74 m. ago Chinese university recruits South Korean semiconductor expert Lee Young

Lee has taken a job as the head of a quantum materials research centre in Hubei province.

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2 h. ago Japan dismisses viral manga, feng shui earthquake rumours as tourist bookings plunge

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo inadvertently added to the fears by warning citizens to take precautions against natural disasters.

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2 h. ago Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui is world’s top high street, beating Madison Avenue, Bond Street

Prime retail rent in TST, as the area is called, was £17,132 (US$22,976) per square metre per annum in the fourth quarter, according to Savills’ report.

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3 h. ago Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand

Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand  Reuters

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5 h. ago US is urged to mine seabeds for critical minerals in counter to China

Witnesses tell Congressional panel that to break Beijing’s rare earths dominance, Washington must promote ocean mining of elements.

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5 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin

The president’s remarks come amid reports that the US wants Kyiv to cede Crimea to Russia as part of a deal to end the war.

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5 h. ago Guatemala ministry says US embassy's Chinese hack report a years

Guatemala ministry says US embassy's Chinese hack report a years-old case  Reuters

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8 h. ago Chief of major US port shares grim warning about Chinese shipments due to Trump tariffs

Chief of major US port shares grim warning about Chinese shipments due to Trump tariffs  New York Post

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10 h. ago Reported Amazon plan to list tariff costs ‘hostile and political act’: Trump White House

The press secretary’s complaint comes while promoting US President Donald Trump’s tariff programme on administration’s 100th day.

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10 h. ago Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs after Trump official calls it ‘hostile, political act’

E-commerce giant says plan ‘never approved’ following White House complaint; Senate confirms David Perdue as US ambassador to China.

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10 h. ago 'Rabbits sometimes make mistakes or grow lazy. That's when the tortoise seizes its chance': Chinese scientists make nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US research

'Rabbits sometimes make mistakes or grow lazy. That's when the tortoise seizes its chance': Chinese scientists make nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US research  Live Science

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11 h. ago Rule by executive order: Trump’s power grab leaves official Washington gasping to keep up

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

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11 h. ago Trump’s executive order power grab leaves official Washington gasping to keep up

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

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11 h. ago In Vivid Video, Beijing Vows Not to ‘Kneel Down’ to Washington

In Vivid Video, Beijing Vows Not to ‘Kneel Down’ to Washington  WSJ

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12 h. ago Decathlon plans to sell 30% stake in China business, Bloomberg News reports

Decathlon plans to sell 30% stake in China business, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

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13 h. ago Nvidia denies China joint venture report after CEO’s whirlwind visit to Beijing, Shanghai

The denial of joint venture plans comes as the US chip giant is trying to navigate its way through an intensifying US-China tech war.

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13 h. ago Nvidia denies China joint venture report after Jensen Huang’s whirlwind visit

Nvidia denies China joint venture report after Jensen Huang’s whirlwind visit  South China Morning Post

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14 h. ago Chinese Carmaker BAIC Blames “BEIJING” Emblem for Poor Sales in Indonesia

Chinese Carmaker BAIC Blames “BEIJING” Emblem for Poor Sales in Indonesia  Jakarta Globe

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14 h. ago Chinese and American analysts find common ground amid Trump’s chaos

At an event in Hong Kong, observers largely agree that US president’s unpredictability and ‘America first’ doctrine have intensified rivalry.

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15 h. ago Chinese biotech giant WuXi AppTec reports strong US revenue despite Washington scrutiny

The company, which has been targeted by Washington, saw US revenue jump 28 per cent in the first quarter, compared with 21 per cent globally.

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