1 hour ago China on Operation Sindoor: Beijing Urges India, Pakistan to Show Restraint Amid Rising Tensions

China on Operation Sindoor: Beijing Urges India, Pakistan to Show Restraint Amid Rising Tensions  Deccan Herald

Events

1 hour ago Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

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4 h. ago Wall Street gains as China boosts its economy ahead of US trade talks

High-level US-China trade talks this weekend and Beijing’s plans to cut interest rates fuel gains on Wall Street.

Economics

4 h. ago Next stop, Egypt? Trade war sends China’s exporters scouring globe for new markets

To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.

Events

4 h. ago Beijing Capital International Airport: Rating Downgrade On Trade War Risk (OTCMKTS:BJCHY)

Beijing Capital International Airport: Rating Downgrade On Trade War Risk (OTCMKTS:BJCHY)  Seeking Alpha

Events

5 h. ago Calls for sanctions as Philippine probe accuses Chinese embassy of influence campaign

Allegations, if true, could lead to expulsion of embassy personnel and legal action under a law targeting subversive acts during peacetime, analysts say.

Politics

5 h. ago How Beijing’s “Academic Bars” Are Helping to Democratize Knowledge

How Beijing’s “Academic Bars” Are Helping to Democratize Knowledge  The World of Chinese

Politics

5 h. ago Xi’s trip to Russia, Beijing rolls out economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights

From Xi thanking Moscow for support over Taiwan to Beijing’s new measures to guard against US tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Economics

5 h. ago Xi Jinping’s Russia visit balances symbolism and strategy as Europe watches

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

Politics

5 h. ago DeepSeek gets a technical boost from Tencent as China embraces open

The leading Chinese AI start-up has adopted an open-source technical solution from Tencent, leading to a ‘huge speed boost’.

Politics

6 h. ago North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang

North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties  Yahoo

Events

6 h. ago China is working on a jammer to send missiles after ‘ghost’ fleet of warships

Beijing team says it could give PLA ‘absolute advantage’ in electronic warfare when combined with AI and other new technology.

Events

7 h. ago Science of food security: Chinese unlock gene secret at root of drought

Lead author Zhong Liyuan says it would take 8-10 years to produce a stable and widely adoptable rice variety through crossbreeding.

Society

7 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

Politics

8 h. ago Chinese actress Zhao Wei’s former Hong Kong home fails to sell at an auction

Zhao and her husband bought a 3,494 sq ft duplex at The Westminster Terrace in Tsuen Wan in 2012 for HK$72 million.

Events

8 h. ago Actress Zhao Wei’s former Tsuen Wan home flops at Hong Kong auction as bidders stay away

Zhao and her husband bought a 3,494 sq ft duplex at The Westminster Terrace in Tsuen Wan in 2012 for HK$72 million.

Politics

8 h. ago Chinese surgeon fired after wife reports his affairs with nurse and junior doctor at work

Philandering top doctor breaks ‘loyalty’ promise to wife after first affair by hooking up with underling for sex, is accused of malpractice.

Events

9 h. ago Chinese developer Country Garden borrows from services unit to finish homes

Country Garden Services loans 1 billion yuan (US$138 million) to entities controlled by group’s chairwoman Yang Huiyan, filing says.

Politics

9 h. ago China's yuan dips after Beijing announces sweeping monetary easing measures

China's yuan dips after Beijing announces sweeping monetary easing measures  TradingView

Politics

9 h. ago JD.com expands its offline presence with first JD Mall in Beijing

JD.com expands its offline presence with first JD Mall in Beijing  Dao Insights

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