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Ritz-Carlton murder suspect possibly killed after failed chocolate business

A South Korean man arrested over the murders of his wife and six-year-old son at a five-star Hong Kong hotel told police he was too drunk to recall what had happened, the Post has learned.

SCMP | 2018-01-16 10:07

Burning Iranian tanker bound for Korea explodes and sinks

An Iranian oil tanker on fire for over a week in the East China Sea exploded and sank on Sunday, officials said, with little chance of survival for the nearly 30 missing crew.

SCMP | 2018-01-15 10:19

US vows to keep up pressure as two Koreas hold first talks in two years

The United States will keep up pressure on North Korea, a senior adviser on Washington’s Asia policy said on Tuesday, as representatives from the two Koreas held high-level talks.

SCMP | 2018-01-10 10:22

US accuses Beijing of 'provocative militarization' of South China Sea

The United States has accused China of “provocative militarisation” of disputed areas in the South China Sea and will continue sending vessels to the region to carry out freedom-of-navigation patrols, according to a top US adviser on Asia policy.

SCMP | 2018-01-09 17:05

Chinese crane driver labelled hero after winching people from submerged bus

A crane operator from eastern China has been labelled a hero after using his vehicle to rescue four people from a bus that had skidded off the road and into a river, according to local media reports.

SCMP | 2018-01-08 10:14

China braces for another wave of snowstorms, issues sleet alert

A second wave of blizzards is expected to hit central and southern China this week, compounding transport woes from last week’s heavy snowfalls.

SCMP | 2018-01-08 09:59

China rejects 'fake news' of secret plan to boost aid to North Korea

China dismissed a report on a US news website that the Communist Party has a secret plan to provide increased aid and military support to North Korea.

SCMP | 2018-01-04 10:13

Woman arrested by Hong Kong customs over $430,000 crystal meth haul

A woman was on Wednesday arrested at a border checkpoint in Hong Kong on suspicion of smuggling more than HK$400,000 worth of crystal meth into the city.

SCMP | 2018-01-04 09:49

Chinese military officer saves rookie's life after he drops grenade

A veteran military officer saved a raw recruit’s life in China after he dropped a live grenade in a training exercise.

SCMP | 2018-01-03 10:20

China's point man on North Korea promoted in diplomat reshuffle

Beijing’s top diplomat in charge of North Korean and Asian affairs has been promoted to deputy foreign minister, underlining China’s efforts to stabilise its often troubled relations in the region.

SCMP | 2018-01-03 10:12

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