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A Chinese flag flies from a ship at the port of Oakland, California. US concerns over China’s industrial overcapacity are expected to feature in talks when the two sides meet in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: AP

Exclusive | China, US to extend tariff pause at Sweden talks by another 90 days: sources

Despite expected extension, insiders say trade talks unlikely to yield breakthroughs on specific issues though no escalations anticipated.

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US commerce secretary says next week’s China trade talks could include TikTok

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China

Abbot of China’s world-famous Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation

Temple accuses Shi Yongxin of embezzling project funds and temple assets, seriously violating Buddhist precepts and of sexual misconduct.

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Global Economy

Landmark US Chinatown survived Covid, hate crimes – but tariffs pose new threat

The streets brim with life after a challenging pandemic – but business owners warn tariffs threaten profit margins.

Hong Kong Economy

Talks deadline for CK Hutchison US$23 billion Panama ports deal passes on Sunday

Exclusive negotiation period between CK Hutchison and consortium ended on July 27.

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US and Chinese officials will begin their latest round of trade talks in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday. Photo: AP

US business leaders to visit China as both sides meet for latest trade talks

Science

No more Achilles’ heel? Huge find boosts China’s zirconium reserve five-fold

Chinese geologists discover massive supply of the rare metal mineral embedded in sandstone along ancient river and lake systems.

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China’s hypersonic aircraft MD-19 is launched from near space. As the US, Russia and China race to deploy operational hypersonic glide vehicles and cruise missiles, control over zirconium supply chains has become as critical as access to rare earth elements. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Europe

Trump says EU and US have ‘reached a deal’ on trade at meeting in Scotland

Trump said the EU deal, which places a 15 per cent tariff on EU goods entering the US, is the ‘biggest deal ever made’.

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Global Economy

China and the US wanted Sweden to host their next round of trade talks – why?

Analysts point to good relations with both countries and a history of neutrality as reasons for Stockholm being chosen venue for negotiations.

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Lifestyle

Acclaimed photographer Cristina Mittermeier’s dynamic pictures inspire change

Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative supports the conservationist’s work which sparks discussions and action needed to protect the oceans.

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Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has supported conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier’s mission to use her work to highlight the threats facing the Earth’s oceans. Photo: Rolex/Anthony Blasko

Politics

Why China-Russia ‘troika’ talks are back on India’s table

New Delhi’s cautious openness to reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China dialogue signals a careful hedging of its geopolitical bets.

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China’s President Xi Jinping, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wave during a Brics summit in Brazil in 2019. Photo: AFP

Southeast Asia

Thai, Cambodian leaders to discuss ceasefire in Malaysia

Despite diplomatic efforts, fighting continued on Sunday along parts of the contested border, with both sides refusing to budge and trading blame.

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Middle East

Syria’s Druze grieve amid sectarian violence with Bedouin tribes

Hundreds were killed in Syria’s Sweida province, where government forces were sent to quell clashes between Druze factions and Bedouin tribes.

Russia & Central Asia

Russia downsizes navy celebrations as Ukraine strikes near St. Petersburg

Authorities cancelled parades of warships in St. Petersburg, in the Kaliningrad region on the Baltic, and in the far-eastern port of Vladivostok.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin lights a candle as he visits the Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in the city of Kronstadt, outside St. Petersburg during Navy Day celebration, Russia, on Sunday. Photo: AP

Science

Australian battery scientist Guo Zaiping joins CityU as energy material chair

Leading Chinese academic whose work could revolutionise the electric vehicle industry has taken up a prestigious new role in Hong Kong.

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Chinese scientist Guo Zaiping, who specialises in the field of batteries, has taken up a prestigious new role at City University of Hong Kong (CityU HK). Photo: Handout

Middle East

Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid to Gaza intercepted by Israel

‘Handala’ was the second ship operated by the group that Israel prevented from delivering aid to Gaza, where experts have warned of famine.

Africa

34 killed in attack on DR Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels

Dieudonne Duranthabo, a civil society coordinator in Komanda, said volunteers are preparing to bury the victims in a mass grave.

China

China claim trio of golds to continue diving dominance at world championships

Zhu Yingxin and Xie Peiling claim victory in mixed synchronised 10-metre platform. Zheng Jiuyuan triumphs in 1m springboard in Singapore.

Zhu Yongxin (top) and Xie Peiling compete during the final of the mixed 10M synchronized event at the World Aquatics Championships. Photo: EPA

Health & Environment

Why did a Hong Kong government aircrew risk chasing after Typhoon Wipha?

Government Flying Service crew shares challenges of chasing after city’s first No 10 hurricane signal this year.

Senior Pilot Elaine Chan and Pilot Jonathan Chan sit inside the cockpit of a government plane. Photo: Eugene Lee

World

‘Global approach’ to AI regulation urgently needed, UN tech chief says

She insisted regulations are key as concerns mount over fears of mass job losses, the spread of deepfakes and disinformation, and society’s fabric fraying.

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Diplomacy

Ancient history call raises spectre of sensitivities in China-South Korea ties

Experts recommend calm in the wake of remarks by Jilin province’s party chief about kingdom that perished 1,300 years ago.

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AI experts urge US-China collaboration at Shanghai conference

From Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, experts warn about the risks that AI poses.

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