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PLA vows to improve scrutiny of training after fall of Zhang Youxia
PLA plans to crack down on ‘fakery that undermines combat capability’, soon after top generals placed under corruption investigation.
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Tech sell-off rattles investors with cross-asset volatility set to linger
Markets swing sharply across asset classes as AI forces a rethink of pricing power and long-term growth bets.
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Stung by Trump’s policies, German multinationals cautiously pivot towards China
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Hongkongers lost HK$350 million in online shopping scams in first 11 months of 2025
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China’s Kuaishou slapped with US$17 million fine after explicit content probe
The fine comes days after a separate e-commerce penalty, adding pressure on China’s No 2 short-video platform to tighten controls.
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As Thailand prepares to vote, can election deliver the change it needs?
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Dozens seen queuing at cryptocurrency shops at Admiralty Centre to buy bitcoin after prices fell by more than half from its peak.
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Hainan official who helped build South China Sea reefs faces corruption probe
Xiao Jie’s detention is said to have shocked local officials given his lead role in running the Beijing-held islands in the disputed waters.
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Analysts expect the deals with Washington and Brussels to give New Delhi leverage with Beijing and may even slow the thaw.
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The node is designed for large-scale AI scenarios, including trillion-parameter model training and high-throughput inference.
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Fosun Pharma unit licenses lung cancer drug to Eisai in US$1.55 billion deal
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New working group to push autonomous vehicles technology in Hong Kong
Transport Department’s strategy blueprint includes implementation of real-time adaptive traffic signals and smart motorway management system.
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Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law
Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law.
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Investors are also looking to buy more silver despite the recent rush of funds towards the US dollar, analysts say.
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Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch
China must shift from quantity to quality by focusing on 12-year schooling, more basic research and GBA integration, renowned economist says.
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How China’s 15-fold rise in Latin America dents US influence: Francisco Urdinez
A leading scholar says US action in Venezuela shows how Beijing’s economic ties now face rising geopolitical pushback.
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Jeffrey Ding on why diffusion, not innovation, is the secret to AI success
Professor says a ‘diffusion marathon’, where AI is gradually embedded in an economy over decades, will determine the winner of US-China tech war.
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Why US raid on Venezuela could ‘work to China’s advantage’: John Mearsheimer
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Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers.
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Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?
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US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds in the race for AI
As both military powers vie to integrate innovative technology first, the race is on to develop and fast-track the latest advancements.
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What does the fall of PLA top brass Zhang Youxia say about Beijing’s Taiwan plans?
Investigations into China’s top military commanders have raised questions about the PLA’s battle readiness.
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Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions.
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