4 h. ago From Classroom to Commerce: The Value of Chinese Students to American Business

From Classroom to Commerce: The Value of Chinese Students to American Business  The US-China Business Council

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5 h. ago China’s ‘telepathy’ radio could hide military units in plain site

Since they debuted in World War I, military radios have played a vital role in sending strategic messages via electromagnetic waves, but it has always been a deadly game of hide-and-seek. The devices present a dilemma: crucial communication at the risk of simultaneously broadcasting the location of their users to adversaries, exposing forces to interception, jamming and missile strikes. But the cat-and-mouse game may soon be over. Chinese researchers have claimed a breakthrough that enables...

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6 h. ago Do Singapore’s insurers and private hospitals need a rethink as costs surge?

A major insurer in Singapore has suspended pre-treatment approval for policyholders seeking treatment in two private hospitals due to high costs, in a case that has prompted scrutiny of the city state’s reputable healthcare industry. Great Eastern’s move has spurred industry experts to call for calibrated adjustments to the healthcare insurance system involving the key stakeholders instead of an overhaul, and greater data transparency to help policyholders make informed decisions as expenses...

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6 h. ago China needs to help young students facing unique pressures in age of AI

Suicide rates among adolescents in China reveal a unique pattern: some studies show that those from more affluent families and with better-educated parents are at a higher risk of taking their own lives compared to those from less privileged backgrounds. This stands in stark contrast to trends observed in many other countries, where children from poorer families and those exposed to domestic violence are more likely to attempt suicide. However, this does not imply that children from poorer...

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6 h. ago Hong Kong’s financial centre status gives it an edge in AI market, experts say

Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre gives it an edge in artificial intelligence (AI) development in spite of rising geopolitical tensions, according to experts, as the city boosts computing power resources to support companies involved in the vital technology. “For AI companies, having easy access to capital is extremely important,” SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng said in a panel discussion at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 on Tuesday. “Hong...

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6 h. ago Tesla (TSLA) sales decline in China despite Model Y refresh and record discounts

Tesla (TSLA) sales decline in China despite Model Y refresh and record discounts  Electrek

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6 h. ago Beijing 'firmly' opposes arrest of Chinese citizen in Italy at US request

Beijing 'firmly' opposes arrest of Chinese citizen in Italy at US request  Anadolu Ajansı

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7 h. ago Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over travel ban on former senator

The Philippine foreign ministry has summoned the Chinese ambassador Huang Xilian after Beijing hit the former Senate majority leader with a travel ban for his stance on the South China Sea. Francis Tolentino, a key ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, has been barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry last week. Beijing said the ban was the result of his “egregious conduct on China-related issues”. During a...

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8 h. ago Meta’s AI lab scoops up two more Chinese experts from Apple, OpenAI

Facebook parent Meta Platforms is adding another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) expert to its newly established research facility, underscoring how researchers from China are increasingly sought after in the competitive global race for top tech talent. The social media giant has recruited Pang Ruoming, who held the title of distinguished software engineer at Apple and was leading its foundation models team, according to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday that was confirmed by Meta. Neither...

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8 h. ago Caring woman driver with disabled son has China’s ‘messiest but most loving cab’

A young ride-hailing taxi driver in China who takes her disabled seven-year-old son to work with her every day has moved both passengers and people on mainland social media. Zhang Congcong, 27, has been driving a taxi with her son, Momo, as a back seat passenger for four months in central China’s Henan province. Zhang has to take Momo with her because he suffers from a rare form of spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that severely affects his mobility and requires round-the-clock care. Zhang...

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9 h. ago Need a grandma? In Japan, you can rent one and help an old lady out

“Grandma rental” services have caught on in Japan, providing an alternative source of income for the country’s ageing population seeking to alleviate the cost of living pressures amid rising inflation. For 3,000 yen (US$20) per hour, clients are set up with a woman aged 60 to 94 who will help with requests ranging from teaching cooking skills to breaking up with partners on her client’s behalf, according to local news site SoraNews24. The elderly women can also babysit and mediate family...

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9 h. ago Berlin accuses Chinese military of targeting German plane with laser

Berlin accuses Chinese military of targeting German plane with laser  politico.eu

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9 h. ago ByteDance denies accepting Oracle deal ahead of deadline for TikTok sale

TikTok owner ByteDance has denied a recent report that it agreed to sell its US operations to a consortium led by Oracle, according to multiple Chinese media. On Monday, Chinese media GeekPark published an article saying that the Beijing-based social media giant had given the nod for a sale to a group led by Oracle, in which it would maintain a minority stake. The article has since been removed. Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the popular short video app, as well...

Economics

9 h. ago Business leaders call for efforts to combat ‘Hong Kong equals China’ perception

Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country, two systems” framework to combat a growing perception in Western capitals that it is no different from any other mainland Chinese city, business leaders have urged. The city also maintains a significant lead over regional rival Singapore in key financial metrics, panellists at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference said on Tuesday. “The problem is that many of them feel that Hong Kong equals China,”...

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9 h. ago Efforts needed to combat view ‘Hong Kong equals mainland China’: business leaders

Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country, two systems” framework to combat a growing perception in Western capitals that it is no different from mainland Chinese cities, business leaders have urged. The city also maintains a significant lead over regional rival Singapore in key financial metrics, panellists at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 said on Tuesday. “The problem is that many of them feel that Hong Kong equals China,” said...

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10 h. ago China vows sustained peace efforts amid foreign vessels seeking protection under Chinese flag in Strait of Hormuz

China vows sustained peace efforts amid foreign vessels seeking protection under Chinese flag in Strait of Hormuz  Global Times

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10 h. ago Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?

Hong Kong experienced the hottest Xiaoshu on Tuesday, with the mercury at the Observatory hitting 34.3 degrees Celsius (93.7 Fahrenheit). However, the hottest weather is still yet to come, it warned. The Post explains what Xiaoshu is and presents traditional Chinese medicine’s recommendations for coping with the heat. 1. What is Xiaoshu? Xiaoshu, the 11th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunisolar calendar, means minor or moderate heat and signifies the onset of summer, but not in full...

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10 h. ago Beijing Rejects Elon Musk As A 'Geopolitical Asset': Lukewarm Response To Chinese Diplomatic Overreach, Trump Feud Reportedly Diminishes Musk's Value

Beijing Rejects Elon Musk As A 'Geopolitical Asset': Lukewarm Response To Chinese Diplomatic Overreach, Trump Feud Reportedly Diminishes Musk's Value  Benzinga

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11 h. ago China: Chinese government impunity for crackdown on lawyers fuels decade of repression

China: Chinese government impunity for crackdown on lawyers fuels decade of repression  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

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12 h. ago Hong Kong scam losses down 25% in first 5 months of year, but cases up

Scam-related losses in Hong Kong have declined 25 per cent to HK$2.8 billion (US$357 million) in the first five months of this year, but the number of cases has increased amid an overall drop in crime. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming revealed the latest figures at a North District Council meeting on Tuesday, saying the city had recorded 35,888 cases from January to May this year, a 2.8 per cent dip from the same period last year. But the number relating specifically to scams during the...

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