77 m. ago EU’s Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts

Wednesday’s ruling is likely to affect how the EU’s executive arm treats text messages in the future.

Events

78 m. ago China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station

Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.

Events

79 m. ago China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up

Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.

Politics

94 m. ago Xiaomi's new EV orders slump in China as consumer backlash grows

Xiaomi's new EV orders slump in China as consumer backlash grows  Reuters

Politics

2 h. ago China's Tencent quarterly revenue up 13% on AI, gaming boost

China's Tencent quarterly revenue up 13% on AI, gaming boost  Reuters

Politics

2 h. ago The China tariff pause has Wall Street scaling back recession calls

The China tariff pause has Wall Street scaling back recession calls  Yahoo Finance

Economics

2 h. ago China sports brand sparks outrage after diving queen Quan Hongchan sidelined in event photo

Angry fans of Olympic diving icon accuse brand of ‘opportunism’, sparking wave of product returns.

Politics

2 h. ago China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India

Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.

Events

2 h. ago China confirms Japanese citizen has been jailed for spying in Shanghai

The foreign ministry did not reveal details of the case, but Japanese media reports said a man in his 50s had been given a 12-year sentence.

Events

2 h. ago Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant

The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.

Society

3 h. ago White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’

White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’  The Washington Post

Events

3 h. ago Beijing tells food delivery giants to simmer down as feud gets too hot to handle

Beijing tells food delivery giants to simmer down as feud gets too hot to handle  South China Morning Post

Society

3 h. ago Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone

Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone  navalnews.com

Events

3 h. ago Britain blinked against a bullying Trumpian America. Others must not

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

Politics

3 h. ago Britain has capitulated to Trump’s coercive trade. Others must resist

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

Politics

4 h. ago Taiwan authorities move to calm public unease after Trump’s ‘unification’ comment on trade

‘To our understanding, Taiwan-related issues were not touched upon during the US-China trade talks,’ presidential office spokeswoman says.

Politics

4 h. ago Taiwan tries to dispel doubts about Washington after Trump talks trade ‘unification’

The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.

Politics

4 h. ago China’s BYD becomes Singapore’s favourite car brand, outselling Toyota for first time

The Chinese EV maker has surged ahead in the first four months of 2025, leaving Toyota and Tesla trailing behind.

Politics

5 h. ago China's CATL set to price shares at HK$263 each in $4.6 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say

China's CATL set to price shares at HK$263 each in $4.6 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say  Reuters

Economics

6 h. ago Climate data from Cretaceous era suggests icy interludes in dinosaurs’ greenhouse

‘Reductions in Arctic and Antarctic ice are expected to continue, potentially leading to completely ice-free polar regions’: paper.

Society