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Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc marks 20th anniversary
The grouping has emerged as a strong champion of the Global South, but analysts warned that major challenges still lie ahead.
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AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit
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Senior official asked to resign over defective lifts at Queen Mary Hospital
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China Business
Taobao’s ‘ugly’ products turn humour and individuality into a booming business
Items that might have once been seen as unmarketable are going viral online as shoppers embrace quirkiness and novelty over conventional aesthetics.
2 hours ago
US
Chinese AI firms shunned US delegation over sanctions fears, commission says
Members stress value of Washington-Beijing dialogue as both sides prepare for dedicated talks on AI governance.
4 hours ago
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United States & Canada
US declares end to lettuce parasite outbreak that killed 2
Nearly 13,000 people fell ill across 21 states in the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak.
59 minutes ago
Tech Trends
Nvidia says AGI is here. How are China’s top AI labs catching up?
A primer on what AGI means, where top Chinese AI developers stand, and how Chinese policymakers view the technology.
14 minutes ago
Business
Why Hong Kong’s strategic advantages attract global talent
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Europe
Ireland deploys snipers and 4,000 police for Trump visit
Thousands prepare to protest in Dublin as US president holds brief talks before heading to his coastal golf resort.
27 minutes ago
Health & Environment
Up in smoke: why Southeast Asia failed to halt the haze
Asean was going to eliminate transboundary haze by 2020. What happened?
1 hour ago
SERIES: Female icons in Chinese history
Famous Chinese women in folklore, from Mulan to a dynasty-toppling consort
These women have inspired countless poems, books, movies and TV shows over the centuries, but what are their stories and why do they endure?
4 hours ago
Economics
Philippines bets big on rail, but can it fix a broken transport network?
A US$4.8 billion transport budget will not end Manila’s gridlock unless bus and jeepney services also improve, analysts say.
1 hour ago
United States & Canada
Ex-Canada PM Chretien tells US: ‘never mistake our generosity for weakness’
His pointed message was issued in Gander, the Canadian town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks.
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China Economy
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Chinese coal mine gets hi-tech, green makeover with autonomous electric trucks
The deployment of self-driving vehicles, now past the pilot stage, has improved safety, efficiency and operating costs, mine manager says.
11 Sep 2026 - 11:09PM
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Science
Study reveals link between Tibetan Plateau heat and record rain in California
The discovery could transform winter forecasting and explains why severe floods hit the US west coast when dry weather was expected.
11 Sep 2026 - 10:00PM
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China Economy
‘Key pillar’: the 5-year powerhouse plan for China’s car industry
Beijing’s outline calls for boosting domestic market and innovation while controlling capacity to avoid involution effects.
11 Sep 2026 - 9:00PM
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Law and Crime
Man arrested after allegedly refusing to share HK$30m Mark Six prize with group
Insider says 36-year-old refused to evenly divide prize money with 14 others who shared ticket, prompting group member to make police report.
12 Sep 2026 - 2:20AM
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Middle East
Saudi pipeline that bypasses Hormuz shut after attacks
The kingdom said the East-West pipeline was targeted by drones launched from Iraq, causing several injuries.
5 hours ago
Global Economy
‘Gone in seconds’: Chinese buyers snap up government debt amid US bond turmoil
From social media tips to long queues at banks, buyers in China are rushing to secure government debt amid a global sell-off of US Treasuries.
11 Sep 2026 - 10:00PM
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Tech, EV and aerospace execs likely to join Xi’s US trip to mirror Trump team
Sources say business leaders are expected to travel to Washington, but the plans may be ‘more about optics’ than concrete results.
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Alex Lo
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Tung Chee-hwa had a clear vision for Hong Kong
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Wee Kek Koon
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Amid ‘Lake America’ stink, the Chinese emperor whose renaming campaign backfired
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Brics summit could emerge as milestone in bloc’s unity
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Chow Chung-yan
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Why China is steering clear of the US’ ‘exorbitant privilege’ model
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Michael Han
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Beijing can rewrite China’s property rules, but it can’t undo the damage
11 Sep 2026 - 8:30PM
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What Ukraine has that Japan and Taiwan lack
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