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After cordial Xi-Trump summit, could China’s US dollar pivot cause tremors?
Beijing is building a financial safety net around the yuan while reducing exposure to US Treasuries – a strategy that could draw increasing scrutiny from Washington.
2 hours ago
Military
Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE jets in 6 months, report says
6 Oct 2026 - 7:00PM
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Society
Land sales offer only temporary relief for West Kowloon arts hub, experts warn
1 minute ago
Science
Chinese team creates ‘lifelike’ hydrogel that changes shape for smart devices
Light-activated hydrogel that can evolve with living tissue may ultimately help make more flexible brain-computer interfaces and robots.
6 Oct 2026 - 11:18PM
Diplomacy
China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report says
Overcapacity and continued property slump weighing on domestic demand, Peterson Institute for International Economics reveals.
1 hour ago
Big Tech
AI overload? Why China’s developers cannot stop launching model upgrades
Frequent upgrades, falling prices and fierce competition make it harder for new AI models to stand out, analysts say.
6 Oct 2026 - 8:00PM
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US
US seeks US$100 million bail for Chinese-born couple in surrogacy abuse case
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang allegedly had nannies beat children at their California mansion and watched on surveillance cameras.
2 hours ago
Lifestyle
What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery
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Business
Why Japanese, South Korean, Thai brands are setting up shop in Hong Kong again
Brands from the three overseas markets account for 36 per cent of new entrants, matching mainland Chinese retailers, amid tourism recovery.
1 hour ago
Diplomacy
How traditional Chinese medicine is shaping Kazakhstan’s health system
Partnership is latest move by Beijing to engage the resource-rich country amid expanded ties in energy, security, trade and infrastructure.
6 Oct 2026 - 8:25PM
Military
US firm to make battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience
Drawing on Ukraine war lessons, Aevex’s drones are 3D-printed, easily modified and built to resist electronic warfare.
6 Oct 2026 - 9:00PM
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Football
End of an era: Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots with monumental farewell
Some 85,000 fans will be on hand to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires.
6 Oct 2026 - 9:00PM
Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes Singapore
Annual Economic Freedom of the World report compiled by Canada’s Fraser Institute ranks city first among 165 jurisdictions.
6 Oct 2026 - 10:51PM
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Europe
EU wants to track potential rogue efforts to block out the sun
Rising temperatures are sparking fears that governments or private actors could launch unsanctioned experiments to try to alter the climate.
7 Oct 2026 - 1:18AM
Politics
Saudi offensive in Yemen raises risk of direct war with Iran
Backed by Western and regional allies, Riyadh’s renewed campaign against the Houthis threatens to blow Tehran’s proxy war wide open.
6 Oct 2026 - 7:30PM
United States & Canada
Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles, calls it ‘small price to pay’
The US president said this would be a ‘very small price to pay’, as he insisted that the war with Iran was almost over.
6 hours ago
Society
Registration on both sides of border needed for Huanggang ‘joint clearance’
Around 100,000 travellers a day are expected to use the revamped crossing when operations begin.
6 Oct 2026 - 10:18PM
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China Economy
Chinese brands drive consumer 3D printer boom with ease of use, lower pricing
Shenzhen-based companies account for 90 per cent of the global consumer 3D printing market, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
6 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM
Politics
Why India is getting serious about ending the Ukraine war
US tariff threats and drone strikes on an Indian-owned factory are pushing Delhi to shift from passive advocacy to active peacemaking.
6 Oct 2026 - 5:30PM
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Crime
China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: CCTV
Series outlines how joint operations brought down major border compounds amid warning criminal syndicates are relocating near Thailand.
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Opinion
Alex Lo
Opinion
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Can’t Uygurs drink Starbucks and taste American freedom?
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Chow Chung-yan
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s bridge of gold completes China’s yuan ambition
6 Oct 2026 - 9:00AM
Xiao Qian
Opinion
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Would China agree to slow AI development? That’s the wrong question
6 Oct 2026 - 8:30PM
Zhou Xiaoming
Opinion
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2-month trade truce reveals truth about US-China economic ties
6 Oct 2026 - 4:30PM
Letters
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Xi-Trump meeting mattered more than was first apparent
6 Oct 2026 - 11:30AM
Cliff Buddle
Opinion
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Hong Kong must scrap housing plan and preserve golf course
6 Oct 2026 - 5:30AM
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7 Oct 2026
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