6 d. ago China influencer rents robot for US$1,400 a day to do housework, go on date with him

Agile humanoid cooks, cleans, helps with shopping and even does martial arts moves, but struggles to hold it together while dancing.

Society

8 d. ago Trump’s tariffs, foreign aid cuts are weakening America, boosting China’s influence | Opinion

Trump’s tariffs, foreign aid cuts are weakening America, boosting China’s influence | Opinion  Miami Herald

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1 week ago Dismantling U.S. Influence: China Watches as Washington Walks Away

Dismantling U.S. Influence: China Watches as Washington Walks Away  The China-Global South Project

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1 week ago China Condemns Panama Canal Deal, Asserting a Right to Influence the Region

China Condemns Panama Canal Deal, Asserting a Right to Influence the Region  The New York Times

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2 w. ago US shipbuilding lags as China seeks to expand naval influence

US shipbuilding lags as China seeks to expand naval influence  VOA Africa

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2 w. ago Taiwan Works to Restore Military Trials Over China Influence

Taiwan Works to Restore Military Trials Over China Influence  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago Chinese influencer dies, ‘love nest’ scam, DeepSeek founder’s hometown: 5 trending stories

From a ‘love nest’ scam to DeepSeek founder’s hometown becoming a tourist hotspot, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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2 w. ago China aims to turn Caribbean Sea into 'Chinese lake' as Beijing influence rises

China aims to turn Caribbean Sea into 'Chinese lake' as Beijing influence rises  NewsBreak

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2 w. ago China influencer, 24, dies day after revealing not eating for 2 days, unable to pay rent

Tragic cosplay blogger tells army of fans she is ‘on the edge of death’ before passing away, family leave online accounts open for mourning.

Events

2 w. ago China influencer, 24, dies day after telling fans she had not eaten for 2 days

China influencer, 24, dies day after telling fans she had not eaten for 2 days  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago New Zealand spy chief warns about China’s influence in the Pacific

Security Intelligence Service head also has his eye on Cook Islands’ ties with Beijing.

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2 w. ago China influencer Luo Fuxing, known for dramatic animal hairstyles, shifts focus to theatre

Luo experienced lonely, love-deprived upbringing as left-behind child, with parents working far from home, providing minimal contact.

Society

3 w. ago China agony aunt influencer gains 3.5 million fans by critiquing ‘love

Ranting ‘psychological counsellor’ in white lab coat with intimidating style of delivery aims to shake people out of toxic relationships.

Economics

3 w. ago China trade surge poses challenge for Trump's South America influence

China trade surge poses challenge for Trump's South America influence  Reuters

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3 w. ago China's Trade Dominance in South America Tempers Trump's Influence

China's Trade Dominance in South America Tempers Trump's Influence  U.S. News & World Report

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3 w. ago China’s influence over Elon Musk: Why US lawmakers fear Tesla’s ties to Beijing could shape policy

China’s influence over Elon Musk: Why US lawmakers fear Tesla’s ties to Beijing could shape policy  The Economic Times

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4 w. ago How Chinese PLA’s latest forays off Australia cap years of maritime tensions

Australia’s growing presence in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait seen to underscore commitment to Western aims to curb China’s influence.

Events

last month US lawmakers warn that China could use Musk to influence Trump

US lawmakers warn that China could use Musk to influence Trump  Reuters

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last month China’s challenge to Trump’s Gaza plan could boost it Mideast influence

China’s challenge to Trump’s Gaza plan could boost it Mideast influence  South China Morning Post

Politics

last month China’s challenge to Trump’s Gaza plan could boost its Mideast influence

China’s challenge to Trump’s Gaza plan could boost its Mideast influence  South China Morning Post

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