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Double-edged sword: US probe into China’s drone dominance is a risk, analysts say
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Chinese leader said the two countries had overcome a series of ‘setbacks’ and stressed the importance of ‘equal treatment’.
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In Latin America poll, China grows in appeal though US remains preferred ally
Pew Research poll of Mexico, Brazil and Argentina suggests China may be benefiting from unease over US President Donald Trump’s policies.
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China’s dated urban-development model must change, Beijing says at rare meeting
Amid property and urbanisation woes, China needs to ‘proactively adapt to changing circumstances’ and transform its approach to city planning, leadership says at Central Urban Work Conference.
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Trump says US struck trade deal with Indonesia, without providing details
This follows his recent threat to impose a 32 per cent tariff on Indonesia by August 1, part of a broader tariff offensive against numerous trading partners.
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Alibaba’s ‘Super Saturdays’ event to heat up China’s on-demand delivery market
The programme will be implemented over the next 100 days under Alibaba’s instant commerce brand, Taobao Shangou.
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Singapore baby smuggling ring foiled as Indonesia detains 12 suspects
The suspects are accused of moving the babies to Indonesia’s Borneo Island and then sending over a dozen of them onwards to Singapore.
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Trump trade policies driving Hong Kong industry’s ‘China plus N’ shift: study
Industry federation report suggests 70 per cent of members have been diversifying production beyond China amid geopolitical volatility.
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Beijing slams foreign news outlets for ‘smearing’ Hong Kong national security law
China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong accuses BBC News Chinese, the Nikkei of ‘distorted reports, comments or editorials’ for law’s anniversary coverage.
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Severance and The Studio lead Emmy nominations as Apple TV+ dominates
The White Lotus got its usual flowering of acting nominations, including nods for Carrie Coon and Walton Goggins.
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Hong Kong vice-principal reported for allegedly waving scissors at hair-row boy
Form Three student has reportedly been in dispute with Tuen Mun school for some time over length of his fringe.
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Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans
Filipino-American community leaders warn of long-term effects of Trump’s latest actions, including on remittances back home, state-funded health insurance.
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China’s GDP figures, robots riding Shenzhen subway: SCMP daily highlights
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Appeals continue for 11 Hong Kong opposition figures jailed for subversion
Lawyers argue defendants cannot be held liable under national security law for efforts to oust the city’s leader via constitutional means.
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What if Chinese, US firms make humanoid robots together? CEO calls for a collab
With advantages respectively held by China and the US, the founder of Unitree Robotics points to opportunities for their private companies to work together.
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Will China’s first-half GDP data reveal need for more fiscal stimulus?
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Beijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high-speed rail
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