59 m. ago Taiwan man steals ex’s dad’s urn to force reunion or ‘she would never see her father again’

Scamming chicken farm owner with significant debts stakes out military cemetery before breaking lock on man’s final resting place.

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74 m. ago Chinese mountain to get escalators for ‘painless climbing experience’

Each escalator is about 50 metres long.

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97 m. ago Trump’s tariffs hit allies and rivals, but Russia, Cuba and North Korea escape penalties

Russia left off because there was no meaningful trade with it, while Cuba, Belarus and North Korea were already heavily sanctioned.

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1 hour ago ‘Taxing time’: Beijing to Berlin, Trump’s tariffs dominate world headlines

‘Taxing time’: Beijing to Berlin, Trump’s tariffs dominate world headlines  Newslaundry

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1 hour ago US influencer IShowSpeed’s view of China makes him accidental ambassador

The 20-year-old’s live streaming videos of his tour of Chinese cities win praise from analysts and government officials.

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1 hour ago Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.

Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.  The New York Times

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2 h. ago Real threat posed by Trump’s tariffs worse than a global recession

The US president cannot be allowed to replace world’s hard-won multilateral compromise and cooperation with bullying bilateralism.

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2 h. ago Chinese tourists plan stops to smell the cherry blossoms on holiday weekend

Ching Ming Festival trip bookings were up this year compared to last, travel platforms said, with particular interest in ‘flower tourism’.

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4 h. ago Tariffs for penguins? Trump trade order targets remote uninhabited Australian islands

Critics are mocking Washington for placing tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, possibly due to mislabelled shipping data.

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4 h. ago China's cities may see 'flying taxis' as soon as three years, aviation company Ehang predicts

China's cities may see 'flying taxis' as soon as three years, aviation company Ehang predicts  CNBC

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4 h. ago Chinese woman finds birth parents after 27 years, just 2 days after posting appeal video

27-year-old adoptee becomes country’s fastest ever such person to find biological family, breaks down in tears during video link-up.

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6 h. ago Trump Says US Has 'Great Power to Negotiate' With China on TikTok Sale

Trump Says US Has 'Great Power to Negotiate' With China on TikTok Sale  Business Insider

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6 h. ago China stocks could be under pressure until Beijing unveils stimulus: UBS

China stocks could be under pressure until Beijing unveils stimulus: UBS  Investing.com

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6 h. ago US diplomats in China face relationship ban, Xiaomi’s fatal car crash: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From FBI’s raids on a Chinese-American scientist to ByteDance founder’s citizenship status, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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6 h. ago ByteDance founder denies Singapore citizenship, Hong Kong cinemas: 7 highlights

ByteDance founder denies Singapore citizenship, Hong Kong cinemas: 7 highlights  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago China’s deep sea space station: could South China Sea be the next Persian Gulf?

An alien, underwater world could hold the answers to China’s energy security, scientists say, as they work to unlock its mysteries.

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7 h. ago China’s response to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus more on stimulus, building trade ties

China’s response to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus more on stimulus, building trade ties  CNBC

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7 h. ago Photo: Untitled (Beijing National Stadium), by Arend Kuester

Photo: Untitled (Beijing National Stadium), by Arend Kuester  China Digital Times

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7 h. ago Given prevailing headwinds, Hong Kong has the big opportunity as an offshore yuan hub: CICC

With low rates in China, borrowing in yuan is now cheaper than in other currencies, CICC says.

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8 h. ago IShowSpeed in Hong Kong: US YouTube star meets pandas, as fans flock for selfies

Popular streamer, who has arrived after visiting mainland China, also takes part in ‘villain-hitting’ ritual in Causeway Bay.

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