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How Southeast Asia showed its support for China and sent a message to the US
Top leaders from the region attended this month’s military parade in Beijing in a ‘reminder’ to Washington that they have alternatives.
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Asian-American businesses are being decimated by Trump tariffs, lawmakers warn
US president urged to reverse duties that are forcing businesses to raise prices, potentially lay off workers or even close.
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Clash between Chinese scholar and Israeli diplomat over Gaza goes viral
Heated exchange at annual security forum comes just days after Benjamin Netanyahu accuses China of leading media blockade against Israel.
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Hong Kong accountability system probes will cover ‘all civil servants’: John Lee
Chief Executive John Lee offers more clarity on new ‘Heads of Department Accountability System’ unveiled in policy address.
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Move follows Democrats’ criticism of the suspension of Kimmel’s TV show after his comments on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
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The US restricts trade from China’s Xinjiang. So why are imports up 265%?
The huge jump in shipments comes despite Washington’s targeting of the region over allegations of human rights abuses.
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US casts 6th veto at UN Security Council over resolution to end war in Gaza
The draft text, which received 14 votes in favour, would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel to lift restrictions on aid.
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Chinese state firm to help build Chilean railway, expanding global business base
Expanding their global building base, Chinese firms are seeking opportunities abroad as domestic urban infrastructure development seen slowing.
18 Sep 2025 - 9:30PM
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How Nobel-winning biologist David Baltimore helped the rise of science in China
Tributes paid to the American who revolutionised gene research and had a ‘deep desire to create pathways for young talent around the world’.
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China backs Venezuela, warns US against ‘bullying’ after second deadly sea raid
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accuses Washington of using military power for political purposes.
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Hamas says Israeli hostages spread across Gaza City ‘graveyard’
Israeli media reports earlier claimed Hamas has placed hostages in houses and tents to prevent Israel from operating in certain areas.
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Huawei bypasses Nvidia AI chips in touting key breakthrough for China
US-sanctioned Huawei is playing a leading role in finding solutions that can empower China’s AI ambitions without relying on foreign tech.
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Nvidia bets big on Intel with US$5 billion stake, chip partnership
The move comes just weeks after the White House engineered a deal for the US to take a 10 per cent stake in Intel.
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US man dies after riding roller coaster at new Florida theme park
Florida’s largest theme parks are exempt from state safety inspections and conduct their own inspections and have their own protocols.
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Big Tech
Alibaba releases open-source AI agent to rival OpenAI’s Deep Research
The company says its deep research agent shows ‘incredible efficiency’ compared with US proprietary tools.
18 Sep 2025 - 9:00PM
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Trump vows US push to reclaim key Afghan air base, ties it to China
Trump has repeatedly stressed the base’s strategic value and alleged it was under Chinese control, a claim Afghan authorities have denied.
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Why plans by India and US to tap Myanmar’s rare earths are fraught with risks
The two countries face risks from Myanmar’s civil war, logistical challenges and a potential pushback by rare earth giant China.
18 Sep 2025 - 6:46PM
United States & Canada
Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump first tried to fire Cook on August 25, saying she committed mortgage fraud. The US president’s Supreme Court request is unprecedented.
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Zheng Yongnian on why China must look beyond the West to build a better AI
Political analyst says strong narrative based on factual Chinese framework must be included in artificial intelligence knowledge feed.
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Oxford’s Ian Goldin on the biggest challenges for China’s transitioning economy
Professor and former World Bank official says globalisation will become ‘more Asian’ in wake of US policy, with China as a potential leader.
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The ‘godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton on preventing takeover by the technology
The ‘godfather of AI’ discusses the risks of the technology and whether superpowers can find common ground to rein it in.
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‘Ignorance and neglect’ mark flawed US policy in China race: Da Wei
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Alibaba-developed AI processor on par with Nvidia’s H20 chip, CCTV report shows
The broadcast offers fresh evidence that Chinese developers are designing advanced chips that could replace imports.
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The hidden standards battle: inside China’s push to rewire global manufacturing
China is quietly vying to influence the bodies that set global manufacturing standards, which Europe and the US have long dominated.
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‘Significant progress’ made on plans since Beijing’s invitation to US leader for formal state visit, source says.
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As the US retreats, can Xi’s new initiative shape the future world order?
Analysts say the GGI reflects China’s ambitions to shape a multipolar world, but it needs more substance to avoid becoming an ‘empty shell’.
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Why younger Europeans can see their futures in China, despite the obstacles
As China ramps up its search for foreign tech expertise, a new generation of talent finds its perspectives on the country are changing.
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