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China jobs

Exclusive | Economist Huang Yiping on why China’s AI push must be ‘job-oriented’

Dean of Peking University’s National School of Development says ‘balance’ needed in AI development to protect employment, ‘human well-being’.

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China-Russia relations

Opinion | While China exudes confidence, Russia is held back by yearning

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Legco election’s 31.9% turnout surpasses record low of 2021

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Science

China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water – plus hydrogen

Facility in Shandong province also produces mineral-rich brine for industrial use, achieving ‘one-in, three-out’ circular economy.

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China has figured out a way to produce fresh water from seawater for just two yuan (US$0.28) per cubic metre. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

My Take | Japanese PM Takaichi has learned how to do a Washington over Taiwan

“Strategic ambiguity” over the island used to be a benign doctrine, but now it is becoming as dangerous as what US hawks have called “strategic clarity”.

Science

With one small step for AI, Chinese scientists make giant leap for humanity

Researchers give robotic arms the skill and precision of experienced surgeons, all thanks to the inspiration of a simple slip knot.

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China-Russia relations

Chinese firms gear up for Russia’s reopening amid talks aimed at peace deal

Many Chinese exporters expect the first wave of post-war demand in Russia to come from infrastructure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses reporters after attending the Russia Calling! investment forum in Moscow on December 2. Photo: EPA
Legislative Council election 2025

New Hong Kong polling stations praised but few ethnic minority voters use them

Civil servants dominate sign-ups while fewer than 20 from ethnic minority groups use new arrangement.

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Why 2026 will be the year AI hype collides with reality

The reckoning ahead for the AI bubble promises to reprice expectations, force economic trade-offs and call out circular deals.

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Women and gender

‘Virginity battle’: Chinese women caught between old and new sexual values

Research by Liu Jieyu examining three generations in China finds traditional ideas still play a key role in sexual relations and family life.

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A couple poses for wedding photos outside the Forbidden City in Beijing, China on February 11. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong blaze may have started on scaffolding between first and second floor

Life-size replica of floors at Wang Cheong House might be built to help determine exact ignition point, fire chief Andy Yeung says.

The scene at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Sunday. The fire engulfed seven of the 31-storey towers and took nearly two days to extinguish. Photo: Eugene Lee
Diplomacy

Opinion | How China can ensure Tazara rail deal in Africa is a win-win

The Chinese-funded rail upgrade benefits Tanzania and Zambia while securing China a trade corridor and access to critical African minerals.

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China-Africa relations

China promised zero tariffs for Africa. Why is South Africa missing out?

Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia also miss out on duty-free treatment over fellow trade bloc member eSwatini’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

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Food and agriculture

Boiling point: China’s pre-made meals are testing trust at the table

In a nation with famously high food standards, restaurant goers say they must choose between taste, transparency and industrial efficiency.

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Pre-made meals are taking off in China, but many diners are increasingly incensed about the premium prices and lack of disclosure. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Japan relations

Tokyo accuses Chinese fighters of locking on Japanese jets northeast of Taiwan

Japan says J-15 fighters used fire-control radar in ‘dangerous act’, while China accuses Japanese planes of disturbing navy drills.

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A Chinese J-15 fighter jet prepares to land on the Liaoning aircraft carrier in this photo released in December 2021. Tokyo says fighters like these locked on Japanese jets in a rare military encounter on Saturday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong property

Happy Valley nano flats rival The Peak as Hong Kong’s rent squeeze deepens

A rush of students, young professionals and new arrivals is pushing per-square-foot rents for Happy Valley nano flats towards The Peak territory.

Shenzhen

China’s land-starved Shenzhen moving massive landfill to make more space

At the centre of the city, where open land is scarce, trucks are removing 6,000 cubic metres of waste a day to free up 30 valuable hectares.

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Vietnam

Asian Angle | Vietnam’s anti-drug police are speaking Gen Z, and it’s working

Ho Chi Minh City’s police have found a way to wrap dry state messaging in viral humour, mirroring China’s digital playbook.

A viral social media post showing a faux wedding proposal created by an anti-drugs police unit photo in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Facebook/PC04.CATP
China’s private sector

ByteDance’s agentic AI smartphone dials up a digital backlash by China’s top apps

ByteDance’s new AI smartphone has run into resistance, as major Chinese platforms move to block its features citing fairness and security.

Science

First ‘home cat’ reached China 1,400 years ago via Tang dynasty Silk Road

Researchers say domestic felines were originally regarded as ‘exotic’ pets and kept among the Chinese elite.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | Mainland bank apps beat those in Hong Kong and Singapore, study says

Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says.

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No banking apps in Asia cracked the global top 10 in the eighth edition of Sia’s study. Photo: Shutterstock
Technology

Opinion | Does AI’s rise have to mean job losses? East Asia tells a different story

Studies from Vietnam to South Korea show AI adoption has not cannibalised jobs. Instead of simple mechanisation, economies are synergising.

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The automated Seres Super Factory fpr electric vehicles in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China’s Chongqing, on September 19. Photo: Xinhua
Japan

Japan’s Takaichi resurrects frozen dispute over islands lost to Russia

Analysts warn there’s ‘no chance’ of visits to the islands resuming while Tokyo continues to back Kyiv in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Made in China 2025

China’s Pudu Robotics rolls out overseas charm offensive with robot dog

Quadruped dubbed D5 from Pudu – founded by former HKUST engineering student Felix Zhang – draws crowds at Tokyo expo.

2025 National Games

Editorial | Time to cheer on our disabled athletes

The National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Special Olympic Games have begun. Every effort must be made to ensure success.

Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law attend the Flag Presentation Ceremony of the HKSAR Delegation to the 12th National Paralympic Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of the People’s Republic of China, on 24 November. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Legislative Council election 2025

Editorial | A city in grief shows its strength and resilience at the ballot box

Hongkongers’ ability to mourn victims of the Tai Po fire while exercising their civic duty will be a testament to the city’s political maturity.

A Legislative Council election advertisement is seen in Tsim Sha Tsui on December 1. Photo: Dickson Lee
Science

Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s

New biotech allows ‘seeds’ planted in the brain to differentiate into new nerve cells, reshaping its neural network.

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Climate change

Opinion | Fashion industry must tailor climate plans to Asian suppliers’ reality

Efforts to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions in the fashion industry will not work if they rest on a Western design paired with Eastern sacrifice.

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