China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats
Chinese president will meet Malaysia’s king and prime minister, with visit expected to usher in a rush of deals and increased cooperation.
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China’s Kuaishou unveils ‘world’s most powerful’ AI video generator to rival OpenAI’s Sora
The short video firm has launched Kling AI 2.0, saying the service now has more than 22 million users globally.
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US efforts to hobble China’s AI march can only backfire, top internet official warns
Officials from top web watchdog and advisory body call for greater regional cooperation, end to ‘zero-sum’ mindsets amid US tariff risks.
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China frets about its dependence on Africa’s resources as US muscles in
China has heavily invested to secure raw materials from African nations, but US accusations over those deals pose new risks.
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How Malaysia’s Anwar risks legitimising Myanmar junta
The Asean chair hopes for progress from his meeting with Min Aung Hlaing, but will it give the isolated junta a propaganda boost?
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Singapore on Trump’s tariffs, Malaysia brain drain, businessman murder: 7 Asia highlights
From Lawrence Wong’s response to Trump’s tariffs to Air India’s urine trouble, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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What turns breast cancer cells aggressive? Chinese team may have found the key
Findings could open up new avenue for precision therapy for the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women that killed 670,000 in 2022 alone.
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Singapore ex-president Halimah Yacob files police report over anti-government deepfake video
She warns users on Facebook to be wary of ‘how AI is being used to influence voters during this critical period’.
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China’s Xi urges solidarity in Vietnam meetings against US ‘unilateral bullying’
The Chinese leader was focused on the need to uphold the multilateral trading system in his remarks at the start of his Southeast Asia tour.
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Chinese factories in Vietnam see ‘crazy’ surge in orders amid US tariff pause
US businesses are putting factories in Vietnam under pressure to front-load as many shipments as possible within the 90-day window.
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El Salvador’s Bukele says he will not return wrongly deported migrant to US
Trump administration has been ordered by a court to facilitate return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was deported without due process.
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Japan’s population sees record fall amid all-time low birth rate, affecting workforce, economy
Japan’s birth rate is among the lowest in the world, a trend which has meant a shrinking workforce, fewer consumers, and businesses fighting to recruit workers.
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China slaps visa restrictions on US officials in Tibet tit-for-tat
Move comes two weeks after Chinese officials were hit with US visa curbs over allegedly restricting access to Tibetan areas.
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Hong Kong caught in middle of Trump tariffs, AmCham says
Business group also voices support for treating Hong Kong as separate customs entity distinct from mainland China.
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China’s chip trade faces uncertainty after growing in first quarter amid US tariff war
As the trade war escalates, Chinese chip merchants have reportedly stopped providing price quotes.
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Trump’s tariff exemption for tech, Asia’s best restaurant: 5 weekend reads you missed
From a possible meeting between Xi, Kim and Putin to a flavour face-off in Singapore, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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SF Express Hong Kong stops sending parcel delivery SMS texts to combat scams
Company will only notify customers with self-pickup parcels via its mobile app SFHK starting on Monday.
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Singapore braces for US-China trade war fallout with downgraded growth outlook
Is zero growth on the horizon? Singapore now fears its trade-reliant economy might flatline amid US tariffs and the trade war.
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Philippines election hopeful’s LGBTQ woes spark debate on voter focus
Opposition voters are divided over ex-state auditor Heidi Mendoza’s conservative stance on same-sex marriage.
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China’s exports up 12.4% in March in calm before tariff storm
Trade figures reflect resilience in an environment of extreme caution and uncertainty amid partial tariff reprieve.
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