59 m. ago Philippines eyes multirole fighter jets for ‘credible deterrence’ against China

The Philippines must acquire more advanced fighter jets – and soon – to build a “niche air force” capable of credible deterrence against Chinese intrusions, its air force chief has said, as Manila weighs whether to pursue US-made F-16s or Sweden’s Gripen. Manila last month signed a US$700 million deal to acquire 12 additional FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea, expanding the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s fleet to 24 by the end of the decade. These upgraded models will come with enhanced...

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1 hour ago China’s Xi Jinping puts domestic market at forefront in high

President Xi Jinping reiterated the need for China to develop a “unified national market” at a high-profile economic meeting on Tuesday, a task which has taken on greater urgency as the country prioritises domestic demand amid a more uncertain external landscape. Greater efforts are needed to address a variety of issues facing the world’s second-largest economy, the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission said in a readout from their sixth meeting, explicitly calling for a crackdown on...

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2 h. ago Man arrested over arriving in Hong Kong with HK$1.5 million of cannabis

Hong Kong customs has arrested a man after he was allegedly caught in possession of HK$1.5 million (US$191,000) worth of suspected cannabis buds inside his luggage. The Customs and Excise Department said on Tuesday that the 37-year-old had flown from Thailand’s capital Bangkok, the previous day. During the customs clearance, officers discovered 7kg (15lbs) of suspected cannabis in his checked-in suitcase. The man was subsequently arrested and charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous...

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2 h. ago Hong Kong customs arrests passenger from Bangkok over HK$1.5 million of cannabis

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a man after he was allegedly caught with HK$1.5 million (US$191,000) worth of suspected cannabis buds in his luggage at the airport. The Customs and Excise Department said on Tuesday the 37-year-old had flown from Bangkok the previous day During customs clearance, officers discovered 7kg (15lbs) of suspected cannabis in his checked-in suitcase. The man was subsequently arrested and charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case is...

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2 h. ago Nissan’s New Budget Electric Sedan Is Beating Mazda In China

Nissan’s New Budget Electric Sedan Is Beating Mazda In China  Carscoops

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2 h. ago Why the US could be China’s biggest ally in reining in Asia’s nuclear ambitions

Iran’s crushing defeat in its brief but devastating war with Israel has sent shock waves far beyond the Middle East, casting fresh doubts on the viability of nuclear non-proliferation and raising fears of a renewed global push to acquire nuclear weapons. Without a credible nuclear deterrent, Tehran proved unable to effectively defend or retaliate against Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on key personnel and nuclear facilities, despite its much-touted strategic alignment with China and Russia. While...

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2 h. ago Opinion | Why the US could be China’s biggest ally in reining in Asia’s nuclear ambitions

Opinion | Why the US could be China’s biggest ally in reining in Asia’s nuclear ambitions  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago FirmDecisions Doubles China Team Amid Rising Demand for Transparency and Media Accountability

FirmDecisions Doubles China Team Amid Rising Demand for Transparency and Media Accountability  Business Wire

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3 h. ago Digital economy conference in Beijing to highlight international collaboration

Digital economy conference in Beijing to highlight international collaboration  China Daily - Global Edition

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3 h. ago Chinese passengers describe aircraft’s violent plunge before emergency landing

Japan Airlines flight JL8696 from Shanghai to Tokyo was forced to make an emergency landing at Kansai Airport on Monday evening after what passengers described as a sudden descent in the aircraft. The aircraft was on a code-share service operated by budget carrier Spring Airlines Japan as IJ004 from Pudong to Narita when it diverted to the airport in Osaka for an emergency landing at around 8.50pm local time. None of the 191 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 737-800 was injured. According...

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3 h. ago Rare earth magnet users jolted into paying premium prices for ex

Rare earth magnet users jolted into paying premium prices for ex-China supply  Reuters

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3 h. ago China sanctions Philippine leader who probed Chinese spying, contested Beijing’s South China Sea claims

China sanctions Philippine leader who probed Chinese spying, contested Beijing’s South China Sea claims  Firstpost

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3 h. ago Shocking Shift In Cuba’s Economy: China Surpasses Russia As The Island’s Key Benefactor

Shocking Shift In Cuba’s Economy: China Surpasses Russia As The Island’s Key Benefactor  Travel And Tour World

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3 h. ago MBTA railcar builder hit by seizure of components from China

MBTA railcar builder hit by seizure of components from China  trains.com

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3 h. ago China bets on tax perks to win back foreign investors amid global headwinds

China has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investors, as policymakers look to bolster the domestic economy and safeguard its position in global supply chains amid negotiations with major trade partners. New tax breaks unveiled this week aim to encourage foreign firms to reinvest profits locally – part of a broader effort to restore confidence and signal openness as challenging trade talks continue with the European Union and United States. The Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance...

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4 h. ago China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow

China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow  The New York Times

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4 h. ago Video Shows Drone Rescuing Stranded Man During Flood in China

Video Shows Drone Rescuing Stranded Man During Flood in China  The New York Times

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4 h. ago Record rainfall in central China leads to flooding and evacuations

Record rainfall in central China leads to flooding and evacuations  NBC News

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4 h. ago Beijing slams US official, EU body for attack on Hong Kong national security law

Beijing has hit out at a United States official and the European Union’s diplomatic wing for attacking Hong Kong’s national security legislation, criticising their “hypocrisy” and “malicious intention” of containing China by going after the city. The statement from China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong on Tuesday was in response to remarks by Jim Risch, the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the European External Action Service. Risch said that Hong Kong had become...

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4 h. ago Map Shows Major US Naval Presence in West Pacific Amid China Rivalry

Map Shows Major US Naval Presence in West Pacific Amid China Rivalry  Newsweek

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