3 h. ago Architect of Trump’s tariff policy doesn’t see ‘immediate change’ to China tariffs

Architect of Trump’s tariff policy doesn’t see ‘immediate change’ to China tariffs  Fortune

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4 h. ago Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security, not just economic ties, as China looms

Donald Trump’s policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.

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9 h. ago US lawmakers ask Rubio for answers on Chinese fighters in Ukraine

US lawmakers ask Rubio for answers on Chinese fighters in Ukraine  Reuters

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11 h. ago The Irish man who turned dog days on Koh Samui into a rescue story to reduce Thailand’s strays

Niall Harbison aims to reduce Thailand’s street dog population through sterilisation and care, gaining global attention and celebrity support.

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12 h. ago Naked man’s deadly rampage in Japan leaves public demanding answers from police

“I shouldn’t talk about it,” he said when arrested, leading people to speculate on the motive behind his bizarre behaviour.

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13 h. ago As China's Manufacturing Contracts, Beijing Releases Defiant Video Calling US A 'Paper Tiger' And Vows To Never Kneel To Trump's Trade War

As China's Manufacturing Contracts, Beijing Releases Defiant Video Calling US A 'Paper Tiger' And Vows To Never Kneel To Trump's Trade War  Benzinga

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15 h. ago Hong Kong academic accreditation body understated fraud cases: audit watchdog

Authorities want accreditation body to update guidelines on handling suspected fake academic qualification, make police reports more promptly.

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15 h. ago Hong Kong academic accreditation body understated fraud cases: auditor

Authorities want accreditation body to update guidelines on handling suspected fake academic qualification, make police reports more promptly.

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17 h. ago Thai trans woman’s brutal murder exposes dark side of Thailand’s tourist boom

Police say a Chinese national confessed to the horrific killing of a transgender woman in Pattaya, fuelling concerns about visitor screening.

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17 h. ago China Manufacturing Slumps on US Levies, Spurring Stimulus Calls

China Manufacturing Slumps on US Levies, Spurring Stimulus Calls  Bloomberg.com

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18 h. ago Police arrest man for posting ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ song, other seditious content online

Source says 22-year-old made ‘dozens’ of allegedly illegal posts and will be charged under Article 23 national security law.

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18 h. ago Police arrest man for alleged sedition over posting ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ song

Source says 22-year-old made ‘dozens’ of allegedly illegal posts and will be charged under Article 23 national security law.

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21 h. ago China’s factory activity contracts as tariffs darken trade landscape

China’s purchasing managers’ index for April comes in at 49, falling short of expectations as US tariffs begin to bite.

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22 h. ago Sorrow in Japan as 4 pandas prepare for China return amid claims of political pressure

With the animals’ return in June before the expiry of a loan agreement, Japan will be left with just two pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.

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22 h. ago Legalise basketball betting but ensure young Hongkongers don’t lose

One area where Hong Kong can elevate governance standards is by mandating disclosure of basketball betting patterns among young adults.

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23 h. ago Exam time: Hong Kong medical school bids under microscope this week

Sources say government task group will meet contenders to hear more about their proposals, as universities continue to flex muscles in public.

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23 h. ago Japan dismisses viral manga, feng shui earthquake rumours as tourist bookings plunge

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo inadvertently added to the fears by warning citizens to take precautions against natural disasters.

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24 h. ago Elon Musk teases Grok 3.5 hours after Alibaba’s Qwen3 generates buzz amid US

Musk said the latest version of xAI’s Grok model can answer technical questions about rocket engines and electrochemistry.

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24 h. ago Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand

Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand  Reuters

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29 h. ago 3 killed in Sweden shooting, as police hunt for masked gunman

The incident comes just months after the country’s deadliest-ever mass shooting left 10 people dead.

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