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A prototype of China’s planned C929 passenger jet is seen here displayed in Shanghai earlier this year. Photo: Getty Images

US, European plane-part giants aspire to power China’s widebody C929 ambitions

China is on a path toward self-sufficiency, but advanced plane parts from overseas remain essential to its aviation dreams.

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2 Hong Kong bus firms seek fare rises of up to nearly 10% amid sluggish economy

What China is doing to make ports ‘smart’ and not prone to work stoppages

Opinion | China can be a force in global aviation if Comac rises to challenges

Boeing’s and Airbus’ issues give the Chinese planemaker an opening, but geopolitics may affect certification in the US and Europe.

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The first C919 aircraft of China Southern Airlines arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong province on August 29. The Chinese jet is designed to compete with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320 planes. Photo: Xinhua

Editorial | With right safeguards low-altitude economy can take off for Hong Kong

As drone deliveries and air taxis lead the way in mainland China, city is also planning to reach for the skies.

Shanghai drives flying car development for sightseeing, logistics, surveillance

Low-altitude economy refers to businesses operating aerial vehicles below 3,000 metres.

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Xpeng launches challenger to Tesla’s FSD autonomous driving system

Guangzhou-based company set three prices for the P7+: 186,800 yuan, 198,800 yuan and 218,800 yuan for the sedan.

The Xpeng P7+. Photo: Xpeng

Xpeng to rival BYD, Li Auto in hybrid car market amid shift in consumer demand

Company unveiled Kunpeng, a new charging system for hybrid cars, touted as the longest range extender system in the industry.

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Hong Kong leads Greater Bay Area in finance, logistics and tourism: index

City also tops the charts in culture and sports, according to an index by Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) and Dah Sing Bank.

Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push

‘If we leave it to the market, every company will wait for their competitors to make the first move,’ says airline’s sustainability manager.

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A Cathay Pacific plane taxis at Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lao Kok on October 28, 2024. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Exclusive | From logistics to health services, Mongolia can learn much from Hong Kong: envoy

Dual stock market listings, double-taxation agreement on envoy’s to-do list to boost business, investments.

Khulan Onkhoon took over as Mongolia’s top envoy in the city in August last year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Japan’s ‘conveyor belt road’ to relieve driver shortage and cut emissions

Connecting Tokyo and Osaka, developers are aiming for full operations of the three-lane automated cargo transport corridor by the mid-2030s.

C919 manufacturer expands footprint with Hong Kong office, maintenance deal

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, the manufacturer of the home-grown C919 jet, opened an office in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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China’s C919 maker revs up Boeing, Airbus rivalry with Singapore office

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China opened an office in Singapore to ensure closer and more comprehensive services in the region.

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A Comac C919 plane is displayed at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore in February. Photo: Xinhua

Downtown Oslo tram derails and plows into shop, injuring 4

The tram driver, who is among those injured, is considered a suspect in the case.

A rescuer works at the scene of the tram derailment that collided with an Apple product store located on Storgata, one of the busiest streets in Oslo. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong buses under fire as most complained about public transport service

Public buses subject of more than 4,000 complaints in second quarter of 2024, increasing by 24.6 per cent year on year.

1 dead, 4 injured after train carrying 55 people derails in Norway

Police say a rock slide probably caused the derailment when the train was on its way from Trondheim to the northern town of Bodoe.

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Tesla is pure EV king, but Chinese drivers steer to hybrids due to range worries

Tesla said its third-quarter net profit rose 17 per cent from a year earlier to US$2.17 billion.

People passed a Tesla shop in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Full steam ahead as Shanghai ports eye global container volume record

The city is investing in infrastructure and technology to support growth, while also liberalising its finance sector to attract international shipping businesses.

Blade-proof umbrellas to be deployed on Japanese trains to fend off knife attacks

The umbrellas were developed to protect passengers after a spate of violent incidents that have taken place aboard the country’s trains.

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Hong Kong extends multi-entry mainland visa for non-permanent residents to 5 years

City leader rolls out new measure aimed at boosting city’s appeal to foreign investors and reinforcing its international trading hub status.

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People at the Lo Wu border in Shenzhen. Residents who are travelling to the mainland for business, tourism and leisure can apply for multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years, authorities have said. Photo: Edmond So

Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says

‘Drawbacks are obvious’, and both cities must upgrade to ‘wield more influence’ in global shipping, says Hong Kong’s former chief executive.

Containers sit at a terminal at the Yangshan deepwater port in Shanghai on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters

In electric buses as with EVs, it’s China versus rest of the world

As China’s market matures, exports hold the key to future profitability for Yutong, Foton and peers in rivalry with European electric-bus producers.

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Hong Kong to sell second logistics site on sweetened terms after feedback

The winner is to surrender 20 per cent of the floor space to the government to ensure its financial viability, instead of 30 per cent; plot ratio reduced to lessen cost.

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Mentor or rival? China takes notes from Brazilian giant Embraer as C919 soars

Aviation exchanges are expected as President Xi Jinping visits Brazil next month.

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The first C919 owned by China Southern Airlines arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua

Inside Out | Port workers’ stance against automation will only hurt US competitiveness

Anxiety remains over the contentious and emotional issue – described as tantamount to inviting Chinese spies into US ports – with union negotiations set to resume in January.

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Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association union, which represents roughly 45,000 workers, protest outside Maher Terminal, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, US, on October 1. Photo: Reuters

US port workers and operators reach deal to end East Coast strike

The tentative agreement is for a wage increase of around 62 per cent over six years, an insider says.

Editorial | Hong Kong taxi driver penalties get off to early start

Within days of new law, city cabby has received maximum demerit points for malpractices.

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Transport and logistics
News about the global transport and logistics industry with a focus on developments in shipping, aviation and rail particularly in relation to Hong Kong and China.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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