China3 hrs agoHong Kong's first leader after British handover diesThe tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.3 hrs ago2 days agoNepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disasterFlags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.2 days ago2 days agoChina to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economyIt comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.2 days ago2 days agoRapist serving life may face more assault chargesZhenhao Zou was convicted of raping 10 women but he is thought to have committed further crimes.2 days ago7 days agoJailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusionWong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.7 days ago8 days agoShein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debutThe firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.8 days ago1 Sept 2026The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China borderMore than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.1 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Rescue efforts continue on both sides of Nepal-Tibet borderRescue dogs searched for flood victims in Tibet while authorities worked through the night at a Nepal power plant where hundreds are missing.31 Aug 202631 Aug 2026What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floodsHundreds have died and thousands are missing after Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.31 Aug 2026...
