3 h. ago US backs Philippines against Beijing's South China Sea atoll plan

US backs Philippines against Beijing's South China Sea atoll plan  Nikkei Asia

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3 h. ago US farmers to visit China officials, import expo as trade tensions linger

The US government is set to dispatch a group of American growers and exporters of agricultural products to China in the coming fall for exchanges with Chinese officials in Beijing, followed by a high-profile presence at a key import fair in Shanghai. This will mark the third year that the US Department of Agriculture has organised an annual trip to China, the largest overseas market for American farmers. But this year’s journey, likely in November, will take on extra significance and urgency, as...

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3 h. ago REFLECTIONS | Can Delhi, Beijing Avoid The Mistakes Of The Past? | Sunanda K. Datta

REFLECTIONS | Can Delhi, Beijing Avoid The Mistakes Of The Past? | Sunanda K. Datta-Ray  Deccan Chronicle

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4 h. ago Armani’s will sets stage for sale of fashion empire, in surprise twist

Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on September 4, at 91 and with no children to inherit his fashion empire, which industry analysts value at between €5 billion and €12...

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4 h. ago Armani’s will sets the stage for the sale of his fashion empire in a surprise twist

Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the revolutionary fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on September 4 at 91 with no children to inherit his fashion empire, which industry analysts value at between €5 billion...

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5 h. ago Analyst: Beijing’s parade proves China’s status as a military superpower

Analyst: Beijing’s parade proves China’s status as a military superpower  BelTA News Agency

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5 h. ago Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K

Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K  News18

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5 h. ago Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder?

The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Tyler Robinson, is a 22-year-old native of Utah who authorities say had allegedly criticised the conservative influencer in a recent conversation and was living with his family at the time of the shooting. Robinson was arrested late on Thursday after a family friend called authorities, officials said on Friday. Investigators have not publicly identified a motive. Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters that a family member interviewed by law enforcement...

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5 h. ago 4 Hong Kong teens arrested for allegedly hacking games at Jumpin Gym USA

Four Hong Kong teenagers have been arrested in connection with nine cases of “hacking” game machines at various branches of a popular indoor arcade chain, allegedly collecting HK$20,000 worth of prizes. The group of three boys and a girl allegedly bought wireless devices online and used them to tamper with at least nine game machines at four branches of the chain, which the Post learned was Jumpin Gym USA. The chain called police earlier this month after spotting suspicious operations of some...

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6 h. ago Hong Kong to update railway standards with national measures to help cut costs

Hong Kong is seeking to incorporate national railway standards into local benchmarks in a bid to greatly cut costs and raise efficiency, paving the way for standardised rules and their wider application in future government projects. The move will also help facilitate the export of mainland Chinese building technology, such as modular integrated construction (MiC), to other countries, according to a railway engineering veteran. The Highways Department on Friday announced the move to update the...

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6 h. ago How Apple’s grip on China slipped – and what it means for other multinationals

Apple’s launch season has arrived, an occasion once treated like a festival in China and hailed by enthusiasts as the “Spring Festival Gala of the tech world”. Tan Hui used to be one of the devoted, closely following every iPhone launch and going all out to secure the latest model. At times, she would even fly two and a half hours from her home in Sichuan province to Hong Kong – where new models sometimes went on sale earlier than on the mainland – to ensure she was one of the first to get her...

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7 h. ago In pics: cultural and creative products displayed at CIFTIS in Beijing

In pics: cultural and creative products displayed at CIFTIS in Beijing-Xinhua  新华网

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7 h. ago Discover Hebei: International Cultural Exchange Week opens in Beijing

Discover Hebei: International Cultural Exchange Week opens in Beijing  Xinhua

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7 h. ago ‘Explosions never stop’: Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, dozens killed

strikes killed at least 40 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Friday, local health authorities said, most of them in Gaza City where many residents are staying put despite Israeli evacuation orders because they have nowhere safe to go. Israel has stated its intention to take full control of the ruined city, where about a million people are sheltering, as part of its plan to wipe out the militant group Hamas, and has been intensifying its attacks, residents said. “The explosions never stopped...

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8 h. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee tipped to relaunch public housing sale scheme for tenants

Hong Kong’s leader is expected to relaunch a scheme allowing public flat tenants to buy their homes as part of his policy address, but observers have raised concerns about settling property management disputes and called for a review of the subsidised housing regime. Insiders told the Post on Friday that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s coming policy blueprint would include a proposal to restart the Tenants Purchase Scheme, a measure that was active from 1998 to 2006 and allowed tenants at 39...

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8 h. ago Disney Cruise delay in Singapore leaves Hong Kong passengers frustrated, in limbo

Hong Kong passengers are left in limbo and disappointed after shipbuilding issues forced the maiden voyage of Disney’s latest cruise ship in Singapore to be delayed, with some struggling to manage pre-booked flights and hotel rooms. Disney Adventure, a new cruise ship still being built and operated by Disney Cruise Line, was originally set to launch on its maiden voyage from Singapore, its home port, in December 2025. But some passengers said they had received an email in recent days telling...

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8 h. ago China Arbitration Summit 2025 to Be Held in Beijing with Support from 70+ International Organizations

China Arbitration Summit 2025 to Be Held in Beijing with Support from 70+ International Organizations  CaribPR Wire

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8 h. ago Beijing's fourth PM2.5 source analysis shows higher regional contribution

Beijing's fourth PM2.5 source analysis shows higher regional contribution  Xinhua

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9 h. ago 19th Beijing International Tea and Tea Ceremony Exhibition kicks off

19th Beijing International Tea and Tea Ceremony Exhibition kicks off-Xinhua  新华网

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9 h. ago US church suing HKIS sold 3 Hong Kong properties in 2019 to pay debts

A US-based church suing the Hong Kong International School (HKIS) for breaching an operating agreement sold three properties in the city for a combined US$22 million in 2019 to pay its debts, according to its official media platform. The move prompted Hong Kong’s Lutheran church to suspend its partnership with the Lutheran Council–Missouri Synod (LCMS) that year, with the local group saying at the time that the sale had gone against donors’ wishes and it reserved the right to take legal...

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