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America’s first sphere of influence becomes the test of its power at 250
Two centuries after the Monroe Doctrine, China is testing US influence in the hemisphere where it first projected power.
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Alibaba bans staff from using Claude Code over Anthropic spyware concerns
The Chinese tech giant has listed Claude Code as ‘high-risk’ software, after discovering Anthropic had tracked Chinese users using hidden code.
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China unveils recycling push to bolster resource security, shore up green shift
The nation seeks to narrow the gap with regional peers such as Japan and South Korea by establishing a more comprehensive, granular recycling infrastructure.
3 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM
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Health & Environment
‘I’m so scared’: parents of dying Hong Kong girl, 13, pray for organ ‘miracle’
Parents of Ching Ching, who needs new heart and lungs, ask families who recently lost loved ones to help her fulfil wish of returning home.
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Will China’s Fujian be the first carrier with anti-torpedo system to beat subs?
Defence magazine points to lightweight torpedo launcher in place of the 12-tube depth charge launchers on earlier Chinese carriers.
3 Jul 2026 - 6:56PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping appoints new military anti-corruption chief
Zhang Shuguang, who was promoted to the rank of full general, will take over as head of the PLA’s top graft-busting body.
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China to scrap tax breaks for NEVs and energy-saving vehicles from 2027
Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars.
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Global real estate event in Riyadh sees record transactions amid growing influence in sector
Cityscape Global achieves more than US$63 billion as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a major investment hub for urban development.
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US and China urged to address military AI as global rules stall
UN think tank chief calls for pragmatic dialogue on AI warfare amid ‘dangerous’ security environment.
3 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
Science
China’s satellite engine smashes record, leaves US rival far behind
Forced to develop the technology from scratch, a Chinese team says it achieved 14 hours of continuous operation in space.
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Carlson’s split with Republicans to deepen US right rifts: Chinese think tank
Once a Trump cheerleader, the former Fox News host turned podcaster has broken with the administration over the Iran war.
3 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM
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People
Causeway obstacle: Johor’s Singapore workers weigh trip home for election
Congestion and potential immigration glitches at the border could deter some Johoreans working in Singapore from heading back to vote.
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United States & Canada
Nasa launches robotic mission to save space telescope
A successful bid to stop the Swift telescope from burning up in the atmosphere could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life.
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Science
Research to retail? Chinese scientists spend grant money on home goods
Analysis of 70 audit reports across 43 higher education institutions reveals misuse of funds and poor expenditure tracking.
3 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM
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AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China: recruitment portal
University of Hong Kong professors say ‘messy jobs’ that span multiple tasks more immune to challenges posed by technology.
3 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM
Business
China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar
Autonomous-driving firm draws nearly 210,000 orders for a US$751 million offering, making it year’s second ‘red-chip’ firm to get Beijing’s permission to list via offshore structure.
3 Jul 2026 - 8:10PM
Politics
US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?
The latest deal sheds light on distinct strategies in a broader American policy of ‘distributed deterrence’, analysts say.
3 Jul 2026 - 7:52PM
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India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns
Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns.
3 Jul 2026 - 6:52PM
Big Tech
Can Alibaba’s AI transform superconducting materials discovery?
Damo Academy unveils an AI agent able to discover superconductors, which could revolutionise scientific materials research and innovation.
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OPINION
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As the US marks its 250th birthday, it operates an empire in all but name
3 Jul 2026 - 8:31PM
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Hot and bothered Europeans finally warm to air con
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Xiaofang Weng
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Suicide risk and the danger of Hong Kong’s children not feeling loved
3 Jul 2026 - 9:30AM
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Why Hong Kong firms looking to integrate AI must consider fresh grads
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China has strong tech industries and a large market – but so did Japan before its recession, warns the Nomura Research Institute scholar.
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Can China’s memory chip giant CXMT keep thriving after IPO and AI boom?
CXMT is taking orders for its advanced DDR5 server memory from Tencent and ByteDance after completing customer validation, a source says.
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Alibaba bans staff from using Claude Code over Anthropic spyware concerns
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China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar
Autonomous-driving firm draws nearly 210,000 orders for a US$751 million offering, making it year’s second ‘red-chip’ firm to get Beijing’s permission to list via offshore structure.
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AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China: recruitment portal
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The AI industrial revolution: why US faces a historic tech reckoning from China
From EVs to robotics, China’s advancement in cutting-edge tech has seen it shake off the West’s long-standing belief in US exceptionalism.
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Why Chinese-American success stories still provoke prejudice and fear
Almost a century and a half has passed since the notorious Chinese Exclusion Act, but anti-Asian prejudice is still rife.
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Geopolitical tensions add fuel to long-standing debate about China’s need for multiple offshore yuan centres – a role that suits Shanghai well.
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Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end
Is finding another Hanoi haven possible, or would trying be a fool’s errand for Chinese firms looking to get the jump on Trump and evade tariffs?
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