Hong Kong’s animal welfare laws fail to meet modern demands, experts say
Hong Kong’s existing animal welfare laws are no longer “fit for purpose” to deal with issues around pet abandonment and…
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US turns to South Korea to ease ammunition bottlenecks amid global conflicts
Washington is increasingly turning to South Korea to ease ammunition supply bottlenecks triggered by wars in the Middle…
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Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump renew acquaintance as Xi arrives in US
Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan shared a light moment with Melania Trump on Wednesday as the two women renewed an…
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Can the US and China verify an AI deal? Start-ups are starting to build the tools
There are growing calls for Washington and Beijing to agree to slow down development of artificial intelligence. But…
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Xi lands in US for high-stakes summit with Trump amid deep tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed at Joint Base Andrews late Wednesday afternoon after a 15-hour flight where he was…
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China is leveraging its diaspora to boost the economy, unlike India
A country’s diaspora can be a symbol of its pride and power. A nation’s diaspora can help it build international value…
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Xi calls for cooperation with US after Trump’s airport welcome – as it happened
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All you need to know about a state visit, as White House rolls out red carpet for Xi
A grand military welcome, a state dinner, tea at the White House and a tour of the National Archives: Chinese President…
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Indian sailor killed in attack on vessel in Hormuz, India and Oman authorities say
An attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday killed an Indian sailor, Omani and Indian authorities…
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American views of China improve before Xi-Trump summit, Pew report finds
As Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his high-profile state visit to the US, Americans’ views of China remain negative…
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Marco Rubio defends Xi Jinping’s US visit as essential despite deep disagreements
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the welcome planned for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, saying it…
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Iran’s president accuses Trump of ‘bullying mentality’ in wartime speech to UN
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a “bullying mentality” at the United Nations…
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Bessent announces 2-month extension of US-China trade truce
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend the trade…
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Pacing problem: can AI fears overcome US-China race dynamics and force a slowdown?
When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their…
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Trump’s Board of Peace proposes US$2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan
The US-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month US$2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in…
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Japan finds child’s body on island, possibly missing boy
The body of a child was found on Wednesday on the coast of an outlying island in northeastern Japan, with police…
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Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attack
Hong Kong authorities have charged an animal welfare activist after a stray dog captured during an investigation into a…
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US Air Force to shut down research centre focusing on Chinese military
The US Air Force is shutting down a major research centre dedicated to open-source analysis of the Chinese military’s…
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Xi-Trump summit: China’s state car has already proved a match for the US ‘Beast’
US President Donald Trump has made no secret of how little he agrees with his predecessor, Joe Biden, on many things.…
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Neurobiologist Ye Bing says his return to China is not spurred by Michigan campus tragedy
Neurobiologist Ye Bing is returning to China after a long period in the United States, but he says his move is not…
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Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data shows
While starting salaries for fresh graduates and entry-level workers in Singapore continue to creep upwards, the number…
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China’s storage makers aim to climb value chain with advanced packaging bets
Chinese storage makers, long known for packaging chips into modules, have been moving up the value chain into…
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China hawks grumble over Trump’s lavish welcome planned for Xi state visit
Hours before President Xi Jinping’s aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews, Washington is preparing for a scene that…
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Ahead of Xi’s ‘historic milestone’ US visit, a fentanyl goodwill gesture from China
China’s ambassador to the United States has hailed President Xi Jinping’s coming state visit as a “historic milestone”…
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Why younger Filipinos are warming to China despite maritime tensions
Inside a car wash lounge in the southern Philippine city of Davao, Shenilane Formento scrolls through messages on her…
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As Chinese carmakers diversify beyond CATL batteries, Beijing warns of market overreaction
A publication under China’s industry ministry has pushed back against market chatter of “de-CATLisation” as a growing…
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Tesla’s Elon Musk hails Xi Jinping’s leadership and Chinese AI strength
Tesla CEO Elon Musk described Chinese President Xi Jinping as “a great leader” and “very capable” during an interview…
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Korean dating show featuring AI and human contestants sparks fascination in China
A South Korean dating reality show exploring human-AI romance has triggered curiosity and attention in China over how…
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India’s new P4M middle-power group enters a crowded field
India has joined a new multilateral grouping comprising a cross-regional mix of middle powers, in a move analysts say…
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China CEOs to likely miss Xi’s US trip amid thin summit expectations
China will probably decide against inviting business leaders to join President Xi Jinping on his trip to the United…
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China puts industry minister in charge of key semiconductor hub Anhui province
China’s industry minister is set to lead Anhui province, a key semiconductor hub, in the latest personnel reshuffle…
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China’s first lady Peng Liyuan projects glamour and soft power on world stage
China’s first lady Peng Liyuan is again stepping into the international limelight as she travels to Washington with…
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Why Brunei prefers ‘quiet diplomacy’ over confrontation in South China Sea
Brunei’s measured defence ties with Beijing reflect its low-key approach to South China Sea disputes, with analysts…
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Hong Kong unveils gold, bond and liquidity plans to drive next phase of yuan adoption
Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will launch yuan-denominated gold futures early next year,…
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Indonesian arrested in Singapore over fake banknotes was victim of fraud: lawyer
The lawyer for an Indonesian businessman arrested in Singapore for allegedly using counterfeit S$10,000 (US$7,830)…
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Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year plan
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan gives its universities an opportunity to show what their research can do for the city.…
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