35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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80 m. ago Tokyo accuses Chinese fighters of locking on Japanese jets northeast of Taiwan

A rare military confrontation occurred in the waters northeast of Taiwan near the Miyako Strait on Saturday when Japan claimed that Chinese naval fighters had conducted intermittent fire-control radar illumination – a tactical precursor to missile engagement – on its F-15J fighter jets. According to Japan’s Ministry of Defence, J-15 fighters launched from China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier performed two separate instances of radar targeting. The first incident happened between 4.32pm and 4.35pm...

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92 m. ago Eli Lilly, Pfizer Land on China’s First Private Insurance List

Eli Lilly, Pfizer Land on China’s First Private Insurance List  Bloomberg.com

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1 hour ago Nuvation Bio (NYSE: NUVB) partner taletrectinib added to China's 2025 NRDL

Nuvation Bio (NYSE: NUVB) partner taletrectinib added to China's 2025 NRDL  Stock Titan

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2 h. ago China gives green light to new refinery and petrochemical mega

China gives green light to new refinery and petrochemical mega-complex in Dalian  Energies Media

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2 h. ago Macron pins video of highlights from China visit, posts ‘Thank you China for your warm welcome!’ in Chinese

Macron pins video of highlights from China visit, posts ‘Thank you China for your warm welcome!’ in Chinese  Global Times

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2 h. ago | China strengthens position in France's textile & apparel sourcing

| China strengthens position in France's textile & apparel sourcing  Fibre2Fashion

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2 h. ago China's massive computing network reshapes industries nationwide

China's massive computing network reshapes industries nationwide  news.cgtn.com

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2 h. ago China's role in global ocean governance gains wide recognition

China's role in global ocean governance gains wide recognition  China Daily

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3 h. ago Maduro Shocks Trump With Direct NATO Access After Russia, China Backing For Venezuela? Big Reveal

Maduro Shocks Trump With Direct NATO Access After Russia, China Backing For Venezuela? Big Reveal  Times of India

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3 h. ago ByteDance’s agentic AI smartphone dials up a digital backlash by China’s top apps

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has moved to tighten controls on its artificial intelligence-powered smartphone after several of China’s most widely used apps restricted its voice-operated functions. The company said it had scaled back the capabilities of Doubao, the agentic AI that runs on the device. In a statement issued on Friday, ByteDance said it would prevent the Nubia M153 AI phone from claiming incentives that were intended for active human users. It was also disabling the assistant’s...

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

From temple courtyards to trendy cafes, cats have long captivated hearts in China. Now, scientists have shed light on the pet’s origin in the country, suggesting its earliest presence dates back to the Tang dynasty (618-907), with its arrival via the Silk Road. A Tang dynasty provincial governor was recorded as the first person in Chinese history to name his dozens of cats. The avid cat lover also set aside a large area at home to play with them. Wu Zetian, China’s first and only woman emperor,...

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3 h. ago Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China

Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China  Financial Times

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4 h. ago Does AI’s rise have to mean job losses? East Asia tells a different story

Western analysts often frame automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics as an existential threat to workers, with the risk of impending unemployment potentially triggering economic unrest. However, 74 per cent of all industrial robots deployed last year were in Asia, where they do not appear to be replacing workers but are instead redefining roles amid innovative modes for production and higher efficiency. As digital factories become ubiquitous, countries such as Vietnam and China are...

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4 h. ago China Audiences Drive 2025 Box Office With Animation and War Epics as Comedies Collapse

China Audiences Drive 2025 Box Office With Animation and War Epics as Comedies Collapse  Variety

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4 h. ago Buick’s electric flagship MPV arrives in China as PHEV, battery version to follow

Buick’s electric flagship MPV arrives in China as PHEV, battery version to follow - ArenaEV  ArenaEV

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4 h. ago China’s Pudu Robotics rolls out overseas charm offensive with robot dog

A pale-grey, nearly one-metre-tall, four-legged robot drew crowds at Tokyo’s International Robot Exhibition, lowering itself down some steps before lifting its right foreleg as if to greet onlookers. It rolled around one of the exhibition halls on wheels, avoiding obstacles in its path. The quadruped, dubbed the D5, is the latest model unveiled on Wednesday by Chinese robot maker Pudu Robotics at IREX – a biennial industry showcase at Tokyo Big Sight from December 3 to 6. It is Pudu’s second...

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4 h. ago ‘Crafting process’ sees China woman get handmade doll’s eyes a decade after ordering

A Chinese woman who bought handmade doll’s eyes online has received the goods 10 years after placing the original order. The woman, surnamed Li, posted online that she recently received the custom-made products she bought online in 2015. She had completely forgotten about the order. Li received a text message from the online shop on November 25, notifying her about their arrival. She paid 515 yuan (US$73). The shop told her it would take two years for the eyes to be handmade overseas. Li agreed...

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4 h. ago China military aircraft locked radar onto Japan fighters: Tokyo

China military aircraft locked radar onto Japan fighters: Tokyo  TRT World

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5 h. ago Asia in Turmoil as Air China, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and More Delay 937 Flights with 110 Cancellations, Stranding Passengers in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore

Asia in Turmoil as Air China, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and More Delay 937 Flights with 110 Cancellations, Stranding Passengers in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore  Travel And Tour World

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