Asia
China’s economy is ‘in deep trouble’ as Xi heads for next decade in power
World
October 15, 2022
China’s economy is ‘in deep trouble’ as Xi heads for next decade in power
Hong Kong CNN Business — When Xi Jinping came to power a decade ago, China had just overtaken Japan to…
Turkey’s President Erdoğan renews call for Ukraine war to stop: “Our priority is to end the bloodshed”
World
October 13, 2022
Turkey’s President Erdoğan renews call for Ukraine war to stop: “Our priority is to end the bloodshed”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his calls Thursday for an end to the war in Ukraine while speaking at a conference in…
Video: Japanese director Naomi Kawase to lead international jury for the 44th Cairo International Film Festival
Culture
October 12, 2022
Video: Japanese director Naomi Kawase to lead international jury for the 44th Cairo International Film Festival
Japanese director Naomi Kawase has been chosen to lead the 44th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF)’s International Competition Jury –…
Elon Musk’s unsolicited idea for Taiwan welcomed by Beijing, slammed in Taipei
World
October 10, 2022
Elon Musk’s unsolicited idea for Taiwan welcomed by Beijing, slammed in Taipei
Hong Kong CNN Business — As tensions between China and Taiwan simmer at their highest point in decades, officials in…
China’s holiday spending plunges to seven-year low as zero-Covid batters consumer confidence
World
October 10, 2022
China’s holiday spending plunges to seven-year low as zero-Covid batters consumer confidence
Hong Kong CNN Business — Holiday spending during China’s Golden Week has plunged to its lowest level in seven years,…
Five Hong Kong teenagers sentenced in first security case involving minors
World
October 9, 2022
Five Hong Kong teenagers sentenced in first security case involving minors
Five teenagers with a Hong Kong group advocating independence from Chinese rule were ordered by a judge on Saturday to…
Why is North Korea firing so many missiles – and should the West be worried?
World
October 8, 2022
Why is North Korea firing so many missiles – and should the West be worried?
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Tensions are running high in the Korean Peninsula, as the United States and its allies…
Covid wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start
World
October 8, 2022
Covid wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start
A new Covid-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that…
Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?
Features/Interviews
October 3, 2022
Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?
CNN) — Market vendor Mr. Chan gestures around what used to be one of Hong Kong’s busiest streets. “There are…
South Korean President warns North over nuclear program
World
October 1, 2022
South Korean President warns North over nuclear program
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea will face “a determined and overwhelming response” from South Korea and the United…