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China’s exports are booming – so why are plants in this factory hub closing?
Dongguan reflects a growing polarisation in the Chinese economy, with many factories and workers left behind as hi-tech firms surge ahead.
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Made-in-China clock loses a second in twice the age of the universe
Chinese scientists have created an optical clock that may lead to development of space-based versions that are smaller, stable and portable.
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Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid tensions: sources
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum.
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Hong Kong to issue weekly updates on fuel price changes from April 1
Environment minister says policy aims to allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately.
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Has Hong Kong laid the groundwork to become a world-leading crypto hub?
With its regulatory clarity and superconnector edge, the city is drawing global crypto firms as it emerges as a premier Web3 hub.
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How did Iran manage to detect and damage a US F-35? Chinese experts map out ways
US Central Command says stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency landing during a combat mission over Iran.
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‘It’s really bad’: record fuel prices drive Filipinos off the road
With diesel in the triple digits amid the Iran war, Filipinos brace for a domino effect on rice, electricity and basic household necessities.
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Tech
Huawei’s commitment to global connectivity bridges digital divide
Tech company’s voice and data solutions serve 170 million people in remote areas in over 80 countries, Huawei Tech Cares Forum reveals.
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US government sues Harvard over anti-Israel protests, ‘hostile environment’
The Trump administration is seeking to be released from its obligation to pay millions of dollars in federal funds to the university.
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Middle East oil shock sparks global airfare rises, with 9% increases feared
Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises.
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Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
Israeli strikes on the world’s largest gas field and Iranian attacks on Saudi and Qatari hubs threaten a global energy crisis.
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Society
Refugee in Hong Kong could win global award. So why does she have mixed feelings?
Uzma Naveed named finalist for ‘national impact’ category of 2026 Women Changing the World Awards, an annual event in Paris.
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East Asia
Iran ready to help Japan ships pass through Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi says
Calling on the world to oppose the attacks against Iran, the foreign minister notes Japan’s ‘balanced and fair’ position.
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Law and Crime
Police officers fire 5 shots at charging assailant carrying serrated knife, metal rod
Police say officers opened fire after verbal warnings ignored and pepper spray proved ineffective.
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Politics
South Korea’s cut-price interceptor outshines US Patriot in Iran war debut
The Cheongung-II hit 96 per cent of targets at a third of the cost of its US rival, triggering a scramble for the technology.
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Diplomacy
US claims China manipulating its position at UN to undermine America’s interests
House Select Committee says Beijing using monetary contributions, critical UN posts and strategic troop deployment to expand its reach.
21 Mar 2026 - 7:44AM
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East Asia
Ahead of BTS’ first show in years, South Korean police lock down central Seoul
An estimated 260,000 fans are expected to flood the city to watch the K-pop band, as memories of the 2022 Itaewon disaster still linger.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong’s ‘ghost oil’ stations rake in ‘HK$10,000 a day’ as petrol prices soar
Operators are smuggling untaxed petrol into Hong Kong and selling it to car owners via coded WhatsApp messages.
21 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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Health & Environment
Mortal combat: Southeast Asia fights fears of death to plan for the end
Birth rates are falling. Populations are ageing. In Southeast Asia, the business of dying has never been bigger.
21 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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In New York, ‘Chinese’ doesn’t begin to capture our many tastes
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Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong
Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:04AM
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Strikes on Iran not the biggest threat to China’s belt and road goals: Pan Guang
Mainland academic assesses the risks to Chinese investment and diplomacy in the region and what it means for the other main players.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:02AM
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Top shipbuilding voice Li Yanqing rebukes Washington’s ‘China threat’ narrative
China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:24PM
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Abraham Newman on ‘weaponised interdependence’ in ‘neo‑royalist’ Trump era
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Can Nvidia’s inference push at GTC help or hinder China’s catch-up efforts?
Nvidia’s Groq 3 LPU chip widens the AI gap with China, but offers Chinese firms niche inference market opportunities, analysts say.
17 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
Banking & Finance
China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO
Prospectus reveals that company’s revenue jumped 335 per cent last year, while net profit surged nearly eight times.
20 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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Preview of Alibaba’s top AI model leads Chinese peers, lags US rivals
Qwen3.5-Max-Preview enters a global ranking at 15th, behind models from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:00PM
China Business
Global drug giants double down on China amid push for self-reliant supply chains
Multinationals are building self-reliant supply chains in China to insulate local markets from potential trade disruptions, say analysts.
20 Mar 2026 - 2:30PM
Military
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.
20 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
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Diplomacy
Why Beijing has struggled to rally Asia against Japan over PM’s Taiwan remarks
Many in the region harbour security concerns similar to Tokyo’s and prefer to stay neutral between the Asian heavyweights, analysts say.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:16AM
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Why Japan thinks China’s growing cultural clout is something it needs to counter
The global success of Chinese video games and animation – as well as the appeal of traditional culture – has triggered a reaction in Tokyo.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:33AM
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Military
How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?
Armed forces such as the US and China are increasingly arming themselves with UAVs, but analysts believe crewed aircraft still have a role.
15 Mar 2026 - 6:17AM
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