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Will Xi, Trump, Putin meet at Apec? First, they must agree on an agenda

While trilateral talks would be a potent symbol Russia’s isolation is ending, they could leave US allies in strategic limbo.

The Apec summit will be held in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen in November. Photo: Getty Images

Tech Trends

Teen AI prodigy Nathan Chen said to be joining US start-up Discovery Loop

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Chinese AI teen prodigy Nathan Chen Guangyu. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Second land tender at Hong Kong’s border tech hub draws 9 bids

The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park is in the Lok Ma Chau Loop at the border. Photo: Karma Lo

Tech Trends

Who is Yuki Chen, China’s ‘superstar’ hacker who just joined AI leader Z.ai?

Chen recently uncovered 23 cyber vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows operating system using Z.ai’s flagship GLM models.

Z.ai’s GLM model is becoming increasingly competent at uncovering and exploiting cyber vulnerabilities. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Global Economy

China’s rare earth magnet exports to EU and US rebound in September

While shipments to Japan fell nearly 20 per cent amid diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.

Magnetic powder and rare earth permanent magnet materials on display in a section devoted to rare earth elements at the National Museum in Beijing on March 24. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Hong Kong-based IOMed settles more disputes as body marks its first year

International Organisation for Mediation has settled a dispute over an infrastructure project in Malaysia.

The International Organisation for Mediation is based in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Teresa Cheng delivers a speech at IOMed’s first anniversary celebration. Photo: Kit Lai

Law and Crime

Hong Kong child sex sentences remain far below maximum life, report finds

Average sentences for sex with a girl under 13 drop from 10-12 years in mid-2000s to under five in recent years.

Average sentences for major child sex offences have fallen in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images

Middle East

Longevity-first healthcare takes spotlight at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit

In partnership with:Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi
The future of healthcare is expected to be transformed by innovations focused on predicting and preventing health issues.

Global Economy

China’s hybrid car exports to EU surge by more than 200% as import cap looms

Exports climbed to nearly 100,000 vehicles in September ahead of limits due to take effect at the end of the year.

A drone photo shows new energy vehicles to be exported at Yantai Port in east China’s Shandong province on September 15. Photo: Xinhua

Policy

China creates national data company to turbocharge its AI industry

The new firm – based in China’s ‘city of the future’, Xiongan – is tasked with developing a national data industry ecosystem.

Visitors tour the Xiongan Urban Computing Center, known as the ‘Eye of Xiongan’, in China’s northern Hebei province. Photo: Xinhua

Economics

India’s record US$108b Jio IPO tests market faith as Musk rivalry heats up

India’s largest initial public offering will test international investors’ confidence amid shifting global capital and rising energy costs.

A security officer is pictured beside the Jio logo during a news conference for the Jio Platforms IPO in Mumbai, India, on Thursday. Jio Platforms is aiming for a US$108 billion valuation in India’s biggest-ever IPO. Photo: Reuters

China Business

Battery giant CATL posts surprise profit slowdown as EV storm clouds gather

CATL’s profits slowed sharply in the third quarter, as analysts warn the firm is vulnerable to headwinds in China’s electric car industry.

A worker walks through CATL’s battery cell plant in Debrecen, Hungary. Photo: AFP

Europe

EU unveils Arctic strategy to counter increasing Russia, China influence

The European bloc is stepping up some of its efforts in the resource-rich region, but says it still wants fossil fuels to stay in the ground.

Ice floats in a bay in Greenland. File photo: AP

Politics

Contested subsectors double in Hong Kong’s Election Committee poll

Observers say Beijing aims to foster competition within pro-establishment camp as 1,115 sign up for 982 seats.

A screen at the Hong Kong government headquarters displays information about the election. Photo: Karma Lo

Global Economy

China stresses supply chain stability, AI progress at Apec finance meeting

The Apec event in Hong Kong is a precursor to the leaders’ summit scheduled for Shenzhen on November 18 and 19.

Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan delivering opening remarks at the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Military

PLA Air Force reveals Y-20B tanker-transport variant in training image

It carries enough internal fuel to refuel medium or heavy fighters without additional tanks in cargo compartment, says military commentator.

An image first published by the PLA Daily on October 14 shows a Y-20B heavy transport aircraft with refuelling pods beneath its wings. The image indicates the aircraft is in service. Photo: China Military Online

Politics

Scathing Tai Po fire report expected to be submitted on Thursday

Redacted version of the judge-led committee’s report is scheduled for public release next week at the earliest, sources say.

Wang Fuk Court was the scene of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Photo: Dickson Lee

Politics

Malaysia’s opposition bloc declared invalid, but limited gains for Anwar

Malaysia’s main opposition deregistration before state polls has sparked government bias claims, and rival Umno may reap the rewards.

Motorcycles pass campaign flags for Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2022. Photo: AP

Economy

Night of violence lingers over Paris as one Chinese cafe owner counts the costs

French government admits it was unprepared for the level of chaos unleashed by rioters, which forced civilians to protect their businesses.

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Smoke rises from the bar La Barrique, owned by Chinese immigrant Aline Li, on the sidelines of a demonstration in Paris on October 17. Photo: AFP
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Science

Chinese scientists find neurons may act as minicomputers to help decision-making

Researchers find evidence that suggests neural activity can guide the way the brain adapts to different sensory experiences.

Neuronal network with electrical activity of neuron cells 3D rendering illustration. Neuroscience, neurology, nervous system and impulse, brain activity, microbiology concepts. Illustration: Shutterstock
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