33 y. ago The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12

The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12  Newspapers.com

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1 hour ago Vietnam targets social media users in ‘expanding crackdown’ on dissent, rights group says

Human Rights Watch reports ordinary social media users now face jail for criticising the state under Article 331.

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2 h. ago Air India eyes Boeing planes rejected by China as Trump’s tariff war reshapes aviation

The Tata Group-owned airline urgently needs aircraft for its recovery and plans to approach Boeing for jets intended for Chinese airlines affected by Trump’s tariffs.

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2 h. ago Chinese gold ETFs glow as investors chase metal’s historic rise amid Trump turmoil

The mainland’s 13 gold ETFs bulge by US$9.6 billion, as the metal’s lure as a haven asset grows.

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3 h. ago Thailand park ranger sacked after ‘ni hao’ tourist clash video: ‘we’re Thai, not Chinese’

The viral video has stirred debate on whether he was right to be offended or overreacted to the Mandarin greeting.

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4 h. ago China Releases Video of Encounter With US Aircraft Carrier Fighter Jet

China Releases Video of Encounter With US Aircraft Carrier Fighter Jet  Newsweek

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5 h. ago US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels  BBC

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5 h. ago What Trump should be making great again are the lives of Americans

Tariffs won’t shrink the inequalities in US society that result from globalisation. A better safety net, starting with healthcare, would.

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5 h. ago Chinese teacher fired for faking identity to date students, pressures one into an abortion

Economics teacher forged name, age, job, family background to lure young women into relationships, expelled from Communist Party.

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6 h. ago Chinese families look to Malaysia, South Korea’s AI sex crime scourge: 7 Asia highlights

From Chinese scholars urging peace with Manila to a fight in Pattaya, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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6 h. ago New Zealand party pushes for ‘biological’ definition of men, women

The populist New Zealand First Party, which forms part of the country’s governing coalition, introduced the bill to parliament on Tuesday.

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7 h. ago China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?

China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?  South China Morning Post

Events

8 h. ago Police start using video at 4 Hong Kong junctions to penalise errant drivers

‘We will focus on driving behaviours that can cause traffic accidents and serious road blockage, such as stopping their vehicles in restricted areas,’ force says.

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9 h. ago China adds 1.98 million private firms in first quarter as calls for support rise

China adds 1.98 million private firms in first quarter as calls for support rise  South China Morning Post

Economics

10 h. ago India targets Chinese shipments with new tariff on steel imports

Effective immediately for 200 days, the tariff marks India’s first major trade policy shift since Donald Trump’s global tariff impositions.

Events

10 h. ago South Korea weighs ‘proportional’ response to Chinese platform in contested Yellow Sea

Officials say the fixed steel platform risks undermining a bilateral pact and signals China’s expanding maritime ambitions.

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20 h. ago Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

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22 h. ago ‘Thuggish’ act: Chinese scholars take on Trump adviser over global shake

‘Thuggish’ act: Chinese scholars take on Trump adviser over global shake-up  South China Morning Post

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23 h. ago What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?  South China Morning Post

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24 h. ago Outrage in South Korea over videos of women being chased to ‘help them get home safely’

Netizens slam the videos for mocking the fear and panic that women feel when approached or followed by unknown men at night.

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