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Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?
Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions.
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Australia’s 180-degree shift from 5 years ago: China in favour; US out
Aussie comedian exposes the truth about nation’s feelings towards US president, democracy and public safety.
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Hong Kong
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What 2 downed jets mean for US vulnerability in the Iran war
US launches rescue mission after F-15E downing; one crew member found, another missing in first such combat loss since war began.
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China’s gravity-detecting SQUID gets closer to spotting US nuclear submarines
Device can spot objects by measuring tiny shifts in gravity, and its compact design means it can be used outside a lab.
3 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Softly, softly: why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz
Presidents Lee and Macron have agreed to cooperate on safety in the strait but they are likely to wade in only after the war, analysts say.
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South Korea and Indonesia’s fighter jet is ready. But will it sell?
Only a handful of nations have ever built a supersonic fighter jet from the ground up.
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SMEs leverage Standard Chartered’s global network and expertise to achieve growth
Bank’s financial services and partnership with consultancy Altios help Singapore-headquartered company TFE expand into India.
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Former KMT chairwoman calls for ‘profound mutual trust’ with mainland China
Social media post from Hung Hsiu-chu comes days ahead of sitting KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s visit to mainland.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:44PM
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Cultural capitals: Southeast Asia seeks soft power to outlast the buzz
The region’s creators are going global, but the structures to sustain them are still catching up.
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Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war
If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.
4 Apr 2026 - 3:10AM
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South Asia
Pakistan offers free public transport for 30 days following 40% petrol hike
The announcement of free travel for residents of Islamabad and Punjab came after people protested the steep rise in fuel prices.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong airport opens sensory space for passengers with invisible disabilities
Room near Gate 10 in Terminal One designed for passengers with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, claustrophobia and dementia.
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Middle East
Iran war: French and Japanese-owned ships make first Hormuz crossings
France and Japan have called for a ceasefire in the conflict, with Macron saying the waterway can only be reopened when the bombing stops.
4 Apr 2026 - 12:32AM
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China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing takes a stand at the United Nations at the closure of shipping lanes.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Russia & Central Asia
Ukraine asks for Easter truce, 8 die in Russian strikes
President Zelensky has signalled his openness for a potential Easter ceasefire; his nation and Russia both mark the holiday on April 12.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:57PM
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South Asia
Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian pre-wedding prep includes obesity drug
Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status.
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Europe
Pope Leo carries cross for full Good Friday procession
‘I carry all of this suffering in my prayer,’ the pontiff said before he set out for the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross.
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Law and Crime
Domestic helper arrested after 6-month-old girl dies in Hong Kong
Baby was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious on a bed by her family.
4 Apr 2026 - 1:13AM
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Chinese overseas need not keep to ourselves. I certainly don’t
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The twilight of US hegemony and Israeli expansionism
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How America’s stumble in Iran upends East Asia’s security calculus
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Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
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Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years
Harvard economist explains why cryptocurrencies will never take the US dollar’s place, despite their popularity in underground economies.
30 Mar 2026 - 10:03AM
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Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins
As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.
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Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein
Former diplomat posted to Beijing speaks on Iran, Taiwan and global supply chains as details of Xi-Trump meeting are worked out.
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Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong
Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
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Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as firm bets on physical AI
China’s microelectronics, motors, rare earth and magnets – which are foundational to robotics – are the world’s best, says Huang.
21 Mar 2026 - 6:18PM
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Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?
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Beijing mandates internal ethics committees for all Chinese AI companies
Since 2022, big tech firms including Alibaba and Baidu have established internal science and technology ethics review committees.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:54PM
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Tencent expands OpenClaw suite with enterprise tool amid China’s ‘lobster’ craze
ClawPro tool promises quick AI agent deployment, giving enterprises control over models, tokens and security.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?
Wild boar numbers have dropped by half in recent years, prompting calls from experts for an end to aggressive control measures such as culling.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Science
Inside the shadowy practices plaguing China’s science awards
Beijing has rolled out new rules for investigating violations in scientific activities. So why are critics still pessimistic?
1 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Europe’s crisis tourism: how the Iran war swallowed the EU’s geopolitical agenda
From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:03AM
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China’s looted heritage campaign: assertive, ambitious – and complicated
As the United States steps back from cultural governance, China aims to reshape how the world reclaims looted heritage – with Japan its biggest test.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:17AM
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