The 35 cats had an estimated value of HK$623,000, source says A Hong Kong pet shop owner has been arrested for the alleged theft of 35 of his customers' cats which he used to repay debts to a loan ...

Bali authorities are pushing for much harsher penalties for tourists who break the law. Komang Nova Sewi Putra, deputy ...

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A cafe in China is attracting attention by selling a latte drink containing pork tripe. According to Hong Kong media South ...

Scientists in China have rolled out “Meteor-1,” reportedly the nation’s inaugural highly parallel optical computing chip, ...

China saw a US$33 billion capital inflow in May, as investors seek a safe haven and reduce their US exposure amid rising global instability.

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The Philippines has a strong chance of gaining a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), according to observers. Manila has renewed its bid, with its foreign secretary ...

China weighs strategic impact, trade ties as US mulls military response in Iran With limited leverage, Beijing may choose a muted response but will protect its economic interests in region ...