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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1 hour ago Chinese foreign minister criticizes 'flawed' South China Sea ruling

Chinese foreign minister criticizes 'flawed' South China Sea ruling  chinadailyasia.com

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2 h. ago Rain, thunderstorms persist in Hong Kong, but weather to improve next week

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Rain and thunderstorms will continue to affect Hong Kong on Saturday, the city’s forecaster has said, adding that the weather is set to improve early next week. The Hong Kong Observatory said sunny intervals were expected in the afternoon, noting that squally thunderstorms and showers, which...

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2 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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2 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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3 h. ago China's Foreign Minister's statement about not wanting Russia to be defeated in Ukraine contradicts Beijing's public statements

China's Foreign Minister's statement about not wanting Russia to be defeated in Ukraine contradicts Beijing's public statements - ISW  Українські Національні Новини

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3 h. ago Chinese law firms in ‘pivotal moment’ as they answer the call to go global

Chinese lawyers are making inroads into the global legal services market in response to growing demand from their compatriots abroad and a push from Beijing. They say that as more Chinese companies expand their footprint overseas many prefer to get legal support from Chinese lawyers and have more trust in them, but winning over clients from elsewhere is a challenge at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. Beijing has been pressing for more legal professionals to offer their services abroad to...

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4 h. ago ‘The biggest name in China’: Yang Hansen’s star power becoming transcendent in home country

‘The biggest name in China’: Yang Hansen’s star power becoming transcendent in home country  KOIN.com

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4 h. ago US officer urges closer South Korea, Japan defence ties amid North threat

America’s highest-ranking military officer has called for closer trilateral defence ties with South Korea and Japan in response to what he described as an “unprecedented” military build-up by North Korea and China. The remarks by General Dan Caine, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, come amid growing pressure on Seoul to shoulder more of the cost of hosting 28,500 US troops and to support their expanded role beyond the Korean peninsula – a move that could test South Korea’s willingness to...

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4 h. ago Chinese biotech firms eye foreign pharma’s fat profits in weight loss drug market

When Hong Kong office worker W.K. Chan began putting on weight as a teenager, her doctor said it was due to hormonal imbalances that slowed her metabolism. She reached a peak weight of 100kg about a year ago, but has since lost 25kg. The secret to losing a quarter of her weight? Chan, who asked not to be identified by her full name, was one of the city’s first 200 chronic obesity patients to receive access to a new weight loss drug, originally developed for diabetes. At a cost of HK$2,700...

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5 h. ago Hong Kong out to ‘impose ourselves on China’ in East Asian Football Championship

Hong Kong out to ‘impose ourselves on China’ in East Asian Football Championship  South China Morning Post

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5 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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6 h. ago China’s Hesai loses lawsuit against US government for blacklisting By Reuters

China’s Hesai loses lawsuit against US government for blacklisting By Reuters  Investing.com

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6 h. ago Wang Yi reiterates Beijing’s rejection of South China Sea ruling

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi restated Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling on Friday, on the eve of the ruling’s ninth anniversary, amid renewed tensions and growing speculation about a potential second legal challenge. Calling the decision a “farce”, Wang said the case, brought by the Philippines against China’s South China Sea claims and ruled on by a tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, was “orchestrated and manipulated by external...

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6 h. ago Wang Yi dismisses South China Sea ruling as ‘farce’ ahead of ninth anniversary

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi restated Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling on Friday, on the eve of the ruling’s ninth anniversary, amid renewed tensions and growing speculation about a potential second legal challenge. Calling the decision a “farce”, Wang said the case, brought by the Philippines against China’s South China Sea claims and ruled on by a tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, was “orchestrated and manipulated by external...

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7 h. ago U.S. company drives America's edge over China in global A.I. race

U.S. company drives America's edge over China in global A.I. race  Fox Business

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7 h. ago Beijing's Growing Boldness: China's Stance On Ukraine Sparks EU Alarm

Beijing's Growing Boldness: China's Stance On Ukraine Sparks EU Alarm  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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7 h. ago China champions cultural concord: Beijing hosts Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting

China champions cultural concord: Beijing hosts Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting  Tehran Times

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8 h. ago New Species of Extremely Gigantic Sauropod Dinosaur Found in China

New Species of Extremely Gigantic Sauropod Dinosaur Found in China  Sci.News

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8 h. ago China pays high environmental price for rare earth minerals dominance

China pays high environmental price for rare earth minerals dominance  CBS News

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