1 hour ago Philippines to slash rice prices in half to aid voters amid May election campaign

The programme will cost the Marcos government about US$178 million to help the poor, but critics say it is a tool to support government candidates in midterm polls.

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4 h. ago China is developing an ‘Underwater BeiDou’ network for navigation and tracking

Research team under natural resources ministry says prototypes have been built and tested but it’s not clear what stage the project is at.

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4 h. ago ‘Free’ China programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house

41-year-old family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.

Society

12 h. ago What’s driving the US’ China policy? Even Trump might be quite sure

The US president’s approach not only underestimates China but also risks alienating American allies at a time when partnerships still matter.

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12 h. ago China uses 'gravitational slingshots' to save 2 satellites that were stuck in the wrong orbit for 123 days

China uses 'gravitational slingshots' to save 2 satellites that were stuck in the wrong orbit for 123 days  Live Science

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13 h. ago Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Up But Nvidia Falls On New China Threat; Cathie Wood Loads Up On This Stock Amid 76% Dive (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Up But Nvidia Falls On New China Threat; Cathie Wood Loads Up On This Stock Amid 76% Dive (Live Coverage)  Investor's Business Daily

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19 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent says it's 'up to China' to deescalate trade tensions

Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent says it's 'up to China' to deescalate trade tensions  Yahoo Finance

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22 h. ago Live updates: Trump to meet with House Speaker as Congress returns from recess

Live updates: Trump to meet with House Speaker as Congress returns from recess  NBC Chicago

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25 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Walmart and Target warn of empty shelves and higher prices amid tariff impact

Trump tariffs live updates: Walmart and Target warn of empty shelves and higher prices amid tariff impact  Yahoo Finance

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27 h. ago US tariff war hurting trade with China; M&S ‘tells hundreds of agency staff not to come to work’ after cyber

US tariff war hurting trade with China; M&S ‘tells hundreds of agency staff not to come to work’ after cyber-attack – business live  The Guardian

Economics

28 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure

Young people are choosing to live under the same roof, share expenses, offer emotional support but sexual relations are out.

Events

46 h. ago The Southeast Asians facing exile from the US to a land they’ve never known

After surviving a CIA-led war and building lives in America, Laotian migrants are now being detained and deported with little warning.

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56 h. ago Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival

Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival  China.org

Society

60 h. ago Trump opened Pandora’s box on ‘Liberation Day’. Can it ever be closed again?

Near the end of his first 100 days, Trump’s tariffs have put the global economy in disarray – does it matter if he is having second thoughts?

Politics

60 h. ago Trump says US ships should travel through Panama and Suez canals for free

The US president says he has asked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ‘immediately take care of’ the matter.

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66 h. ago World bids farewell to ‘pope of the people’, with funeral featuring Mandarin

Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.

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3 d. ago Why does China’s ‘queen’ entrepreneur Dong Mingzhu shun jobseekers educated overseas?

Chinese businesswoman divides opinion by saying her company won’t hire overseas-educated executives due to security concerns.

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3 d. ago UN’s WFP says all Gaza food stocks depleted amid Israel’s aid block

The World Food Programme says its kitchens are expected to ‘fully run out of food in the coming days’.

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3 d. ago China drops tariffs on US semiconductors, weighs more exemptions as countries attempt to navigate trade war: reports

China drops tariffs on US semiconductors, weighs more exemptions as countries attempt to navigate trade war: reports  New York Post

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3 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sees deals within weeks, China reportedly eases chip levies

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sees deals within weeks, China reportedly eases chip levies  Yahoo Finance

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