45 m. ago China’s week of forums a reminder of how quickly things can change

At high-profile gatherings this week, notions of China’s rise and the West’s decline were in vogue – but in today’s world, attitudes change fast.

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58 m. ago PLA ‘on high alert’ in South China Sea, warns Manila over naval drills with US, Japan

PLA’s Southern Theatre Command conducted ‘routine patrol’, spokesman says, as Philippines and Japan hold naval drills with treaty ally US.

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1 hour ago Xpeng bets big on flying cars with US$413 million investment in new Guangzhou factory

CEO He Xiaopeng believes the global flying car market could reach US$2 trillion in the next two decades, double the size of land vehicles.

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2 h. ago China wants to lead the world in robots — from dogs to dancers

China wants to lead the world in robots — from dogs to dancers  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Global South can count on China as old world order crumbles under Trump: analyst

Zheng Yongnian is pessimistic about state of the West, but says the Chinese model of collective development could mean progress for all.

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3 h. ago Taiwan nurse suffers severe burns, miscarriage after ritual with firecrackers between legs

Pregnant qualified nurse accepts bizarre instructions from staff at temple, court orders significant compensation for her physical, emotional damage.

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4 h. ago Chinese rescue team arrives in Myanmar to help search for earthquake survivors

The 37-strong team from the southwest province of Yunnan will join the search for survivors from the quake that killed over 1,000 people.

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4 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Chinese rescuers join search for survivors as Xi speaks to junta head

Chinese leader’s show of support comes as rescue team from Yunnan joined search for survivors from a quake that has killed over 1,000 people.

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4 h. ago China, EU discuss 'level playing field' on trade, EU's Sefcovic says

China, EU discuss 'level playing field' on trade, EU's Sefcovic says  Reuters

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5 h. ago Self navigating to the top: why China leads the global autonomous

Self navigating to the top: why China leads the global autonomous-driving race  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago Concerns raised over Hong Kong pupils sneaking out to club on mainland China trip

Education Bureau ‘highly concerned’ after Douyin clip shows Hong Kong students sneaking out after dark to party at nightclub in Meizhou.

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7 h. ago As Singaporeans rediscover China, young travellers lead the way: ‘it’s easy’

Fuelled by visa-free entry and social media buzz, tech-savvy Gen Z travellers are discovering a modern China that shatters old stereotypes.

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8 h. ago Asia can’t afford to wait for the US to wake up to its climate duty

As the US walks away again, Europe, China and others need to fill the climate reparation funding gap, not out of charity but responsibility.

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8 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: Fiji, China take centre stage, fans revel in fancy dress – day 2, live

There’s always plenty happening on the Saturday of the Sevens, and this year is no exception. Australia get early start on the competition.

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8 h. ago China teen boy aids in home birth, guided by paramedics over phone after mum’s waters break

Youngster remains calm as mother goes into labour, online observers praise boy but ask why he was left alone with her at such a time.

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8 h. ago China boy aids in home birth, paramedics give phone help as mum’s waters break

China boy aids in home birth, paramedics give phone help as mum’s waters break  South China Morning Post

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8 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,000 as search for survivors intensifies

The US, China and Asean have pledged to help Myanmar to deal with the disaster that also left more than 2,000 people injured.

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9 h. ago Wall Street changes its tune on China as DeepSeek and policy hopes win back investors: 'Confidence does feel like it's returned'

Wall Street changes its tune on China as DeepSeek and policy hopes win back investors: 'Confidence does feel like it's returned'  Fortune

Economics

11 h. ago Trio of top retired military leaders warn lawmakers about USAID cuts emboldening China: 'Filling that void'

Trio of top retired military leaders warn lawmakers about USAID cuts emboldening China: 'Filling that void'  New York Post

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11 h. ago Muhammad Yunus meets Xi Jinping, gets China's backing for government

Muhammad Yunus meets Xi Jinping, gets China's backing for government  The Times of India

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