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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.
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The 79-year-old businessman pleaded guilty on Monday to one charge of abetting obstruction of justice.
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Zhejiang’s new league – dubbed the ‘ZheBA’ – is part of a wave of Chinese sports leagues going viral by tapping into local pride and culture.
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Chinese scientists draw on Ukraine war lessons and propose drone upgrades
Engineers propose a solution that could dramatically boost UAVs’ prospects of evading advanced air defences.
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A new law approved by the kingdom is set to give non-Saudis rights to buy homes in designated zones.
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Chinese drug start-ups poised for 2025 profits, in industry milestone
Innovent likely to post a first-half net profit of US$36.4 illion, and BeOne’s first-half net rofit is expected to come in at US$42 million.
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Confiscated drugs are stored in a warehouse but can only be destroyed by following stringent procedures.
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Amber rainstorm signal issued again as Hongkongers brace for heavy showers
Forecaster says active southwest monsoon will ‘persistently’ bring heavy showers, squally thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.
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Standard Chartered to launch digital platform aimed at young investors
The digital platform is part of the lender’s planned US$1.5 billion investment in the wealth management business over the next five years.
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As addiction to online gambling grows, rehabilitation groups in the Philippines are urging the government to act – before it’s too late.
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‘Absolutely impossible’: how China created super steel for nuclear fusion
Chinese scientists detail how they created high-strength, low-temperature steel for world’s first fusion nuclear power reactor in action.
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South Asia
Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine
‘People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China’ in buying Russian oil, said Stephen Miller.
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Hong Kong customs in talks with e-commerce firms like Pinduoduo to control sales
In wide-ranging interview, customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says protecting consumer and intellectual property rights is among his main priorities.
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Groups seek 30% pay rise for Hong Kong domestic helpers to HK$6,500 a month
Domestic worker federation says helpers are in a ‘hungry and malnourished’ condition.
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Guangdong pledges ‘decisive’ steps to stop chikungunya fever spreading in China
Provincial governor urges ‘forceful measures’ to counter the disease after nearly 3,000 cases are reported in a week.
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Chinese woman, 26, missing in Australia after floodwaters sweep her away
Chinese Consulate General in Sydney confirms the news, while urging local authorities to ‘make every effort’ to save her, Xinhua reports.
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US Boeing fighter jet workers set to strike after rejecting labour agreement
Boeing expresses disappointment, activates contingency plan for production as strike by 3,200 workers looms.
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Earthquakes can power hidden life in the Earth’s darkest depths: China-led study
Tectonic shifts and quake tremors spark formation of vibrant ecosystems deep beneath the Earth’s surface, China-led research finds.
3 Aug 2025 - 6:04PM
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