25 m. ago Economy main focus at Hong Kong leader John Lee’s meetings with advisers

Hong Kong’s leader held meetings with his advisers, including a mainland Chinese economist and two tech experts from a Hangzhou start-up known as “Six Little Dragons”, ahead of his annual policy blueprint to gauge views on how to maintain the city’s status amid growing geopolitical tensions. The John Lee Ka-chiu-led lunch meetings took place between Wednesday and Friday, marking the first official gathering of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers, following the appointments of Han Bicheng,...

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3 h. ago Why ‘uneasy alliance’ between tech titans and Maga may backfire in China rivalry

The “uneasy alliance” between America’s tech elite and Donald Trump’s populist right base could undermine the country’s competitiveness against China in the long run by cutting off talent and global markets, according to analysts. They also pointed to growing ties between the tech sector and the defence industry – including a new initiative enlisting senior tech executives to the Army Reserve – saying the “tech hawks” could step up threats against China. The political influence of tech leaders...

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3 h. ago China has a plan: Technological innovation to secure its place on the geopolitical stage

China has a plan: Technological innovation to secure its place on the geopolitical stage  EL PAÍS English

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5 h. ago How can Hong Kong’s MTR Corp get back on track amid funding, manpower woes?

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu was stern-faced and did not mince his words as he took the MTR Corporation to task for “inadequacies” in the way it responded to emergencies and planned for disruptions. He spelled out what he expected of the city’s rail operator when he spoke on May 27, five days after the third service disruption in four months due to technical failures. He demanded action to prevent incidents, which could affect thousands of the rail system’s 5 million daily riders. But if...

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6 h. ago Chinese man spikes colleague’s drink with ‘truth serum’ to steal work plan, jailed

An employee in China shocked many by spiking a colleague’s drink with a “truth serum” on three separate occasions in an attempt to steal his work plan. The scheme began when a man surnamed Li, from Shanghai, came across a so-called “truth serum” during a business trip. The seller claimed, “Just a few drops will make people tell the truth.” This intrigued Li, motivating him to test its effects. Although it remains unclear what type of company Li worked for and the significance of the work plans,...

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15 h. ago Would USDA plan prevent China's ownership of farmland in Oklahoma?

Would USDA plan prevent China's ownership of farmland in Oklahoma?  The Oklahoman

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17 h. ago Firm suspended from bidding for Hong Kong contracts after worker killed on site

Hong Kong authorities have temporarily barred a contractor from bidding for public road and drainage contracts following an accident in which a worker was killed by a falling steel beam at a site near the cross-border bridge to Macau and Zhuhai on Thursday. The Development Bureau said on Friday that the temporary ban was effective immediately and it had ordered the contractor to conduct an independent safety audit and submit an improvement action plan. The bureau said it would consider lifting...

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17 h. ago Rubio stresses cooperation in talks with China's foreign minister at ASEAN forum in Malaysia

Rubio stresses cooperation in talks with China's foreign minister at ASEAN forum in Malaysia  AP News

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17 h. ago Rubio meets Wang Yi, China’s maglev train makes debut: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Odds high of Xi-Trump meeting, Rubio says after talks with Wang Yi at Asean US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the odds for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this year were “high” after concluding “constructive” talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of a regional meeting. 2. ‘I cook instant...

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18 h. ago Opinion | Beijing Declaration on civilisational diversity is a vision for peace

Opinion | Beijing Declaration on civilisational diversity is a vision for peace  South China Morning Post

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18 h. ago Opinion | Beijing Declaration a win for peace and dialogue between civilisations

Opinion | Beijing Declaration a win for peace and dialogue between civilisations  South China Morning Post

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18 h. ago Asean leaders renew call to revive stalled peace plan for Myanmar

Southeast Asian leaders have renewed calls to revive a stalled peace plan for Myanmar while urging calm in the South China Sea and backing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza – reflecting the Asean bloc’s cautious efforts to address some of the region’s most pressing security and humanitarian challenges. Their positions were outlined in a sweeping 160-point joint communique issued at the conclusion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur,...

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18 h. ago Fulfil ‘wish list’ for peace before holding election, Asean urges Myanmar junta

Southeast Asian leaders have called on the Myanmar junta to refrain from holding elections until it satisfies a “wish list” for peace by the country’s stakeholders, as the Asean bloc wraps up a meeting of foreign ministers. In closing remarks on Friday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations outlined three wishes from parties, including Myanmar’s government in exile and warring factions, amid renewed calls to revive a stalled peace plan. “We are saying that [the election] is not a priority...

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19 h. ago China's JACKPOT under threat in Myanmar due to..., Beijing threatens rebels, says will stop...; the treasure

China's JACKPOT under threat in Myanmar due to..., Beijing threatens rebels, says will stop...; the treasure  India.Com

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20 h. ago Beijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high

A Chinese-built maglev train that will be the nation’s fastest-ever ground transport vehicle has made its public debut in Beijing – an ambitious project that is expected to drastically reduce travel times and cement China’s reputation as a world leader in high-speed rail networks. The train – which can reach speeds of 600km/h (373mph) – was unveiled this week at the 17th Modern Railways exhibition, offering a futuristic glimpse of China’s rail transport aspirations. Developed by the China...

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21 h. ago US, China must find ‘correct way’ to get along, Wang tells Rubio

China and the United States agreed to strengthen dialogue “at all levels” and deepen cooperation during “constructive” talks between their top diplomats on Friday, according to Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio he hoped Washington would approach China “in an equal, respectful and mutually beneficial manner” and “find a correct way for China and the US to get along”, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement. The statement said both sides described...

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22 h. ago China’s ‘Peace’ symposium fails to address its aggressive actions in South China Sea

China’s ‘Peace’ symposium fails to address its aggressive actions in South China Sea  The News Mill

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22 h. ago After 10 years, AIIB welcomes new leadership – and fresh US challenges

Back to April 2016, at the Qingfeng steamed bun restaurant in Beijing’s bustling Xicheng district, Jin Liqun lunched with the Asia editor of the Financial Times to introduce himself and China’s newly created Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Beijing’s decision to establish a development bank reflected in part a deep frustration with the reluctance of the world’s leading economies to give China (and other leading developing economies) more influence in Bretton Woods institutions such...

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22 h. ago Having funded Asian infrastructure for a decade, what next for the AIIB?

Back to April 2016, at the Qingfeng steamed bun restaurant in Beijing’s bustling Xicheng district, Jin Liqun lunched with the Asia editor of the Financial Times to introduce himself and China’s newly created Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Beijing’s decision to establish a development bank reflected in part a deep frustration with the reluctance of the world’s leading economies to give China (and other leading developing economies) more influence in Bretton Woods institutions such...

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25 h. ago Asean accuses Israel of ‘openly committing genocide’, demands end to Gaza war

Southeast Asian leaders on Friday called on the United States and others to bring a swift end to the Gaza war, accusing Israel of “openly committing genocide” in its assaults on the Palestinian enclave with little consequence. More than 56,000 people, mostly women and children, have reportedly been killed so far under aerial bombings and ground assaults by Israel in its nearly two-year war against Hamas, which has levelled much of Gaza and displaced millions. The war was triggered by a deadly...

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