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China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel
Beijing responds to media reports by saying it ‘never exports weapons to countries engaged in warfare’.
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China’s lead in global shipbuilding may already be fading, new data suggests
Chinese shipyards saw new orders plunge 68 per cent in the first half of 2025 as the US stepped up efforts to curtail their dominance.
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Beijing’s long-term strategy pays off as Washington scrambles to respond, a new report finds.
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‘Better to be a dog’: Hong Kong lawmakers call for women-only areas on transport
Government dismisses suggestion to introduce a scheme, likened to that for pets, despite sexual harassment concerns on public transport.
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China’s consumer prices edge up in June, but deflation worries persist
China’s consumer price index rose for the first time in five months in June, but economists continued to call for bolder action to boost demand.
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The rise and rise of India’s luxury property market: ‘no plateau in sight’
Thriving luxury housing market signals shift in buyer behaviour seeking long-term value, but short-term bumps likely, analysts say.
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon hauled back into court for rearrest hearing
Prosecutors argue the ex-president is a flight risk and could tamper with evidence. His earlier release emboldened co-defendants, critics say.
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Hong Kong introduces bill to expand scope for punishing lawmakers’ misconduct
Lawmakers could face suspension and pay cuts for misconduct under amendment, which Legco is expected to approve by July 23 at the earliest.
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‘More dangerous’ than Pogos: should Philippines ban online gambling?
A surge in online gambling sites and Filipinos hooked on them has led to lawmakers seeking a ban against the ‘silent epidemic’.
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Mainland standards may cut Hong Kong rail link costs by up to 40%: lawmakers
Hong Kong standards are ‘unrealistically high’ and complicate construction process of Northern Metropolis, lawmaker Michael Tien says.
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China’s ‘green great wall’ in Inner Mongolia traps 3 more deserts
Last straw checkerboard placed at Badain Jaran Desert completes 1,856km green belt that also runs across the Tengger and Ulan Buh deserts.
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‘Very optimistic’: Indonesia vows to press on with US talks despite 32% tariff
Analysts warn the room for negotiation is ‘very narrow’ and Jakarta must have a ‘strong bargaining chip’ to convince Trump.
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At least 9 killed in bridge collapse in India’s Gujarat
A 1985-built bridge in India’s Gujarat state collapsed, sending vehicles into a river, sparking renewed concerns over the country’s infrastructure safety.
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That would mark the largest-ever valuation for a privately held US company, surpassing SpaceX’s previous record of US$350 billion.
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‘EV moment’ for humanoid robots may be 5 years away, UBS says
Global humanoid robot population will surpass 300 million by 2025, with annual demand reaching 86 million units, Swiss bank says.
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Ukraine says Russia fired record 728 drones in overnight attack
The latest strike beat a previous Russian record set in the night of July 4 into the following day.
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Malaysian police hunt Hindu priest accused of molesting beauty queen
The victim, Miss Grand Malaysia 2021 Lishalliny Kanaran, bravely went public with her allegations despite claiming she was told not to.
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