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Chinese firms ‘going global’ learn important lesson: integrate, or die

As China’s companies move to emerging markets, they find clients wanting infrastructure and pathways to local development as well as products.

Amid EV sales surge, China’s BYD hits brakes in Brazil over ‘ill practices’

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China hacked US phones and wants nuclear first strike capability: ex-Trump aide

Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster told an event in Washington that the US must impose ‘very significant costs’ in response.

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China Economy

Chinese cadres urged to splash the cash to boost consumption

District party chief in Chongqing says family members deserve new clothes, while authorities in Beijing expand appliance trade-in scheme.

East Asia

Yoon’s security chief says avoid ‘bloodshed’ when arresting impeached leader

Park Chong-jun urges no physical clashes in detaining Yoon after a previous attempt to take him into custody failed.

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A Long March-5 rocket is seen at the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in southern China. The much larger Long March-9, a reusable heavy-lift rocket, will be used to realise plans for the solar power station in space. Photo: Xinhua via AP

China plans to build ‘Three Gorges dam in space’ to harness solar power

United States & Canada

More than 10,000 structures burned as hellish Los Angeles wildfires rage on

National Guard called in as Los Angeles reels from the worst fires in the city’s history.

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Homes burned from the Palisade Fire smoulder near the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles. Photo: AFP
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China

Trump tariffs will probably be 20% on most Chinese imports, not 60%: Goldman Sachs

Despite US president-elect’s vow of high duties across the board, firm’s chief economist forecasts only key goods will face 60% rate.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong health officials take aim at 168 schools for not joining flu jab drive

Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season.

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Business

Redefining Hong Kong’s workforce for the future

Mercer’s ‘Global Talent Trends 2024’ survey uncovers four trends shaping a people strategy that can help companies gain a competitive advantage.

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Prioritising employees’ health, trust, and productivity allows businesses to stay competitive.

Global Economy

Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears

Thailand is expected to take a tourism and economic hit from Lunar New Year trip cancellations.

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A handout photo from the Royal Thai Police shows Chinese actor Wang Xing being escorted by officers after returning from Myanmar, at the police airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Big Tech

Meet Alibaba’s AI coder: an automated system that can build an app ‘in minutes’

AI coder forms part of Alibaba Cloud’s artificial intelligence programming tool called Tongyi Lingma.

Politics

Will North Korea deploy up to 100,000 troops to help Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Pyongyang might have acquired advanced missile technology from Moscow in exchange for its involvement in the war, analysts say.

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Military

Taiwan’s failure to warn plane away from airforce base sparks security concerns

Many question island’s wartime readiness after pilot nearly lands single-engine aircraft at sensitive military installation by mistake.

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The DA-40 is a single-engine aircraft popular with flight schools. A similar plane approached a Taiwanese military base earlier this week, triggering security concerns. Photo: Shutterstock

Family & Relationships

How you can find love and friends in 2025 without swiping

Run clubs, dining groups and friend-pitching nights are growing real-life alternatives to online dating apps, especially in Hong Kong.

Various run clubs have become hook-up hotspots in recent years. Photo: Kin Ho for DOP Training Club

United States & Canada

Trump says Putin wants to meet him, ‘we are setting it up’

US president-elect says have to get the Ukraine-Russia war over with, calls it ‘a bloody mess’.

Big Tech

Musk asks state AGs to auction off OpenAI stake in non-profit restructuring

OpenAI previously said the valuation of its charitable assets will be determined by independent financial advisers.

Lifestyle & Culture

Kyoto to sharply raise hotel tax in bid to curb overtourism – will it work?

Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto.

Thousands of people attending a procession ahead of the climax of the Gion festival in Kyoto. Photo: AFP

Entertainment

Robbie Williams has always been a cheeky monkey. Better Man just proves it

‘My MO has been cheeky. What’s more cheeky than a cheeky monkey?’ asks Robbie Williams – who in biopic Better Man is a CG chimpanzee.

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Robbie Williams arrives for the 82nd Golden Globes in California. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Travel & Leisure

5 car tech innovations at CES show that could change motoring

From Sony’s first electric car to a flying car from China and BMW’s new heads-up display, five notable innovations from the CES tech fair.

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United States & Canada

Michelle Obama misses Jimmy Carter funeral, where she would have sat by Trump

Except for the ex-first lady, who is in Hawaii, all of the living former US presidents and their spouses attended the event in Washington.

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Open Questions | How Chinese science and technology have influenced the West … and vice versa

Historian Han Qi on why the exchange of scientific knowledge is so important – from astronomy and salt wells to high-speed trains.

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Open Questions | China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Open Questions | ‘Phase 2 China shock is coming’: Adam Tooze on Europe, America and manufacturing

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Taking stock: global investment banks hedge their bets on China market next year

After a forgettable year, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Goldman Sachs and others make their predictions for Chinese equities in 2025.

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Global Economy

Amid EV sales surge, China’s BYD hits brakes in Brazil over ‘ill practices’

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.

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Society

Young Hongkongers say adapting to mainland work culture key to smooth transition

Greater Bay Area youth job scheme offers opportunities, but some struggle to cope with fast pace, long hours.

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Politics

Beijing’s pilot zone for economic integration with Taiwan running out of steam

By 2022 there were over 3,000 people and nearly 1,300 enterprises from Taiwan in Pingtan, Fujian, but the cross-strait beacon is dimming.

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Global Economy

Amid EV sales surge, China’s BYD hits brakes in Brazil over ‘ill practices’

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.

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Big Tech

Meet Alibaba’s AI coder: an automated system that can build an app ‘in minutes’

AI coder forms part of Alibaba Cloud’s artificial intelligence programming tool called Tongyi Lingma.

Tech War

TikTok parent ByteDance denies its algorithms create filter bubbles

Douyin is motivated to break information cocoons because that helps retain users in the long run, executive says.

Tech Trends

AI to reshape the world, Alibaba founder Jack Ma tells Chinese rural teachers

Ma addressed a group of educators to mark the 10th anniversary of his eponymous foundation’s Rural Teachers Initiative.

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Alibaba Group Holding founder Jack Ma addresses a group of Chinese rural teachers online. Photo: Jack Ma Foundation

Politics

Why Asia can expect ‘America First’ policy to endure post-Trump 2.0

Trump’s policies and tariffs in his second term could have ‘more punitive’ consequences for global economy, analysts at Singapore forum say.

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US president-elect Donald Trump. Photo: AFP

Science

Chinese doctors surprised by reports of HMPV surge, say flu is a bigger problem

International media reports have said hospitals are being ‘overwhelmed’ by cases, but medical staff say that is not the case.

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Chinese culture

Year of the Snake 2025 predictions for Monkeys, such as a big career boost

Monkeys can expect career advancements – especially if they work with women or are in a women-led industry – according to Chinese geomancy.

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Global Economy

China’s investors, tourists hit pause to size up risks of turmoil in Seoul

With the political crisis in South Korea unlikely to abate, analysts say China’s businesspeople and travellers are assessing their options.

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Trade, investment and tourism between China and South Korea has been muted in the wake of the political crisis in Seoul. Photo: AFP
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