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Chinese scientists shrink semiconductor chip into fibre as thin as human hair
Advance allows fibres to compute like chips or display information like transistors, paving the way for machine-wearable smart textiles.
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Vietnam grabs bigger slice of China’s durian market as Thailand loses ground
Vietnam’s exports of the pungent fruit to China rose by US$500 million in 2025 as the country emerges as a serious rival to Thailand.
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Malaysia’s Islamists preach ‘racial domination’ to woo young voters
They govern the north, dominate the opposition and claim to soon be the undisputed home of Malay nationalism. Is Putrajaya next for PAS?
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Why delayed reform stands in the way of class-action lawsuit over Hong Kong fire
Tai Po inferno prompts calls from legal experts for authorities to press ahead with long-stalled proposal on collective legal action.
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Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera
Viral video shows car heading along Jaffe Road against the flow of traffic.
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China’s Trip.com probe targets algorithms, prices after vendor anger: analysts
Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny.
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At America’s biggest retail show, the China question never really goes away
Tariffs may ebb and supply chains may detour, but US shoppers – and giants like Walmart and Amazon – still rely heavily on Chinese goods.
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China reaffirms commitment to international law, negotiated diplomacy in region, while Brazil eases visa requirements for Chinese nationals.
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Private equity firms, tech giants and existing ByteDance backers make up the investor group behind the newly created US venture.
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The attack left one survivor, and the coastguard has been notified to launch search and rescue operations.
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As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China
At Davos, world leaders take veiled swipes at the US, while China frames itself as defender of the post-war system, analysts say.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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Israel to empty Gaza of Palestinians with ‘more out than in’ policy: sources
As the Rafah crossing reopens next week, sources say Israel aims for a net outflow of Palestinians by blocking returns, raising fears of forced exile.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:07PM
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Can Musk’s Starship upend the strategic order? A Chinese think tank warns it may
Report warns the transporter could help the US military move troops and equipment in space and calls for a ‘proactive’ response.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM
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China grandma, 101, stays up late to watch TV, enjoys snacks, shares longevity secret
Centenarian captures hearts of many by embracing a ‘reverse lifestyle’ – watching TV until 2am and naturally waking up around 10am.
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ByHeart baby formula botulism likely linked to contaminated milk powder: FDA
FDA testing found the type of bacteria that could cause the illness in two samples used to make ByHeart’s baby milk powder.
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Gloves are off as Malaysia’s strong ringgit bites into producers’ profits
The ringgit climbed more than 10 per cent against the dollar last year, squeezing the bottom line of the export-reliant market.
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Chinese scientists turn carbon dioxide to starch with 10-fold productivity boost
Feat seen to pave the way for industrial starch production without relying on water- and land-intensive corn.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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Trump admin pushes out US official whose unit banned Chinese vehicles
Elizabeth Cannon’s departure comes shortly after the US Commerce Department dropped a plan to restrict Chinese drones.
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Why US raid on Venezuela could ‘work to China’s advantage’: John Mearsheimer
International relations scholar says US could easily take Greenland, while regime change in Tehran would be more difficult.
19 Jan 2026 - 6:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
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‘Embrace the moment’: on China, Daniel Kritenbrink puts pragmatism first
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How new C100 chief plans to foster ties between Chinese-Americans and China
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China’s ‘infrastructure first’ effort a major edge in AI arms race: Davos panel
A rapid energy buildout and strategic data centre expansion give China unique advantages in developing its AI industry.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:48PM
DJI ‘clones’ curiously emerge as China tech giant battles US scrutiny
Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:30PM
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Asian CEOs feeling burden of China, US tech restrictions, survey finds
More than 40% of global CEOs ‘most concerned’ about supply chain disruptions.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:01PM
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Computing constraints force China’s Zhipu to restrict AI coding service sign-ups
The issue reflects the challenge faced by Chinese AI firms to expand their businesses amid computing infrastructure constraints.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:53PM
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The West cheered China’s coal-fired export ban. Then came the massive blackouts
Did Beijing’s decision to stop financing overseas coal plants after pressure from US and Europe lead to mass – yet avoidable – power cuts?
21 Jan 2026 - 6:12AM
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Hong Kong degree is ‘passport’ to jobs in the world’s third-largest art market
Art graduates from the mainland, looking to expand their horizons and gain an edge in the job market, are flocking to Hong Kong for further study.
20 Jan 2026 - 8:22AM
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Can China’s cosmetics brands rival K-beauty and refashion global markets?
Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain.
18 Jan 2026 - 6:06AM
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China curbs US AI chips, shuns foreign capital in pursuit of tech self-reliance
These restrictions signify a new phase in the US-China tech war where ‘offensive and defensive roles have shifted’, says an analyst.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:46AM
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