57 h. ago China’s Unitree Robotics unveils latest humanoid ahead of US$7 billion IPO

Unitree Robotics has teased a new humanoid model in a short video on its social media channels, its most humanlike model to date. In the video, the H2 model performed a series of dexterous dance moves – including perfectly executed pirouettes and arabesques – and sported a strikingly human face modelled in silver with well-defined eyes, lips and nose. Standing at 180cm – the tallest humanoid robot the company has yet developed – and weighing 70kg, the H2 featured the tagline: “Destiny Awakening...

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3 d. ago Chinese minister calls out US ‘protectionism’ in shipping industry

China’s Minister of Transport Liu Wei has called on shipping companies and port operators worldwide to promote free trade in a “concerted effort” to combat “protectionism” after the US administration slapped port fees on Chinese vessels. “All the companies dealing with shipping businesses should work together to promote a fair, just and open environment and safeguard the common interests of global economic and trade development,” he said at the North Bund Summit, a shipping industry ­conference,...

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4 d. ago China Institute Gallery Unveils ‘Urgent’ New Contemporary Art

China Institute Gallery Unveils ‘Urgent’ New Contemporary Art  The New York Times

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5 d. ago New index reveals alarming online risks facing Southeast Asia’s children

Southeast Asia’s children are among the world’s most exposed to online risks – and among the least protected. That is the warning from Dr Yuhyun Park, founder of the Singapore-based DQ Institute, a global think tank that develops international standards and research frameworks for digital intelligence and child online safety. She said uneven progress in cyber protection between advanced and developing economies was leaving millions of children in poorer regions vulnerable to abuse, exploitation...

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5 d. ago Southeast Asia’s children face alarming online risks, new index reveals

Southeast Asia’s children are among the world’s most exposed to online risks – and among the least protected. That is the warning from Dr Yuhyun Park, founder of the Singapore-based DQ Institute, a global think tank that develops international standards and research frameworks for digital intelligence and child online safety. She said uneven progress in cyber protection between advanced and developing economies was leaving millions of children in poorer regions vulnerable to abuse, exploitation...

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6 d. ago Malaysian school system faces crisis after 4 arrested for second gang rape

The revelation of a second alleged gang rape in a Malaysian school has heaped pressure on the education ministry to get to grips with alleged failures in child protection, especially after mounting speculation that videos of the sexual assaults are being sold over the dark web. Eight teenage boys have been arrested by police in two separate cases over the past fortnight. In both cases, the suspects were caught after videos of the alleged rape were discovered by teachers in their schools. In the...

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7 d. ago New Zealand calls on US to counter China’s Pacific mineral push

New Zealand’s defence minister warned in an interview that small countries in the South Pacific face growing pressure from great power competition for their rare minerals and fisheries wealth, and that more action was needed from regional neighbours to help in preserving island nations’ sovereignty. Judith Collins, who also oversees New Zealand’s intelligence and space portfolios, spoke on Wednesday before departing for Washington, where she will meet Trump administration officials including...

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7 d. ago China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports

China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports  Reuters

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8 d. ago How to differentiate the types of flu in Hong Kong and how to protect yourself

The death of a 13-year-old girl from the flu over the weekend after failing to get vaccinated has raised alarm bells over the seriousness of the disease in Hong Kong. Some health experts warned on Tuesday that the existing flu season is expected to continue into November and urged the public to get vaccinated as a preventive measure. The Post looks at the different types of flu circulating in the city, what health experts say and how residents can protect themselves. What is influenza B? How is...

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8 d. ago How to differentiate between flu types in Hong Kong and protect yourself

The death of a 13-year-old girl from the flu over the weekend after failing to get vaccinated has raised alarm bells over the seriousness of the disease in Hong Kong. Some health experts warned on Tuesday that the existing flu season is expected to continue into November and urged the public to get vaccinated as a preventive measure. The Post looks at the different types of flu circulating in the city, what health experts say and how residents can protect themselves. What is influenza B? How is...

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8 d. ago Hong Kong to review tourist capacity and marine protection amid coral damage

Hong Kong authorities will assess the capacity of some popular tourist hotspots and intensify efforts to educate visitors, aiming to balance environmental protection with tourism, following incidents of visitors trampling corals in a geopark during the “golden week” holiday. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu revealed on Tuesday that his administration was conducting a study to include ecologically important sites within marine park protected areas for improved coastal conservation. Lee announced...

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1 week ago China unveils regulation on water sources protection at Beijing reservoir

China unveils regulation on water sources protection at Beijing reservoir  Xinhua

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1 week ago Beijing’s Forbidden City Celebrates 100 Years as a Palace Museum: Special Exhibition Unveils Masterpieces and Artifacts from China’s Imperial Past

Beijing’s Forbidden City Celebrates 100 Years as a Palace Museum: Special Exhibition Unveils Masterpieces and Artifacts from China’s Imperial Past  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Watch China Unveils Steps to Crack Down on Price Wars | The China Show 10/10/2025

Watch China Unveils Steps to Crack Down on Price Wars | The China Show 10/10/2025  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Unveiling the Psychosocial Impact and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Rosacea in China

Unveiling the Psychosocial Impact and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Rosacea in China  Dermatology Times

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1 week ago Digital IP protector from US among 18 firms expanding in Hong Kong under OASES

A US-based Emmy Award-winning digital content protection firm is among the latest batch of strategic enterprises that will open offices or expand in Hong Kong, seeking to leverage the city’s creative talent and accelerate its intellectual property (IP) development. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) has brought in 18 more firms to establish offices or expand in the city. With their addition, the total number of OASES enterprises would...

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1 week ago China unveils sweeping controls on rare earth exports before Trump talks

China unveils sweeping controls on rare earth exports before Trump talks  Sky News

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1 week ago China unveils sweeping rare earth export controls to protect ‘national security’

China unveils sweeping rare earth export controls to protect ‘national security’  Financial Times

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1 week ago China unveils ‘major upgrade’ to rare earth controls ahead of Xi

China on Thursday announced a raft of new export controls on rare earth materials and related technologies as it looks to cement its dominance in the sector amid intensifying rivalry with the United States. Restrictions covering the export of technologies related to rare earth mining, smelting and separation, magnetic material manufacturing, as well as the use and recycling of rare earth secondary resources will take effect immediately, according to a statement from the Ministry of...

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2 w. ago Trump to unveil farm bailout needed because his tariffs led China to stop buying American products

Trump to unveil farm bailout needed because his tariffs led China to stop buying American products  The Independent

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