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Sun, November 28, 2021 | 01:49

China's housing market slump, power crisis lead to first drop in carbon emissions since COVID-19 economic recovery

China's carbon dioxide emissions fell for the first time in the third quarter since the economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic mainly because of the housing market slump and a power crisis, according to a recent study.

2021-11-27 12:10

China's aging crisis: new plan to encourage children to live with their parents met with resistance

The Chinese government has unveiled a controversial new measure encouraging adult children to live with or near their parents in its latest attempt to deal with an aging society.

2021-11-26 14:20

Health experts call for ban on 'selfish' valve-style masks in Hong Kong quarantine facilities

Hong Kong health experts have called for a ban on masks with air valves in quarantine facilities after one of the "selfish" face coverings was blamed for a recent coronavirus cross infection in a local hotel.

2021-11-24 15:29

Weibo's plan to go public in Hong Kong shrouded in uncertainty by Beijing's tough data regulations

Weibo's plan to sell shares in Hong Kong is clouded by uncertainties stemming from Beijing's tough new data regulations, says the Chinese social media platform with 250 million daily active users in its listing prospectus, putting a spotlight on the national security issues now facing tech companies.

2021-11-23 16:04

Middle-aged Hongkongers among sharp increase of students heading to Canada, hoping to emigrate

A record number of Hongkongers have chosen to study in Canada this year, and many appear to be taking advantage of new pathways to permanent residence there.

2021-11-21 14:50

China's 996 overtime culture: IT giant under investigation for pressuring staff to work extra hours

A leading Chinese information technology company is under investigation for pressuring its staff to work overtime by hanging banners berating people for not staying back past their finishing times.

2021-11-18 15:26

Hong Kong couple jailed over death of friend's daughter

A Hong Kong husband and wife have been jailed for five years and four months each for abusing a friend's young daughter who died malnourished and covered with more than 70 bruises, abrasions and scars while in their care.

2021-11-17 15:41

Japan's ex-princess Mako and husband Kei Komuro to move to New York this weekend

Former princess Mako Komuro and her husband are planning to leave Japan for New York on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

2021-11-12 16:37

Friends mourn China's 'perfect child' Zheng Shaoxiong gunned down on Chicago street

Just three weeks ago, Zheng Shaoxiong was crowing to his friends on social media about his latest achievement. "The best player of [online kart racing game] QQ Speed who used to shake the whole school finally got his real-life driving license!"

2021-11-12 16:28

Beijing's crackdown on property sector, local government debt could cause chaos, economists warn

Beijing's crackdown on the property sector and local government debt is likely to do more harm than good to provincial economies amid wider concerns about national growth, Chinese economists say.

2021-11-09 15:07

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