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XPrize Foundation founder Peter Diamandis poses at the Four Seasons while attending the UBS Asia Investment Conference on May 28. Photo: Matt Haldane
Artificial intelligence

XPrize founder Diamandis projects hope for AI, biotech amid US-China tech war

The entrepreneur says biotech should be less contentious than AI, as a breakthrough in Beijing is just as usable in Boston.

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Banking & finance

More rich people from mainland, Southeast Asia investing in Hong Kong: Citibank

US-China relations

Editorial | Smart money in US still bets on Beijing

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Link takes rental hits amid fight to retain retail tenants

Manager of Link Reit expects more rent pressure at home, while Singapore and Australia assets perform well.

The interior of Qibao Vanke Plaza in Shanghai, a Link Reit retail property. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Open Questions | How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge

Law professor says regulating AI is ‘like buying insurance’ and precautions must be taken, especially by pioneers in the field.

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China-Germany relations

Opinion | Why Germany’s leader called China’s over Ukraine – and why it matters

By inviting China into the equation on Ukraine, Merz is acknowledging that those who can shape outcomes – however flawed – must be engaged.

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Australia

US asks Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

The defence chiefs’ meeting in Singapore was only the second between the security allies since Trump took office.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) and Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue defence summit in Singapore on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

US says trade row with China could ease after Trump-Xi talks

US President Donald Trump has accused Beijing of violating a deal to temporarily lower tariffs the countries had imposed on each other.

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US-China relations

‘Not mere pawns’ in big power rivalry: Asean asserts agency at Shangri-La forum

US warnings about China ‘threat’ unlikely to be fully endorsed by Asean, given spectre of steep tariffs under Trump, analyst says.

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Hong Kong politics

New liaison office chief in first public appearance with Hong Kong community visit

Recently appointed Zhou Ji, who met John Lee on Saturday, praises work of district councils, neighbourhood committees and community care teams.

Liaison office director Zhou Ji (centre) visits a community centre in Tsing Yi. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

What do Chinese parents think of US moves to restrict student visas?

Trump administration’s unpredictable approach sees some abandon American dream for options closer to home or in other Western nations.

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Graduates attend Harvard University’s commencement ceremony in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday. Photo: AP
Thailand

Gay Chinese couple fulfil wedding dream in ‘more inclusive’ Thailand

In 1997, China decriminalised homosexuality, but same-sex marriage remains illegal, and does not recognise same-sex marriages registered abroad.

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China technology

My Take | Springtime for China’s engineers and scientists. In US, not so much

As the chip war rages, Chinese firms and institutes have had a boost in state support while their counterparts face crackdowns and restrictions.

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US-China relations

Harvard Chinese student’s graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump leads purge

First Chinese woman selected student speaker at a Harvard graduation sparks heated discussion on both Chinese and American social media.

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Yurong “Luanna” Jiang delivers her speech at Harvard University on May 29. Photo: AP
Asean

Opinion | As Malaysia’s Huawei chip storm shows, sovereign AI is a fraught pursuit

For third states, what is there to differentiate a Chinese AI stack from an US one when both lock in external reliance in the longer term?

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Southeast Asian countries must walk the tightrope between technological autonomy and fracturing geopolitical realities. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

Chinese team traces ‘ghost ancestors’ of modern Tibetans to Yunnan province

DNA analysis reveals progenitor of Tibetan Plateau populations diverged from other Asian populations at least 40,000 years ago.

Hong Kong economy

2.3% rise in mainland visitors to Hong Kong on first day of Dragon Boat Festival

Mainland Chinese tourists soak up festive vibes and savour cheap eats, as some lament ‘no advantage at all’ in shopping in city.

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US-China tech war

China’s 2030 metrology action plan targets chip, quantum wins in race with US

Plan aims to tackle several ‘pain points’ or shortcomings in China’s metrological capabilities, official Science and Technology Daily says.

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Metrology research will be carried out in fields including artificial intelligence, miniaturised sensing technology and robotics, according to the action plan. Photo: EPA-EFE
Shangri-La Dialogue

China keeps a low profile at Shangri-La Dialogue. What does that mean?

Instead of defence chief, China sends group from military academies to premier Singapore security forum, prompting speculation.

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India

Meet India’s answer to Pakistan’s Chinese jets: the AMCA stealth fighter

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft marks a leap towards military self-reliance, but the jet faces a long runway before it’s combat ready.

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Asean

Opinion | This moment in US-China rivalry is Asean’s chance to remake the bloc

Between a new trade deal with China and a potential audience with Trump, Asean has a chance to be the architect of a new regional order.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) and other Asean heads of government, heads of state and representatives – including Xanana Gusmao (far right), the prime minister of incoming Asean member Timor-Leste – pose for a photo at the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore tells nations to ‘build bridges’ with China to avoid misconception

Chan Chun Sing told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Beijing should also understand how the rest of the world ‘perceives’ the superpower.

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Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing delivers his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in the city state on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s Communist Party

China fails to win over the public with second chances for disgraced officials

Many cadres have been reinstated or promoted after being disciplined as Beijing seeks to motivate, but the idea is proving unpopular.

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Hong Kong economy

Credible new global mediation body will draw investors to Hong Kong: Paul Chan

Finance chief says ‘fair’ dispute resolution mechanism will boost city’s appeal, especially to developing nations, as global economy shifts eastward.

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China-Africa relations

Legal action over DR Congo lithium project on hold as US challenges China

Australia’s AVZ Minerals has paused legal action over a Congo mining project as the US seeks to buy its stake and rival China’s interests.

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Washington is backing American start-up KoBold Metals – funded by tech billionaires including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos – to acquire AVZ’s stake in the Manono lithium project. Photo: AVZ Minerals
China consumption

Mission: Impossible? China faces box office blues during Dragon Boat Festival

Film ticket sales estimated to decline compared to previous holiday – but analysts say long-term trends remain positive.

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(250504) -- BINZHOU, May 4, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People walk past movie posters at a cinema in Boxing County of Binzhou City, east China’s Shandong Province, May 3, 2025. People across China enjoy the ongoing May Day holiday in various ways. (Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua)
Apple

Apple faces another year of iPhone woes in China as Huawei rises

Fierce competition from Chinese rivals and a broader economic slowdown are contributing to another weak year for Apple, IDC says.

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Accounting and auditing

Exclusive | Deloitte China launches global office to help clients navigate trade tensions

The ongoing US-China dispute is a golden opportunity for Chinese companies to go global, Deloitte China CEO Dora Liu says.

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