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Ex-husband of Hong Kong socialite goes on trial for murder in case that shocked world
The trial of the ex-husband and former relatives accused of murdering Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi opens.
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Chinese chipmaker CXMT's 5th-generation memory-chip platform enters mass production, marking new breakthrough in process scaling
Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT advances its fifth-generation memory-chip platform into mass production.
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Huawei unveils latest tech to boost AI power, curb China’s Nvidia reliance
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King Charles vowed Princess Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough' after death in fiery fight with her brother: memoir
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What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?
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Cambodia and Thailand begin UN-backed conciliation on maritime dispute
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Ancient proteins identify various Denisovan remains from Southwest China
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China rebuts US’ Marco Rubio over ‘Communist Party-backed projects’ in Peru
China has issued a rebuttal against United States official Marco Rubio regarding projects in Peru.
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Anthropic claims Moonshot, DeepSeek secretly diverted user requests to Claude
Anthropic alleges that AI firms Moonshot and DeepSeek secretly routed user requests to the Claude model.
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Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
An Israeli documentary concerning AI-powered military operations in Gaza draws a prolonged standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
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Why the Fragile Trump-Xi Truce Could Break Before the U.S.-China D.C. Summit
Tensions mount between the U.S. and China as a fragile truce between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping faces instability ahead of a scheduled D.C. summit.
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50 Years After Mao’s Death, China Has Left His Legacy Behind
Fifty years after the death of Mao Zedong, international media outlets examine his enduring, complex legacy across contemporary China.
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Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows
Indonesian wildfires, fueled by El Niño, have caused respiratory infections to double and left 100,000 people sick as hotspots exceed 5,000.
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Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note
Beijing and Manila exchange sharp warnings in a worsening diplomatic dispute over disputed waters.
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Huawei goes on trial in US for racketeering after nearly decade of litigation
Chinese tech giant Huawei begins a sweeping racketeering conspiracy trial in New York following nearly a decade of legal battles with the US government.
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Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to China
The Trump administration is confronting Ford Motor Company over its business relationships with Chinese firms, sparking a public dispute over industrial strategy.
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Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Volcanic ash in Indonesia caused massive travel disruptions, leaving 340,000 people stranded before key airports finally reopened.
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Indonesia keeps several airports closed though volcanic eruption is easing
Indonesia maintains airport closures despite easing volcanic activity, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded and disrupting international labor flows.
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China pumps massive US$54b into insurers, banks in financial powerhouse push
China is injecting US$54 billion into its banks and insurers as part of a strategic effort to bolster its financial sector's power.
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Germany blames Russia for drone incursion, announces retaliatory measures
Germany has formally blamed Russia for a drone incursion at Leipzig airport, leading to declarations that the two nations are effectively at war.
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Chinese rescue work in Tibet flood disaster zone still trudging along days later
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China warns of ‘major’ glacier collapse risk as landslide death toll nears 1,000
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‘Green miracle’: US teacher’s donation to China farmer turns into lush forest
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Iran's gas lines are growing, but there's no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
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Common prescription drug delivers surprising results in hair-loss study
A global trial reveals that the arthritis medication Upadacitinib can restore significant hair growth in patients suffering from severe alopecia areata.
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America’s US$40 trillion debt gamble is getting harder to ignore: economists
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Alibaba shares slide after $10.2 billion AI share sale offered at sharp discount
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Despite Convictions, Activist Marks Tiananmen Horrors
Tensions rise between Beijing and Western nations following a Hong Kong court verdict involving a Tiananmen Square vigil activist.
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China’s onetime richest man has lost everything but creditors are still owed $300 billion
The collapse of China Evergrande Group has extended beyond real estate to dismantle the sports empire built by its former founder, Hui.
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TikTok, ByteDance agree to US$400 million settlement with US government
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to a 400 million dollar settlement with the United States government over a children's privacy lawsuit.
