Diana Mondino’s delegation was the first official visit to China since the country’s Western-leaning government took office last year.
The US is far behind other countries like China when it comes to the race for critical minerals lying beneath international waters. By joining the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, Washington can shape the rules for seabed mineral exploration.
Meet Chanan Safir Colman, a Danish-Israeli basketball player – and partner to singer Jessie J – who calls his mum his biggest inspiration
Eating too much, or too little? We look at the difference between hunger and appetite, how a balanced diet leaves you satisfied, and share tips for how to increase, and how to manage, your appetite.
To go to market with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, Elon Musk had no choice but to join a Chinese partner for a mapping licence on the mainland.
Nepal’s “dysfunctional” politics may curb its economic ambition amid jostling between India and China to step up their investments in the country.
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk hints full roll-out of pay-as-you-throw scheme will not go ahead in August without public consensus.
Soaring temperatures across India and Southeast Asia are causing nosebleeds, severe skin rashes and lapses into unconsciousness among pets and strays.
Newly crowned French champions have never won the competition but are heavy favourites against Borussia Dortmund to reach Wembley next month.
Kagoshima, on the Japanese island of Kyushu, is a nature and food lover’s paradise. We recommend 6 things to try there, from the unique geothermal sand baths to some of Japan’s best wagyu beef.
Xiaomi smartphone shipments were up 33 per cent for the quarter to 40.7 million units, giving it 14 per cent of the global market.
Mainland social media has been captivated by the story of a politician from Thailand who was caught in bed naked with her adopted son, who at the time, was also a monk.
The Briton joined Red Bull in 2006 and has been key in their growth with six constructors’ titles. “He leaves as a true legend,” says CEO Christian Horner.
Eastern midfielder Barak Braunshtain is resurrecting his career in the Premier League, but still hears the sirens from the early days of the war in Gaza.
Andrew Chan, artistic director of Hong Kong experimental theatre company Alice Theatre Laboratory, explains how Einstürzende Neubauten’s industrial album Halber Mensch changed his life.
India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner after ‘Modi Wanted’ banners were reportedly hoisted at a Toronto event addressed by Justin Trudeau.
Violent clashes erupted on the University of California campus in Los Angeles between pro-Palestinian protesters and a group of counterdemonstrators.
Another 30 people sent to hospital as road collapse leaves nearly 18-metre-long crater on highway linking Guangdong to Fujian province
Choi Jae-young has allegedly filmed a video secretly to show that first lady Kim Keon-hee is corrupt, the prosecution says.
The inaugural Michelin Guide Busan has put the South Korean port city on the dining map. We look at some of the best places to eat there, and how history has shaped its food.
Visitors say they are unbothered by poor weather as city prepares to celebrate start of Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.
No rational Argentinian politician would risk China’s substantial investments but US offers of free trade to Latin America and steelmaker complaints about cheap Chinese imports threaten to turn the tide.
Seven classic 1950s Korean movies are being shown at this year’s Udine Far East Film Festival in collaboration with the Korean Film Archive. Those who can’t make the event can watch them on YouTube.
At least five tourist groups, each with 30 to 40 people, take photos in front of popular red brick wall displaying name and crest of HKU between 11am and 12pm.
A migrant from China to Hong Kong (Raymond Lam) winds up in the Kowloon Walled City, where he befriends mobsters, in Soi Cheang’s lavishly funded yet edgy film, a spectacle let down by its storytelling.
Scammers have published a fictitious article with the appearance of a South China Morning Post story and a reporter’s byline to promote two online financial trading apps.
Controversy follows earlier online debate over rules governing ‘bed curtains’ for privacy in shared rooms and smoking and alcohol on campus.