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Higher forex, southbound investment to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong: PBOC chief
The governor of China’s central bank made the comment at the Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit on Tuesday.
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Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ training for military graduates after 24 years
The change reflects growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces after a string of espionage cases.
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Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system
Announcement made by Chief Executive John Lee at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit.
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‘Might not be the last’: the red flags behind China’s latest bank rescue
Regulators intervened over concerns of aggressive expansion and credit risks, underscoring vulnerabilities in some smaller regional lenders.
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The transatlantic alliance has become unpredictable and even hostile, and many are wondering how much road it has left to run.
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‘Let me join’: North Korea flexes naval muscle ahead of China-Russia drills
Pyongyang’s new cruise-missile destroyers are built to project power far beyond home waters, analysts say.
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Canada picks German firm for new sub fleet deal, likely strengthening Nato ties
German firm TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean of South Korea to Canadian submarine agreement in move expected to strengthen ties with Nato.
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International
Global real estate event in Riyadh sees record transactions amid growing influence in sector
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World Cup while you were sleeping: Ronaldo tears, Spain cheers, Balogun fined
Spain make tournament history in 1-0 win that sends them into quarter-final against either the United States or Belgium.
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Nato can’t be ‘naive’ about China as it ramps up military might, Rutte claims
Nato’s secretary general contacts Japan’s defence minister after Chinese nuclear submarine fires test missile into Pacific.
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Trump hints at public ‘contribution’ from US AI firms, sparking speculation
US president offers few details on possible AI industry payments or benefits to Americans as administration weighs new policy options.
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Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks
‘China is probably the country with the best and most direct access to the Russian leadership,’ said Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Stoere.
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Cabo Verde wows at World Cup – with an economic assist from China
From boots to building a stadium, China played a vital role in helping the West African nation qualify for football’s biggest tournament.
6 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM
Diplomacy
Don’t assume US decline will lead to its fall, warns Chinese scholar
Factors such as the US dollar and its lead in emerging technologies mean the US will be hard to supplant, academic Zheng Yongnian warns.
6 Jul 2026 - 10:29PM
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Tech
Huawei’s new Kirin processor first to use LogicFolding tech, firm says
The chip is set to power the Mate handset and will use Huawei’s Tau Scaling Law framework, which drastically shortens distance that signals travel in circuit.
6 Jul 2026 - 8:33PM
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Middle East
Lebanon says Israeli strike on south kills 4, including 3 women
Israel said it struck a car after identifying ‘4 suspects’ who posed a threat near the area its forces occupy in southern Lebanon.
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Diplomacy
China’s Xi Jinping sets new precedent with July 4 message for Trump and US
Beijing does not usually publicise presidential messages to Washington on Independence Day.
6 Jul 2026 - 6:40PM
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Big Tech
Alibaba wins reprieve on US lobbying after Pentagon blacklisted companies
Ruling gives Chinese firm temporary relief in closely watched legal battle that could decide whether Pentagon blacklist is legitimate.
7 Jul 2026 - 1:34AM
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Science
China’s asteroid hunter nears target after 400 days, though size is a surprise
Tianwen-2 spacecraft is equipped with varying sampling modes to perform best in uncertain terrain of 2016 HO3 asteroid.
6 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM
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OPINION
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Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival
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Wander Meijer
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Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project needn’t neglect agriculture
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EU should think twice before weaponising its market against China
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Why Chinese youth aren’t booing AI, unlike American graduates
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Can China’s memory chip giant CXMT keep thriving after IPO and AI boom?
CXMT is taking orders for its advanced DDR5 server memory from Tencent and ByteDance after completing customer validation, a source says.
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Huawei’s new Kirin processor first to use LogicFolding tech, firm says
The chip is set to power the Mate handset and will use Huawei’s Tau Scaling Law framework, which drastically shortens distance that signals travel in circuit.
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China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries
About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.
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China’s Biren seeks US$900m to fund GPU push and challenge Nvidia
The company says 60 per cent of the fresh capital will be for commercialisation and mass production of next generation general-purpose GPUs.
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Why Hong Kong students are heading to mainland China to intern
Students say summers in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing teach them about cross-border communication and offer chance to build connections.
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Will reluctance from local government undermine reforms to China’s hukou system?
At present, millions of workers cannot register in the cities where they work, limiting access to services such as health and education.
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The AI industrial revolution: why US faces a historic tech reckoning from China
From EVs to robotics, China’s advancement in cutting-edge tech has seen it shake off the West’s long-standing belief in US exceptionalism.
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Why Chinese-American success stories still provoke prejudice and fear
Almost a century and a half has passed since the notorious Chinese Exclusion Act, but anti-Asian prejudice is still rife.
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