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How a Tang dynasty tablet became a test for China-Japan restitution
Fresh calls involving Tokyo’s Imperial Palace could spell turning point for repatriating looted war relics after decades of inertia.
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Wang Huning urges integrated cross-strait growth in talks with Taiwan’s KMT
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Diplomacy
Trump pitches China trade ‘win’ to US farmers ahead of Xi meeting, midterms
Claims come despite farmers remaining unsure if China will meet its 25 million-tonne commitment for 2026, as planting season approaches.
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What does it mean for China if Trump and Putin visit back to back?
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:40PM
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Military
What the debut of a new air-based missile means for China’s nuclear strategy
Jinglei-1 and H-6N strategic bomber combination completes nuclear triad, boosts second-strike capability, military magazine says.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Science
Top Singaporean scientist Seeram Ramakrishna joins China’s Tsinghua University
Diplomacy
China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab
US body says Beijing’s inspections of Panama-flagged ships exceed historical norms and may be reprisals over ousted Hong Kong operator.
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China’s self-sufficiency drive hits new milestone with powerful RISC-V chips
The Xiangshan high-performance processor is the latest effort from China to push the boundaries with RISC-V architecture.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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Politics
Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says its director, Xia Baolong, visited Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Foshan this week.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:47PM
Business
Global Talent Summit Week highlights why Hong Kong attracts high-calibre professionals
Officials and industry experts share insights into worldwide talent trends at Hong Kong Talent Engage’s International Talent Forum.
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‘Ukraine’s not America’s war, Iran not our war’: US, G7 diplomats trade barbs
The US secretary of state chided allies for rebuffing Trump’s demand for military help in the Gulf.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:06PM
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China Economy
Chinese market regulator tells firms to focus on healthy competition overseas
State Administration for Market Regulation tells companies it will address ‘involution-style’ competition as they step up efforts to expand.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
Middle East
Pro-Iran hackers say they breached FBI chief Patel’s email account
Photos and other personal documents, many appearing over a decade old, were released by the group Handala.
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Big Tech
OpenClaw effect: explosion in AI token use adds fuel to Chinese AI development
Surging demand supports price increases that will sustain development of new and better models, Zhipu AI CEO says.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
United States & Canada
Tiger Woods arrested at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI
The golf legend managed to crawl out of his Land Rover after it struck another vehicle and rolled on its side.
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United States & Canada
US astronaut says illness that cut short space mission made him unable to talk
Mike Fincke says doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick, prompting Nasa’s first medical evacuation from the space station.
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China Business
BYD’s four-year profit run ends, eyes global markets as next engine of growth
Earnings at China’s EV leader fall short of expectations amid intense domestic competition.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
Global Economy
China launches investigations into US trade practices. Why now?
Washington’s measures may breach WTO rules and past agreements, commerce ministry says.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:30PM
Americas
Missing aid boats safely crossed to Cuba, US coastguard says
The Mexican Navy had earlier launched a search and rescue mission after losing communication with the two vessels.
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Politics
What do China’s new ‘correct view’ rules for local party officials mean?
Latest regulations lay bare dual mandate of absolute loyalty to central authority and mindfulness about ‘political performance’.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Science
Leading Chinese hypersonic aviation scientist Yan Hong dies at 56
Yan graduated from and worked at the Northwestern Polytechnical University, which frequently appears on US sanctions lists.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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Genevieve Donnellon-May
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Why China’s space-based solar power is the next frontier of green energy
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Andrew Sheng
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Time to confront folly of Iran war and irrational US spending
27 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
David Dodwell
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A ‘world minus one’: How WTO meeting in Cameroon is bypassing the US
27 Mar 2026 - 6:11PM
Wei Wei
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What ancient Chinese wisdom can offer a divided world – and the US
27 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong’s bid to win in AI: where are the road map and the guardrails?
Hong Kong’s AI revolution accelerates as policy funds skills training while industries and educators rush to integrate the shift.
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Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins
As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:02AM
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Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein
Former diplomat posted to Beijing speaks on Iran, Taiwan and global supply chains as details of Xi-Trump meeting are worked out.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:02AM
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Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong
Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:04AM
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Strikes on Iran not the biggest threat to China’s belt and road goals: Pan Guang
Mainland academic assesses the risks to Chinese investment and diplomacy in the region and what it means for the other main players.
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Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as firm bets on physical AI
China’s microelectronics, motors, rare earth and magnets – which are foundational to robotics – are the world’s best, says Huang.
21 Mar 2026 - 6:18PM
China Business
BYD’s four-year profit run ends, eyes global markets as next engine of growth
Earnings at China’s EV leader fall short of expectations amid intense domestic competition.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
Companies
Pain at the pump fuels EV rush in China, driving a timely boost for carmakers
Brent crude above US$110 is pushing mainland buyers away from petrol cars, lifting China’s EV makers despite fading subsidies.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
Tech
Top US AI conference apologises after sanctions policy sparks backlash in China
Organisers said they had gone beyond legal requirements after linking to a broader US sanctions list.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:34PM
Diplomacy
Why China’s Iran war strategy is working – and may even be an opportunity
Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:09AM
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China Economy
Chinese island province wants more than beachgoers as it chases economic growth
After three speculative booms – and busts – the island province is seeking sustainable growth based on new status as a free-trade port.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:38AM
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AI, flying cars drive economic transition in China’s Kunshan
City at heart of Yangtze River Delta region sees new tech dreams emerge as old ones based on mass production of electronics fade.
22 Mar 2026 - 6:51AM
Military
How long will US-Israel war on Iran last? Chinese analysts offer clues
Iran’s drones gaining edge as opponents burn through costly missiles, analysts note, as one labels the war a ‘serious mistake’ by US.
20 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
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