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How a Tang dynasty tablet became a test for China-Japan restitution

Fresh calls involving Tokyo’s Imperial Palace could spell turning point for repatriating looted war relics after decades of inertia.

Wang Huning urges integrated cross-strait growth in talks with Taiwan’s KMT

Trump pitches China trade ‘win’ to US farmers ahead of Xi meeting, midterms

Claims come despite farmers remaining unsure if China will meet its 25 million-tonne commitment for 2026, as planting season approaches.

China puts Ma Xingrui protege Guo Yonghang under corruption investigation

Fate of ‘right-hand man’ deepens mystery around former Guangdong governor and Xinjiang party chief who has not been seen for months.

MTR Corp’s use of CRRC technology can act as ‘showcase’ for rest of the world

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Top Singaporean scientist Seeram Ramakrishna joins China’s Tsinghua University

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | What does it mean for China if Trump and Putin visit back to back?

Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.

Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase

Israel, meanwhile, hit more of Iran’s nuclear sites, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation.

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.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}Global Talent Summit Week highlights why Hong Kong attracts high-calibre professionals

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China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab

US body says Beijing’s inspections of Panama-flagged ships exceed historical norms and may be reprisals over ousted Hong Kong operator.

What the debut of a new air-based missile means for China’s nuclear strategy

Jinglei-1 and H-6N strategic bomber combination completes nuclear triad, boosts second-strike capability, military magazine says.

Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says its director, Xia Baolong, visited Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Foshan this week.

Tiger Woods arrested at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI

The golf legend managed to crawl out of his Land Rover after it struck another vehicle and rolled on its side.

Malaysian politicians rebuff Sabah oil fix for Philippine energy crisis

Political parties condemn Robin Padilla’s Sabah claim, affirming the oil-rich state’s irreplaceable role in Malaysia’s federation.

Henry Lee, forensic expert who testified in the O.J .Simpson trial, dies at 87

Born in China, Lee eventually moved to the US, where he gained prominence for his involvement in high-profile cases.

Pro-Iran hackers say they breached FBI chief Patel’s email account

Photos and other personal documents, many appearing over a decade old, were released by the group Handala.

Therapy, coaching – what’s your next move? All about midlife career pivots

More Hong Kong professionals in their forties and beyond are becoming therapists or coaches, seeking a new purpose and a change in career.

Myanmar travellers take to the trains as fuel prices rise

Commuters are choosing cheaper and faster rail travel over costly planes and cars.

US astronaut says illness that cut short space mission made him unable to talk

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Myanmar travellers take to the trains as fuel prices rise

Malaysian politicians rebuff Sabah oil fix for Philippine energy crisis

MTR Corp’s use of CRRC technology can act as ‘showcase’ for rest of the world

China puts Ma Xingrui protege Guo Yonghang under corruption investigation

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Earnings at China’s EV leader fall short of expectations amid intense domestic competition.

Pain at the pump fuels EV rush in China, driving a timely boost for carmakers

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Top US AI conference apologises after sanctions policy sparks backlash in China

Organisers said they had gone beyond legal requirements after linking to a broader US sanctions list.

Why China’s Iran war strategy is working – and may even be an opportunity

Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war.

Chinese island province wants more than beachgoers as it chases economic growth

After three speculative booms – and busts – the island province is seeking sustainable growth based on new status as a free-trade port.

AI, flying cars drive economic transition in China’s Kunshan

City at heart of Yangtze River Delta region sees new tech dreams emerge as old ones based on mass production of electronics fade.

How long will US-Israel war on Iran last? Chinese analysts offer clues

Iran’s drones gaining edge as opponents burn through costly missiles, analysts note, as one labels the war a ‘serious mistake’ by US.

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