3 h. ago China expands initiative to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies

Beijing approves 15 more universities to establish new academic programme as it works to consolidate national identity narrative.

Events

3 h. ago Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War

Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War  Bloomberg.com

Events

4 h. ago China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain, report says

Chinese players account for the bulk of world output of five essential elements used in 80,000 American weapons parts, researchers find.

Events

4 h. ago Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume in June after 5 years amid efforts to normalise India

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume in June after 5 years amid efforts to normalise India-China ties  Times of India

Politics

6 h. ago Will Trump’s Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or create a ‘monster’ problem?

As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.

Events

6 h. ago Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies at 41

Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking’.

Politics

7 h. ago Man quits top China university, declines PhD offer in US to sell snacks, earns US$95 a day

Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.

Politics

7 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says as Trump repeats claims

Cycle of claims and denials continues with Beijing dismissing speculation about discussions as ‘purely misleading’.

Politics

7 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says

Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says  South China Morning Post

Economics

9 h. ago China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism

China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism  Fox Business

Politics

9 h. ago Trump Jr. Tells East Europe to Choose US Over China for Business

Trump Jr. Tells East Europe to Choose US Over China for Business  Bloomberg

Politics

9 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican welcomes world leaders, worshippers before ceremony

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

Politics

9 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: ceremony begins as Vatican welcomes world leaders, worshippers

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

Politics

9 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican hails pope ‘with an open heart towards everyone’

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

Events

9 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: pope’s coffin on way to his final resting place

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Politics

9 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Culture

9 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral as it happened: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Culture

12 h. ago Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

Economics

12 h. ago China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry  Reuters

Politics

13 h. ago Marxism and meal plans: cadres tackle weighty issues at China’s top party school

Promising young and mid-ranking officials given ‘life-changing’ lessons on political doctrine, loyalty, and how to look after their health.

Politics