93 m. ago Trump to start TikTok sale talks with China, he says, with deal ‘pretty much’ reached

Trump to start TikTok sale talks with China, he says, with deal ‘pretty much’ reached  The Guardian

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1 hour ago Chinese man caught in wig disguise trying to take exam for woman escapes

A bizarre case of academic fraud has sent shock waves through the Chinese online community, as an impostor was caught red-handed cross-dressing as a woman – complete with a wig and face mask – in an attempt to take an exam on behalf of another student. The scandal came to light on June 24 when a Chinese netizen revealed that a male student from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Hubei province, had attempted to impersonate a woman to take an exam at a public venue. According to...

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2 h. ago Warship Shandong wows Hong Kong tour groups with fighter jets, military displays

The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong has left many Hong Kong residents and visitors impressed with its contingent of fighter jets and overall military prowess, while tourism sector veterans have said they are looking at how to capitalise on “future warship visits”. China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier and other vessels in its strike group began accepting tours on Saturday morning while the ships were calling at the city. The tours offer the public the chance to explore designated...

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2 h. ago How Chinese scientists cracked the secret of organ regeneration

Chinese scientists who successfully restored damaged outer ears in mice said their findings proved the existence of a genetic switch for organ regeneration, which meant it might also be present in other organs. While the scientific journey to achieving organ regeneration in humans remains long and challenging, the study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Science, has offered the researchers hope. Last week, co-corresponding authors Wang Wei and Deng Ziqing published their findings that a...

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3 h. ago Hong Kong’s feral pigeon population drops 11% in hotspots amid feeding ban

Hong Kong has recorded a roughly 11 per cent drop in the number of feral pigeons found at common gathering spots after an expanded no-feeding law took effect, according to authorities who are planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) patrol robots to enhance enforcement. The number of feral pigeons stood at about 12,090 during the first quarter of this year, down by about 11 per cent from around 13,520 in the previous three months, across 140 spots in the city where birds gathered or caused a...

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4 h. ago Investigators want UM to answer how Chinese nationals did potential bioweapons research

Investigators want UM to answer how Chinese nationals did potential bioweapons research  The Detroit News

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5 h. ago Chinese ambassador’s ‘grandstanding’ advice for Australia raises eyebrows

The Chinese ambassador to Canberra has urged Australia not to be “incited” by Nato’s support for demands by the US to raise defence spending sharply and instead should cooperate with Beijing to resolve regional disputes. Analysts say the “unsolicited advice” is unlikely to sway Canberra and could backfire by reinforcing distrust of Beijing, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China and amid an ongoing debate in Australia over its defence spending. In an opinion article published...

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6 h. ago Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear

In his new memoir Ink and Influence: An OB Markers Sequel, Cheong Yip Seng reflects on the intersection of geopolitics, media, and identity through the lens of his long career as editor-in-chief of The Straits Times. In this excerpt, Cheong recounts a revealing moment during an official visit to China in 1976 with then-prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. Among the officials present was S.R. Nathan, later Singapore’s sixth president, who witnessed Lee subtly rebuff a Chinese attempt to influence the...

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6 h. ago Chinese robot maker Dobot’s humanoid cooks steak from 1,800km away using VR

A humanoid robot from the Chinese firm Shenzhen Dobot successfully cooked a steak – even sprinkling salt with its fingers – while being remotely controlled by an operator 1,800km away using a virtual reality (VR) headset. A video of the feat, published on Friday on the company’s official WeChat account, showcased its latest technology – which could eventually disrupt how humans perform housework, conduct surgeries, inspect nuclear plants and even explore outer space. The cooking was performed by...

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6 h. ago Opinion | Chinese companies must now focus on wooing consumers at home

Opinion | Chinese companies must now focus on wooing consumers at home  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago Chinese baby gains online fame for skateboarding with protective gear and nappies

An 11-month-old baby in southwestern China has been skateboarding independently for two months, earning viral fame for his confident posture in videos shared by his parents. The baby, affectionately nicknamed Juanjuan, is not yet a year old but already exhibits impressive skill on the skateboard, all before mastering the art of walking. The family lives in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Juanjuan’s father, Liu Daolong, is a former snowboarding athlete and a member of the Chinese national snowboard...

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11 h. ago Chinese government officials ban LDS Church activities in Beijing

Chinese government officials ban LDS Church activities in Beijing  ABC4 Utah

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14 h. ago Chinese National Team Kicks Off Training Camp in Beijing in Lead

Chinese National Team Kicks Off Training Camp in Beijing in Lead-Up to World Championships  SwimSwam

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14 h. ago Guinea bauxite exports up 36% to 99.8 million tons on Chinese demand

Guinea bauxite exports up 36% to 99.8 million tons on Chinese demand  Reuters

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15 h. ago Beijing spares major cognac makers from new EU brandy dumping duties

Beijing spares major cognac makers from new EU brandy dumping duties  Taipei Times

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16 h. ago Russia damages Chinese consulate in Odesa as Chinese drone parts found in Kyiv following similar attack

Russia damages Chinese consulate in Odesa as Chinese drone parts found in Kyiv following similar attack  The Kyiv Independent

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16 h. ago Beijing fears Russia's defeat due to nuclear arsenal risks – Chinese expert

Beijing fears Russia's defeat due to nuclear arsenal risks – Chinese expert  Ukrinform

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17 h. ago Chinese captain in Baltic sea cable damage case appears in Hong Kong court

Chinese captain in Baltic sea cable damage case appears in Hong Kong court  Reuters

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18 h. ago Beijing is enabling Moscow’s crimes: Ukraine finds Chinese parts in Russian drones used in 4 July most massive strike of war

Beijing is enabling Moscow’s crimes: Ukraine finds Chinese parts in Russian drones used in 4 July most massive strike of war  Euromaidan Press

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18 h. ago Hong Kong’s AI ambitions take shape with 90% of supercomputing capacity now in use

Hong Kong’s ambition to create an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is bearing fruit, with more than 90 per cent of the city’s flagship supercomputing centre at Cyberport now in use, according to officials. The AI Supercomputing Centre, which began operations in December, is a cornerstone of the government’s strategy to foster a vibrant local AI ecosystem. Authorities have earmarked HK$3 billion (US$418.6 million) in subsidies to support AI model development and applications. Cyberport said...

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