2 hours ago Trump’s ‘tariff tantrums’ threaten Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam – and beyond

US protectionism was good for some Asian nations when China was the main target. But this time nowhere looks safe.

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13 hours ago China urges ‘positive dialogue’ with US as Trump’s threatened tariffs loom large

Deputy commerce minister also warns of tariffs’ adverse effects on the country imposing them, while pointing to China’s economic ‘resilience’ in face of external shocks.

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14 hours ago TikTok rival Kuaishou gets police warning over content moderation, child protections

The warning was over alleged lapses in dealing with prohibited content in a timely manner and failing to protect minors.

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19 hours ago Facing tough economy, China cracks down on police abuse of power targeting businesses

Prosecutors warn of law enforcement deception tactics aimed at swindling entrepreneurs and companies in other provinces.

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20 hours ago Man, 22, arrested in Hong Kong for alleged possession of key ingredient in drug ‘space oil’

Police say suspected etomidate powder found is enough to produce 4,000 cartridges of “space oil” valued at HK$1.2 million.

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20 hours ago Hong Kong police arrest 6, seize HK$2.4 million of drug ‘space oil’ products, raw materials

Suspects, including family of four, were arrested in three separate operations conducted within 24 hours, police say.

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22 hours ago Brazil police indict former president Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt

Ex-president Bolsonaro accused of plot to overthrow election result, but he rejects the accusations against him.

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24 hours ago Jimmy Lai regrets praising protester wishing death on Hong Kong police

Ex-media boss agrees with lawyer he should apologise over ‘cheap utterance’ that commended young protester who cursed officers.

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26 hours ago Chinese province makes labour pain relief pledge to ease childbirth jitters

Hainan says labour pain relief will be covered by public health insurance, part of broader plan to boost birth rates.

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