33 y. ago The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12

The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12  Newspapers.com

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35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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55 m. ago US government worker, target of exit ban, kept from leaving China for months

An American citizen who works for the US government has been blocked from leaving China for months, possibly on national security grounds, after travelling there recently, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source familiar with the matter said that a naturalised US citizen, originally from China, was detained by authorities upon landing in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in April. The individual, who previously served in the US Army, works for the US Commerce Department’s Patent and...

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83 m. ago As trade deals show, the US now seeks rent from Asean, not partnership

US President Donald Trump’s return to tariff diplomacy is on full display in Southeast Asia as he boasts of trade deals with first Vietnam, then Indonesia. The region faces some of the world’s steepest US tariffs come August 1, and many countries have rushed into last-minute talks to avoid economic fallout. Trump has announced a 19 per cent tariff on all Indonesian goods entering the United States under a deal, down from 32 per cent, with Indonesia agreeing in return to buy 50 Boeing jets and...

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83 m. ago US and EU aid cuts see China’s star on the rise in Southeast Asia, report says

China’s role as Southeast Asia’s largest infrastructure financier is increasing its regional influence at a time when the United States and the European Union are slashing their foreign aid budgets, a new report by an Australian think tank said. With the Trump administration in the United States scrapping about US$60 billion in aid and European countries pulling back more than US$25 billion, “the centre of gravity” in Southeast Asia’s development finance landscape “looks set to drift East,...

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1 hour ago Hong Kong to build more subsidised homes in I&T hub to meet middle

Hong Kong will build more subsidised homes in its new I&T hub near the border with mainland China to cater to the increasing needs of middle-class families and align with the city’s strategy to attract top talent, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin also outlined her plans to make public flats in the Northern Metropolis, where the San Tin Technopole innovation and technology (I&T) hub is located, more liveable by integrating them into nature and old...

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2 h. ago Typhoon Wipha makes landfall in southern China after battering Hong Kong

Typhoon Wipha makes landfall in southern China after battering Hong Kong  Al Jazeera

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2 h. ago China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety

China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety  The New York Times

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2 h. ago The U.S. is losing its biotech edge over China — and that’s bad news for the Bay Area

The U.S. is losing its biotech edge over China — and that’s bad news for the Bay Area  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 h. ago China could counter US tech curbs by engaging Global South on AI, analysts say

China needs to engage and cooperate more effectively with the Global South on AI governance to counter US moves to hobble its technological progress, according to analysts. They also said that as the US retreated from its leadership role it could be “sidelined during a critical period” as the global norms and rules around artificial intelligence were shaped, while China continued to push forward conversations on governance. Jiang Yuhao, a researcher with the Institute of Public Policy, an...

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3 h. ago China, Vietnam set for first joint army drills, Beijing’s defence ministry says

China and Vietnam are set to conduct their first joint army training exercise, according to the Chinese defence ministry. In a statement posted on its website on Sunday, the ministry announced that the joint exercise would be held this month in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which borders Vietnam. Military ties between the Communist Party-led neighbours have deepened in recent months despite territorial disputes, as the close economic partners seek ways to navigate the US...

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3 h. ago China woman suffers brain haemorrhage, in coma after sunbathing to improve health

The case of a 67-year-old woman in China who suffered a brain haemorrhage and fell into a coma after sunbathing her back for two hours in scorching heat in a bid to “cure illnesses” has shocked the nation. The incident recently unfolded in Zhejiang province, southeastern China, when the woman, surnamed Wang, tried a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedy she had heard about. The remedy apparently said that “sunbathing your back can warm the yang energy, dispel dampness and cure...

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4 h. ago Rains from Typhoon Wipha batter Hong Kong as it heads for mainland China

Rains from Typhoon Wipha batter Hong Kong as it heads for mainland China  Reuters

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4 h. ago Typhoon Wipha topples trees and causes major flight disruptions in Hong Kong and southern China

Typhoon Wipha topples trees and causes major flight disruptions in Hong Kong and southern China  AP News

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5 h. ago South Africa pushes to increase exports to China amid US’ 30 per cent tariff hike

Facing a US tariff of 30 per cent from August 1, South Africa is intensifying efforts to significantly grow its exports to China and address a persistent trade imbalance. A high-level delegation, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, has been on a week-long visit to Beijing, seeking investments and pitching strategic opportunities to diversify the nation’s export basket beyond basic commodities towards higher-value products such as pharmaceuticals, automotive goods and green energy...

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5 h. ago South Africa pushes to increase exports to China amid US’ 30% tariff hike

Facing a US tariff of 30 per cent from August 1, South Africa is intensifying efforts to significantly grow its exports to China and address a persistent trade imbalance. A high-level delegation, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, has been on a week-long visit to Beijing, seeking investments and pitching strategic opportunities to diversify the nation’s export basket beyond basic commodities towards higher-value products such as pharmaceuticals, automotive goods and green energy...

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5 h. ago Chinese family of girl resembling actress Cecilia Cheung sparks gender debate

A teenage girl in China went viral for looking like the famous Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi, but controversy followed her fame as her family was suspected of having a preference for boys. The 15-year-old girl, nicknamed Qiqi, went viral after she was caught on camera by an online influencer in a town in central China’s Henan province. Nearly six million people viewed her videos. Many were attracted to her beautiful looks, saying she was like a blend of Hong Kong actress Cheung,...

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7 h. ago Typhoon Wipha causes flight disruptions in Hong Kong, southern China

Typhoon Wipha causes flight disruptions in Hong Kong, southern China  Al Jazeera

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7 h. ago Typhoon Wipha Reaches Mainland China After Pounding Hong Kong and Macau

Typhoon Wipha Reaches Mainland China After Pounding Hong Kong and Macau  The New York Times

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7 h. ago Typhoon Wipha forces evacuation of hundreds of thousands in southern China

Hundreds of thousands of people in southern China have been evacuated and flights and trains cancelled as a result of Typhoon Wipha. The China Meteorological Administration issued an orange typhoon warning, the second highest level in the four-tier system, on Sunday, expecting Wipha to make landfall between Zhuhai and Zhanjiang in Guangdong province on Sunday afternoon or evening. The storm, which had already battered Taiwan and the Philippines, also caused strong winds and heavy rain in the...

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