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Probe into star player at China’s securities body shocks finance sector
Architect of ChiNext hi-tech stock exchange’s 2020 boom under investigation for alleged ‘serious violations of discipline and laws’.
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China’s C919 stuck on tarmac in Europe as certification timeline extended
European regulator says approval for the C919 could take three to six years, dashing hopes China’s jet would pass inspection in 2025.
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How Trump deal, Pakistan could derail India’s warming China ties
Analysts say India’s tariff negotiations with the US and conflict with neighbour could also complicate Beijing’s push in Global South.
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More departures than arrivals in Hong Kong as ‘golden week’ kicks off
So far, nearly 63,000 mainland tourists have flocked to Hong Kong while more than 80,000 residents have left for other destinations.
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Trump believes ‘good chance’ of China trade deal as envoy says no talks under way
President continues to promote tariff policy as US Commerce Department releases data indicating GDP contracted for first time in 3 years.
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Quarter of non-Asian Americans see Chinese-Americans as possible threat: poll
Survey by Asian American Foundation also says 63 per cent of Asian-Americans report feeling unsafe.
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Malaysia’s anti-graft agency seeks powers to claw back billions in illicit funds
The MACC is seeking new powers to negotiate the return of large sums of money without first having to press charges.
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HKTDC helps PanopticAI take its AI-powered health monitoring app onto global stage
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Kamala Harris takes aim at Trump in first major speech since leaving office
Former vice-president says Americans are now facing ‘the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history’.
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Japan’s Southeast Asia diplomacy ramps up as Ishiba courts Hanoi and Manila
Ishiba’s visits follow Chinese President Xi Jinping’s own tour of the region, reflecting a broader competition for influence.
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Fired, rehired? How Hong Kong bosses plan to save money as MPF mechanism ends
Employers can no longer dip into staff pensions to cover severance and long-service payments, as firms deploy strategies to mitigate impact.
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No China talks under way, Trump trade chief says, but other deals are close
Negotiations are with India are not ‘finish-line close’, however, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says.
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South Korean court overturns presidential hopeful Lee’s not guilty verdict
The ruling throws into doubt Lee’s eligibility to run in the June 3 presidential election.
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China Business
BlackRock-backed Suez taps HSBC to review China assets
A transaction could value the China water business at more than US$1 billion, sources say.
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What will happen to China’s rejected Boeing planes? India may have an answer
If Indian carriers can acquire the jets, it could ease capacity issues and boost the country’s aviation growth.
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People & Culture
Disabled China woman repairs clothes using stomach muscles to pedal sewing machine
Wheelchair-bound woman paralysed in accident straps iron ring around stomach, connects it to pedal-powered sewing machine so she can work.
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Middle East
Israel strikes Syria, saying it hit group that attacked Druze
Israel says it carried out a ‘warning operation’ to protect minority group amid sectarian violence.
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Beijing sees Philippine interaction with Taiwan as a ‘dangerous step’: analyst
Beijing summons Manila’s envoy Jaime FlorCruz for ‘solemn representations’ regarding island.
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Most mainland Chinese citizens oppose use of force to unify with Taiwan: survey
Yet on Russia’s actions in Ukraine, India border claims and South China Sea, respondents voiced more hawkish views backing Beijing’s stance.
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