Economy | EU Chamber warns China: Open faster or risk backlash

A business group urged China yesterday to carry out promises to open its economy and warned that inaction might fuel a backlash against free trade amid mounting U.S. and

Beijing is said to weigh opening up to foreign electric carmakers

China is discussing a plan to allow foreign carmakers to set up wholly owned electric-vehicle businesses in its free-trade zones in a major revision of a fundamental principle

Belt & Road | China quickens work on Pakistan utility in area claimed by India

China is racing to finish one of the biggest hydro-power projects in Pakistan ahead of schedule, yet its location in the long-contested region of Kashmir will draw

Myanmar | Under fire over Rohingya, Suu Kyi defends actions

With a mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims sparking accusations of ethnic cleansing from the United Nations and others, Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday said

United Nations | Trump threatens ‘total destruction’ of North Korea

President Donald Trump, in a combative debut speech to the U.N. General Assembly, threatened the “total destruction’” of North Korea if it does not abandon its drive toward

United Nations | French envoy: Discord at highest level since Cold War

Dissension and conflict are at their highest levels since the Cold War and cooperation among nations has become more difficult in a world that is more interdependent

Syria | Al-Qaida-led fighters on the offensive against regular troops

Insurgents led by an al-Qaida-linked group in Syria launched a wide offensive yesterday against Syrian pro-government troops, moving south of their stronghold in the western province of Idlib. The

Offbeat | Man jumps on alligator near campsite to aid police capture

Authorities in Rhode Island have captured an alligator hanging out near a campground. WJAR-TV (bit.ly/2y8pvob ) reports that motorists spotted the 4-foot-long alligator near the Holiday Acres

This Day in History | 1999 – UN force arrives in East Timor

A multinational peacekeeping force has landed in East Timor in an attempt to restore law and order to the territory. The UN force has been sent to

Yokohama tyres back for Macau GP

Yokohama tyres are set to return to Macau’s Grand Prix event between November 16 and 19, after being sidelined in last year’s race in favor of competitor firm

Cycling | Giro start in Israel to go from Jerusalem to Red Sea

Winding its way around the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, through modern Tel Aviv then the Negev desert down to the Red Sea, the start of next

Football | Sweet 16: Genoa teenager performing far beyond his years

The 16-year-old sensation of Serie A wouldn’t mind taking advantage of his sudden stardom among classmates. The problem is, he’s being home-schooled. “I can’t even be

F1 – Analysis | Vettel loses huge ground in title race after Singapore blip

In the space of three races, Sebastian Vettel has dropped twice as far behind Lewis Hamilton as he was ahead of him. After winning the Hungarian Grand

World briefs

US-N.KOREA President Donald Trump, in a combative debut speech to the U.N. General Assembly, threatened the “total destruction” of North Korea if it does not abandon its drive toward

The Buzz | Oil rises above USD50 as Iraq raises prospect of more OPEC action

Oil extended gains above USD50 a barrel in New York as Iraq raised the prospect of OPEC taking further steps to clear a global supply glut. Iraq said there’s

Hurricane Maria smashes Dominica, now menaces other islands

Hurricane Maria smashed into Dominica with 160 mph winds, ripping the roof off even the prime minister’s residence and causing what he called “mind-boggling” devastation yesterday as

World Views | What Germany wants is far from what Europe needs

If polls are correct, Angela Merkel is on track to win a record fourth term as German chancellor on Sept. 24. The temptation, after such a long run

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 – edition no. 2891

* Last British governor Patten warns against calls for HK independence * Revenue model rethink * Monetary authority revamp takes effect * Toys ‘R’ Us seeks bankruptcy   DOWNLOAD

Transport | Border gate bus terminal to resume operations in 2019

 The underground border gate bus terminal will  be partially reopened in  the second quarter of 2019, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) and the Infrastructure Development

AL election – Analysis | Society divisions responsible for surprise election results

Macau elections tend to have few surprises, but Sunday’s produced many. A somewhat dramatic redistribution of power among the 14 directly elected lawmakers, underpinned by the

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