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Study shows how robots replaced master workers in Chinese military drone factory
Researchers in Beijing transformed a production line with a robotic arm that drilled holes twice as fast as humans, with no quality rejects.
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Why Trump’s nuclear export controls won’t stop China, may hurt US firms: analysts
While Washington has the advantage in semiconductors, nuclear power is a different story, analysts say.
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Hong Kong government urges residents heading to US to ‘increase their vigilance, prioritise their safety and avoid crowded areas’.
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US-China trade talks begin, Egypt’s new capital project: SCMP daily highlights
From US-China trade talks starting in London to Beijing’s control over critical rare earth minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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Blink and you’re in. Macau launching iris scan immigration for Hongkongers this week
Option available to permanent residents who have registered for automated passenger clearance service.
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Trump hints he would support arrest of California Governor Newsom
Trump lashed out at Newsom - who has been tipped as a possible 2028 presidential candidate - over unrest, saying: ‘He’s done a terrible job’.
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US imposes sanctions on Los Chapitos, a faction of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel
Treasury Secretary Bessent called Los Chapitos a ‘powerful, hyper-violent faction’ at the forefront of trafficking fentanyl into the US.
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Philippine senators split over legality of delaying Duterte’s impeachment trial
Protests grow as senators split on the trial’s timing, with Duterte allies pushing for the case’s dismissal.
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NBA star Wembanyama joins Shaolin Temple, Game of Death, Airbender memes follow
Fans wonder whether Bruce Lee film starring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could be remade, while others worry about what it means for league next season.
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Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles issues safety advisory on Monday after days of clashes sparked by protests against immigration raids.
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Slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi ‘took advantage’ of rich husband, court hears
Ex-mother-in-law Jenny Li says her son, Abby Choi and model’s husband had a ‘chaotic’ relationship.
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Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message
China’s curbs on rare earth exports are reflected in trade data as value plummets in May, and risks to US supply chain are seen.
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Canada to hit 2% Nato spending target, years ahead of schedule: Carney
‘The threats that Canada faces are multiplying,’ the prime minister said, ‘in a darker, more competitive world’.
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China backs Mekong pollution probe after reports point finger at mining firms
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