5 h. ago As US Justice Department shifts focus from foreign agents, will that ease Chinese cases?

US Attorney General Pam Bondi disbands a task force and cuts back on foreign registration cases, but analysts say any relief may be limited.

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6 h. ago China conducts ‘dogfighting’ maneuvers in space, raising US Space Force concerns

China conducts ‘dogfighting’ maneuvers in space, raising US Space Force concerns  AeroTime

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8 h. ago Chinese satellites seen "dogfighting" in space: US Space Force

Chinese satellites seen "dogfighting" in space: US Space Force  Newsweek

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11 h. ago Japanese PM Ishiba condemns Assassin’s Creed video game over cultural disrespect of shrine

Japan’s PM criticised Assassin’s Creed: Shadows for cultural disrespect, sparking debate on historical accuracy and the game’s portrayal of shrines.

Culture

11 h. ago Inbound Hong Kong Airlines flight forced to divert after fire breaks out on board

Flight from the mainland city of Hangzhou safely diverted to Fuzhou after a fire broke out in one of its overhead compartments.

Events

11 h. ago Fire on Hong Kong Airlines flight forces plane to divert to Fuzhou

Flight from the mainland city of Hangzhou safely diverted to Fuzhou after a fire broke out in one of its overhead compartments.

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11 h. ago ‘Power bank fire’ on Hong Kong Airlines flight forces plane to divert to Fuzhou

Flight from the mainland city of Hangzhou safely diverted to Fuzhou after a fire broke out in one of its overhead compartments.

Events

14 h. ago Hong Kong protester sentenced to 45 months in jail for 2019 Wan Chai riot role

Chan Wai-yiu, 27, left for Japan in 2020 after initially avoiding charges, but was rearrested two years later when he returned to visit his ill mother.

Events

14 h. ago Former US defence researcher Zhan Hanyu joins China’s elite aerospace university

Zhan joins university named on US Entity List because of ties to China’s military after involvement in many American research projects.

Technology

19 h. ago Pentagon may stop expanding American forces in Japan to save US$1 billion

The move could undermine the process to upgrade the role of Japan-based US forces amid China and North Korea threats.

Economics

21 h. ago Editorial | Walmart’s bid to force China to pay Trump tariffs is unacceptable

Editorial | Walmart’s bid to force China to pay Trump tariffs is unacceptable  South China Morning Post

Politics

22 h. ago China’s military in frugal mode as it seeks best bang for its yuan

Armed forces must make greatest use of limited resources, PLA officers tell personnel in throes of modernisation push.

Events

22 h. ago Why Japan’s missile upgrade near China may not strain relations with Beijing

Tokyo’s reported plans to upgrade counterstrike missiles on strategic Kyushu by next year are not expected to derail improving relations, experts say.

Events

22 h. ago Japan’s missile deployment on Kyushu addresses ‘risk factor’ in China relations

Japan’s missile deployment on Kyushu addresses ‘risk factor’ in China relations  South China Morning Post

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23 h. ago US House chair asks American universities to reveal info on their Chinese nationals

Citing national security, head of select committee on China’s Communist Party targets Stanford, Carnegie Mellon and other top institutions.

Society

30 h. ago Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, US Space Force official says

Objects observed ‘manoeuvring in and out and around each other’, practising tactics, techniques and procedures, according to USSF general.

Politics

38 h. ago Japan love motel converts to funeral home, spurs birth rate, ageing population debate

Japan sees slump in number of places of ‘privacy and comfort’, some of which offer five-star facilities while others are more down-to-earth.

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39 h. ago Xiaomi Plans to Expand Beijing EV Factory to Meet Surging Demand

Xiaomi Plans to Expand Beijing EV Factory to Meet Surging Demand  Bloomberg

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43 h. ago China Practicing ‘Dogfighting in Space,’ US Space Force Says

China Practicing ‘Dogfighting in Space,’ US Space Force Says  Air & Space Forces Magazine

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45 h. ago China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says

China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says  Defense News

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