, culminating in confirmed Thai Royal Army airstrikes along the contentious border. These military actions, announced Monday by Thai officials, followed a skirmish that injured two Thai soldiers, intensifying mutual accusations concerning violations of the long-standing…
Following heightened geopolitical friction, Russia has staunchly backed Venezuela’s leadership and cautioned the United States against allowing the current political climate to spiral into outright conflict with Caracas. On Sunday, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov voiced Moscow’s escalating concern over the rising tensions gripping the region, citing what he characterized as Washington’s aggressive push for…
The results of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) election in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) were announced early Monday, confirming the 90 representatives poised to serve from January 1, 2026, for a four-year term. The comprehensive polls finalized the composition of the new legislative body, which includes 40 members selected by the Election…
The highly anticipated Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) election concluded on December 8, 2025, solidifying the dominance of the city’s pro-establishment political groups. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) emerged as the primary victor, increasing its representation as ballot counting finished at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.…
Hong Kong concluded its Legislative Council general election late Sunday, December 7, with millions eligible to cast ballots across 615 ordinary polling stations operating from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. While final tallies are ongoing, preliminary figures released Sunday night indicated a slight uptick in voter engagement compared to the previous cycle, though the overall…
Hong Kong’s recent Legislative Council (LegCo) general election concluded with extended voting hours, signaling a significant logistical adjustment for the territory’s democratic process. On December 7, 2025, over 600 ordinary polling stations were operational for an unprecedented 16 hours, running from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.—a two-hour extension compared to the previous electoral cycle. This…
BEIJING, CHINA — China has sharply criticized Japan, demanding an immediate cessation of what it terms “slanderous claims” and urging stricter operational control by Tokyo’s forces following recent People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) training exercises involving the Liaoning aircraft carrier group east of the Miyako Strait. Beijing asserts that Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) aircraft harassed…
In the wake of the devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po, the Hong Kong government is coordinating an intensive and multi-pronged relief effort, with emergency funds reaching approximately HK$3.3 billion and social services deployed to support thousands of displaced residents. Three specialized task forces—focused on investigation and regulation, emergency support and fundraising, and…
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council general election is proceeding across the territory today, featuring an expanded 16-hour voting window designed to encourage broader civic participation. Polling stations began operating at 7:30 a.m. and will remain open until 11:30 p.m. local time, offering voters a two-hour extension compared to the previous election cycle. By early evening, voter…
An explosion of undetermined provenance rattled the vicinity of the Four Seasons Hotel in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday, according to reports from local sources. While details remain sparse, the incident, which occurred on December 7, prompted immediate investigation into the potential cause and extent of damage in the busy metropolitan area. The…
A police investigation is underway at London Heathrow Airport following a violent Sunday morning altercation at a multi-story car park near Terminal 3, where several individuals were assaulted with a substance believed to be pepper spray. Metropolitan Police officers swiftly responded, making one arrest as medical personnel treated and then transported multiple victims to the…
Voters across Hong Kong are participating today in the Legislative Council (LegCo) general election, marking a significant electoral event with extended hours designed to maximize participation. Polling stations opened at 7:30 a.m. and will remain operational until 11:30 p.m., offering constituents a 16-hour window to cast their ballots—a two-hour increase compared to the previous election…
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong today advised consumers to immediately discard a specific production lot of imported canned shredded pork after preliminary testing indicated potentially excessive levels of the veterinary drug sulfamethazine. Following an international health alert, the CFS confirmed the product—Ma Ling Shredded Pork and Preserved Vegetable—was distributed locally, prompting…