Chinese scientists turn Boeing’s helium leak crisis into stealth missile tech breakthrough
As Nasa struggles to return two astronauts after issues with the Starliner capsule, China has used the problem to its advantage.
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French carrier visits Philippines, flexes nuclear-powered muscle in disputed South China Sea
The visit of France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, follows joint combat drills with Filipino forces, a move likely to antagonise China.
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Pope Francis in critical condition after breathing crisis, Vatican says
The pontiff, who has been in hospital for over a week, needs supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions as his health worsens.
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Thieves used his card to buy winning lottery ticket – now victim wants to split the cash
The US$523,000 prize, which has yet to be claimed, has put the thieves among France’s most famous fugitives.
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Cash-flush Toyota builds a city to test AI, green technology
Daisuke Toyoda, an executive in charge of the project, stressed it’s not ‘a smart city’ but a ‘test course for mobility’.
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China is right to celebrate DeepSeek success but AI race isn’t over, academic warns
Zheng Yongnian at CUHK-Shenzhen says ‘excessive nationalism would be detrimental for China in the fiercer tech competition down the road’.
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Mainland China’s Ne Zha 2 earns HK$5.5 million on first day in Hong Kong
Animated feature draws more than 63,000 viewers as families and patriotic groups help sell out showings.
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Pope begins second week in hospital, cancels Sunday prayer
Francis is alert but still ‘not out of danger’ according to his doctors, while top cardinals sought to dampen speculation about his future.
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Chinese scientists use dengue fever virus to build safer gene-editing system
The plant-editing system uses mRNA to avoid the risk that foreign DNA could be left behind and create unwanted mutations.
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Most Singaporeans say budget sweeteners inadequate to cushion rising living costs: survey
Among 1,002 adults surveyed by a research firm, 55 per cent said the budget’s US$92.8 billion in spending was not enough to cover inflation.
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Quirky China: sausage man mimics Trump, watch gang snared, twin woman has third baby shock
Sausage seller with presidential predilections, mobile fraud gang and a woman has surprise baby, the Post checks out quirky China news.
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Hong Kong vows to tackle ticket scalping for Kai Tak Sports Park opening show
Authorities contact police after tickets for March 1 opening ceremony reportedly being sold online for as much as HK$1,800.
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Tourists wearing this hat in Vietnam may face US$3,000 fine, entry denial
A travel agency said sporting a Vietnam war veteran hat could also lead to ‘conflict with locals’.
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China drills ‘ultra-deep’ oil well to help shore up energy needs
The Shenditake 1 well, in Xinjaing’s Tarim oilfield, reaches a depth of 10,910 metres.
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Woman drugged, robbed elderly men in deadly ‘romance scam on steroids’, FBI says
After sedating her victims found on dating apps, Aurora Phelps stole their cars and used their credit cards to buy luxury goods.
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China ready to take control as US and UK back out of AI Action Summit statement
A leadership vacuum in artificial intelligence governance following a global forum could be filled by China, experts say.
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‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna takes on ‘King’ Trump: ‘If this is a joke, I’m not laughing’
The US superstar was responding to the US president calling himself ‘the King’ on social media posts.
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Alibaba investors hail e-commerce giant’s AI pivot as it plots major investment outlay
Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares surged 15 per cent on Friday, following an 8 per cent gain overnight in New York.
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Yuan battles US dollar, China’s latest J-35 stealth jet: SCMP daily highlights
From China eyeing Mideast buyers at military expo to a new bat coronavirus, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
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Why China should worry as Trump makes nice with Putin over Ukraine
The US president seems intent on ending the Ukraine war to focus on issues like China. Washington might hope to turn Moscow against Beijing.
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