21 h. ago Hong Kong needs more cybersecurity professionals as threats increase: report

Hong Kong needs more professionals focused on cybersecurity due to persistent threats and a limited talent pool, according to a recent report from the Hong Kong China Network Security Association. The group said demand for cybersecurity professionals in Hong Kong was expected to grow steadily over the next three to five years, with a particular focus on skills related to cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) security. The report said attackers, armed with AI, drove the number of security...

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22 h. ago [News] China Rare Earth Group Reportedly Hit by Executive Resignations Amid U.S.

[News] China Rare Earth Group Reportedly Hit by Executive Resignations Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions  TrendForce

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37 h. ago Will Trump visit China for WWII victory parade? Optimism as speculation swirls

Speculation that US President Donald Trump may visit Beijing in September has sparked “cautious optimism” among some Chinese analysts about a possible diplomatic breakthrough as trade ties between the rival powers teeter on the edge of a fragile truce. A Kyodo report on Sunday citing unnamed sources said that China was planning to invite Trump to its Victory Parade in Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. When asked to comment on the report on...

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39 h. ago Trump leaves reporter speechless after hinting to very controversial act against China

Trump leaves reporter speechless after hinting to very controversial act against China  UNILAD

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41 h. ago Chinese sculptor’s giant Buddha Ultraman sparks official probe

A giant stone statue called “Ultraman Grotto” which was crafted by a man in China has captivated social media and triggered an official investigation. The 2.8 metre-high sculpture has a head like the Japanese superhero Ultraman and a body that adopts a sitting Buddha gesture. It is located on a cliff face in Anyue County of Sichuan province, in southwestern China, the news outlet Shangyou News reported. In early June, a blogger surnamed Zhou released a video introducing the sculpture which he...

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44 h. ago Japan reports China’s intention to invite Trump to Beijing’s 80th anniversary military parade

Japan reports China’s intention to invite Trump to Beijing’s 80th anniversary military parade  Dimsum Daily

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46 h. ago China’s US trade deal warning, Japanese princess flies economy: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China warns countries not to sign US trade deals at its expense 2. Why China may be keeping a close eye as Trump gets drawn into the Middle East 3. Dozens left stranded by Hong Kong’s Cathay after flight from New York cancelled 4. Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new...

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46 h. ago China’s soft power, Cathay flight leaves dozens stranded: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China warns countries not to sign US trade deals at its expense 2. Why China may be keeping a close eye as Trump gets drawn into the Middle East 3. Dozens left stranded by Hong Kong’s Cathay after flight from New York cancelled 4. Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new...

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47 h. ago [News] DDR4 Spot Prices Reportedly Double as China’s Memory Maker Rumored to Phase out Production by 2026

[News] DDR4 Spot Prices Reportedly Double as China’s Memory Maker Rumored to Phase out Production by 2026  TrendForce

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51 h. ago [News] Tokyo Electron Reportedly Sees China Sales Dropping to 30% in 2025 Amid Tightening U.S. Export Curbs

[News] Tokyo Electron Reportedly Sees China Sales Dropping to 30% in 2025 Amid Tightening U.S. Export Curbs  TrendForce

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56 h. ago The boarding schools where China tries to 'erase' young children's culture: report

The boarding schools where China tries to 'erase' young children's culture: report  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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3 d. ago Report: China, Russia Likely to Recognize Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Report: China, Russia Likely to Recognize Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara  Morocco World News

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3 d. ago China's secret Taiwan plan exposed: Czech intel report says Beijing plotted car crash to scare Taipei’s VP

China's secret Taiwan plan exposed: Czech intel report says Beijing plotted car crash to scare Taipei’s VP-elect  Firstpost

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3 d. ago China flight forced to land, with passengers reporting burning smell

A Shandong Airlines flight from Qingdao to Shanghai was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing on Friday, with passengers saying they smelled a burning odour. According to a social media post by the airline on Friday, flight SC4667 experienced an “aircraft malfunction” and the crew diverted to an airport in Nanjing after handling the situation in accordance with procedures to ensure passenger safety. “All affected passengers have been properly accommodated, and another aircraft has been...

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3 d. ago ‘Terrifying’: China flight forced to land, passengers report burning smell

A Shandong Airlines flight from Qingdao to Shanghai was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing on Friday, with passengers saying they smelled a burning odour. According to a social media post by the airline on Friday, flight SC4667 experienced an “aircraft malfunction” and the crew diverted to an airport in Nanjing after handling the situation in accordance with procedures to ensure passenger safety. “All affected passengers have been properly accommodated, and another aircraft has been...

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4 d. ago China, US finalise trade deal; global conflict warning: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China, US finalise trade deal as Beijing confirms breakthrough in talks China said on Friday that it would review and approve export applications for controlled items while the US would also remove some limits – confirming a breakthrough in trade talks centred on export controls. 2. China should be alert to risk of US being drawn into war by allies, analyst...

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5 d. ago Carmakers GM, Tesla and Ford lead list of US companies in China exposure: report

General Motors, one of America’s top carmakers, leads US companies in its exposure to China, perched in a delicate position as bilateral trade tensions persist amid US President Donald Trump’s steep 55 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports, according to a research report published this week. But GM is hardly alone. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla, rival carmaker Ford, engine manufacturer Cummins, aerospace and tech firm Honeywell, beverage giant Coca-Cola, and chipmaker Qualcomm also...

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5 d. ago China’s Arctic investments exaggerated, Harvard report finds

China’s Arctic investments exaggerated, Harvard report finds  The Barents Observer

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5 d. ago China’s space military tech ‘threat’, EU and rare earths: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China moving ‘breathtakingly fast’ in space military tech: US general China is moving “breathtakingly fast” in space military technologies and posing strategic threats to the United States, America’s top space force official said on Tuesday. 2. US-China trade deal is near, expert says: ‘they are going to stabilise this’ The United States and China could...

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5 d. ago Iran’s defense minister goes to China on first reported foreign trip since conflict with Israel

Iran’s defense minister goes to China on first reported foreign trip since conflict with Israel  CNN

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