9 d. ago A tale of two cities: why views of China differ so much in Barcelona and Prague

In a gleaming white technology campus half an hour’s drive north of Barcelona, Josep Maria Gomes wants to turbocharge an already thriving partnership between Spain and China. His job at TecnoCampus, a hybrid facility housing a university and business and technology park in the city of Mataro, is to connect local start-ups with cutting edge tech innovations. More and more these days, he sees these coming from China. “In sectors like cybersecurity, Internet of Things, sensory robotics and...

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9 d. ago Malaysia’s AI speed trap plan sparks backlash as lorry crash deaths pile up

Malaysia’s plan to use artificial intelligence to fine speeding drivers has drawn public ire, with critics accusing the government of prioritising revenue collection over road safety while ignoring the country’s deadly record of lorry-related accidents. The government’s proposed Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) would calculate a vehicle’s average speed by tracking the time taken to travel between tollgates. Those found exceeding the speed limit would be issued an automatic fine of up to...

Events

1 week ago Korean influencer who suffered horrific bruises from health injection wins case

A South Korean influencer has won a four-year legal battle against a clinic after a so-called “health injection” left her with horrific bruising all over her body. The woman has drawn widespread support online and reignited public criticism of the way some clinics operate. The influencer, known online as Aori, is a former model with 762,000 followers online. Her channel focuses on fashion, lifestyle, and food. In 2021, she posted photos showing severe bruising across her body, revealing that the...

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1 week ago Southwest Airlines & China Airlines Unveil Partnership: Big Deal?

Southwest Airlines & China Airlines Unveil Partnership: Big Deal?  One Mile at a Time

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia looks to take partnership with China and Southeast Asia beyond AI: ‘There’s so many untapped areas’

Saudi Arabia looks to take partnership with China and Southeast Asia beyond AI: ‘There’s so many untapped areas’  Fortune

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2 w. ago Malaysia’s Anwar compared to Donald Trump by critics for seeking legal immunity

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s claim of legal immunity in a civil suit brought by a former aide has drawn unflattering comparisons to US President Donald Trump, with critics accusing him of shielding himself from accountability. Anwar, who became the country’s leader in 2022, is fighting a suit filed by his former aide Yusoff Rawther, who accused the 78-year-old of molesting him in 2018. His lawyers, however, asked Malaysia’s Federal Court on Tuesday to affirm that the prime minister...

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2 w. ago Why is Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim being compared to Donald Trump?

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s claim of legal immunity in a civil suit brought by a former aide has drawn unflattering comparisons to US President Donald Trump, with critics accusing him of shielding himself from accountability. Anwar, who became the country’s leader in 2022, is fighting a suit filed by his former aide Yusoff Rawther, who accused the 78-year-old of molesting him in 2018. His lawyers, however, asked Malaysia’s Federal Court on Tuesday to affirm that the prime minister...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp fined HK$19.2 million and will offer half

Hong Kong’s railway operator, the MTR Corporation, has been ordered to offer a day of half-price fares after being hit with a HK$19.2 million (US$2.4 million) penalty over a five-hour service suspension on the Tseung Kwan O line last week, according to the transport minister. The incident was the third traffic disruption in four months caused by technical failures, drawing strong criticism from lawmakers on Monday. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also pledged to consider...

Economics

2 w. ago Brazilian data partnership with China draws criticism from former officials

‘China is not a model for statistical openness,’ says Martha Mayer, ex-research director at Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.

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4 w. ago House committee leaders encourage Duke to end partnership with China’s Wuhan University

House committee leaders encourage Duke to end partnership with China’s Wuhan University  The Hill

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