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Zhang Youxia is the first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military commission and a member of the Politburo. Photo: AFP

China’s top uniformed officer Zhang Youxia is among 2 generals under investigation

Zhang, first vice-chairman of the CMC, and Liu Zhenli, chief of its Joint Staff arm, are suspected to have committed ‘serious violations’.

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China expels former intelligence official Gao Yichen from party for corruption

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Trump threatens Canada with 100 per cent tariff over possible China deal

The US president said China ‘will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their social fabric and way of life’.

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What about Taiwan? Why US foreign policy is now all about the western hemisphere

The State Department skips direct references to the island as it outlines it foreign policy direction for the next five years.

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Health & Environment

Exclusive | No prescription, no problem: Hong Kong’s grey zone for weight-loss injections

Slimming injections cannot be sold or purchased in Hong Kong without doctor’s prescription, but some retailers are operating grey market.

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The US says it will deter China through strength but allies will be urged to do more for collective defence. Photo: AP

US banks on strength – not confrontation – to deny China in Indo-Pacific

Science

Failures force China to cancel rocket launches – but maybe not for Long March-10A

There are signs online that the launch window could remain be open for another test of a planned lunar heavy lifter.

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A photo circulating online on Saturday appears to show a rocket at a launch site at the Wenchang space port. Photo: RedNote
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Society

Blackpink fever hits Hong Kong as Rosé delights in local delicacy on way to stage

Thousands of fans from the city and beyond pack Kai Tak Stadium as the girl group kick off the final leg of their record-breaking Deadline world tour.

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Diplomacy

Finland’s leader set for 4-day China visit as Europe seeks to counter Trump

Petteri Orpo to lead executives from more than 20 companies in first China visit by a Finnish prime minister since 2017.

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Business

The secret ingredient in your daily life: why Malaysian palm oil is used around the world

Found everywhere from food products to biofuel, this vegetable oil is preferred for its versatility, safety and sustainable production.

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Palm oil is a versatile ingredient found in a wide range of everyday items, from ice cream and cake to lipstick and biofuel.

Military

Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons

Bangkok’s recent purchases of Chinese military hardware include tanks, missiles and ships, while a submarine deal is back on track.

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The Royal Thai Army is expected to add around 20 new Chinese-made VN-1 armoured vehicles to its existing fleet of more than 100. Photo: X

Science

This Chinese scientist boosts the PL-15 missiles that downed India’s Rafales

Fan Huitao and his team, working on a ‘711’ schedule, are credited with driving China’s air-to-air missile development to fourth generation.

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Society

Hong Kong travel agency backs out of Taiwan trip over controversial film screening

Jetport Travel also distances itself from promotion of tour organised by e-commerce platform As One, says wording ‘crossed the line’.

Politics

Viral lies: AI deepfakes hijack reality in Nepal’s election run-up

From fake fist-fights to made-up arrests, AI-generated clips are confusing voters in a nation where just 31 per cent are digitally literate.

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A still from an AI-generated video recreated from a news conference shows communist leader Pradeep Gyawali crying. Photo: Handout

China Economy

Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow sights, with 130% inbound tourism spike

Freezing temperatures will not dampen the spirits of snow seekers, as China cements its reputation as the world’s ultimate winter playground.

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The moon rises above illuminated ice sculptures during the opening ceremony of the 42nd Harbin China International Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province on January 5. Photo: AFP

Society

Hong Kong extends building inspection deadline for contractor conviction checks

Some records are ‘definitely quite severe’ and include prosecutions for corruption and bribery, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

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What does AI predict will happen in the fiery Year of the Horse 2026?

With the rise of AI mirroring the Year of the Fire Horse’s restless energy, we ask DeepSeek, Perplexity and Gemini their 2026 predictions.

Middle East

Iran will treat ‘any attack as all-out war’, says senior official

As a US strike group sails to the Middle East, Trump has again warned Iran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.

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US President Donald Trump stands next to a fighter jet before speaking to members of the military on an aircraft carrier in October. Photo: AP

Tech

Nvidia CEO tours Shanghai amid fresh signs of China thaw

Huang’s Lunar New Year trip comes as the H200 AI chip faces US export rules and an uncertain China import stance.

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A photo circulating on social media shows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang touring a grocery market in Shanghai. Photo: RedNote

Politics

Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision

Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public.

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Europe

‘Slavery’: Spanish police free 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution

Fourteen people were arrested, including Chinese nationals, after a woman escaped her captors and reported sexual and physical assaults.

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Open Questions | Why US raid on Venezuela could ‘work to China’s advantage’: John Mearsheimer

International relations scholar says US could easily take Greenland, while regime change in Tehran would be more difficult.

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Open Questions | ‘Embrace the moment’: on China, Daniel Kritenbrink puts pragmatism first

Former US ambassador to Vietnam says a return to the past for US-China relations is unrealistic, but both economic powers benefit from ties.

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China’s ‘infrastructure first’ effort a major edge in AI arms race: Davos panel

A rapid energy buildout and strategic data centre expansion give China unique advantages in developing its AI industry.

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Nvidia CEO tours Shanghai amid fresh signs of China thaw

Huang’s Lunar New Year trip comes as the H200 AI chip faces US export rules and an uncertain China import stance.

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Big Tech

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

Alibaba’s T-Head and Baidu’s Kunlunxin intensify competition to unseat Nvidia as China’s top supplier of high-performance AI chips.

China Business

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.

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The West cheered China’s coal-fired export ban. Then came the massive blackouts

Did Beijing’s decision to stop financing overseas coal plants after pressure from US and Europe lead to mass – yet avoidable – power cuts?

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China Economy

Hong Kong degree is ‘passport’ to jobs in the world’s third-largest art market

Art graduates from the mainland, looking to expand their horizons and gain an edge in the job market, are flocking to Hong Kong for further study.

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Can China’s cosmetics brands rival K-beauty and refashion global markets?

Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain.

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Big Tech

China curbs US AI chips, shuns foreign capital in pursuit of tech self-reliance

These restrictions signify a new phase in the US-China tech war where ‘offensive and defensive roles have shifted’, says an analyst.

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