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Why the growing network of American MQ-9 drones is a challenge for China
Reapers can carry out both reconnaissance and strike missions and an increasing number of US allies and partners are buying them.
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Steve Durst – the US citizen space diplomat who reached out to China
Durst, who has died aged 82, bridged a political divide for the ‘shared excitement of exploring the cosmos’.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Big Tech
Global AI race heats up as Chinese tech giant releases new model
With multimodal capabilities and open weights, Qwen-3.5 signals Alibaba’s ambition to anchor the next phase of global AI deployment.
16 Feb 2026 - 7:05PM
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China’s Xi prioritises ‘AI-plus’ and consumer spending to counter economic risks
Previously unreleased comments by Xi urge income growth and tech breakthroughs, potentially setting stage for measures ahead of March’s parliamentary meetings.
16 Feb 2026 - 3:58PM
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In Munich, US urges ‘collective strength’ among allies to deter China
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China’s first man in space Yang Liwei officially retires from active duty
First Chinese astronaut to reach Earth’s orbit says he and his cohort are ready to return to space ‘if our motherland needs us’.
16 Feb 2026 - 7:25PM
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Thousands flock to Hong Kong temple for Lunar New Year incense stick ritual
Wong Tai Sin Temple throws open its doors as worshippers pray for prosperity and health in the Year of the Horse.
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Chinese journalists who accused a party official of corruption released
Case in Sichuan province raises fresh concerns about abuse of power and the shrinking space for media oversight and public expression.
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Academic innovation can help budding entrepreneurs overcome future challenges
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China’s green energy leader Inner Mongolia is working on ‘flexible’ power plants
The two plants will use coal as a backup to renewable sources such as wind and solar power in a major strategic shift.
16 Feb 2026 - 6:59PM
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ICC naming of Duterte’s allies sharpens Philippines’ political fault lines
Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Christopher Go named as alleged ‘co-perpetrators’ in the former president’s crimes against humanity case.
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Trump slams clean energy deal between California and the UK, calls Newsom a ‘loser’
The agreement pledged cooperation on technologies such as offshore wind. Trump said it was ‘inappropriate’ for the UK to deal with Newsom.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong customs arrests 4, seizes HK$140 million of smuggled illicit medicines
Suspects aged between 26 and 61 held as officers uncover smuggled slimming and cosmetic injections as well as erectile dysfunction pills.
16 Feb 2026 - 7:17PM
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Top neuroscientist Arthur Konnerth leaves Germany for full-time role in China
The Brain Prize winner, known for pioneering brain imaging techniques, joins the rapidly expanding Shenzhen Bay Laboratory.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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‘Disgusting’: pre-made Lunar New Year meals lose lustre for Chinese families
Food fight between star influencer and restaurant chain becomes a hot potato at reunion dinner tables as hosts pick quality over convenience.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:27PM
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US lawmakers push for VPN funding so Iranians can access internet
Government officials have advocated for funding anticensorship technology to help Iranians access the internet amid the Islamic Republic’s restrictions.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:20PM
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Sudden Xi-Trump call, secret nuclear testing claims: 7 US-China relations reads
From China’s grip on minerals to the US’ Apec plans, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of February 2026.
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Europe
Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack
Prosecutors said the now 21-year-old suspect planned to carry out an Islamist militant attack at a concert by the US singer in Vienna.
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Southeast Asia
Thai court clears Australian writer after Malaysian defamation case withdrawn
Independent writer Murray Hunter said that he believes he was improperly arrested by Thai police for articles he had written about Malaysia in his online newsletter.
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Bangladesh’s outreach to India ‘a good beginning’ for easing strained ties
Dhaka’s invitation to attend the swearing-in and Modi’s message of support show both sides are ready to turn the page, analysts say.
16 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Can Manila’s South China Sea strategy of defiance and diplomacy hold?
16 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse
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Hong Kong will approach Year of the Horse with optimism and resilience
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Night King movie review: Dayo Wong, Sammi Cheng lead enjoyably fluffy nightclub comedy
While slightly disjointed and overlong, Night King delivers a fun blend of romance and nostalgic glamour set in Hong Kong’s nightclub scene.
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Why Trump’s April trip to China may not deliver ‘grand bargain’: James Zimmerman
The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:03AM
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Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch
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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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China’s AI arms race sees sector brace for major flagship model launch week
A ‘stealth’ model has emerged, while advancements by Alibaba’s Qwen-3.5 and Zhipu’s GLM-5 aim to spur domestic competition following releases by US heavyweights.
9 Feb 2026 - 8:02PM
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Global AI race heats up as Chinese tech giant releases new model
With multimodal capabilities and open weights, Qwen-3.5 signals Alibaba’s ambition to anchor the next phase of global AI deployment.
16 Feb 2026 - 7:05PM
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China’s Xi prioritises ‘AI-plus’ and consumer spending to counter economic risks
Previously unreleased comments by Xi urge income growth and tech breakthroughs, potentially setting stage for measures ahead of March’s parliamentary meetings.
16 Feb 2026 - 3:58PM
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Humanoids go mainstream as China’s robotics champions appear at CCTV spectacle
ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.
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Will China’s state-backed thriller spill details of little-known spy cases?
‘Scare Out’ depicts leak of PLA jet secrets, and some speculate the plot could be based on true story involving stealth fighter tech.
15 Feb 2026 - 7:00AM
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Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?
As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property.
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How Manila’s ‘naming and shaming’ challenges Beijing’s South China Sea stance
Analysts say the Philippines’ approach of ‘assertive transparency’ may be wearing thin at home and in the region.
12 Feb 2026 - 11:07AM
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The Philippines wants to seal South China Sea code of conduct. Can it deliver?
As 2026 Asean chair, Manila has highlighted its push to finalise within its term a code of conduct covering the contested waters.
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