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US President Donald Trump (right) greets leaders as he arrives for a Board of Peace charter announcement at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22. Photo: AP
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Macroscope | Distracted at Davos, leaders are ignoring one critical issue

More attention needs to be paid to the state of US and global finances.

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‘Becoming Chinese’ trend sees foreigners adopting warm water and qigong

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Alibaba, Baidu’s IPO plans for AI chip units bolster China’s self-reliance drive

From labs to listings: capital markets are the next battleground in the AI race

Stock exchanges have become another barometer in the US-China tech rivalry as markets assess a wave of start-ups in real time.

Illustration: Henry Wong

China’s Trip.com probe targets algorithms, prices after vendor anger: analysts

Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny.

Malaysia’s Islamists preach ‘racial domination’ to woo young voters

They govern the north, dominate the opposition and claim to soon be the undisputed home of Malay nationalism. Is Putrajaya next for PAS?

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Chinese scientists shrink semiconductor chip into fibre as thin as human hair

Advance allows fibres to compute like chips or display information like transistors, paving the way for machine-wearable smart textiles.

A fibre integrated circuit is a novel electronic device that is as thin as a strand of human hair. Photo: Handout

Who are the owners of the new TikTok US entity?

Private equity firms, tech giants and existing ByteDance backers make up the investor group behind the newly created US venture.

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Trump admin pushes out US official whose unit banned Chinese vehicles

Elizabeth Cannon’s departure comes shortly after the US Commerce Department dropped a plan to restrict Chinese drones.

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At America’s biggest retail show, the China question never really goes away

Tariffs may ebb and supply chains may detour, but US shoppers – and giants like Walmart and Amazon – still rely heavily on Chinese goods.

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Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera

Viral video shows car heading along Jaffe Road against the flow of traffic.

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Lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout

As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China

At Davos, world leaders take veiled swipes at the US, while China frames itself as defender of the post-war system, analysts say.

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DJI ‘clones’ curiously emerge as China tech giant battles US scrutiny

Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets.

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Germany’s Merz talked tough on reform. Will stark car slump force action?

Export slide matched by import upward swing comes amid divisive debate on how German industry can deal with China’s manufacturing prowess.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss town of Davos on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

Rooted in resilience: how China’s seed push has planted agricultural ‘chips’

Domestic varieties claiming bigger market shares for key crops and livestock, curbing reliance on foreign sources for vital food production.

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Vegetable seedlings are examined at a greenhouse in China’s Shandong province. Chinese authorities say considerable advances have been made in the domestic seed industry over the last few years. Photo: Getty Images

Tencent crackdown on third-party WeChat backup tools sparks privacy debate

WeChat offers its own storage management feature, but some use third-party services for more functionality.

1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch in swarm warfare tactics

State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.

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Guilty of doomscrolling? Meet the YouTube stars telling you to log off

On YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, influencers like Olivia ‘Unplugged’ Yokubonis and CatGPT are urging doomscrollers to unplug and reset.

Are you stuck in a doomscrolling loop? Influencers like Olivia Unplugged and CatGPT say they can help you break the habit. Photo: Shutterstock

Computing constraints force China’s Zhipu to restrict AI coding service sign-ups

The issue reflects the challenge faced by Chinese AI firms to expand their businesses amid computing infrastructure constraints.

‘So fake’: viral Lisa image for Thai tourism fuels AI concerns

The image of K-pop star Lisa Manobal framed against blooms of the Red Lotus Sea has sparked a meme wave and debate about AI in creative work.

Major foreign carmakers set to stage a comeback in China this year: analysts

Foreign carmakers ‘will fight back because they will have the same products’ as their Chinese rivals, consultancy head Denis Depoux says.

Volkswagen workers seen at an assembly line in the German carmaker’s plant in Qingdao, in eastern Shandong province, on December 23, 2025. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong stocks rise to 1-week high on China easing hope, US data

Hang Seng Index pares loss for the week after governor of China’s central bank signals more room for policy loosening.

A view of the People’s Bank of China building on March 6, 2025. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

TikTok confirms deal to create new US venture, averting shutdown by a few hours

Beijing has not officially confirmed the agreement to secure the platform’s future for 170 million Americans.

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Dubai chewy cookie: K-pop post sparks viral South Korean snack frenzy

South Korea’s highly interconnected culture has fuelled a series of viral food crazes, the latest being a chocolate-loaded cookie known locally as ‘dujjonku’.

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China reliance and tariff wars emerge as top risks for global defence industry: report

Consultancy warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain exposure are reshaping risk calculations for military manufacturers.

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Heavy dependence on Chinese materials, including critical minerals and semiconductor chips, is leaving the defence sector increasingly exposed to supply-chain risks. Photo: Getty Images

Alibaba prepares potential spin-off, listing of chip unit T-Head

The wholly owned chip unit will first be restructured into a separate business partly held by employees, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

Alibaba plans to spin off and list its T-Head chip arm. Photo: Handout

Families of Hong Kong ferry crash victims walk out over coroner’s remarks

Inquest verdict for 2012 Lamma ferry crash enters second day, with relatives of victims at one point deciding to leave courtroom.

Baidu launches Ernie 5.0 as firm’s AI assistant users reach 200 million a month

The Beijing-based company’s most advanced AI model can process text, images, audio and video.

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Telecommunications
The latest news on telecommunications and networks, including wired and wireless networks, broadcasting and radio communications. Also covers satellite, telecoms companies, optical communications, plus 4G, 5G and mobile phone networks.