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What happened before Chinese semiconductor scientist Wang Danhao took his life in the US?
The ashes of Chinese researcher Wang Danhao have been returned to his home in China, nearly four months after he died by suicide following questioning…
Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010
Volkswagen Group’s deliveries in China slumped during the first half of 2026 to their lowest level in 16 years, as local electric vehicle (EV) brands…
Don’t expect the rising tide of AI to lift all boats
The brave new world of artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be a mixed and divisive blessing for governments – not least those of key…
Chinese student sets up a will bequeathing US$2.9 million estate to childhood friend
A 19-year-old Chinese student recently made a will bequeathing his personal wealth of 20 million yuan (US$2.9 million) to his childhood friend, sparking heated discussion…
Hong Kong could adjust tunnel tolls as traffic surpasses pre-reform peak
Tolls at Hong Kong’s three cross-harbour tunnels could be adjusted in the future after traffic volumes exceeded pre-reform peaks, 2½ years after time-varying charges were…