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China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after launch, satellite lost

Rare failure ends a run of successful missions for the new-generation rocket, which was carrying the ChinaSat-4B communications satellite.

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A Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after lifting off from Wenchang, Hainan province, on Monday night. Photo: Social media screenshot

Global Economy

Millions in US tariff refunds flow back to Chinese firms, buoying profits

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Diplomacy

Trump demands Iran pay compensation as hopes fade for Hormuz agreement

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Hong Kong Economy

Uber partners with Hong Kong firm to launch its first premium service outside US

Ride-hailing giant teams up with Kwoon Chung Bus to introduce Uber Elite, with lawmakers saying move won’t impact coming regulatory push.

Timothy Wong of Kwoon Chung Bus (left) and Estyn Chung of Uber Hong Kong announced the team-up on Monday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho has said the premium service is unrelated to Uber’s concerns about the ride-hailing service permit quota. Photo: Eugene Lee
Ben, an Uber Elite driver. The drivers are recruited from Kwoon Chung Bus’ limousine department. Photo: Sun Yeung

Tech Trends

Enterprise AI costs hit yearly low driven by price wars, open-source models

Average inference prices ranged between US$1.16 and US$1.18 from August 6 to 8, according to Silicon Data’s index.

DeepSeek’s new V4-Flash-0731 model costs US$0.03 per task. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Diplomacy

China, India and Pakistan’s dangerous nuclear triangle just got more complicated

New Delhi faces a strategic headache from its main rival’s defensive pact with Turkey and the Saudis – but it may be better news for Beijing.

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India has long-running border disputes with its two largest neighbours. Photo: EPA-EFE

Military

Powerful anti-drone laser spotted on PLA amphibious ship in South China Sea

Analysts say deploying the LY-1-equipped vessel during Scarborough Shoal drill was meant to send a message to Manila and Washington.

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The LY-1, seen here during the Victory Day military parade in Beijing in September 2025, is tasked with close-range interception of incoming missiles and drones. Photo: Xinhua

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

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Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

Global Economy

China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs

The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington.

The US, Mexican and Chinese flags. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

China challenges Western ‘tribute system’ theory in push for narrative control

Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture.

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Illustration: Mario Rivera

United States & Canada

US court rules tech firms must face lawsuits over social media addiction

The lawsuits allege that companies including TikTok and Meta intentionally addicted young users, contributing to a ⁠mental health crisis.

TikTok is among the tech firms facing lawsuits over social media addiction in the US. Photo: AFP

Companies

Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with new store on Alibaba’s Tmall

The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market.

An Alo clothing store at a shopping mall in Houston, Texas. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China

Chinese athlete sets Guinness World Record – runs marathon for 372 days in a row

Li Shuangyong first rose to prominence on the internet last year when it was revealed he had followed the ‘One Punch Man’ fitness routine.

Li Shuangyong secured the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days running a marathon (male) in Jinan, Shandong. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

7 in 10 Gen Z Hongkongers retouch photos of themselves before posting: survey

Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says.

According to survey findings, 69.2 per cent of respondents edited their photos before posting them online. Photo: Winson Wong
According to survey findings, 69.2 per cent of respondents edited their photos before posting them online. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Americas

Developing | ‘Critical’: at least 111 dead in Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake

President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people ‌trapped under the rubble is the priority.

Residents and rescuers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia on Monday. Photo: AP
A collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Cali, Colombia on Monday. Photo: Screengrab from video via Reuters

Politics

As US marks 75 years of defence pact with Philippines, can it stay the course?

Despite increased drills between the two allies, there are concerns that Washington’s aversion to conflict could weaken its commitment.

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Philippine marines conduct a military operation as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercises held at Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, Hawaii, in June. Photo: Reuters
Troops from New Zealand, Philippines, US, and Australia pose for a photo with their national flags after participating in live fire exercises during the annual Balikatan drills at Barangay Aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan, in April. Photo: Reuters
US and Philippine soldiers participate in live‑fire exercises during the annual Balikatan drills at Barangay Aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan, in April. Photo: Reuters

China EVs

Can CATL’s milestone push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?

World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test.

CATL’s subsidiary Autoflight, a drone maker, launched a waterborne vertiport to support the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sector in November. Photo: Handout

Russia & Central Asia

Russia bars anti-war party from parliamentary election

The move by the Supreme Court sidelines the liberal Yabloko party, the only officially registered party that opposes the ‌war in Ukraine.

Yabloko party leader Nikolai Rybakov (centre) holds up an apple, the symbol of his party after a hearing on a lawsuit to bar the party from parliamentary elections, at the Supreme Court in Moscow, Russia on Monday. Photo: AP

United States & Canada

Nvidia to team with Wall Street on US$500 billion package for AI projects

Apollo Global Management, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are among the firms in talks with Nvidia on the deal, the Financial Times reported.

The Nvidia headquarters in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California. Photo: dpa
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Open Questions

Historian Wang Gungwu on why Xi thinks ‘only the party can save China’

The 95-year-old sinologist gives his take on the superpower rivalry, the US advantage and Taiwan, and explains why the past is so important.

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Open Questions | ‘Surprising’ how fast China’s military is closing US gap: analyst Lyle Goldstein

Beijing’s challenge is to resist temptation to build the PLA into a ‘hammer looking for a nail’, former US Naval War College professor says.

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Slapped with reality: why Huawei’s top chip scientist embraces war-hero mindset

In viral interview, Liao Heng talks navigating US curbs to make Ascend processors, placing innovation over nanometres for chip self-reliance.

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An image of a semiconductor displays the name of Huawei Technology’s chip-design unit, HiSilicon. Photo: handout

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In Focus | Why foreign workers are still climbing mountains of paperwork for a job in China

Beijing’s rigid visa points system and strict sponsorship rules frustrate young expats, but most are still undeterred in their job search.

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