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China, US finish Stockholm trade talks with agreement to extend tariff pause
After third round of trade talks, the two sides did not announce any breakthroughs or specify the duration of the extension.
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Why did a Chinese economist slam Ray Dalio on debt situations in US, China?
Xu Gao’s 9,000-word article, ‘Where Did Dalio Go Wrong on National Debt?’, comes as China’s Politburo is preparing to set policy tone for rest of year.
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CCTV report leaves little doubt that the advanced fighter made the flight over the strategic waters.
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China’s Shaolin Temple gets new abbot after scandal fells Shi Yongxin
White Horse Temple abbot Shi Yinle will replace Shaolin head who is under investigation for alleged financial and sexual misconduct.
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Hong Kong set to issue first stablecoin licences ‘early next year’
‘We aim to progress step by step, gradually driving the digital transformation of Hong Kong,’ HKMA deputy chief executive Darryl Chan says.
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China’s Shenzhen, Guangzhou airports break pre-Covid records
Domestic and international traffic up, as air travel in Greater Bay Area goes from strength to strength – but analysts warn of challenges ahead.
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‘India in’: Modi’s visit, aid pledge reshape Maldives ties as China wavers
India’s willingness to support the Maldives through its economic woes has helped shift Male’s stance to one of cooperation, analysts say.
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China ‘must own the story’, Beijing flood casualties rise: SCMP daily highlights
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Is EU’s global clout fading amid gruelling stand-offs with China and the US?
With few wins at Beijing summit and Trump dealing trade blows, some question whether European Union can stand its ground.
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China’s AI race heats up as Shanghai launches massive subsidy scheme
The city will offer subsidies worth more than US$100 million as it bids to develop a world-class AI ecosystem.
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6G expert GK Chang counts costs after 4-year China Initiative case collapses
Exonerated Georgia Tech top scientist draws harsh lessons from legal nightmare after judge tosses visa, wire fraud charges.
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Manhattan gunman who killed 4 was targeting NFL offices: mayor
Eric Adams said the suspect aimed for the NFL offices after shooting people in the lobby of a Manhattan building, but took the wrong lifts.
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Ex-chairman of Hong Kong-listed Neo-China surrenders after 13 years on the run
Li Songxiao handed himself over to the ICAC for his involvement in fraudulent property deals worth more than US$42 million.
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China’s humanoid robots put on a show as Tesla’s Optimus kept behind glass
The humanoid robot market segment is seeing demand from enterprises gather speed, as some manufacturers start mass production this year.
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2 Hong Kong teens among 80 conned over 4 weeks in compensated dating scams
Police say losses reached HK$3.7 million, including HK$5,500 paid by two boys to online ‘dates’ who never showed up.
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Does Chinese privilege exist in Singapore? Study finds views differ by age, race
Younger and minority Singaporeans are more likely to perceive Chinese residents as having unspoken social advantages, the survey finds.
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Insta360’s Antigravity challenges DJI with 8K 360-degree drone
The Chinese company’s product, to be unveiled in August, is set to be the first ‘360 drone’ for consumers.
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How Turkey re-emerged as the West’s ‘indispensable’ defence partner
Europe and the US are recalibrating their security priorities, with renewed respect for Turkey’s strategic importance and defence industry.
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