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China lays track for stronger regional relations through railway lines
China’s neighbours in Southeast and Central Asia have begun construction or made agreements on cross-border railway projects, bolstering bilateral ties.
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Beijing hits out at ‘arrogant and malicious’ G7 criticisms over South China Sea
Despite growing internal trade tensions, the G7 presented a united front in attacking Beijing’s ‘illicit’ and ‘dangerous’ actions.
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China Economy
With tech start-ups buzzing, why are many young Chinese reluctant to dive in?
Government guideline seeks to encourage entrepreneurship, but many young people say starting a business is too risky in a sluggish economy.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong’s New Town project could threaten 29 bird species, green groups say
Largest project in Northern Metropolis could result in extensive loss of farmland, which is critical for birds that rely on wetlands, they say.
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Banking & Finance
In SAFE hands: China’s secret plan for US$1 trillion reserves fund in Hong Kong
Cheng Hao, the man involved in the rescue of China’s 2015 market crash, runs what is the world’s third largest wealth fund in Hong Kong.
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Science
Chinese-designed ‘bacterial assassin’ could transform cancer treatment: study
Synthetic ‘kill switch’ could fast track new immunotherapies, turning bacterial armies against cancer tumours, study shows.
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Lifestyle & Culture
One-minute wonders: Chinese micro-dramas fuel Malaysia’s streaming obsession
They’re like mini grenades of love, betrayal and revenge – and Malaysians can’t get enough. Now to cook up some home-made titles.
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Eight reasons Hong Kong is an incredible place to work, live and study
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United States & Canada
Canadians rally as Trump’s rhetoric fuels national anger
US President Donald Trump’s talk of Canada’s forced annexation has angered a population better known for its politeness.
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Health & Environment
Narrow escape for Hong Kong platform worker left swinging in strong wind
Video clip shows gondola swinging in strong wind in Tin Shui Wai as worker grips onto railings and ropes in lashing rain.
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Politics
China mandates labels for all AI-generated content as nation races to adopt tech
Directive taking effect in September deepens government oversight amid concerns over misinformation, online piracy and fraud.
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Military
Taiwan plugs imported parts gap in Brave Eagle military training jet production
Defence institute and supplier work together to overcome shortages of some overseas components that have delayed aircraft delivery.
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Society
Rain fails to deter fans at tribute concert for Hong Kong’s late Khalil Fong
Hong Kong singer-songwriter’s friends and fans look back on how he shook up Chinese music scene.
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Russia & Central Asia
Putin tells Ukraine troops in Russia’s Kursk to surrender, ‘guarantees life’
Russia has mounted a counteroffensive in Kursk over the past week, recapturing much of the territory seized by Ukraine.
15 Mar 2025 - 9:52AM
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G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine
Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.
15 Mar 2025 - 4:26AM
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Society
How Picasso exhibition at Hong Kong’s M+ brings Spanish artist into 21st century
More than 60 works from Picasso museum in Paris will be shown together with 130 by artists of Asian origin.
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Travel & Leisure
‘Undiscovered and untouched’ Greenland looks to sustainable tourism
Can Greenland, with its massive icebergs, dramatic, unspoilt scenery and new airports, increase visitor numbers sustainably?
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Man in China tortures cat to death, only gets a fine, detention, sparks outrage
‘Mentally ill’ man stamps on helpless feline, breaks animal’s legs and gouges its eyes out, sparks wave of anger on social media.
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Travel & Leisure
The places tap water tastes so good you don’t need the bottled kind
Water from the tap so good you don’t need to buy plastic bottles of the stuff? It does exist, travel insurer’s survey of social media finds.
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Chinese political scientist says if the country’s private enterprises can’t thrive, foreign capital won’t either.
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China watcher Wang Xiangwei says ‘bloated bureaucracy’ is stifling growth
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‘Birds of a feather’: Yuan Zheng on Trump’s China hawks and US rivalry endgame
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China manufacturing, AI pose an ‘existential threat’ to US in robotics sector
Domestic manufacturers’ share in China, the world’s largest robotics market, nears 50 per cent, up from 30 per cent in 2020.
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Vietnam boosts China’s aviation ambitions with C909 deal move
Hanoi is reportedly paving the way to approve the country’s first deal to lease Chinese-made civilian aircraft.
14 Mar 2025 - 8:00PM
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Venture capital funds flock to China’s Zhejiang province amid hi-tech push
Provincial capital Hangzhou is home to Alibaba and start-ups DeepSeek, Unitree, Deep Robotics, Game Science, BrainCo and Manycore.
14 Mar 2025 - 7:05PM
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Nvidia challenger Biren secures fresh funding from state-backed investor
The start-up, valued at US$2.2 billion, secured funding from a private equity entity under Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment.
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Freed from US jail, top immunologist picked up where he left off – in China
Song Guo Zheng was jailed for failing to disclose his China ties under a controversial initiative to counter alleged Chinese espionage.
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‘A geopolitical move’: Trump’s big bet on crypto raises questions for China
China has kept unregulated digital currencies at arm’s length, but the US is going all-in on crypto. Will this big bet give the US dollar new life?
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