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China scours for Trump bargaining chips ahead of Beijing summit with Xi: sources
Government departments are tasked with researching and assessing likely demands by the US leader as well as formulating possible concessions.
27 Feb 2026 - 10:03PM
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China tells citizens to leave Iran ‘as soon as possible’ as US strike fears grow
Beijing issued the warning as US continued to build up its fleet and talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme ended without a deal.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:26PM
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Chinese scientists may have found battery that could double EVs’ range
Study says new type of lithium battery technology may offer a solution to the current ceiling on performance.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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Chinese chip firms Cambricon, Moore Threads post sales jump on domestic demand
Cambricon reports first full-year profit since listing in 2020, while Moore Threads’ revenue jumps 243 per cent.
27 Feb 2026 - 10:26PM
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US must be able to ‘turn around and punch’ as China boosts satellites: general
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US ruling on Insta360 infringing GoPro patent has no impact on current offerings
The ruling does not affect Insta360’s current offerings as the ban on camera design infringement only affects legacy models.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:30PM
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Hong Kong to offer 9 residential sites to developers in 2026-27 land sale plan
Sites include three from previous programme and are expected to yield about 6,650 flats, development chief Bernadette Linn says.
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US tells some embassy staff to leave Israel as Iran war clouds gather
Non-emergency workers allowed to exit Israel amid escalating tensions and massive Middle East military build-up.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:31PM
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How use of AI will help travel operators transform behaviour of holidaymakers
Experts explore innovative technology’s role in industry’s evolution at ‘Limitless: Dida Engage 2026’ in Shenzhen.
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After Trump’s tariff setback, will US firms rush to stockpile Chinese goods?
Front-loading expected but not at levels seen ahead of last year’s sweeping “Liberation Day” duties, analysts say.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
Americas
Trump says US discussing ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba: ‘they’re in big trouble’
‘They have no money, they have no oil, they have no food,’ the president says, as the US puts pressure on the Communist-run island.
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Panama raids CK Hutchison subsidiary office, days after taking over canal ports
Panamanian media says local authorities searched office of Panama Ports Company, which operated Balboa and Cristobal ports until this week.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:42PM
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Bill Clinton grilled over Epstein ties by US lawmakers
His testimony follows that of his wife, Hillary Clinton, who says the panel asked her about UFOs and a 2016-era conspiracy theory.
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Nasa overhauls Artemis mission amid setbacks in moon race with China
The US space agency will essentially swap a planned moon landing for an additional test mission staged closer to Earth.
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‘Stability risk’: US faces rising concern as global debt soars to record high
Global debt accumulation ‘accelerated sharply’ in 2025, driven by surging investment in the US, China and Europe, report finds.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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India in limbo over Russian oil imports as talks with US on trade deal continues
Washington has previously tied lower tariffs on Indian exports to the US to New Delhi’s commitment to curb its purchases of Russian oil.
27 Feb 2026 - 7:56PM
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China seeks to mediate after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan
Beijing calls on Islamabad and Kabul to stay calm and exercise restraint as relations between the neighbours plummet.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:11PM
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China’s Sun Yingsha extends fine start to season with Singapore Smash last 8 spot
World No 1 and title holder beats compatriot Shi Xunyao to lead a five-strong Chinese contingent into the quarter-finals.
27 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs
Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy.
27 Feb 2026 - 2:49PM
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China’s leaders outline economic focus ahead of ‘two sessions’ – what to expect
Top officials met ahead of Beijing’s annual legislative sessions, when this year’s growth target and five-year plan will be unveiled.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Trump’s State of the Union report underlines shift to ‘world minus one’
27 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Everyone agrees that AI is big. No one agrees on what comes next
27 Feb 2026 - 7:43PM
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Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost?
27 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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US’ 250th anniversary should be about ideals, not aggressive fundraising
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Abraham Newman on ‘weaponised interdependence’ in ‘neo‑royalist’ Trump era
American political scientist on how ‘interdependence’ can be exploited as part of the rivalry between major powers.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:05AM
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Why Trump’s April trip to China may not deliver ‘grand bargain’: James Zimmerman
The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:03AM
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Trump’s ‘imperial’ agenda and the end of the old world order: Luuk van Middelaar
Political theorist says rapid acceleration of the US president’s ‘offensive, almost imperial’ agenda has left Europe disoriented.
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Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch
China must shift from quantity to quality by focusing on 12-year schooling, more basic research and GBA integration, renowned economist says.
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Anthropic’s allegations against Chinese firms expose AI training grey area
The US AI lab says DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax AI used its systems to improve their models’ capabilities.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:05PM
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Moore Threads’ flagship AI chip compatible with latest Alibaba models
The semiconductor developer’s MTT S5000 chip achieves full-stack compatibility with the new Qwen3.5 series.
27 Feb 2026 - 5:50PM
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Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch
The handset’s launch in Madrid marks Huawei’s renewed push into the global smartphone market.
27 Feb 2026 - 11:08AM
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China computing tech stalwarts Hygon, Sugon post revenue surge amid AI boom
Their strong 2025 revenue reflects a broader trend across China to increase support for domestic technology suppliers.
26 Feb 2026 - 5:05PM
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Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’
Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.
27 Feb 2026 - 1:57AM
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Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget
A deep dive into the data from Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget announcement, looking at the government’s growing revenue and increasing investment in infrastructure.
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5 top takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and touts his economic credentials.
25 Feb 2026 - 12:50PM
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Smaller, faster, smarter: Chinese transistor ready for future AI chips
Breakthrough said to overcome long-standing limitations of traditional ferroelectric transistors, ‘paving way for large-scale application’.
25 Feb 2026 - 6:19AM
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