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Aching since China halted foreign adoptions, US families pin hopes on Trump
Resolving the matter of nearly 270 pending adoptions from China could be a win-win for both Beijing and Washington, experts say.
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The US Air Force’s US$20 billion next-gen fighter jet question
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Canada vows ‘Trump tax’ on US in hard-hitting response to tariffs
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China’s electronic war gadget turns small drone into flying stadium on radar
Researchers say the effect on detector screens would be similar to an object the size of a sports stadium materialising out of thin air.
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China and Thailand detain 12 gang members suspected of Myanmar trafficking scam
News of the joint crime-fighting effort comes after top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi urges Asean countries to crack down on cross-border fraud.
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Arrest ordered for Bolivian ex-president Morales on human-trafficking charges
The former leader, who is accused of having a child with a minor, says the allegations are meant to torpedo his bid for a political comeback.
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Unplug ‘Great Firewall’ to help China compete, Shanghai lawmaker says
Legislator Mao Xiangdong calls for lifting of internet restrictions in free-trade zones, financial districts and universities.
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Middle East
Israel’s full cabinet meets to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal
The security cabinet has recommended that the agreement, which could take effect as soon as Sunday, be approved despite far-right resistance.
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Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration
It will be the first time a senior Chinese leader has been present at the key Washington ceremony to open the new US presidency.
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Guangzhou noodle shops, Mandarin in focus as China pushes ethnic integration
Latest publication by National Ethnic Affairs Commission hails Guangzhou for creating China’s first big data set to promote integration.
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China rebuffs US criticism of its world-leading shipbuilders
Ministry of Commerce urges Washington to ‘stop blaming China for US domestic industrial-development problems’.
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IMF raises China’s 2025 GDP forecast by a hair, cites stimulus effects
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China logs 5% GDP growth in 2024 as exports, stimulus provide year-end boost
Driven by stimulus, an economic rebound in the last quarter helped China hit its GDP target, and signs point to a similar goal in 2025 despite challenges.
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UBTech Robotics aims to revolutionise Foxconn’s iPhone factories in China
UBTech and Foxconn have signed a ‘comprehensive long-term partnership’ to deploy more robots in the iPhone maker’s factories.
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Trump’s return could mark start of new race with China over drones for military
The US is lagging behind its main rival when it comes to dual-use drones that play a key role in many aspects of modern warfare.
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Why are Hong Kong think tanks facing a bleak future?
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As China’s think tanks seek wider influence, is more autonomy the answer?
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