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Artificial intelligence
US software rout spills over to China’s SaaS sector
The software sector in China has long been constrained by slower cloud adoption and a weaker appetite for recurring subscription fees.
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China-EU relations
Chinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter Olympics
1 hour ago
Cryptocurrency
China tightens crypto crackdown with onshore RWA tokenisation ban
3 hours ago
Taiwan
Taiwan wants an effective reserve force. Will live-fire drills do the job?
Challenges in forging conscripts into fighting force range from inadequate training facilities to eroding public will to defend the island.
3 hours ago
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules.
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Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
Discovery of 85kg alligator snapping turtle in New Territories pond shows how city has fallen behind in biosecurity, experts say.
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Mental health
Letters
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Student wellbeing is not a problem easily solved with AI
Readers discuss strengthening human relationships in schools, domestic helpers’ day off, and public hospital fees.
6 hours ago
Consumers
How Chinese consumers’ changing demands are keeping KFC’s owner on its toes
Yum China CEO Joey Wat banks on fast-food firm’s flexible store format and cheaper products to attract more Chinese consumers.
6 hours ago
China-EU relations
As traditional US allies hedge their bets, will China be the one to cash in?
‘Trump shock’ has prompted a thaw between other Western leaders and Beijing, a trend that raises questions about its deeper long-term impact.
7 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
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China’s private sector
How Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape
Starbucks’ China stake sale signals a seismic shift, as global firms retreat amid rising competition, price wars and evolving consumer tastes.
7 Feb 2026 - 10:07AM
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South Korea
Hope for thaw? Seoul hints at ‘new progress’ in US-North Korea ties
The official’s remarks come amid speculation that US President Donald Trump could seek a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
7 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong politics
What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?
Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.
7 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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India
India’s trade blitz seeks to keep a sinking global order afloat
‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world.
7 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
Xi Jinping
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Xi’s same-day calls with Trump and Putin showcase head-of-state diplomacy
At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the extraordinary back-to-back conversations with the leaders of Russia and the US highlight Xi’s diplomatic approach.
7 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
North Korea
‘I won’t survive’: North Korean soldier caught by Ukraine dreads going home
Seoul faces a diplomatic tightrope as the captured soldiers plead for asylum in South Korea.
7 Feb 2026 - 7:21AM
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US-China relations
US steps up Apec role after Xi–Trump call as ties with China show signs of thaw
Washington says its delegation to Guangzhou will press ‘America first’ trade goals while coordinating with Beijing after leaders’ talk.
7 Feb 2026 - 7:13AM
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China trade
As Beijing and Moscow tout ties, China’s companies keep Ukraine’s lights on
Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:39AM
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Fashion
How Moncler’s Remo Ruffini transformed the brand into a luxury powerhouse
Known for its A-list collaborations, the brand has worked with everyone from A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams, to Jonathan Anderson and Rick Owens.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
India
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Why the new US-India trade agreement is a big deal
The warming of New Delhi’s ties with Washington has implications for Russia, China and the global dynamics of trade and geopolitical power.
7 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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US-China relations
US accuses China of secret nuclear testing after offering Beijing arms treaty
The allegations highlight tensions between Washington and Beijing, following the expiry of the New Start arms control treaty with Russia.
7 Feb 2026 - 7:25AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla launches China AI training centre as self-driving race accelerates
US EV giant opens hub to advance its Full Self-Driving software, as Chinese carmakers step up their own L3 autonomous driving plans.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:07PM
China-Latin America relations
China keeps Cuba and Uruguay in the fold, puts Panama out in the cold
Beijing promises more aid to struggling Havana and cooperation with Montevideo as Washington looks to extend its reach in Latin America.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up
Proposed measures follow ombudsman slamming watchdog for excessively lengthy complaint-handling process.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:49PM
Hong Kong society
Adidas says sorry over fitting room incident in Hong Kong, vows privacy review
Sportswear giant also says company management has met with customer to offer help.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:59PM
Artificial intelligence
China fines firms for fake ChatGPT and DeepSeek services
The two cases are among five examples made public by SAMR as it steps up efforts to fight unfair competition in China’s AI industry.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:06PM
China trade
UK, China boost financial ties, deepen London’s role as offshore yuan hub
New pact designates a new yuan clearing bank, boosts cross-listings and expands green finance, accelerating the international use of China’s currency.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:43PM
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Science
China is developing mini hypersonic glide missiles for 80mm naval guns
Missiles reach Mach 6 speed and can strike fighter jets more than 20km away, leaving enemy aircraft mere seconds to react.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Sweet surge: Qwen overtakes Yuanbao after Alibaba’s bubble tea campaign
More than 10 million free orders put Alibaba’s AI app in the spotlight amid a high-stakes battle for Spring Festival attention.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:35PM
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