High-Flyer Quant, a leading quantitative hedge fund in China and co owned by Liang Wenfeng, has emerged as one of the country’s best performing investment firms in 2025, underlining the growing influence of data driven strategies in China’s financial markets. Liang is also
Rising Chinese tennis player Jerry Shang Juncheng has cast doubt over a future return to the Hong Kong Tennis Open after his quarter final defeat, as his opponent Alexander Bublik reflected on how the professional tour has become far less forgiving than in
Job growth in the United States slowed more than expected in December, reflecting growing caution among businesses facing trade uncertainty and rising investment in artificial intelligence, even as the unemployment rate edged lower and reinforced expectations that interest rates will remain steady. Data
China maintained its position as the world’s largest shipbuilding nation in 2025, but the sector faced its first significant setback in years as geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty triggered a sharp decline in new vessel orders. Chinese shipyards secured 35.4 million compensated gross
A new type of online service is gaining popularity in China, where so called instant reply providers are offering emotional support by responding quickly to people who want to vent, complain or simply be heard, turning empathy and availability into a source of
China has reaffirmed its support for Venezuela’s government amid heightened international pressure, following a meeting between China’s ambassador to Caracas and Venezuela’s interim president. Delcy Rodriguez, who assumed leadership after former president Nicolas Maduro was detained by United States forces, described her meeting
Chinese financial institutions are pressing ahead with debt issuance to support overseas expansion, underscoring a sustained push to extend their global footprint and promote wider use of the yuan in international markets. According to market data and industry estimates, Chinese financial firms raised
Chinese artificial intelligence related stocks are expected to remain a key driver of equity market gains in 2026, though the pace of growth is likely to slow compared with the sharp rallies seen over the past year, according to major international banks. Analysts
Hourly parking services have partially resumed at Hong Kong’s first fully automated public car park, just days after operations were suspended for an urgent system update shortly following its official launch. The high tech facility, introduced as part of Hong Kong’s push toward
A professional rugby player in Hong Kong has been charged with indecent assault and criminal damage following an alleged incident at a bar in the city’s Central district and subsequent events while in police custody. Faizal Solomona Penesa, a 33 year old Samoan
