China declassifies tech of world’s first high orbit radar satellite, worrying US
Disclosures about surveillance satellite Ludi Tance 4-01confirm numerous breakthroughs in sensitive, electronic warfare-related technology.
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Unvaccinated Texas child dies in measles outbreak, first US fatality in years
The death comes amid declining US immunisation rates and the appointment of vaccine critic RFK as Trump’s health secretary.
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Jimmy Lai denies being Chinese, tells trial: ‘China has nothing to do with us’
‘You’re a Chinese person,’ bemused Hong Kong judge says to ex-media boss.
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Australia plea, copper imports test Trump’s tariff resolve: could China expect a break?
Analysts consider whether China and other countries could follow Canberra’s lead in seeking exemptions from tariffs that underpin Trump’s trade strategy.
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People-to-people relations are the real glue of China-US ties
Despite the complex global landscape, Chinese and Americans have a genuine desire to expand mutually beneficial cooperation.
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‘Zombie cigarettes’: Thai authorities warn of deadly drug-laced vapes
The e-cigarettes contain the narcotic etomidate, an anaesthetic agent that is potentially fatal.
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Call for Hong Kong to tackle long-taboo topic of new taxes
Budget failed to lay out short-term measures to bolster revenue and city should consider adopting sales tax, analysts say.
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67% airport departure tax increase will have ‘minimal’ impact on Hong Kong tourism
Finance chief Paul Chan says move will boost revenue by HK$1.6 billion per year.
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Singaporean chip tool maker sees AI opportunities amid DeepSeek boom after stock plunge
ASMPT CEO Robin Ng said DeepSeek’s models are ‘good for the industry’ because cheaper AI means more applications and greater chip demand.
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How far will Trump’s personal brand of diplomacy take him with China’s Xi Jinping?
As the US leader plays up personal ties with the Chinese president, ‘substance matters more’ in guiding Washington’s relationship with Beijing, observers say.
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Hong Kong to embrace tech-driven growth with AI investment: Paul Chan
Finance chief says city will set up the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute to explore application possibilities.
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Pay freeze for Hong Kong civil servants, with 10,000 government posts to be axed
Finance chief says government will ‘lead by example’ and demonstrate commitment to cutting expenditure to reduce budget deficit.
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China welcomes new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 11 years after disappearance
Deep-sea exploration company Ocean Infinity has resumed efforts to find out what happened to the flight that disappeared 11 years ago.
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As India, Bangladesh envoys engage in war of words, are ties reaching ‘point of no return’?
Growing instability in Bangladesh and its engagement with Pakistan while having limited outreach to Delhi have raised concerns, analysts say.
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As DeepSeek knock-offs flourish, China curbs false trademarks capitalising on AI hype
China rejects dozens of trademark applications for the name DeepSeek, as Hong Kong sees questionable companies bearing the start-up’s name.
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Common ground or go it alone? Asean flummoxed by Trump tariff threat
Asean to hold talks on ways to approach tariff threat but some members are already making their own moves to negotiate with Trump’s administration.
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Australia jails 14 sect members over ‘slow and painful’ death of girl, 8
The girl’s mother and father, the leader and other members of the home-based church were jailed for manslaughter.
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China could take peacekeeping role in post-war Ukraine – but at what cost?
Retired senior colonel Zhou Bo says it may ‘showcase China’s peaceful rise’ but critics of move fear it shines a light on China-Russia ties.
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Baidu’s YY Live, now infused with DeepSeek, adopts YYDS name in Chinese meme-inspired joke
Live-streaming platform YY Live has launched a chatbot called YYDS in a reference to DeepSeek and a popular meme used to express admiration.
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China nurse kneels to apologise for post-procedure bleeding, gains 100 million views
Back in nurses’ office, she breaks down in tears, her department head rushes to comfort her.
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