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Harvard’s top mathematician Liu Jun leaves US for China

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Liu Jun, one of the world’s leading statisticians and a longtime professor at Harvard University, has returned to China full time, accepting a prestigious chair at Tsinghua University last month. Photo: Handout

Science

After 40 years in US, pioneering mathematician Zhongwei Shen returns to China

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Mathematician Zhongwei Shen says he hopes to keep pushing forward the problems that have defined his career, and also return to classroom. Photo: Handout

People & Culture

Japan mum-daughter run maid cafe; debate as woman tells how she gave birth at 14

A Japanese mother and daughter who are often mistaken for sisters, operate a maid café together. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

China Economy

China-Russia pipeline would be ‘shock’ to global LNG trade: analysts

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The Power of Siberia 2, a natural gas pipeline from Russia to China and passing through Mongolia, would have broad impact on the global energy trade if completed. Photo: AFP

Military

China’s carrier-borne J-35 stealth jets can pack in 6 missiles, designers say

A model of the J-35A stealth fighter jet is pictured at the Zhuhai Air Show Centre in November 2024. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
A Hyundai Motor’s electric car Ioniq at a electric charging station in Seoul. Photo: Reuters
United States

Seoul expresses ‘concern’ over US immigration raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant

Operations at Hyundai’s US$7.6 billion EV manufacturing plant, which employs about 1,200 people, were not interrupted.

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United States

Columbia student Xie Hongzhuo from Beijing among 5 killed in NY tour bus crash

US-China relations

US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei convicted of spying for China

The Philippines

‘Scapegoating of migrants’? Filipino detained in US over past infraction

Sonny Lasquite’s arrest over a 13-year conviction is ‘not justice but cruelty’, as activists question targeting of lawful permanent residents.

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Sonny Lasquite (left) with his family. Photo: Vivian Hirano
Science

6G expert G.K. Chang counts costs after 4-year China Initiative case collapses

Exonerated Georgia Tech top scientist draws harsh lessons from legal nightmare after judge tosses visa, wire fraud charges.

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Science

US House aims to renew China Initiative to ‘maintain America’s competitive edge’

Victim of original China Initiative, Gang Chen, says programme was ‘ultimately weakening, not strengthening, our national security’.

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United States

Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders souring on Trump amid economic fears: poll

About 7 in 10 such independents have a ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ unfavourable opinion of Trump, up about 20 percentage points since December.

US President Donald Trump’s economic policies are losing favour, with a new poll revealing rising disapproval among Asian-American voters. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Marcos’ ‘inexcusable’ snub of Filipino-American community widens disconnect

Protesters accuse Philippine leader of failing to meet community and ignoring urgent immigration issues concerning Filipino workers in the US.

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The Philippines

Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans

Filipino-American community leaders warn of long-term effects of Trump’s latest actions, including on remittances back home, state-funded health insurance.

United States

Oakland’s Chinatown homeless shelter plan collapses after pushback

A city council member called the proposal to convert a hotel into 150 shelter beds ‘institutional racism’ amid concerns over safety.

A historic building in Oakland’s Chinatown. Photo: Ralph Jennings
US-China relations

Trump admin increasing scrutiny of Chinese, other foreign farmland ownership in US

US starting to cancel agricultural contracts with entities from ‘countries of concern’.

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A map of US counties with Chinese-owned farmland is seen during cabinet meeting hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday: Photo: AFP
United States

Asian-American leaders in LA warn that ICE could target their communities next

Leaders point to shifting federal tactics, with a rising number of Asians among those targeted in recent ICE operations.

US-China relations

Texas governor signs bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property in state

The initiative allows those who hold valid US visas to purchase property, but only if the property is used as a primary residence.

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The Philippines

‘Fear and pain’: Filipino, other Asian communities slam US immigration raids

LA’s Asian communities, including the largest Filipino population in the US, are mobilising against the ‘military-style raids’ and anxiety.

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Protesters rally against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps during a demonstration in Los Angeles on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

‘We’re scared’: LA Korean economy on the line as raids rattle traders

Raids in the city’s Fashion District disrupt Korean-owned businesses, threatening economic collapse amid worker shortages and rallies.

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A firework explodes near police patrolling as protests continue in Los Angeles on June 9. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
American cinema

Why so few Asian-Americans in the Karate Kid series? How Legends fixes this

A lack of Asian-American characters has long plagued the series, but Ben Wang’s casting in Karate Kid: Legends shows how times have changed.

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The Philippines

US deportations: how safe are Filipinos – and what can Manila do?

An advocacy group said green card holder Lewelyn Dixon’s case exposed ‘neglect’ by Manila, urging it to help others held in detention centres.

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US-China relations

His Asian-American ancestor defined birthright citizenship. He fights to save it

Wong Kim Ark won a landmark 1898 Supreme Court ruling; his great-grandson Norman Wong joins battle against Donald Trump’s bid to unravel it.

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US-China relations

Republican-backed bill to limit Chinese property ownership gains ground in Texas

Measure also targets nationals from Iran, North Korea and Russia as it gives the state’s governor broad powers to include more countries.

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US-China relations

Quarter of Americans see Chinese-Americans as possible threat: poll

Survey by Asian American Foundation also says 63 per cent of Asian-Americans report feeling unsafe.

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American cinema

Youn Yuh-jung on channelling her past in The Wedding Banquet

The Oscar-winning 78-year-old talks about her son coming out and bringing intense emotion to Andrew Ahn’s new remake of the 1993 romcom.

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Youn Yuh-jung attends the premiere of The Wedding Banquet in Los Angeles on April 14, 2025. The Korean actress says she used her personal experiences to bring intense emotion to her scenes in the film. Photo: Reuters
United States

Chinese workers rescued from ‘horrific’ forced labour during US factory raid

Wellmade Industries’ owner among three arrested for allegedly forcing the victims to work 12-hour shifts and barring them from leaving the plant.

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US agents rescued 60 labour trafficking victims during a raid on a factory in Cartersville, Georgia. Photo: Facebook/FBIAtlanta
Science

FBI raids on Chinese-American scientist revives China Initiative fears

Two Indiana homes of cybersecurity researcher and professor raided by FBI and Homeland Security but no reason cited, local media report.

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Art

Trump’s ‘arrogant and appalling’ Smithsonian order comes under fire

‘It’s a declaration of war,’ one historian says of Trump’s attempt to excavate ‘divisive ideology’ from the historic museum institution.

Donald Trump

Chinese-American woman thanks Trump after being freed by Taliban

Faye Hall says Afghan women held in Taliban jails see the US president as their ‘saviour’ and are waiting for him to free them too.

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Faye Hall, who has been released from Taliban custody and is with Qatari diplomats, is seen in Kabul, Afghanistan March 29, 2025. Qatari Diplomat/ Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
The Philippines

Trump’s immigration crackdown hits Filipino green card holder, sparking fears

The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.

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A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer talks to a group of undocumented immigrants detained in Kansas. Photo: TNS
Espionage

As US Justice Department cuts focus on foreign agents, will China cases ease?

US Attorney General Pam Bondi disbands a task force and cuts back on foreign registration cases, but analysts say any relief may be limited.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Fala Chen started out as a beauty queen. Now she’s a Hollywood star

From a chance pageant win to starring in international blockbusters, Fala Chen’s journey is a testament to her talent and determination.

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