48 m. ago China’s deep sea space station: could South China Sea be the next Persian Gulf?

An alien, underwater world could hold the answers to China’s energy security, scientists say, as they work to unlock its mysteries.

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83 m. ago China’s response to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus more on stimulus, building trade ties

China’s response to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus more on stimulus, building trade ties  CNBC

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1 hour ago Given prevailing headwinds, Hong Kong has the big opportunity as an offshore yuan hub: CICC

With low rates in China, borrowing in yuan is now cheaper than in other currencies, CICC says.

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1 hour ago IShowSpeed in Hong Kong: US YouTube star meets pandas, as fans flock for selfies

Popular streamer, who has arrived after visiting mainland China, also takes part in ‘villain-hitting’ ritual in Causeway Bay.

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2 h. ago Donald Trump’s pick for Beijing envoy affirms US commitment to one

David Perdue says pledges to Taiwan will be honoured, while promising ‘some pain’ in White House strategy to deal its with Asian rival.

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3 h. ago Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Legal Rationale for Tariffs on China

Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Legal Rationale for Tariffs on China  The New York Times

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3 h. ago Chinese stocks’ rally risks unravelling as Trump’s reciprocal tariff kicks in

Chinese stocks’ rally risks unravelling as Trump’s reciprocal tariff kicks in  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago China flight attendant bitten on arm after intervening in passengers’ clash over body odour

Shanghai-bound women in physical on-board fight over stench of body, strong perfume as plane delayed for 2 hours before take-off.

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3 h. ago Intervening China flight attendant bitten on arm in passenger body odour clash

Intervening China flight attendant bitten on arm in passenger body odour clash  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago China Is an Indispensable US Trade Partner. Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Beijing?

China Is an Indispensable US Trade Partner. Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Beijing?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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4 h. ago US government sued by Conservative legal group over Chinese import tariffs

New Civil Liberties Alliance filed ‘first lawsuit’ seeking to block tariffs on Chinese imports, saying Trump overstepped his authority.

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4 h. ago Trump tariffs trigger steepest drop for US stocks since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back

Trump tariffs trigger steepest drop for US stocks since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back  BBC

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5 h. ago China’s biotech firms record surge in overseas licensing deals in first quarter

Chinese drug makers landed 33 licensing deals with overseas pharmaceutical firms, with transactions totalling US$36.2 billion.

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6 h. ago Donald Trump floats China tariff relief in exchange for TikTok sale approval

Donald Trump floats China tariff relief in exchange for TikTok sale approval  Financial Times

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6 h. ago Prince Harry blasts ‘blatant lies’ as watchdog launches Africa charity investigation

Harry, accused of bullying by Sentebale’s chairwoman, said investigation would ‘unveil the truth’ of why he had to resign as a patron.

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7 h. ago Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

‘We could use tariffs to get something in return,’ Trump said. TikTok faces April 5 deadline to find non-Chinese buyer or risk US ban.

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7 h. ago Pentagon urges faster militarisation of space, citing China’s advances

In separate hearings, generals say Washington should regard space less as a strategic resource and more as a potential battlefield.

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8 h. ago U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’

U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’  SpaceNews

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9 h. ago Trump tariffs impact supply chains Apple developed to reduce its China dependency

Trump tariffs impact supply chains Apple developed to reduce its China dependency  CNBC

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9 h. ago US bans gov’t personnel in China from sex with Chinese nationals

US bans gov’t personnel in China from sex with Chinese nationals - report  The Jerusalem Post

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