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China’s trade stance pays off but more clashes with US to come, analysts warn
Beijing should not harbour any illusions after early win, with sticking points and structural issues still to deal with.
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China to expand visa-free travel to 5 Latin American countries
The announcement comes amid Beijing’s latest push to gather international support for its opposition to Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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China launches satellites to build the world’s first supercomputer in orbit
Once complete, the space-based Three-Body Computing Constellation will support real-time, in-orbit data processing.
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Beijing cautions Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison to ‘act with prudence’ over port deal
Warning by Ministry of Commerce comes after Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate pledged any sale would not violate laws amid antitrust probe.
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EU ‘has no interest’ in reviving stalled investment deal with China
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China to US container bookings soar nearly 300% after trade war truce
The agreement to pause tariffs for 90 days promises early peak shipping – but challenges lie ahead, industry insiders warn.
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US urged to ‘meet China halfway’ as envoy arrives in Beijing amid trade truce
Trump ally David Perdue faces ‘complicated and urgent’ tasks as he assumes post as American ambassador to China, analysts say.
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Is Indonesia a ‘guinea pig’ in Bill Gates-backed TB vaccine trial?
The controversy began after President Prabowo Subianto said that Bill Gates was developing a tuberculosis vaccine to be tested in Indonesia.
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HKTDC helps PanopticAI take its AI-powered health monitoring app onto global stage
The trade promotion body supports Hong Kong’s innovative tech companies through its Start-up Express programme and international conferences.
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Alibaba’s quarterly revenue grows 7% as ‘all-in on AI’ strategy pays off
The Hangzhou-based company’s adjusted earnings rose 36 per cent year on year to 32.6 billion yuan in the March quarter.
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Hongkongers must obey orders on photography at 6 ‘prohibited places’: officials
Officials explain what residents can and can’t do when taking photos or approaching locations that are part of Beijing’s national security office.
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Endurance swim attempt around Martha’s Vineyard to mark Jaws anniversary
Lewis Pugh to brave cold waters, sharks on 12-day attempt at first swim around island, and urge an end to mass slaughter of the creatures.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong Covid-19 activity hits 1-year high amid rising infections and deaths
Proportion of respiratory samples testing positive increased 7.5% in four weeks, but health expert claims overall impact of virus is milder.
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China’s bid to lure scientists, visa-free entry expanded: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s recruitment drive for researchers to the world’s first supercomputer in orbit, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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Hong Kong vows enforcement of UN Iran sanctions, hits out at US measures
Locally based Super Sources Industrial and owner Wang Chao among list of firms, individuals hit by US sanctions for alleged Iran missile programme support.
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‘Red line’: Hungary vows it won’t decouple from China if pushed by Trump
‘Hungary is benefiting from these very intensive Chinese economic and trade relations. We’re not willing to give that up’: Budapest official.
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President Xi messages Danish businesses ahead of foreign minister’s China visit
First such letter to a foreign business community since 2021 shows how China is trying to expand its circle of friends amid a trade-war truce with the United States.
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Taiwan sees spike in PLA military activity as island stages defence drills
PLA sorties around Taiwan hit a recent peak as Taipei rolls out a series of annual live-fire self-defence exercises.
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Trump says ‘getting close’ to deal to avoid Iran military action
Iran has held four rounds of talks with the Trump administration, which has sought to avert threatened military action by Israel.
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Swap Connect: enhancements in store to boost hedging tools, bond market appeal
Tenor of interest-rate swap contracts to be extended to 30 years, while contracts referencing the onshore loan prime rate will also be introduced.
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