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Exclusive | Chinese economist Lu Feng on why the time is ripe for a consumption rebalance

Peking University professor says China’s next five-year plan could provide the necessary momentum to shift more public resources to households.

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How China’s Fujian aircraft carrier deceived US military experts at launch

In the face of rapidly advancing military technology, conventional experience can be inadequate, misleading even seasoned analysts.

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Military

US ends arms embargo, but can it pry Cambodia away from China on defence?

Beijing has ramped up military ties with Phnom Penh, but now Washington is trying to ‘encroach’ on China’s sphere of influence, analysts say.

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Hong Kong Economy

Finance chief expects Hong Kong’s unemployment rate to stabilise or even decline

Financial Secretary Paul Chan expresses optimism amid economic momentum after 2025 growth forecast revised upwards to 3.2 per cent.

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China’s jumbo Sichuan 076 amphibious assault ship completes first sea trials

Americas

US military says aircraft carrier strike group now in Caribbean

There is wide speculation that Washington may be contemplating military intervention against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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The US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, including the flagship USS Gerald R. Ford, front at an undisclosed location in the Atlantic Ocean. Photo: AFP / DoD / Petty Officer 3rd Class Gladjimi Balisage
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Economics

Can Bhutan’s Singapore-inspired ‘mindfulness city’ lure its youth back?

The Gelephu Mindfulness City, which has adopted laws from Singapore and Abu Dhabi, will help boost Bhutan’s economy, an official says.

Economy, Trade & Business

China rare earths deal will ‘hopefully’ be done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says

Treasury chief disputed a Wall Street Journal report saying China plans to restrict rare earths access for US companies with military ties.

Travel & Leisure

The spirit of Shanghai gets distilled into a pair of cocktails

Tony Chen of The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, and Bob Xu of W Shanghai – The Bund create drinks inspired by their experiences in the city.

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Tony Chen of The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, and Bob Xu of W Shanghai – The Bund create drinks inspired by their experiences in the city.

China

Haughey’s crazy 5 minutes, Ceci Lee’s omnium – what to watch at National Games

Coleman Wong plays singles and doubles in Zhuhai, while Hong Kong’s fencers continue at Kai Tak.

Siobhan Haughey has a busy final evening of swimming ahead at the National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee

Africa

Grand Egyptian Museum introduces time slots due to constant crowds

As of mid-November, tickets can only be booked for specific time slots; from December people will have to buy tickets online before visiting.

United States & Canada

US House speaker says ‘nothing to hide’ in Epstein files

Mike Johnson said the vote on releasing the files should put to rest any claims that Trump is connected to Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.

Politics

China’s LGBTQ community loses key lifeline as Blued, Finka apps vanish

Purge of popular same-sex dating sites from app stores fuels fears about shrinking digital spaces for the country’s LGBTQ community.

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Apps such as Blued have played a crucial role in the lives of Chinese LGBTQ people, supporting identity development, social relationships and community networks, according to analysts. Photo: Facebook/ Blued

China Business

Chinese jewellery firm V Muse sets sights on big-name international rivals

Company prepares to open its first store, in Shanghai, after eight years honing its aesthetic sense and making a splash at CIIE.

V Muse’s pavilion at the 2025 China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photo: Daniel Ren

Middle East

Lebanon says Israeli strike that killed principal was ‘martyrdom of a citizen’

The Israeli military has previously said it reserves the right to strike militant targets in Lebanon it deems a threat.

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Science

Chinese team finds ‘iron rust’ in lunar soil, challenging moon surface myths

Chang’e-6 samples contain iron oxides, previously thought to be absent from moon, which may have been generated by impacts, scientists say.

Middle East

Members of Syria’s security forces detained over sectarian violence in Sweida

Hundreds of civilians were killed in July when armed groups linked to Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri clashed with Bedouins.

A destroyed statue in the Druze-majority town of Sweida, Syria in July. On Sunday, members of Syria’s military were detained as part of an investigation into the sectarian violence in Sweida that left hundreds of people dead. Photo: AP

China Economy

Shanghai dreams of a new era of ‘AI restaurants’. But can diners stomach it?

The Chinese city aims to pioneer a new age of ‘smart dining’, where automated kitchens, robot servers and data-driven menus are the norm.

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A server robot waits tables at a restaurant in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. Automation is rapidly spreading in China’s vast catering sector, with Shanghai aiming to accelerate the rollout of new technologies. Photo: Xinhua

South Asia

India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10

The anti-terror National Investigating Agency said it had detained Amir Rashid Ali on suspicion of conspiring with a suicide bomber.

Hong Kong

Ceci Lee, Ian Ho power Hong Kong to new golden heights at National Games

Cyclist Ceci Lee and swimmer Ian Ho take city’s gold tally to seven, while triathletes add silver and Cheung Ka-long bronze.

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China’s DeepSeek makes rare comment, calls for AI ‘whistle-blower’ on job losses

Remarks by CEO Liang Wenfeng’s delegate highlight potential dangers of race to build superintelligent systems.

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Alibaba revamps chatbot amid US ‘panic’ over firm’s AI progress

Alibaba dubs the updated app, renamed from Tongyi to Qwen, the ‘most powerful official AI assistant’ for its Qwen models.

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Shanghai dreams of a new era of ‘AI restaurants’. But can diners stomach it?

The Chinese city aims to pioneer a new age of ‘smart dining’, where automated kitchens, robot servers and data-driven menus are the norm.

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China’s chip leaders bank on AI, RISC-V as industry’s growth engines

Executives at Shanghai semiconductor summit discuss chokepoints in advanced chipmaking, RISC-V’s potential to help self-sufficiency.

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Why Chinese grass-roots culture may be finally taking its place in the limelight

From web literature to video games, Chinese culture is winning fans abroad, where state-sponsored soft power initiatives have fallen flat.

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The dispute around the Dutch chipmaker shows the erosion of Europe’s geopolitical neutrality in the face of escalating US-China rivalry.

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Why China studies scholars in the West have been left in ‘crisis’ mode

US-China tensions, restricted access and Western-centric thinking seen as key obstacles to gaining ‘full picture of modern China’.

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The fight against graft in the armed forces is set to become one of the national priorities for the next five years.

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