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A nuclear clock could enable navigation in places where the Global Positioning System does not work, such as deep space or underwater. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
Science

Chinese crystal ‘paves way’ for GPS-free thorium clock navigation

World-first crystal tunes laser light to power ultra-precise, compact nuclear clocks which could guide submarines and deep-space probes.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

South China Sea

‘A big deal’: military drills show Tokyo’s growing focus on deterring China

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Corruption in China

China targets middlemen in renewed crackdown on ‘hidden’ corruption

The top court and prosecutor signal how the criminal law can be aimed at the enablers of graft.

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Intermediaries in the corruption process are a focus of a new judicial interpretation. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Africa relations

Is this Kenyan rail project a model for Chinese and Western firms in Africa?

The Nairobi Railway City project is being built by Chinese contractor but Britain is helping to provide the funding.

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Hong Kong housing

Landlords of 5,557 subdivided homes seek 3-year grace period to fix flats

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says 780 subdivided homes have been granted a grace period.

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Banking & finance

Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch

Analysts and investors say the HKMA’s cautious approach prioritises risk control, but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions.

Analysts say the HKMA has prioritised risk management , even as it seeks to promote financial innovation through stablecoins. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek ramps up hiring ahead of V4 launch as chip strategy questions swirl

New roles in Inner Mongolia point to expansion of computing capacity ahead of V4 release, fuelling speculation over chip sourcing.

Hong Kong society

Hins Cheung to lead arrested 2019 Hong Kong protesters on mainland exchange trips

Cantopop singer expresses remorse for past political stance, says he will serve as mentor for Security Bureau’s rehabilitation project.

China’s Communist Party

The winners from China’s growing intercity football rivalries may surprise you

Lighthearted contests between areas with different customs, dialects and cuisine encourage local pride but ultimate control is elsewhere.

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Supporters cheer during the final of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League between Taizhou and Nantong on November 1. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
China jobs

China warns university students about lucrative job offers from foreign spies

Data processing or research jobs promising easy money could be ‘traps’ aimed at illegally collecting sensitive information, ministry says.

A job fair at Harbin University of Science and Technology in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, last month. Photo: Xinhua
IPO

What does China’s tightening grip on red-chip structures mean for IPOs?

China’s tougher stance on red-chip structures is reshaping the tech listing pipeline, adding uncertainty for companies targeting Hong Kong.

Semiconductors

Samsung weighs China overhaul as local rivals pile on the pressure

Reports of a potential pullback come as domestic competitors gain ground in China, forcing Samsung to reassess where it deploys resources.

Malaysia

Malaysia detains masseuses from China offering ‘extra services’

Police said 21 men and women from Myanmar and China, aged 18 to 41, were detained.

Customers were not permitted to select their masseuse, with any extra arrangements made inside the treatment rooms, according to police. Photo: Getty Images
Vietnam

Asian Angle | Who is Vietnam’s new Prime Minister Le Minh Hung?

The ex-central banker has the credentials to succeed. Whether he has the political capital remains to be seen.

Le Minh Hung (centre) attends a swearing-in ceremony in Hanoi on Tuesday after being elected as Vietnam’s new prime minister. Photo: Vietnam News Agency/Xinhua
China trade

‘Cancelling orders’ in China: Hormuz oil crisis hits transport and manufacturing

Analysts and industry insiders say higher costs are squeezing margins, with some of China’s wary industrial heartland compelled to make day-to-day purchases.

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Hong Kong transport

Discovery Bay developer submits proposal for full taxi access despite backlash

Hong Kong Resort Company seeks full taxi access and four new ranks, saying limited service hampers daily travel but it faces resident pushback.

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Pakistan

UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation

As Abu Dhabi signals its displeasure with Islamabad, analysts say other indebted partners will be watching closely.

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A shopkeeper displays Iranian flags after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement in Karachi, Pakistan, on Thursday. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

US Navy crosses Strait of Hormuz amid Mideast peace talks in Pakistan

Iran and the United States reportedly in face-to-face talks with Pakistani officials to consolidate the fragile ceasefire.

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Hong Kong stock market

Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?

The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.

Xinjiang

Why has China mapped out a third new county in Xinjiang on its western frontier?

Cenling county, near Pakistan and Afghan borders and disputed frontier with India, follows Hean and Hekang as Beijing boosts security.

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A visitor takes a photo at a China-Pakistan border crossing checkpost, high in the Karakoram Range in Xinjiang. Photo: EPA
China property

As I see it | Helpful analysts predict China property recovery now, soon and much later

While some economists draw parallels with Japan’s ‘lost decade’, others note key differences when it comes to China’s sluggish recovery.

A woman walks through a residential compound in Shanghai on January 20. Photo: AFP
From our archives

In pictures: 50 years of mud, sweat and beers at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

Try, try again: a look back at the thrilling sporting action of Hong Kong’s premier tournament.

Taiwan

Editorial | Cheng’s Beijing visit underscores hope for cross-strait engagement

The rare meeting with Xi is a vital reminder of how the mainland and Taiwan can work together to turn around a fraught relationship.

China education

Vocational schools a new front as China backs businesses’ global expansion

Earlier programmes focused on infrastructure, but new wave is shaped by demand in e-commerce, digital services and advanced manufacturing.

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US-China trade war

Trump’s tariff powers tested again as court questions ‘deficit’ justification

Court weighs Section 122 tariffs as plaintiffs warn of shifting tactics and judges probe limits of ‘balance of payments’ claims.

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The US Supreme Court ruled in February that Donald Trump could not use emergency powers to impose broad tariffs, reaffirming that such authority rests with Congress. Photo: AdobeStock
China economy

Opinion | China’s next growth engine? An AI-powered intelligence dividend

Instead of factories and people, China’s economic growth may increasingly be powered by code and digital workers that do not tire.

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China-Latin America relations

China, Russia rally behind Cuba as US squeezes Havana in deepening crisis

‘China is willing to work with the international community to firmly support Cuba,’ said a Beijing spokesperson.

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