2 h. ago Apple postpones iPhone Air in China as Beijing keeps tight grip on eSIM approval

Apple is likely to delay Chinese shipments of its new iPhone Air, the thinnest model ever, as the company works with mainland authorities to resolve regulatory issues related to the use of an embedded SIM. As of Friday morning, Apple had revised iPhone Air ordering details for the mainland, replacing the original launch schedule with “release information to be updated later”. Previously, the company stated that pre-orders would start at 8pm Friday local time, while deliveries would begin on...

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2 h. ago Apple postpones iPhone Air release in China as Beijing keeps a tight grip on eSIM approval

Apple postpones iPhone Air release in China as Beijing keeps a tight grip on eSIM approval  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Trump’s second term China policies are confusing ‘hawks’ — and Beijing

Trump’s second term China policies are confusing ‘hawks’ — and Beijing  Washington Examiner

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3 h. ago Beijing’s nature reserve move in disputed South China Sea seen as bid for moral high ground

Beijing’s nature reserve move in disputed South China Sea seen as bid for moral high ground  The Straits Times

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4 h. ago Eternal Love actor Alan Yu Menglong passes away at 37 after tragic fall in Beijing

Eternal Love actor Alan Yu Menglong passes away at 37 after tragic fall in Beijing  India TV News

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4 h. ago Hull numbers on PLA fleet of barges mean they are now in service: analyst

A fleet of large barges in the People’s Liberation Army has been assigned hull numbers, suggesting they have entered service in what would be Beijing’s latest move to deter Taiwan militarily. Three advanced specialised island-landing vessels that form part of the ‘Dong Gong’ were spotted by internet users docked at a beach in mainland China in June, each one bearing a hull number in the sequence 401, 402 and 403. The markings mean the ships serve in the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, according...

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4 h. ago PLA barge fleet now in service as hull numbers on 3 confirm deployment: analyst

A fleet of large barges in the People’s Liberation Army has been assigned hull numbers, suggesting they have entered service in what would be Beijing’s latest move to deter Taiwan militarily. Internet users spotted three advanced specialised island-landing vessels from the “Dong Gong” series docked at a beach in mainland China in June, each bearing a hull number in the sequence 401 to 403. The markings mean the ships serve in the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, according to Song Zhongping, a...

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5 h. ago Mexico acting ‘under coercion to constrain’ China with 50% tariff on cars, says Beijing

Mexico acting ‘under coercion to constrain’ China with 50% tariff on cars, says Beijing  The Guardian

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6 h. ago ‘Do you want a boycott?’ Malaysia’s top mall rolls dice with flag ban

Malaysia’s most famous shopping centre edged closer to a damaging boycott after threatening to throw out a second group of pro-Palestine protesters carrying flags, prompting calls for a mass gathering inside the plaza after Friday prayers. The management of Suria KLCC shopping arcade – at the bottom of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur – made headlines after a scuffle broke out on Sunday between security and pro-Palestinian supporters who entered the venue at the end of a rally. The...

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7 h. ago Hong Kong Hedge Funds Accelerate Cloud Transformation with AWS

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong’s financial sector navigates rapid technological change and increasing market competitiveness, hedge funds are embracing cloud technology to accelerate their trading strategies development, scale their operations, and unlock new source of alpha. In 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) deepened its partnerships with hedge funds across the region, as more firms - from systematic traders to fundamental managers -...

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7 h. ago China’s diplomatic influence on the line as it navigates the US tariff storm

China’s diplomatic influence on the line as it navigates the US tariff storm  East Asia Forum

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8 h. ago September 12, 2025: Beijing among top 10 most polluted cities in the world

September 12, 2025: Beijing among top 10 most polluted cities in the world  IQAir

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8 h. ago Why China’s new plan to bolster its South China Sea claims has Manila worried

China’s designation of a national nature reserve in the contested Scarborough Shoal – and its punitive measures for unauthorised entry – have prompted strong pushback from the Philippines, with analysts warning the move could escalate tensions in the strategically important waterway. Beijing’s announcement of the decision on Wednesday marked its latest efforts to consolidate its claims in the contested area that is now a focal point of intense confrontations between the two countries and could...

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8 h. ago Why Beijing’s new plan to bolster its South China Sea claims has Manila worried

China’s designation of a national nature reserve in the contested Scarborough Shoal – and its punitive measures for unauthorised entry – have prompted strong pushback from the Philippines, with analysts warning the move could escalate tensions in the strategically important waterway. Beijing’s announcement of the decision on Wednesday marked its latest efforts to consolidate its claims in the contested area that is now a focal point of intense confrontations between the two countries and could...

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9 h. ago Sobering trend: nearly half of young Japanese never drink alcohol, survey shows

Nearly 44 per cent of Japanese in their twenties never drink alcohol and another 16 per cent do so less than once a month, according to a new survey – a generational shift that is rattling Japan’s drinks industry and challenging long-held social norms. The findings, by Tokyo-based marketing consultancy Mery Co, reflect deeper changes in Japanese society, observers say, with pandemic-era habits, rising costs and evolving attitudes about work and well-being reshaping how younger generations...

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9 h. ago Chinese man honours late grandma by creating video game based on their life together

A simple pixel game about taking care of a grandma that was developed by a man in China has touched the hearts of many people online. His creation has evoked a feeling of nostalgia among netizens about their own experiences interacting with the elderly in their families. In the five-minute game called Grandma, which has been released on a game distribution platform for free, players need to finish tasks involved in looking after a grandmother who injured herself in a fall, reported the Xinmin...

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10 h. ago How will Hong Kong’s John Lee strike middle ground in policy address?

With Hong Kong leader John Lee set to deliver his annual policy address on September 17, the Post examines key topics the chief executive is expected to focus on, including a mega infrastructure project near the border, new economic drivers and livelihood issues. In the sixth of a seven-part series, Cannix Yau examines the economic challenges and political expectations to be addressed in Lee’s second last policy blueprint of his term. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will have to confront a...

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11 h. ago Night view of Shougang Park, venue of 2025 CIFTIS in Beijing

Night view of Shougang Park, venue of 2025 CIFTIS in Beijing  Xinhua

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11 h. ago China’s bull run tests Beijing as it aims to guide US$12 trillion stock market

Stunning gains in Chinese stocks are testing regulators’ ability to manage the ascent, as Beijing seeks to fulfil its long-standing goal of positioning the nation’s US$12 trillion equity market as a steady source of household income that can support consumer spending and economic growth. As the property market remains in the doldrums, eroding the wealth of Chinese investors who are sitting on a record 160 trillion yuan (US$22.5 trillion) in bank savings, the stock market has become a focus of...

Economics

11 h. ago China’s bull run tests regulators as Beijing aims to guide US$12 trillion stock market

China’s bull run tests regulators as Beijing aims to guide US$12 trillion stock market  South China Morning Post

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