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US House aims to renew China Initiative to ‘maintain America’s competitive edge’
Victim of original China Initiative, Gang Chen, says programme was ‘ultimately weakening, not strengthening, our national security’.
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Not worth it? Trump’s Arctic push stirs debate over China’s polar ambitions
Washington views the Arctic as a strategic priority, but Chinese analysts split on whether costly infrastructure serves Beijing’s interests.
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China’s economy is plagued by vicious price wars. Can a legal change fix that?
Beijing has become increasingly concerned about aggressive price cuts in a slew of industries, which are fuelling deflationary pressure.
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Hong Kong Airlines flight lands, ends up facing other aircraft on Taiwan runway
Carrier denies flight landed on wrong runway at Taoyuan International Airport, saying the aircraft was following control tower’s instructions.
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Trump’s copper tariffs fail to stop US metal being shipped to China
The president wants to use tariffs to revive the US copper industry. But American dealers are still sending shiploads of metal to Asia.
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Thai-Cambodian conflict: China blames Western colonial legacy for dispute
Beijing says it supports Asean efforts to mediate and political solutions ‘in line with the Asean way’.
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Beijing promised Manila billions in development aid. Why did it fall so short?
New study shows China disbursed US$700 million out of a promised US$30.5 billion, with analysts blaming political tensions for the gap.
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China’s crystal breakthrough; debate over role in Arctic: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing’s ‘mediation role’ in Thai-Cambodian conflict to Trump’s Artic push stirring debate in China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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Taiwan recall: shock waves expected no matter who wins ballots, analysts say
Saturday’s democratic showdown will test whether anti-Beijing sentiment remains defining force in island’s polarised politics.
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Military
How China’s Information Support Force gears military up for PLA modernisation
PLA Daily articles offer glimpse into how force established last year fits into President Xi Jinping’s vision of a futuristic military.
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Pop Mart wanted to be China’s Disney. Now, it’s thinking bigger, CEO says
Wang Ning tells CCTV that overseas sales are likely to surpass those in China this year, with strong growth in North America.
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Global Economy
EU-China cooperation ‘only right choice’, Premier Li says at business symposium
European Commission president also says trade ties have ‘reached an inflection point’, while reiterating claim of industrial overcapacity.
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East Asia
Despite low approval, Japan’s PM finds unlikely support to stay in power
Fears of a ‘far-right’ government have sparked an unlikely online campaign, even among political opponents, urging Shigeru Ishiba to stay in power.
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Philippine court stops VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment on technicality
Legal experts dismayed as they warn voiding the trial over a procedural flaw prevents the public from seeing the ‘truth of the charges’.
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South Asia
7 children killed in India school collapse, dozens of others injured
There were around 60 students, teachers and staff members in the single-storey building when the accident happened.
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Thailand warns of ‘war’ with Cambodia, declares martial law in border areas
Thailand declared martial law after deadly clashes with Cambodia left at least 16 dead and thousands displaced.
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Middle East
Israel, US consider ‘alternative’ options after Gaza ceasefire talks collapse
The comments follow Israel’s announcement that foreign countries can drop aid into Gaza starting Friday, as reported by Israeli army radio.
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Big Tech
League of Legends world championship returns to China as esports sector grows
Event kicks off in Beijing on October 14, moves to Shanghai from October 28 to November 2, and then to Chengdu for the November 9 final.
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