1 hour ago The Beiping model: How China could absorb Taiwan without a war

The Beiping model: How China could absorb Taiwan without a war  Lowy Institute

Events

5 h. ago China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce

Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East.

Events

6 h. ago Nvidia’s consumer graphics cards see price hikes in China after H20 sales ban

The RTX 5090D GPU has been especially popular in the country, with prices rising more than 10 per cent in the past month.

Economics

6 h. ago Trump trade war with China may never be totally over: Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

Trump trade war with China may never be totally over: Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross  Yahoo Finance

Politics

7 h. ago How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal

Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.

Politics

7 h. ago Hong Kong landlords combat tough retail environment by offering rent discounts to tenants

Hong Kong landlords offer significant discounts to attract tenants amid ongoing retail challenges, reduced tourist spending.

Politics

7 h. ago From gyms to supermarkets, Hong Kong tenants are spoiled for discounts amid retail gloom

Hong Kong landlords offer significant discounts to attract tenants amid ongoing retail challenges, reduced tourist spending.

Politics

8 h. ago China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up

Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties

Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines  NBC News

Events

9 h. ago Indonesia’s costly bet on French Rafale jets under scrutiny after India

US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.

Politics

9 h. ago Pope Leo offers to mediate between world leaders to end wars

Ending conflicts has been a dominant theme in Pope Leo’s addresses since he became pope last week.

Politics

12 h. ago Mystery of Chinese satellite: Did Beijing feed Pakistan live war intel during border strikes?

Mystery of Chinese satellite: Did Beijing feed Pakistan live war intel during border strikes?  Business Today

Events

13 h. ago Chinese hospital offers IVF for single women, allows them to meet, evaluate sperm donors

Revelations spark passionate online discussions, with many single women advocating for policymakers to allow access to legal IVF services.

Politics

13 h. ago China, US Slash Sweeping Tariffs On Each Other, But Is The Trade War Over?

China, US Slash Sweeping Tariffs On Each Other, But Is The Trade War Over?  NDTV

Events

15 h. ago Hongkong Post keeping US parcel service suspension in place despite tariff deal

Government-owned postal service provider says it will not collect any tariffs on behalf of the US.

Economics

21 h. ago ‘Extreme stress’: How the trade war caught one of China’s richest provinces off guard

Zhejiang’s reliance on the US market left it scrambling in April, as soaring tariffs forced officials onto a wartime footing.

Events

21 h. ago ‘Extreme stress’: how the trade war shocked one of China’s richest regions

‘Extreme stress’: how the trade war shocked one of China’s richest regions  South China Morning Post

Events

25 h. ago Trump says he will remove Syria sanctions in surprise boost to war

The US president is expected to meet interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander who spent years in a US prison in Iraq.

Politics

28 h. ago Netanyahu vows ‘full force’ offensive in Gaza as Israel plans to relocate Palestinians

The Israeli PM pledged the Gaza offensive to defeat Hamas, amid international backlash and plans for Palestinian displacement.

Politics