2 h. ago AI paper by 4 Chinese paved way for ChatGPT, AlphaGo. It’s set for greater glory by 2030

Work on deep residual learning is most-cited since 2000 and may become the top of the all-time list within five years, Nature analysis finds.

Politics

3 h. ago Japanese singer flies 4 hours daily to university, gaining admiration for commitment

Pop idol’s gruelling daily schedule begins with putting on make-up at 5am before arriving at university around 10am for classes.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump goes to war with the US Federal Reserve: a ‘recipe for disaster’?

The president’s conflict with the Fed could threaten the central bank’s independence and destabilise US financial markets, analysts warn.

Events

7 h. ago In Japan, ‘friendship marriages’ provide partnership outside societal norms

More couples are choosing such an option despite it contradicting their sexual orientation, citing reasons such as social security benefits.

Politics

8 h. ago Chinese woman cosplaying as Lady Rocky from Ne Zha film attacked after mistaken for Japanese

Man hurls insults at ‘helpless’ woman who passionately portrays character in public square, police launch investigation into incident.

Events

13 h. ago Carney says China is a foreign interference, geopolitical threat for Canada

Carney says China is a foreign interference, geopolitical threat for Canada  Reuters

Politics

14 h. ago Trump turns White House Covid information site into page pushing Chinese lab leak theory

The updated website now accuses Anthony Fauci of promoting a ‘preferred narrative’ that the deadly disease originated in nature.

Politics

16 h. ago Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand

Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand  MarketWatch

Politics

18 h. ago Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?

Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.

Events

21 h. ago 3rd International Security Cooperation Seminar for Foreign Military Attachés held in Beijing

3rd International Security Cooperation Seminar for Foreign Military Attachés held in Beijing  China Military Online

Events

22 h. ago SCMP reports bogus site for fake crypto news featuring Hong Kong billionaire

The article, which included presumably doctored screenshots, highlighted Li Ka-shing offering investment advice during a TV news interview.

Politics

22 h. ago SCMP alerts Hong Kong police over bogus lookalike report on tycoon Li Ka

Fake article claims billionaire offered cryptocurrency investment advice during TV news interview.

Events

23 h. ago Japan tour buses turned into hearses for families to visit special places alongside deceased

Final journey with the departed may also serve as a source of comfort for those who remain.

Society

25 h. ago New US envoy says Japan in ‘tough neighbourhood’, allies need to stand up to China

George Glass also said he was ‘extremely optimistic’ that Washington would strike a deal on tariffs with Tokyo.

Politics

25 h. ago Seoul rebukes embassies over foreign textbooks claiming Korea was ruled by Spain, Russia

A government audit found that embassies failed to correct foreign textbook claims such as Korea once being part of Genghis Khan’s empire.

Politics

26 h. ago Surge in Chinese visitors in Bogota, says Colombian tourism official in Hong Kong

At industry summit, tourism director of Colombia’s capital says over 20,000 Chinese visited in 2024, up from 1,000 annually a few years ago.

Politics

26 h. ago Myanmar earthquake may have disrupted China’s rare earth supplies, analysts say

The disaster may have damaged mines and transport routes in Myanmar, which is China’s main supplier of rare earth elements, analysts say.

Politics

28 h. ago Japan makes it easier for hunters to shoot bears as attacks surge

The revised wildlife law allows emergency bear shootings in populated areas, enabling quicker responses amid rising animal sightings.

Events

28 h. ago Crowds pack Hong Kong land checkpoints as about 250,000 leave city for Easter holiday

By contrast, few visitors arrive in city, with some ambivalent about spending even as local businesses offer deals to manage expected dip.

Politics

28 h. ago Crowds pack Hong Kong land checkpoints as 250,000 leave city for Easter holiday

By contrast, few visitors arrive in city, with some ambivalent about spending even as local businesses offer deals to manage expected dip.

Politics