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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Internet Billionaire
A dozen years ago, the largest internet company in China wasn’t Alibaba or Tencent, but game developer Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. Its …
ChinaChina's Geely says has no plan to buy Fiat Chrysler
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Geely Automobile (0175.HK) said on Wednesday it has no plan to buy Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI), dismissing media speculation the Chinese company was interested in the Italian car maker.<p>Gui Shengyue, executive director of Geely Automobile, said on the sidelines of an earnings …
ChinaShares dip amid weak sentiment
SHANGHAI stocks dipped yesterday as market sentiment was weighed down by coal mining and steel companies following the central government’s call to …
MarketsChina angered at U.S. criticism of religious freedom, says U.S. not perfect
BEIJING (Reuters) - China hit back on Wednesday at criticism by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson of its record on religious freedom, saying the United States was not perfect and should be looking after its own affairs rather than making baseless accusations.<p>Tillerson, speaking at the State …
World NewsFeast set before city bookworms
SHANGHAI Book Fair provides a weeklong feast for the city’s bookworms. It was launched at Shanghai Exhibition Center yesterday. This year it features …
ChinaGeneral Aviation Sputters Despite Beijing’s Big Plans
China’s general aviation sector, which is separate from big commercial airlines, posted almost no growth in the first half of the year in terms of …
AviationIndia needs to update its view on South Asia
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang held talks with his Nepali counterpart Bijay Kumar Gachhadar on Tuesday. The two sides agreed to make joint efforts to …
IndiaThe good, bad and ugly sides to Burning Man gathering | Post Magazine | South China Morning Post
<b>THE GOOD</b><p>40°45’13.83”N, 119°16’37.20”W: with the possible exception of a holographic spandex jumpsuit, few things are more essential for anyone …
Burning ManUN chief urges DPRK to fully implement international obligations
UN chief urges DPRK to fully implement international obligations<p>United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the press at the UN …
North KoreaLeisure businesses hope to profit from Chinese singles
With as many singles as the entire populations of Russia and the UK combined, Chinese leisure businesses have their sights set on the 200 million …
ChinaCity reaps benefits in nation’s pilot project
ONE year on, Ningbo, the first city to take the nation’s pilot project of smart manufacturing upgrading, has refreshed itself by taking in talent and …
ChinaRenegotiation of 'comfort women' deal pursued
As the numbers of "comfort women" dwindle, activists are urging the South Korean government and its newly elected President Moon Jae-in to …
This was the single mistake that cut power to 6.8 million households
Tuesday's massive blackout was caused by a contracted engineer who failed to switch the computerized valve switch to manual control when replacing a …
ChinaUS General Visits China; Another India-China Border Flashpoint; IMF Report; Nationalism And Wolf Warrior 2″
After yesterday’s newsletter several readers sent me a fascinating Economist podcast in AI and China-The Economist asks: How do you win the AI race?. …
ChinaAnother Tradition to Be Lost in Hong Kong — the Stock Trading Hall
(Hong Kong) — Brokers at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange trading hall will hang up their iconic red jackets for the last time in late October.<p>As most …
TradingEgypt's population may hit 128 mln by 2030: minister
CAIRO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's population would reach 128 million in 2030 if birth rate continues to rise, said the health minister Ahmed Emad …
EgyptSpecial bond to develop, create and share as one
NINGBO and Hong Kong share a special connection thanks to Ningbobang (the collective term of Ningbo entrepreneurs doing business outside of the city) …
ChinaFeature: Japanese youngster sings for peace, truth of war history - Xinhua
TOKYO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- As rain fell from a grey and gloomy sky above Japan's capital city of Tokyo, the dulcet sounds from an acoustic guitar …
JapanMeituan-Dianping charges up with entry into power bank rentals
China’s O2O giant Meituan-Dianping has joined the heated competition of power bank rental by placing a few devices for testing in Qingdao and …
PowerbankUK research highlights Chinese lung cancer concern
A study by a London hospital has echoed statistics from China about lung cancer.<p>We all know that lung cancer can be associated with smoking.<p>[File …
CancerPair dressed as Japanese soldiers spark outrage
Two men in South China sparked an angry crowd at a train station Sunday afternoon when they showed up dressed in mock Japanese military uniforms - in …
Train StationsAluminum giant looks to China for future growth
Atlanta-based Novelis, a leading producer of rolled aluminum and aluminum recycling, pledged that it will continue its partnership with China and …
Best way to safari? Luxury glamping with an expert guide | Style Magazine | South China Morning Post
Our safari guide looks like a luxurious version of Tarzan. The blue-eyed, tanned Ralph Bousfield walks up to our group of nine on the Xakanaxa …
South AfricaTrump disbands business councils after CEOs exit in protest - World
US President Donald Trump disbanded two high-profile business advisory councils on Wednesday after corporate CEOs quit in protest at his remarks …
Ku Klux KlanChina's Geely beats expectations as Volvo pays off
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday that first-half profit more than doubled, scoring its fastest earnings growth in eight years as cars designed with its Swedish unit Volvo won over domestic consumers.<p>Although known at one point more for its copycat designs …
ChinaTop US general in China to strengthen military ties
<i>General Joseph Dunford, chair of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff (right), is welcomed by his Chinese counterpart Fang Fenghui in Beijing on Tuesday,</i> …
ChinaUN seeks 6.8 mln USD to tackle measles outbreak in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that it urgently requires 6.8 million U.S. dollars to scale up …
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