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Why Chinese firms building foreign factories are no longer focused on US market
Countries like Brazil, Serbia, Hungary and Saudi Arabia have become top choices for Chinese companies looking to explore other markets.
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Israel and Iran trade more strikes as conflict escalates
Israel targets Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashes deadly missile strikes, leaving dozens missing.
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Group tour prices from Hong Kong drop 10% as tourists opt for alternatives to Japan
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Lee Jae-myung turns to China to ease North Korea ties, but will it take sides?
Analysts say Beijing’s role will depend on new South Korean leader’s approach to China and potential for US-North Korea dialogue.
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Can Squad fortify Asia-Pacific security amid China’s rise, Trump’s flip-flops?
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Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect texted friend he ‘might be dead soon’
Vance Luther Boelter had links to evangelical ministries and police also found a list of other legislators in his vehicle.
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‘Everything politicised’: Tokyo protesters hold anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally
Band of demonstrators in Japan is among the first in world due to time zone to stage the movement opposing perceived hubris by US president.
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Trump and Putin discuss Israel-Iran tensions: ‘dangerous escalation’
During the 50-minute call, the leaders also spoke about Ukraine talks, while the Russian president congratulated Trump on his 79th birthday.
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Is this the end of summer US study trips for Chinese children?
Many parents are rethinking plans for their children as new visa rules and bilateral hostilities take their toll.
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FBI posts US$50,000 reward for suspect in Minnesota lawmaker’s assassination
Ex-House speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, while state Senator John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
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Should Hong Kong hit luxury homeowners with heavier fines for illegal works?
Lawmaker warns HK$110,000 penalty for two property owners at luxury estate ‘not a good message’ for public.
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Chinese envoy urges Israel to halt ‘risky’ Iran attacks, warns of consequences
China’s UN ambassador calls for end to escalation as Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’ raises concerns about a full-blown war between rivals.
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Meet Goku, the Chinese quant fund with AI ambitions beyond finance
The Shanghai-based firm and subsidiary AllMind are pursuing AI-assisted scientific discovery, drawing comparisons with DeepSeek.
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Want to get closer to someone? Take a walk with them - here’s why
Shared physical activities like walking, hiking, dancing or playing a sport together help individuals connect on a symbolic level, experts say.
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Xi urges Communist Party to learn from pioneer of China’s economic planning
Xi Jinping marks birthday of Chen Yun, key figure behind China’s first five-year plan, as party prepares to discuss new strategic blueprint.
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Political assassination shocks US ahead of Trump military parade set for Washington
Minnesota organisers cancel all ‘No Kings’ events, which were expected to draw around 10,000 participants in the upper Midwest state.
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China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours
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China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby
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Hong Kong’s gig economy workers want industry regulated. Can city deliver?
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