2 h. ago DeepSeek tech is ‘clever’ but hype is ‘overblown’, Anthropic co

Jack Clark, a former journalist turned AI policy expert, said DeepSeek ‘might become a closer competitor’ if it had access to more computing resources.

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2 h. ago Indonesian bus crash claims 12 lives, including 2 children, after apparent brake failure

The bus sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned after the brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province.

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6 h. ago Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ looks more appealing for the children of senior officials

Targeted by graft-busters and with fewer well-paid jobs in private sector as economy slows, more are said to be taking up government work.

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6 h. ago Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials

Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials  South China Morning Post

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10 h. ago Hong Kong records first decline in number of licensed restaurants in 6 years

Experts say locals travelling to mainland and tourists opting for lighter food options contributed to drop in number of licensed establishments.

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12 h. ago Fear factor: more Japanese worry war ‘likely’ to break out in Asia, survey shows

Conflict in Ukraine and the growing assertiveness of China and North Korea are among the reasons for growing public anxiety, analysts say.

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16 h. ago Trump tariffs will isolate China, it's not the other way around, expert says

Trump tariffs will isolate China, it's not the other way around, expert says  Fox Business

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18 h. ago Pope Francis donated a Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gazan children

The car, a converted Mitsubishi, was used by the pope during 2014 visit to Bethlehem and had since been on display, gathering dust and rust.

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18 h. ago Before his death, Pope Francis donated Popemobile to serve as clinic for Gaza’s children

Vehicle will be fitted with medical equipment and a fridge for medicines and be assigned a driver and a team of doctors.

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23 h. ago World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong wins historic first title for China

‘I can’t believe what I’ve done,’ Zhao says after clinching world crown by dominating Mark Williams at the Crucible in Sheffield.

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25 h. ago Trump’s 100% tariff on films will have little impact on Hong Kong industry: experts

Instead, it is Hollywood and the US movie industry that will suffer, as they depend on other countries to keep their production costs down, expert says.

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25 h. ago China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulence

Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.

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30 h. ago Japan influencer calls out ‘electricity stealing’ Chinese tourists for using public chargers

‘Inflammatory’ influencer who regularly taunts Chinese people online is accused of making ‘highly offensive’ posts on social media.

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30 h. ago Resentful Japan man admits driving SUV into schoolchildren in Osaka

The 28-year-old suspect, who recently quit his job, told police he had deliberately targeted the children as they walked home from school.

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31 h. ago Thousands brave heat for buns, giant fish balls, Ne Zha at Hong Kong Cheung Chau festival

‘It’s better than last year! People are spending more generously, maybe people are flocking to Cheung Chau because of the earthquake in Japan,’ worker says.

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31 h. ago 12,300 revellers brave heat for buns, fish balls, Ne Zha at Hong Kong Cheung Chau festival

‘It’s better than last year! People are spending more generously, maybe people are flocking to Cheung Chau because of the earthquake in Japan,’ worker says.

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31 h. ago 12,300 revellers brave heat for buns, fishballs and parade at Hong Kong festival

Streets of Cheung Chau packed for bun festival, with parade featuring children dressed as ministers, famous athletes and Ne Zha character from hit film.

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31 h. ago 19,700 revellers brave heat for buns, fishballs and parade at Hong Kong festival

Streets of Cheung Chau packed for bun festival, with parade featuring children dressed as ministers, famous athletes and Ne Zha character from hit film.

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31 h. ago 22,000 revellers brave heat for buns, fishballs and parade at Hong Kong festival

Streets of Cheung Chau packed for bun festival, with parade featuring children dressed as ministers, famous athletes and Ne Zha character from hit film.

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34 h. ago Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace near disputed islands

Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace near disputed islands  CNN

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