16 h. ago The Israel–Iran ceasefire is a relief for China. But the war exposed Beijing’s lack of leverage

The Israel–Iran ceasefire is a relief for China. But the war exposed Beijing’s lack of leverage  Chatham House

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19 h. ago Will Trump visit China for WWII victory parade? Optimism as speculation swirls

Speculation that US President Donald Trump may visit Beijing in September has sparked “cautious optimism” among some Chinese analysts about a possible diplomatic breakthrough as trade ties between the rival powers teeter on the edge of a fragile truce. A Kyodo report on Sunday citing unnamed sources said that China was planning to invite Trump to its Victory Parade in Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. When asked to comment on the report on...

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21 h. ago Soft soil caused Malaysia’s huge gas pipeline fire: authorities

A massive gas inferno that rocked Malaysia in April was caused by long-term strain on the pipeline due to weak soil, authorities said on Monday, three months after over 1,000 people were evacuated as the intense heat destroyed homes and melted cars in the vicinity of the incident. Police said there was also no evidence of negligence or conspiracy to cause the disaster that decimated parts of the middle-class enclave of Putra Heights in Selangor state and sent more than 100 people to hospital...

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21 h. ago China could be the world's top semiconductor foundry hub by 2030 — despite US curbs, nation to hold 30% of global installed capacity, surpassing Taiwan

China could be the world's top semiconductor foundry hub by 2030 — despite US curbs, nation to hold 30% of global installed capacity, surpassing Taiwan  Tom's Hardware

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23 h. ago Chinese sculptor’s giant Buddha Ultraman sparks official probe

A giant stone statue called “Ultraman Grotto” which was crafted by a man in China has captivated social media and triggered an official investigation. The 2.8 metre-high sculpture has a head like the Japanese superhero Ultraman and a body that adopts a sitting Buddha gesture. It is located on a cliff face in Anyue County of Sichuan province, in southwestern China, the news outlet Shangyou News reported. In early June, a blogger surnamed Zhou released a video introducing the sculpture which he...

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24 h. ago Israel and Ukraine Used Smuggled Drones To Wreak Havoc on Their Enemies. Could China Do the Same?

Israel and Ukraine Used Smuggled Drones To Wreak Havoc on Their Enemies. Could China Do the Same?  freebeacon.com

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27 h. ago China teen forced to do 1,000 squats at delinquent centre suffers kidney failure

The story of a 15-year-old boy in China who was forced to do 1,000 deep squats as a punishment, leaving him needing a kidney transplant, has sparked outrage online. The tragic tale began in August 2023, when the boy, identified by the pseudonym Ajun, from Guilin in Guangxi province, southern China, was caught stealing 3,500 yuan (US$500) in cash from a parked car. However, because he was under 16, the minimum age for criminal prosecution, the police sent him to Yongqing School for “corrective...

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27 h. ago Japan unlikely to intervene directly if China attacks Taiwan, expert says

Japan unlikely to intervene directly if China attacks Taiwan, expert says  Stars and Stripes

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28 h. ago Singapore case of fraudulant AI chip shipments to China in wake of U.S. fears of military use has been adjounred until August

Singapore case of fraudulant AI chip shipments to China in wake of U.S. fears of military use has been adjounred until August  PC Gamer

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30 h. ago Most in U.S. support defending Taiwan against China invasion: Survey

Most in U.S. support defending Taiwan against China invasion: Survey  Focus Taiwan

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30 h. ago As attacks on Iran show, Russia can now do very little for its allies

The recent war between Iran and Israel has laid bare a truth long obscured by Kremlin bluster: Russia is no longer a superpower. Moscow’s muted response to Tehran’s plight is not an anomaly but the latest – and perhaps most telling – chapter in a pattern of strategic neglect that stretches from the Middle East to the Levant and South Caucasus. Driven by President Vladimir Putin’s neo-imperialist fantasies, Russia plunged into Ukraine to find itself in a quagmire that has bled its military,...

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31 h. ago Reaction to Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid should spark reflection

Despite having been part of our lives for a long time, beauty pageants have come in for heavy criticism in recent years for objectifying women and reducing them to being judged only on their outward appearance. Despite reforms aimed at improving social perception and what constitutes “beauty”, they remain controversial. So, when Angel Chong Nga-ting, a 24-year-old local district councillor, decided to put herself out there and enter the contest for the title of Miss Hong Kong, some in the...

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31 h. ago Why reaction to Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid is hypocritical

Despite having been part of our lives for a long time, beauty pageants have come in for heavy criticism in recent years for objectifying women and reducing them to being judged only on their outward appearance. Despite reforms aimed at improving social perception and what constitutes “beauty”, they remain controversial. So, when Angel Chong Nga-ting, a 24-year-old local district councillor, decided to put herself out there and enter the contest for the title of Miss Hong Kong, some in the...

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33 h. ago ‘Small wins don’t hide the truth’: Philippine tourism slumps amid Asean’s boom

A viral social media thread lamenting the Philippines’ seventh-place ranking for tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia has sparked soul-searching among Filipinos, who blame poor infrastructure, high costs and weak accessibility – even as experts say the country is quietly shifting towards a more sustainable, higher-value model of tourism. The online uproar began with a widely shared post by content creator Thea Tan, who wrote on social media earlier this month: “The Philippines has what other...

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38 h. ago 'Something needs to be done’: Repeated flooding sparks frustration in China Spring neighborhood

'Something needs to be done’: Repeated flooding sparks frustration in China Spring neighborhood  KXXV

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43 h. ago Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration

Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration  NPR

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44 h. ago Taiwan's VP stands firm against Beijing's intimidation tactics

Taiwan's VP stands firm against Beijing's intimidation tactics  Firstpost

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48 h. ago Arranged to kill? Newlywed wives accused of murdering husbands stun India

What happens when women become the accused in a society accustomed to viewing them as victims? A recent spate of spousal killings involving newlywed brides in India has upended social assumptions and sparked debate over gender, justice – and the price of compulsion. The latest case – a chilling murder on a honeymoon – has riveted the Indian public. Earlier this month, police in Madhya Pradesh accused 25-year-old Sonam Raghuvanshi of conspiring with her boyfriend to hire assassins and murder her...

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48 h. ago Hong Kong’s opposition party folds over ‘political pressure’ and ‘safety fears’

Hong Kong’s opposition League of Social Democrats on Sunday cited “immense political pressure” and “safety” of its members in folding the party months before its 20th anniversary. “We sadly announce that facing immense political pressure, and having considered all factors, especially the safety of our members and those who walk with us, we can only sadly announce our dissolution,” the party chairwoman Chan Po-ying said on Sunday. When asked to specify the “political pressure” it faced, Chan said...

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48 h. ago Hong Kong opposition party folds over ‘political pressure’ and ‘safety fears’

Hong Kong’s opposition League of Social Democrats on Sunday cited “immense political pressure” and the “safety” of its members in folding the party months before its 20th anniversary. “We sadly announce that, facing immense political pressure, and having considered all factors, especially the safety of our members and those who walk with us, we can only sadly announce our dissolution,” party chairwoman Chan Po-ying said. Asked to specify the “political pressure” it faced, Chan said she could say...

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