13 h. ago Ten of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature

KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.

Politics

22 h. ago Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

Politics

29 h. ago Van appears to drive into Just Stop Oil protesters at group’s final UK rally

The driver asked ‘what about my right to get home?’, as the activists – known for throwing soup on van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ – blocked roads.

Events

57 h. ago Tens of thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of funeral

Since the pope’s death on Tuesday, about 150,000 people from all over the world have bid farewell to him, the Vatican said.

Economics

61 h. ago China to fund Kenyan road and rail schemes as it seeks support in opposing Trump tariffs

President Xi Jinping promised to fund a number of projects in a meeting with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Beijing.

Politics

3 d. ago Grains Rally with Chart Breakout in Beans, Despite Bearish China News

Grains Rally with Chart Breakout in Beans, Despite Bearish China News  AgWeb

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3 d. ago The Dow rises 400 points and tech stocks rally even as China throws cold water on U.S. trade talks

The Dow rises 400 points and tech stocks rally even as China throws cold water on U.S. trade talks  Yahoo Finance

Politics

3 d. ago Breaking ranks: China’s new journal publishing benchmarks to boost scientific soft power

Beijing aims to assert voice in global academic discourse by overhauling grading system that covers thousands of Chinese scientific journals.

Politics

4 d. ago Elon Musk says Tesla will have ‘thousands’ of Optimus robots by year’s end, but China slapping controls on rare earths is hobbling production

Elon Musk says Tesla will have ‘thousands’ of Optimus robots by year’s end, but China slapping controls on rare earths is hobbling production  Fortune

Technology

4 d. ago Dow Jones Today: Stocks Surge Amid Optimism on China Tariffs; Chipmakers Lead Tech Rally

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Surge Amid Optimism on China Tariffs; Chipmakers Lead Tech Rally  Investopedia

Politics

4 d. ago Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rally as Trump softens stance on Powell, China tariffs

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rally as Trump softens stance on Powell, China tariffs  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Nvidia, Other Chip Stocks Rally as Trump Says China Tariffs Will Come Down

Nvidia, Other Chip Stocks Rally as Trump Says China Tariffs Will Come Down  Investopedia

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4 d. ago Pope Francis honoured by thousands of Catholic faithful at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral

Francis’ body will lie in state in the basilica until Saturday’s funeral and burial.

Politics

4 d. ago Trade war: Stock markets rally as Trump rows back on Fed and China threats

Trade war: Stock markets rally as Trump rows back on Fed and China threats  Sky News

Events

5 d. ago Chinese tech companies eye US listings amid market turmoil, trade war

Beijing Smart Walnut Education Technology, Shenzhen Cloudsky Technologies, Zaihui and Zhonghe Group among firms considering IPOs in the US.

Events

5 d. 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.

Politics

5 d. ago Beijing Soybean Paste treats recalled due to undeclared wheat

Beijing Soybean Paste treats recalled due to undeclared wheat  The Detroit News

Politics

5 d. ago Taiwan boss pays worker’s final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad work attitude

Employee who was ‘absent without notice’ handed plastic bag full of coins, which takes an hour to deposit at bank.

Economics

6 d. ago Filipinos mourn death of Pope Francis, their ‘Lolo Kiko’: ‘we grieve like orphans’

Many Filipinos recall the pontiff’s supportive and caring ways, saying he ‘gave voice to the marginalised, the voiceless and powerless’.

Events

6 d. ago Taiwan opposition summit aims to confront DPP ‘suppression’ amid recall battle

Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.

Politics