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Why Chinese foreign minister’s trip to South Korea ‘dealt a low blow’ to Seoul
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Seoul has sparked debate over its impact on Korean Peninsula diplomacy and South Korean interests.
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China, Indonesia agree to boost military ties, work closer on minerals, energy and tech
China and Indonesia are expanding their strategic partnership through increased military exercises and cooperation on energy, minerals, and technology.
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In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams
China's busy space schedule drives a boom in domestic rocket tourism alongside recent satellite launches and technical setbacks.
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Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison seeks HK$11.7b from Panama over takeover of canal ports
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison is pursuing $1.5 billion in damages from Panama following the state takeover of canal ports.
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Touchdown! Private Chinese rocket aces landing on 2nd-ever flight
LandSpace achieves a steel-booster recovery after an orbital launch, beating SpaceX in a notable aerospace milestone.
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US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantage
A US advisory body warns that China's data dominance provides a distinct advantage in the artificial intelligence race.
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Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin’s visit to disputed islands
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China Box Office: 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' Dominates
The war comedy 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' dominates the Chinese box office as domestic films drive summer earnings.
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After 50 Years of Searching, Physicists May Have Finally Found a Particle Made of Pure Force
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Xi says China needs ‘indomitable fighting spirit,’ praises Tiananmen crackdown
Xi’s call for an ‘indomitable fighting spirit’ and praise of the Tiananmen crackdown has revived historic party narratives, sparking intense media focus.
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Xi leads event marking late leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary
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China slams Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
Diplomatic tensions rise as China condemns Japanese officials' visits to the Yasukuni Shrine during the 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.
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Exclusive | Nvidia Downsizes Plans for $250 Billion Guarantee of OpenAI Data Center
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Have Scientists Stuck The Landing On The Glueball Discovery?
Researchers are examining claims of a rare particle discovery made entirely of force.
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China, India and Pakistan’s dangerous nuclear triangle just got more complicated
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China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after launch, satellite lost
A Long March 7A rocket exploded following its launch, resulting in the total loss of its onboard satellite payload.
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China fails to launch a rocket carrying a coms satellite, state news agency says
A Long March 7A rocket exploded on August 10, derailing a Chinese communications satellite launch and prompting official acknowledgment of failure.
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China waits in wings as Mecca pact signals Gulf move beyond US security umbrella
A Saudi‑Turkey‑Pakistan defense pact, dubbed the Mecca pact, sparks Iranian praise and signals a Gulf shift that Beijing is watching.
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The next AI race is for data, and China wants more of it
China is intensifying its efforts to secure larger volumes of data as the global competition for artificial intelligence development shifts toward data acquisition.
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Families retrieve bodies after deadly shooting rampage outside Bangkok
Families are retrieving victims following a deadly shooting rampage carried out by a teenager outside Bangkok, leaving at least nine people dead.
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Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Eastern China and Japan face significant disruptions as Typhoon Dolphin triggers flight cancellations, school closures, and port shutdowns.
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North Korea vows to teach ‘war criminal state’ Japan lesson over missile test
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2 women killed in Japan’s Aeon Mall blast ordered back into store to secure cash
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Alibaba unveils its most capable AI model to date, not far behind Moonshot's in size
Alibaba has launched its most capable AI model, Qwen3.8-Max, positioning it as a direct competitor to industry leaders like Anthropic.
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Did robot vacuums get sucked into new robot ban?
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US 30-year Treasury streak: what do 5% yields mean for global investors?
US 30-year Treasury yields hitting 5% trigger intense global market scrutiny and rising interest rate pressures.
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Kimi K3: The open-weights escalation
China's Kimi K3 raises questions regarding US safety curbs on top AI models, drawing intense media interest.
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Should heavy-duty drones be used to rescue China’s flood victims?
A debate over the deployment of heavy-duty drones emerges as China battles deadly flooding and infrastructure failures in Guangxi.
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Men face many health crises in midlife. How can they avoid them and age well?
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