7 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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19 h. ago Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says city remains ‘safest’ in ‘chaotic world’

Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, discusses significance of ‘two sessions’ for Hong Kong in meeting with city leader John Lee and other top local officials.

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24 h. ago Trump tariffs jolt Apple’s supply chain in China, as shares of Goertek and Luxshare plunge

China plays a crucial role in Apple’s global supply chain, with most iPhones being assembled there.

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31 h. ago Apple shares tumble as Trump imposes tariffs on production hubs, including China

The new levies are likely to squeeze Apple’s margins, given that it is unlikely to hike prices to offset the effects, analysts say.

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42 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Ruling military announces temporary ceasefire

Myanmar earthquake: Ruling military announces temporary ceasefire  BBC

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42 h. ago Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

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43 h. ago Hong Kong rescue team pulls survivor from rubble of Myanmar earthquake

Commander of the city’s search team said they “will grasp every opportunity, never give up, and do its best to find the remaining survivors”.

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45 h. ago China urges Myanmar to protect rescuers after military fires shots at aid convoy

Chinese earthquake relief team confirmed safe after Myanmar’s military admits to firing warning shots, causing rescuers to retreat.

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47 h. ago ‘Earthquake drunk’ Thais given advice on how to deal with post

The syndrome, caused by an overstimulated nervous system, is more common among those with anxiety disorders and migraines, experts say.

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48 h. ago Deaths from future big earthquake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in Bangkok to collapse.

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57 h. ago Subdued Growth No Barrier To Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd. (HKG:686) With Shares Advancing 31%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd. (HKG:686) With Shares Advancing 31%  simplywall.st

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69 h. ago Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

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2 d. ago US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before FBI raids: university letter

University staff protest decision to ‘summarily terminate’ Wang: ‘Silence fuels suspicion and distrust and makes shared governance harder’.

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3 d. ago China's Xiaomi says is cooperating with police after fatal EV accident, shares fall

China's Xiaomi says is cooperating with police after fatal EV accident, shares fall  Reuters

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3 d. ago Malaysian rescuers in Myanmar’s quake epicentre hampered by aftershocks, landmines

Hopes of finding survivors are ‘diminishing’ as the critical 72-hour window in which people can survive without water closes.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong rescue team presses on with search for survivors of Myanmar earthquake

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, with 3,900 people injured and 270 more still missing.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong rescue team presses on with search for Myanmar earthquake survivors

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, with 3,900 people injured and 270 more still missing.

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3 d. ago ‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath

While rescue teams struggle against civil war roadblocks, analysts warn of a ‘cursed’ regime facing a legitimacy crisis.

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3 d. ago Yemen’s Houthis claim they shot down another US Reaper drone

Claimed downing of US$30 million drone came as Trump warned ‘real pain is yet to come’ for Houthis and Iran.

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3 d. ago ‘On our own’ in Myanmar, Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners: 7 Asia highlights

From rescuers’ battle in Myanmar quake to Japan’s ‘major disaster’ action plan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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