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France
French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days
Childhood friends Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot set off from their hometown of Annecy and crossed 16 countries mostly on foot.
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Taiwan
‘Black Hawk’ drones: new frontier in US-China rivalry over Taiwan Strait?
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Norway
‘China threat’? Norway slammed over ‘sheer speculation’ putting ties on line
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China's military weapons
Has the YJ-15 missile been deployed to the Chinese navy? A photo gives clues
The world-leading weapon was unveiled during last year’s Victory Day parade but there was no word then on where it would be used.
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Science
China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit
Programme for ‘peaceful use of outer space’ launched in 2020 is seen as potential rival to US Space Force’s X-37B.
7 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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China-Middle East relations
Israeli diplomat Aviv Ezra says ties with China must not be marred by ‘politics’
Highest level official to visit China since Gaza war highlights opportunities for China and Israel to advance ties as peace deal progresses.
7 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Shanghai
Shanghai makes future-tech bid with promise of data, talent and capital
The city is striving for an early-mover advantage in the technology of tomorrow, including AI and quantum computing.
7 Feb 2026 - 7:30PM
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China’s Communist Party
China’s military command tightens discipline at the top in generals’ wake
Revised rules are meant to close loopholes, PLA mouthpiece says, two weeks after Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli’s downfall.
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Hong Kong economy
Alo Yoga takes over waterfront store space in Hong Kong as its Asia play heats up
Company moves into 7,000 sq ft, two-storey space at K11 Musea in latest example of success of ‘experience-led’ brands.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:38PM
Science
How Chinese scientists made petrol building blocks with CO2, water and sunlight
A solar-powered process that mimics photosynthesis in plants could be used to produce valuable resources such as fuel, researchers say.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 5:18PM
China-EU relations
Chinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter Olympics
The Games have become a test case for firms seeking to raise their global profile, highlighting rising ambitions and challenges.
7 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Cryptocurrency
China tightens crypto crackdown with onshore RWA tokenisation ban
Domestic entities, as well as offshore entities under their control, cannot issue virtual currencies overseas without approval.
7 Feb 2026 - 2:20PM
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.
7 Feb 2026 - 2:25PM
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 3:30PM
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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.
7 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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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 - 6:45PM
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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
Opinion
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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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