Macao casino bonds slump during anti-graft drive

2014-09-30 07:41:00

Macao casino bonds are plunging as President Xi Jinping's corruption crackdown against "flies and tigers" spooks VIP gamblers.

Occupy Central puts HK on halt

2014-09-29 19:41:36

Main roads in various locations in Hong Kong remained blocked as "Occupy Central" movement continued on Monday, leading to school suspension and traffic disruption in busy districts.

HK cancels National Day fireworks display

2014-09-29 17:20:41

The Hong Kong government Monday announced cancellation of National Day fireworks on Oct. 1.

Chinese central gov't opposes illegal activities in HK

2014-09-28 19:53:05

The central government is fully confident that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) can handle the Occupy Central movement according to law.

Xi's reunification remarks draw attention in Taiwan

2014-09-28 19:13:00

Taiwanese academics and media are busy analyzing remarks made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, to a visiting Taiwanese delegation of pro-reunification groups on Friday.

HK gov't opposes unlawful actions by 'Occupy Central'

2014-09-28 18:20:56

Hong Kong's government is resolute in opposing the unlawful occupation actions by "Occupy Central", said Hong Kong Chief Executive C Y Leung on Sunday.

Consumers line up for iPhone 6 debut

2014-09-26 18:29:36

Crowds of people sat huddled outside the mobile phone shops across Taipei for hours early Friday as they eagerly await the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the newest models of Apple Inc's smartphone.

HK to celebrate 65th National Day

2014-09-26 17:36:53

A series of celebration activities will be held in Hong Kong to mark the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said Friday.

HK Customs seize 286 iPhones in anti-smuggling raid

2014-09-26 15:08:49

Hong Kong Customs said Friday that 286 iPhone 6 smartphones, with a total value of about 1.6 million HK dollars (about $206,451), were seized during an operation.

Xi says no wavering in reunification

2014-09-26 14:05:09

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China took "a firm and unwavering stance" on national reunification.

Mainland negotiator meets with Taiwan delegation

2014-09-25 21:34:38

Chinese mainland negotiator Chen Deming on Thursday met with a pro-reunification group led by Taiwan New Alliance Association chairman Hsu Li-nung and New Party Chairman Yok Mu-ming.

Kaohsiung mayor summoned by prosecutors for deadly gas blast

2014-09-25 20:00:57

Kaohsiung city prosecutors on Thursday summoned mayor Chen Chu for questioning on alleged dereliction of duty in a deadly gas blast that claimed dozens of lives in Taiwan in late July.