US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro says his service is open to having South Korean and Japanese shipyards assemble certain American warships. Photo: US Navy
US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro says his service is open to having South Korean and Japanese shipyards assemble certain American warships. Photo: US Navy

How will China respond to US Navy’s shipbuilding push with South Korea, Japan?

  • A shortage of domestic industrial capacity and concerns about China’s dominance are behind courting of Asian allies’ shipyards, analysts say
  • But the move could increase Beijing’s wariness of the trilateral partnership’s growing naval capacity, they warn
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US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro says his service is open to having South Korean and Japanese shipyards assemble certain American warships. Photo: US Navy
US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro says his service is open to having South Korean and Japanese shipyards assemble certain American warships. Photo: US Navy

How will China respond to US Navy’s shipbuilding push with South Korea, Japan?

  • A shortage of domestic industrial capacity and concerns about China’s dominance are behind courting of Asian allies’ shipyards, analysts say
  • But the move could increase Beijing’s wariness of the trilateral partnership’s growing naval capacity, they warn
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How will China respond to US Navy’s shipbuilding push with South Korea, Japan?

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  • A shortage of domestic industrial capacity and concerns about China’s dominance are behind courting of Asian allies’ shipyards, analysts say
  • But the move could increase Beijing’s wariness of the trilateral partnership’s growing naval capacity, they warn

Untitled is unfunded: how China’s focus on research laurels stymies tech drive

China is demanding more and better research to unearth the technology of tomorrow – but a research culture based around titles and participation in certain programmes is limiting the potential of its scientists.

China is demanding more and better research to unearth the technology of tomorrow – but a research culture based around titles and participation in certain programmes is limiting the potential of its scientists.

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US targets delays in Taiwan weapons deliveries amid 2027 PLA attack warnings

Island’s military chief says America has ‘taken many steps’ to hasten the delivery of outstanding weapons orders.

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Taiwan is awaiting the delivery of billions of dollars worth of military weapons, including some MQ-9B unmanned aircraft, pictured. Photo: Reuters

US targets delays in Taiwan weapons deliveries amid 2027 PLA attack warnings

Island’s military chief says America has ‘taken many steps’ to hasten the delivery of outstanding weapons orders.

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Investment scams in Hong Kong surge 55% in first quarter: police chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu says deception cases in city grew 0.9 per cent, with all but investment scams declining between January to March.

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu says deception cases in city grew 0.9 per cent, with all but investment scams declining between January to March.

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Investment scams in Hong Kong surge 55% in first quarter: police chief

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Deepfakes of Bollywood stars flood Indian election in political narrative war

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Taiwan reports flurry of mainland Chinese military aircraft around island

More than 20 People’s Liberation Army planes and drones spotted in three hours, Taiwanese defence ministry says.

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Private jet company with Hong Kong operations says it will offer co-owners scheme

Amber Aviation vice-president Vicky Tsui says private plane co-ownership scheme will launch in June, allowing fliers to avoid extra costs and paperwork of sole ownership.

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Private jet company with Hong Kong operations says it will offer co-owners scheme
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Hong Kong Disneyland continues to be a dream come true for employees through the years

The theme park recently honoured more than 2,000 employees at its first-ever long-service awards ceremony, including twin brothers who have performed there for more than a decade.

Hong Kong Disneyland continues to be a dream come true for employees through the years

Deepfakes of Bollywood stars flood Indian election in political narrative war

Videos of actors like Aamir Khan criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi have dominated social media, muddying the political debate and influencing voter decisions.

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Deepfakes of Bollywood stars flood Indian election in political narrative war

Taiwan reports flurry of mainland Chinese military aircraft around island

More than 20 People’s Liberation Army planes and drones spotted in three hours, Taiwanese defence ministry says.

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Hong Kong’s growing disparity with Shanghai, Shenzhen and Singapore is cause for concern. The city must adapt and learn to take risks again to maximise its ‘two systems’ advantages.

Hong Kong’s growing disparity with Shanghai, Shenzhen and Singapore is cause for concern. The city must adapt and learn to take risks again to maximise its ‘two systems’ advantages.

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