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People
Stay or go? Rohingya see no way out of predicament as Myanmar heads to poll
Myanmar’s phased election, set to start on Sunday, is likely to be steered by the same leaders responsible for driving the Rohingya out.
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Southeast Asia
‘Don’t embarrass Malaysia’: minister furious over public littering
Nga Kor Ming stressed that urban cleanliness was crucial for national image ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
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China Business
China’s rising biotech clout on show in flurry of billion-dollar licensing deals
A burst of overseas licensing pacts is spotlighting China’s biotech sector, as Jacobio, Coherent Biopharma and Harbour BioMed land deals.
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China Business
Firmer yuan fuels share gains on bets Beijing will tolerate appreciation
Chinese equities edged higher on Friday, led by BYD, after the offshore yuan climbed through 7 per dollar for the first time since 2024.
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Racing
Magnifique makes return for Hall: ‘The main thing is he returns healthy’
The three-time winner flashed class last season before a heavy bleed cut his season short.
1 hour ago
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong could take ‘lead in supporting Greater Bay Area children with autism’
Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year.
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Other Sport
Year in athletics: Mondo Duplantis shines, the US enjoys a stellar year
Doping still lingers over the sport, with Kenyan and Russian athletes the biggest offenders.
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World Opinion
Opinion
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West is getting on the same page as China for children’s social media use
Governments face the same problem: how to let young people grow up in a connected world, around products not designed with their well-being in mind.
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Science
China’s new quantum computer hits stability milestone, beating Google on efficiency
Chinese team is first outside the US to cross key threshold that determines whether practical quantum computers can work reliably at scale.
2 hours ago
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Trending in China
‘Can’t buy true love’: Chinese man abducted as child returns to birth family after reunion
Now 26, man says he ‘feels a deep sense of belonging’ after being reunited; works as volunteer with group who help find missing children.
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Society
How Hong Kong’s Tai Po community is finding light in darkness, 1 month after fire
As Wang Fuk Court residents and their neighbours pick up the pieces after blaze, glimmers of warmth and generosity bring hope.
3 hours ago
Politics
‘Maximum deterrence’: why North Korea just revealed its new nuclear submarine
The unprecedented transparency from the normally secretive country shows a shift in North Korean defence strategy, analysts say.
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Hong Kong
Lacrosse boss upbeat as ‘legendary’ Japanese coach makes Hong Kong debut
Takeshi Sato will make his competitive start for the city’s teams at the Hong Kong International Lacrosse Sixes this weekend.
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Africa
US launches strike on Islamic State targets in Nigeria, Trump says
US strikes were carried out at the request of the Nigerian authorities and targeted militants.
4 hours ago
Entertainment
How The Joy Luck Club opened the door for majority-Asian casts in Hollywood
The Joy Luck Club (1993) is a complex tale of intergenerational trauma focusing on four Chinese mothers and their daughters in San Francisco.
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Europe
Britain’s King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
UK monarch praises the courage of those who risked their lives for others during his fourth Christmas broadcast as king.
4 hours ago
Design
London-based designer Faye Toogood on her humanist, playful approach
Her multidisciplinary practice designed the commercially successful Roly Poly chair and Baker trousers, now seen as Toogood’s signatures.
4 hours ago
Military
Will Trump’s battleship plan deter China or is it just a pipe dream?
Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.
5 hours ago
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Wellness
Inside Alo, the ‘secret gym’ favoured by Hollywood A-listers
Besides Hailey Bieber, the invitation-only facility counts Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Tate McRae and Glen Powell among its celebrity clients.
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United States & Canada
Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at Trump in ‘alternative Christmas message’ to UK
Talk show host and Trump foe Kimmel tells UK TV that ‘tyranny is booming’ in US.
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China Opinion
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Why Wall Street remains bullish on China amid economic slowdown
Just because fund managers were too bearish on China doesn’t mean their concerns were misplaced – economic fundamentals matter.
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Americas
Brazil’s Bolsonaro backs son’s presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery
The former president, who is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, was allowed to leave prison for the operation.
26 Dec 2025 - 2:55AM
Russia & Central Asia
‘Ball in French court’: Russia makes ‘proposal’ over jailed NGO researcher
Laurent Vinatier is in prison in Russia and facing more spying allegations, but Moscow says it has reached out to Paris.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM
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Football
Grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, says son of French legend Zidane
Luca Zidane plays as goalkeeper to avoid direct comparisons with his World Cup-winning father, and switched national allegiance at age 27.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
Europe
Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service
Their father, who was recently stripped of his titles over ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent from the church.
25 Dec 2025 - 10:50PM
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Transport
Hong Kong to extend Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoint hours for New Year’s Eve
Lo Wu checkpoint to stay open until 2am next day while Shenzhen Bay will operate overnight to manage post-countdown crowds.
25 Dec 2025 - 10:27PM
Tech Trends
Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra, backed by Leica, challenges Apple’s iPhone Pro Max in imaging
The 17 Ultra’s US$998 starting price is nearly 8 per cent higher than the previous generation owing to the soaring cost of memory chips.
25 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
Science
China’s military maglev achieves 0-700km/h acceleration in less than 2 seconds
Feat seen to catapult China into global top tier of ultra-high-speed maglev technology and unlock new possibilities for hyperloop transport.
25 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Society
Hong Kong firefighter unions slam Ip Man producer Checkley Sin over blaze remarks
Producer of Ip Man film series took to social media on Monday to claim internal messages accuse fire service director of mismanaging blaze.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:20PM
Russia & Central Asia
‘Christmas under fire’: Ukraine, Russia report fatal air strikes
Ukraine has been warding off a full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:07PM
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