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The Huanggang Port with e-channels in the background. The government said it would consider adopting the streamlined clearance model at other checkpoints. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Huanggang Port praised for ‘light speed’ checks, but some find layout huge

More than 42,000 travellers use new border-crossing facility by 5pm on first day, as authorities prepare for surge over coming long weekend.

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US-China relations

Why China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel deal

Hong Kong economy

Selfies, queues and confusion, but Huanggang Port’s wow factor shines through

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Robotics

OpenAI’s GPT-6 may lead to earlier robotics breakthrough: Unitree founder

Wang Xingxing says OpenAI’s latest advances have accelerated prospects for a ‘ChatGPT moment’ in embodied intelligence.

A billboard in the AI section of the Chinese International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images
China consumption

How Ivanka Trump’s Guo Pei dress put Chinese high fashion in spotlight

Guo, one of China’s best-known couturiers, has also designed outfits for celebrities including pop star Rihanna.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong electronics fairs to showcase 120 robots as firms aim to expand AI use

Hong Kong Electronics Fair and electronicAsia will bring together more than 3,200 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions.

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Britain

‘Inconvenient truth’: Man City case spotlights realities of UK-UAE ties

Analysts point to a much deeper network of high-stakes diplomacy and geopolitical economics between London and Abu Dhabi.

A banner from Liverpool supporters references Manchester City being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial regulations, during the match at Anfield on Sunday. Photo: EPA
A banner from Liverpool supporters references Manchester City being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial regulations, during the match at Anfield on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Diplomacy

China’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan and Balkan countries to boost ties

Wang Yi’s four-nation tour comes amid Beijing’s push to shore up its trade corridors and geopolitical influence.

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US military

US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missile to overwhelm Chinese defences

At US$385,000 per unit, the carrier-launched weapons are being developed with an emphasis on affordability and mass production.

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China-EU relations

China, EU take a breath after deal brings temporary halt to trade tussle

Agreement, praised on both sides, features controls on Chinese EV shipments and tariff reductions, helping to cool tensions – for now.

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng (fourth right) meets with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic (fourth left) in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Russia

Hong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s death

Health officials order expanded surveillance at airport after researcher at anti-plague institute in Siberia dies from pneumonia of unknown origin.

In this undated handout picture released by the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute, a specialist works in a laboratory as part of anti-epidemic measures during the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk. Photo: AFP/Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute
HKEX

Hong Kong to expand indices, derivatives and yuan-denominated products: HKEX CEO

Bourse operator plans new yuan products and deeper mainland China market links as it seeks to boost liquidity and attract global investors.

Thailand

AI fuelling growth while putting Asia’s young workers at risk, IMF meeting hears

AI investment is propping up global growth amid energy shocks, but leaders at the IMF summit warn of a job tsunami threatening Asia’s youth.

Energy

Global diesel shortage: why Gulf refined fuel exports lag crude oil shipments

From shipping bottlenecks to strikes on refineries, analysts warn the market faces a prolonged recovery.

A truck drives past a sign advertising gas and diesel prices along Interstate 5 in Williams, California, the United States, on September 28. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

How China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get there

EU officials spoke of a ‘paradigm shift’ in wake of surprise trade deal, saying the ‘nature of the rebalancing exercise has changed’.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng (right) shakes hands with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic prior to their meeting in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
IPO

Tepid response to Hong Kong listing of Africa’s top phone maker

Shenzhen Transsion’s US$428 million offering oversubscribed just 3.5 times, sources say, as sharp decline in listing sentiment continues.

Semiconductors

US chip sector has deep supply chain exposure to China: SIA report

US chip production relies on ‘vulnerable inputs hidden deep in upstream global supply chains’, SIA says.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

China-educated ex-US FDA official to lead Hong Kong’s medical products regulator

With more than 30 years’ experience in pharmaceutical regulation, Li Zili viewed as ideal head of body that will help develop city’s bioeconomy.

Li Zili served twice at the FDA, first as a medical team leader and later as head of global affairs at the agency’s Office of Generic Drugs. Photo: Getty Images
China-EU relations

China-EU car deal eases trade tensions for now at least

A deal to slow China’s hybrid car exports to the European Union has pared one source of trade tensions between the two sides.

Wealth management

Former HSBC executive launches wealth platform powered by team of AI agents

Veteran banker says start-up aims to help ‘mass affluent’ investors manage portfolios, monitor risks and spot opportunities proactively.

China economy

Opinion | Cheap debt is not enough to get China’s homebuyers spending again

Policymakers should put more fiscal resources towards absorbing excess housing supply and restoring buyers’ confidence.

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People look at new apartments in a sales office in Anyang city, Henan province, on January 10. Photo: Getty Images
China’s Communist Party

Strengthen ideology, shape opinion: China wades into AI microdramas

A profusion of content across mainland platforms weaves culture, policies, achievements and history into engaging storylines.

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A screenshot from “Tie Ji De”, or “The Iron Remembers”, an AI micro-drama created by the news media centre of the People’s Liberation Army. Photo: Weibo
Electric & new energy vehicles

Brake-pedal failures in luxury Chinese EV draw regulatory spotlight

Viral video of broken brackets in test of car from Huawei-backed brand prompts ministry action to step up policing of quality.

Banking & finance

Yiren Digital chairman detained in criminal probe as investment defaults spread

Authorities launch a criminal investigation into firm after defaults.

DeepSeek

DeepSeek’s cost-saving AI may lead to inaccuracy in model performance: research

In one example, adding irrelevant text before the same piece of computer code impaired DeepSeek’s ability to choose the correct answer.

The DeepSeek AI app logo is seen on a smartphone screen. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Taiwan

Beijing sanctions Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over support for Taiwan

Belize has signed a diplomatic training deal with Taipei this year, while Paraguay has started a data centre investment project.

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Belize and Paraguay are among the 12 countries that currently maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

‘Enormous opportunity’ to make Shanghai a top financial hub: Goldman president

Wall Street executive John Waldron urges clearer rules, fewer restrictions on data flow to build Shanghai into top financial hub.

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China consumption

Adidas CEO names outdoor sport, street dance as new China growth drivers

The German company has pledged to open new stores and strengthen its e-commerce presence in China while catering to emerging youth trends.

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