94 m. ago Chinese law firms in ‘pivotal moment’ as they answer the call to go global

Chinese lawyers are making inroads into the global legal services market in response to growing demand from their compatriots abroad and a push from Beijing. They say that as more Chinese companies expand their footprint overseas many prefer to get legal support from Chinese lawyers and have more trust in them, but winning over clients from elsewhere is a challenge at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. Beijing has been pressing for more legal professionals to offer their services abroad to...

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2 h. ago US officer urges closer South Korea, Japan defence ties amid North threat

America’s highest-ranking military officer has called for closer trilateral defence ties with South Korea and Japan in response to what he described as an “unprecedented” military build-up by North Korea and China. The remarks by General Dan Caine, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, come amid growing pressure on Seoul to shoulder more of the cost of hosting 28,500 US troops and to support their expanded role beyond the Korean peninsula – a move that could test South Korea’s willingness to...

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8 h. ago EAM’s China visit to set stage for Modi’s travel for SCO meet

EAM’s China visit to set stage for Modi’s travel for SCO meet  Tribune India

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17 h. ago Hong Kong government to offer just 1 residential plot for sale this quarter

Hong Kong’s government will release a mid-size plot for sale in its fiscal second quarter, continuing its tight grip on land supply as the city’s residential property market grapples with a glut that has forced developers to slash prices to find buyers. A plot measuring 6,500 square metres (70,000 sq ft) at the junction of Wing Shun Street and Texaco Road in Tsuen Wan in the western part of New Territories will be made available via tender in the July to September quarter, enough to provide...

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18 h. ago Beijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high

A Chinese-built maglev train that will be the nation’s fastest-ever ground transport vehicle has made its public debut in Beijing – an ambitious project that is expected to drastically reduce travel times and cement China’s reputation as a world leader in high-speed rail networks. The train – which can reach speeds of 600km/h (373mph) – was unveiled this week at the 17th Modern Railways exhibition, offering a futuristic glimpse of China’s rail transport aspirations. Developed by the China...

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18 h. ago China National Pavilion Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan Kicks Off

China National Pavilion Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan Kicks Off  Yahoo Finance

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18 h. ago Shougang Lanzatech delays Hong Kong IPO again due to dispute with JV partner

Beijing Shougang Lanzatech Technology on Friday said it will again delay its Hong Kong initial public offering and did not provide a new timetable due to a dispute with a joint venture (JV) partner. The company, which built the world’s first large-scale industrial fermentation facility in 2018 that used exhaust gases from steel mills to make ethanol and microbial protein, was scheduled to announce the final subscription price for its shares on Tuesday. On Monday, it postponed it by a week. “As a...

Economics

19 h. ago China’s Six Hundred Kilometer Per Hour Maglev Train Debuts at Modern Railways 2025 in Beijing, Promising Rapid City Connectivity: Know More About it

China’s Six Hundred Kilometer Per Hour Maglev Train Debuts at Modern Railways 2025 in Beijing, Promising Rapid City Connectivity: Know More About it  Travel And Tour World

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19 h. ago Is Singapore key for the US to fight against China as Tammy Duckworth says?

Remarks by a US senator labelling Singapore as a key place for “fighting against” major rival China have offered a revealing glimpse into how some American politicians view the city state, amid Washington’s regional power struggle with Beijing. The comments came to light after clips of a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday showed an exasperated Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth admonishing Anjani Sinha, US President Donald Trump’s ambassador nominee to Singapore. “You want to be ambassador...

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19 h. ago China Out, India In? Bharat May Slither In Japan’s Garment Market As Beijing's Dominance Declines: AEPC

China Out, India In? Bharat May Slither In Japan’s Garment Market As Beijing's Dominance Declines: AEPC  Times Now

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19 h. ago China Out, India In? Bharat May Slither In Japan’s $91.86 Billion Garment Market As Beijing's Dominance Declin

China Out, India In? Bharat May Slither In Japan’s $91.86 Billion Garment Market As Beijing's Dominance Declin  Times Now

Economics

20 h. ago ‘Pattern emerging’: is China intentionally provoking Japan with close fly

Tokyo has expressed “serious concerns” to Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet came close to a Japanese aircraft operating in international airspace over the East China Sea on two occasions this week, with analysts suggesting that a pattern is emerging of China being increasingly willing to challenge Japan at sea and in the air. According to Japan’s Defence Ministry, a Chinese JH-7 fighter-bomber flew within 70 metres of an Air Self-Defence Force YS-11EB electronic surveillance aircraft on...

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21 h. ago Japan lodges protest with China over 'unusual' air encounters, warns against accidental collisions

Japan lodges protest with China over 'unusual' air encounters, warns against accidental collisions  Anadolu Ajansı

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21 h. ago Japan, China take step towards resuming Japanese beef exports to China

Japan, China take step towards resuming Japanese beef exports to China  Reuters

Events

23 h. ago Trump’s new tariffs, cannon barrel sparks Hong Kong bomb scare: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea US President Donald Trump, apparently impatient with the slow progress of negotiations, slapped 25 per cent unilateral tariffs on Japan and South Korea and equal or...

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24 h. ago China's biggest car rental company now offers autonomous cars

China's biggest car rental company now offers autonomous cars  theregister.com

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25 h. ago Asia week ahead: Key data on China, Japan, South Korea, while Indonesia seen leaving rates unchanged

Asia week ahead: Key data on China, Japan, South Korea, while Indonesia seen leaving rates unchanged  ING Think

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26 h. ago 2 Americans rescued from Japan’s Mount Fuji prompt more calls for tougher rules

Two Americans have had to be rescued from Japan’s Mount Fuji in separate incidents before the official climbing season began on Thursday, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on rule-breaking hikers who endanger themselves and drain local resources. The deployment of Shizuoka prefecture’s mountain rescue teams twice in two days to rescue the pair has again triggered criticism of people who insist on trying to ascend the 3,776-metre peak outside the season without adequate preparation...

Events

27 h. ago Japan hotel offers mini beds for toys, appealing to travellers with plush fellows

A hotel in Japan is offering mini beds and pyjamas for stuffed toys to attract travellers with furry companions. Growing numbers of young people in the country are no longer travelling alone. Instead, they are hitting the road with carefully dressed plush toys. Some place them in backpacks with transparent windows, while others carry them in their arms. Many social media users have shared their travel adventures with plush toys, most of them young people or fans of popular cartoon...

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29 h. ago China’s 100K TPS blockchain, Japan’s Minna Bank eyes Solana: Asia Express

China’s 100K TPS blockchain, Japan’s Minna Bank eyes Solana: Asia Express  Cointelegraph

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