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China flexes military muscles with rare, large-scale missile test in Gobi Desert
Unprecedented scale of test signals Beijing’s growing confidence in its capacity to counter advanced threats and project dominance.
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China vows more ‘resolute measures’ against Trump tariffs as US stocks plunge
Foreign ministry releases position paper a day after China becomes first country to hit back against latest barrage of US tariffs.
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Hong Kong has no plans to hit back at US tariffs on Chinese goods: Paul Chan
Finance minister says city’s edge as free and open economy will remain unchanged even as Washington escalates trade war with sweeping tariffs.
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‘Tai chi in a fog’: why China’s international arbitration goals are elusive
Credibility problems, local practices and geopolitics stand in the way of the leadership’s ambitions for its top-tier cities, experts say.
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US, Panama discuss ‘importance’ of audit on CK Hutchison’s canal ports
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recognises Panama’s efforts in curbing Beijing’s influence, spokeswoman says.
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Chinese authorities warn of fire and road safety risks over Ching Ming holiday
The tomb-sweeping festival sees millions taking to the roads and burning offerings such as paper money to honour their ancestors.
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Vietnamese firms bemoan ‘absurdity’ of Trump’s higher tariff as US orders fall
As part of President Donald Trump’s move to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, Vietnam will face a levy of 46 per cent on its exports to the US.
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Beyond the plate: Hong Kong’s food tech innovators cultivate a sustainable future
Local Michelin-star chef famous for ‘nature-inspired’ cuisine sources innovative green ingredients from three entrepreneurs.
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Trump extends TikTok deadline, says China is ‘unhappy’ about tariffs
US president says White House ‘has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK’, and is willing to talk to Beijing about it.
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China’s molecular ‘elevator’ boosts immunity 150-fold, scientists say
Supercharged immunity solves ‘last-mile’ vaccine delivery challenge that could transform battles against cancer, pandemics, scientists say.
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Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders
Dafen once supplied over half the world’s oil paintings – then the global economic crisis, pandemic and China’s housing downturn took their toll – and now comes AI.
5 Apr 2025 - 12:01PM
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Taiwan’s top security official visits US for ‘special channel’ talks
The visit by the head of the island’s National Security Council follows the latest exercises around Taiwan by the mainland Chinese military.
5 Apr 2025 - 1:10PM
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Walk this way: Tokyo’s Ginza to get New York-like ‘High Line’ makeover
To promote a walkable city, Tokyo is converting a clogged motorway into a green pedestrian space, inspired by New York’s High Line.
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Chinese pay it forward with free meals for jobless, homeless in tough job market
Even restaurateurs and other vendors hit by economic pressures are promoting free meals and other charitable offers to help others.
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Hong Kong urged to axe civil service perks after HK$300 million holiday bonus
But authorities say benefits are necessary as they are mentioned in job contracts and can help boost employee morale.
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US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariffs as global trade tensions escalate
Economists have warned that the tariffs could dampen growth and fuel inflation.
5 Apr 2025 - 12:41PM
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Netanyahu to discuss tariffs with Trump in Washington visit
Unspecified Israeli goods exported to the US will face a 17 per cent tariff, despite Israel’s move to cancel its tariffs on US imports.
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Southeast Asia
Philippines disputes China’s arrest of alleged Filipino spies
The Philippines says the three were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be retaliation for Manila’s arrest of alleged Chinese spies.
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US Treasury chief Bessent: stock market drop a ‘Mag 7’ problem, not a Maga one
The decline has more to do with the emergence of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek than with Trump’s economic policies, Bessent says.
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China ‘still far behind’ US in maths prowess but is on the rise: Shing-Tung Yau
When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.
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US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, analyst Rick Waters says
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Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, continuing China retreat
The IoT & AI Insider Lab in the Zhangjiang hi-tech zone likely closed in January or February, nearby workers say.
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US Treasury chief Bessent: stock market drop a ‘Mag 7’ problem, not a Maga one
The decline has more to do with the emergence of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek than with Trump’s economic policies, Bessent says.
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China Economy
Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders
Dafen once supplied over half the world’s oil paintings – then the global economic crisis, pandemic and China’s housing downturn took their toll – and now comes AI.
5 Apr 2025 - 12:01PM
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How Alibaba is transforming into a catalyst for China’s AI boom
By empowering innovations through its own technology and supporting former employees, the tech giant is reshaping China’s AI landscape.
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What is the Chinese Ching Ming Festival and how is it marked?
Traditionally a Chinese spring ritual, the tomb-sweeping festival is said to have its roots in an emperor’s cruelty to a follower.
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Donald Trump’s pick for Beijing envoy affirms US commitment to one-China policy
David Perdue says pledges to Taiwan will be honoured, while promising ‘some pain’ in White House strategy to deal with its Asian rival.
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Are Beijing’s hypersonic anti-ship missiles in Taiwan Strait a warning for US?
Two YJ-21 missiles were on board an H-6K strategic bomber as it took off from an unidentified airfield in PLA video on opening day of drills.
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Fresh US tariffs on China may be ‘too large to absorb, too conspicuous to dodge’
Donald Trump’s deadline for China report has arrived, ahead of his ‘Liberation Day’ to free US economy from what he sees as unfair practices.
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