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Massed drone deployments part of military modernisation: China’s PLA Daily
Article urges innovative use of unmanned systems and highlights their ‘decisive and dominant’ role in future conflicts.
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China’s photonic chip debut to power AI, 6G and quantum computing push: expert
TFLN wafer line is well-positioned for aggressive push into cloud and supercomputing, AI model training and inference, expert says.
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After heated London talks, where do China-US trade relations stand?
Washington and Beijing have said the negotiations have led to consensus, though Chinese officials have shared fewer details.
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Hong Kong re-exporters urged to remain cautious despite US-China trade talks
Economists suggest deal may benefit city, but warn of lingering volatility amid US President Donald Trump’s history of ‘creating crises’.
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China approves world’s biggest amphibious plane, AG600, for mass production
The home-grown aircraft overcomes final regulatory hurdle as Beijing seeks to reduce dependence on foreign tech.
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China, US agree to ‘done deal’, Trump says, pending sign-off by President Xi
‘Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will be supplied, up front, by China,’ American leader adds, following trade talks in London.
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Philippines’ Marcos softens stance amid economic pressures but will China bite?
The Philippine president’s close ties with the US could prove a stumbling block to better relations with Beijing, observers say.
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Luke Armstrong of L’Envol at The St Regis Hong Kong and Alicia Castillo of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, share how the city inspires them.
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Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark fifth anniversary of national security law
Minister Chris Tang says 326 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s two security laws as of June 1.
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Chinese premier says officials must adapt to ‘complex and severe’ situation
Premier Li Qiang says China’s path to modernisation remains ‘heavy and difficult’ amid mounting external challenges.
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Jack Ma replies to Alibaba employee’s letter lamenting ‘company disease’
The Alibaba founder highlights ‘changes’ in the company’s development as it embarks on an ambitious AI strategy.
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Hong Kong stocks fall on US trade threats and interest rate uncertainty
US President Donald Trump says he will unveil unilateral tariff rates within two weeks.
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BTS’ Jungkook faces break-in attempt hours after South Korean military discharge
The Chinese fan was caught trying to gain entry into his Seoul flat by repeatedly pressing the keypad door lock.
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Outcome of Thailand-Cambodia border talks in the balance amid ‘trust deficit’
Bangkok’s resistance to Phnom Penh’s attempts to ‘internationalise’ the border dispute is likely to affect the meeting, experts say.
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Mainland China scientists build electronic war game for Taiwan and nearby waters
Ultra-detailed simulation covers vast theatre with thousands of surface elements and runs on an ordinary laptop, they said.
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Teen assassins plague Colombia decades after Escobar hired kids to kill
Poverty, manipulation, and lenient laws fuel a new generation of Colombian teen assassins for hire.
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US$30 million upgrade makes Egypt’s pyramids more pleasant to visit
The area around the Egyptian pyramids has been revamped, the hard sellers have been moved, and the whole area is now car-free.
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Chinese astronomers recorded details of dying star’s explosion in 1408: study
Modern researchers think they have identified the stellar remnant and are appealing to observatories to take a closer look.
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China grants export permits to rare earth giant for US, Europe shipments
The announcement came as trade talks wrapped up in London, with critical minerals high on agenda.
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The two economists reflect on how the Trump administration’s recent actions have harmed the US dollar – and handed China a golden opportunity.
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How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge
Law professor says regulating AI is ‘like buying insurance’ and precautions must be taken, especially by pioneers in the field.
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Brics message to ‘ring hollow’ if Pakistan is ‘blocked by India’: Khalil Hashmi
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China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours
Many who entered university during Trump’s first trade war with China are ready to become key cogs in China’s hi-tech engine.
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With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub
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The Chinese tech giant has made substantial investments in AI and cloud computing following a sweeping restructuring initiative.
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Huawei founder sheds light on China’s strategy to overcome US curbs
Ren Zhengfei’s comments underscore Huawei’s commitment to achieving chip self-sufficiency, with compound semiconductors playing a key role.
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As the PLA adopts civilian technology, Chinese bureaucracy could hinder progress
The private sector is finally becoming a real force in defence procurement, but issues such as US sanctions, red tape and corruption remain.
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China’s J-20 stealth fighter’s radar leap credited to semiconductor scientist Xu Xiangang
Shandong University says breakthroughs led by Professor Xu Xiangang have helped the Mighty Dragon triple its radar detection range.
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‘Irresistible trend’: why Chinese firms are rushing to open factories in Hungary
Hungary’s cheap wages, big subsidies and pro-Beijing stance are attracting a wave of Chinese companies looking to expand into Europe.
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