65 m. ago Chinese influencer smashes temples, performs bold stunts to challenge superstitions

Lifestyle challenging influencer with penchant for the paranormal stages scary stunts such as sleeping graveyards to debunk ancient rituals.

Politics

1 hour ago Taiwan’s security chief Joseph Wu visits US for ‘special channel’ talks, source says

The visit by the head of the island’s National Security Council follows the latest exercises around Taiwan by the mainland Chinese military.

Events

2 h. ago China scuttles TikTok deal as Trump admits Beijing ‘not very happy’

China scuttles TikTok deal as Trump admits Beijing ‘not very happy’  The Australian

Politics

2 h. ago China says 'market has spoken' after US tariffs spark selloff

China says 'market has spoken' after US tariffs spark selloff  Reuters

Economics

3 h. ago Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders from artists

Dafen once supplied over half the world’s oil paintings – then the global economic crisis, pandemic and China’s housing downturn took their toll – and now comes AI.

Politics

3 h. ago Malaysia’s rail port project targets a Europe trade corridor shake

Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.

Events

3 h. ago Malaysia’s rail port project targets a European trade corridor shake

Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.

Events

4 h. ago TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say  Reuters

Economics

5 h. ago How Alibaba is turning into China’s AI powerhouse and a school for entrepreneurs

By empowering innovations through its own technology and supporting former employees, the tech giant is reshaping China’s AI landscape.

Politics

6 h. ago China’s collapse or domination? Avoid the mistakes of Sherlock Holmes’ creator

The creator of the great detective was fooled by a hoax; we should avoid certainty about the future too.

Politics

6 h. ago Airline issues special boarding passes for China deity statues cross

Goddess of Sea models take ‘first class’ trip to Taiwan as authorities lay on top security, special safety belts, fast track services.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump tariffs fallout: China retaliates, Vietnam talks, U.S. markets melt down

Trump tariffs fallout: China retaliates, Vietnam talks, U.S. markets melt down  CNBC

Politics

8 h. ago The White House had a TikTok deal. Trump’s China tariff wrecked it.

The White House had a TikTok deal. Trump’s China tariff wrecked it.  The Washington Post

Politics

8 h. ago Stocks close down heavily again after China matches U.S. tariffs

Stocks close down heavily again after China matches U.S. tariffs  The Washington Post

Economics

8 h. ago Markets plunge worldwide for a second day straight following China's tariff retaliation

Markets plunge worldwide for a second day straight following China's tariff retaliation  CBC

Economics

8 h. ago Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans

Hong Kong economists expect pain for US consumers, with likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hoka making goods in China or Southeast Asia.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump tariffs: Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China retaliates

Trump tariffs: Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China retaliates  BBC

Events

9 h. ago Could Trump tariffs open window of opportunity for China to improve ties with Vietnam?

The ‘very damaging’ move could take a heavy toll on the country and may prompt Hanoi to move to boost economic ties with its neighbour.

Politics

9 h. ago China slaps a 34% tax on all US imports in retaliation for Trump’s tariffs

China slaps a 34% tax on all US imports in retaliation for Trump’s tariffs  AP News

Politics

9 h. ago TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject it over tariffs, sources say

TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject it over tariffs, sources say  Reuters

Economics