Philippines’ uranium find a ‘vital’ boost for nuclear energy ambitions
Researchers have identified a potential source of uranium in a long-explored mining district in the southern…
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Chinese women spend top dollar on male model shoots, turning staged romance into viral trend
A growing number of young Chinese women are paying for romantic photo shoots with male models, seeking a brief taste of…
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Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says
The Chinese ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has described the personal rapport and “mutual respect” between…
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How China became the world’s gold superpower
Perhaps no story illustrates the secret of China’s industrial success better than its rise as the world’s gold…
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Retailers expect ‘golden week’ sales growth, but trade groups warn of modest gains
Some Hong Kong retailers are forecasting double-digit sales growth over the National Day “golden week” holiday, but…
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Border mine blasts show why both Koreas urgently need to restore communication
The two Koreas urgently need to restore military communication to prevent a landmine dispute in the demilitarised zone…
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Woman told Cornell police 2 years ago she was 100% sure she was raped, transcript shows
A woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house…
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Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi at summit
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he discussed the release of political prisoners in China with his…
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US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaints
At a hearing reviewing China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, a senior US trade…
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US sanctions forced Xinjiang cotton to adapt, but survival comes at a cost
The fields in Xinjiang’s Awati county – a cotton hub hit by US sanctions – were nearly ready for the October harvest.…
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US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visit
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday proposed a new global framework to tackle excess steel production…
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How Hong Kong’s foreign carer scheme aims to get ahead of ageing city
When I first heard about the Hong Kong government’s plans to allow the importation of specially qualified carers to…
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UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research
Britain’s MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert on Wednesday to warn that a Chinese organisation was involved in…
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China slaps 55% tariff on Brazilian beef, rebuffs bid to borrow Uruguay’s quota
China will charge an extra 55 per cent tariff on Brazilian beef from Thursday after Brazil filled its import quota for…
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Why did Trump and Xi seal a deal on World War II soldiers’ missing remains?
A decades-long effort by Beijing and Washington to recover the remains of US servicemen missing in China since World…
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Russia sends nuclear warning to Nato over its Kaliningrad enclave
Russia has warned Nato it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off…
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After the US-China tariff deal, will Chinese factories still need Southeast Asia?
For years, Chinese manufacturers have viewed Southeast Asia as a way to reduce exposure to higher US duties on goods…
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Xi projects confidence in National Day speech, with rallying call for economic growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping projected a message of confidence about the country’s ability to overcome challenges…
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Kuala Lumpur is world’s most polluted city due to haze, Singapore third, index shows
Malaysia’s capital topped a global pollution ranking on Wednesday and nearby Singapore came in third, with smoke from…
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From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summit
We have put together stories from our coverage of the Xi-Trump summit. If you would like to see more of our reporting,…
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US-China conflict doesn’t have to become a self-fulfilling prophecy
We are reminded seemingly daily of the great power transitions that ended in conflict. However, it is the exceptions –…
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Did Beijing and Washington agree on a crisis prevention deal, or not?
Disagreement over how to prevent conflicts could explain why Chinese and US accounts characterised discussions at last…
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Anthropic raises alarm over elite hacking ability of Chinese firm Z.ai’s GLM-5.3
The US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has warned of the potential danger posed by Chinese firm Z.ai’s GLM-5.3,…
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Indonesia targets free public schooling amid funding concerns
Indonesia is pursuing plans to make public schools free at all levels, stretching from kindergarten to university, but…
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Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km
A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light…
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Norway’s ministers questioned in parliament over Epstein ties
Norway’s parliament began hearings on Wednesday of current and former ministers to examine practices in the diplomatic…
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Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice
While travelling in Kunming, southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a Chinese-Malaysian woman unexpectedly came across…
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Former in-laws’ anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears
Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former father-in-law enlisted his two sons to help him murder the 28-year-old…
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Southeast Asia faces ‘sleeper’ food crisis from Hormuz fertiliser bottleneck
A hunger crisis could creep up on Southeast Asia if the region does not guard against export restrictions amid a…
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Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity market
Singapore’s central bank has selected five international asset managers to handle S$1.45 billion (US$1.3 billion) in…
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4-winged fossil found in Liaoning challenges single origin of dinosaur flight
Scientists have unveiled an exceptionally well-preserved 100-million-year-old fossil of a small, feathered dinosaur in…
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Apple leads China smartphone sales after launch of iPhone 18 Pro. Can the momentum last?
Apple has claimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market following the release of its iPhone 18 Pro series, giving a…
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Seoul residents up in arms over school for North Korean defectors
Residents of a district in the South Korean capital of Seoul are up in arms over plans to build a permanent school for…
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Can India curb childhood obesity by banning junk food near schools?
Shivanjali Singh has worked hard to raise two healthy, athletic children in India, but worries about their ability to…
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Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising lead
Funds raised through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching the…
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EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break October
Brussels and Berlin are steeling themselves for a make-or-break October with China, as the mood towards Beijing hardens…
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