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Beijing Cannot Be Trusted to Mediate on Iran’s Nuclear Program
The growing adversarial alignment between the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Russia, and Iran goes beyond diplomatic posturing.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:
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Tariff war ‘hurting all US assets’, AI to help blind ‘see’: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump’s ‘inept’ handling of tariffs to the final leg of Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The Emerging Exception: India Sees Itself as Transcending Middle Power
India no longer sees itself as merely a middle power, but as a key player shaping the global order: an “emerging great power.”
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:China plans to host UN event to denounce US tariffs and ‘bullying’
The informal meeting is part of Beijing’s drive to rally international support for its efforts to hit back at Donald Trump’s measures.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Tencent offers 28,000 internships as China grapples with youth unemployment
With 12 million fresh graduates entering the job market this summer, Chinese Big Tech companies are ramping up their recruitment efforts.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong airport incident probe finds crew error caused runway closure
Freighter unintentionally taxied onto a paved area that had not yet been commissioned for operational use.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:European Central Bank cuts interest rates for 7th time in a row amid global trade tension
The cut was widely expected by analysts given the sudden shadow cast by Trump’s April 2 announcement of unexpectedly high tariffs.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Will the PPP’s Attempt at an Anti-Lee Jae-myung Coalition Work?
Would-be presidential candidates within the ruling People Power Party are looking to form a big tent to prevent the opposition leader from becoming president, but there’s reason for skepticism.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The National Security Implications of Starlink’s Entry Into India
India’s uncritical and pernicious reliance on U.S. tech companies may serve to undermine its own national and technological visions.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:China’s post-PhD students hit record levels as global talent race heats up
Amid competition for elite researchers, mainland goes from strength to strength - but experts say more can be done to attract international students.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:How Trump is chipping away at the US’ safe-haven status
Trump’s erratic policymaking is a risk typically associated with economically vulnerable autocracies in the developing world.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Trump slams US Fed chair Powell, urges ‘termination’ for slowness
It was not immediately clear if Trump was referring to the scheduled end of Powell’s term, or if Trump was seeking to remove Powell as chair.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Bus crash in Hong Kong’s North Point leads to major traffic congestion
Double-decker bus heading to airport smashes into barrier during evening rush hour, leaving driver injured.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Alibaba’s Taobao surges in popularity in US as Trump tariffs boost Chinese shopping apps
Taobao jumped to fifth place from 47th on Apple’s App Store and to third place from 144th among shopping apps on Google Play in a matter of days.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:China has world’s first operational thorium nuclear reactor thanks to ‘strategic stamina’
Team working on project reportedly achieves milestone by completing fuel reloading while experimental molten salt reactor was running.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Can Indonesia’s Prabowo succeed in plan to evacuate Gaza’s Palestinians?
The Indonesian president has said that his plan would happen only with agreement from ‘all parties’.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Rattled by visa risks, Chinese students rethink US study plans
In China, parents want their children prepared to apply for UK study as US colleges and law firms act on behalf of overseas students.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Major Hong Kong business chamber postpones Dallas trip amid US-China trade war
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce cancels April 24 trip, while New People’s Party has also put US visit on hold.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Malay-speaking Chinese journalists become overnight sensation in Malaysia
In soft-power win, viral video of Chinese journalists describing their lunch in fluent Malay has earned praise from Malaysians.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s arts hub partners with Citybus to drive cultural tourism
Collaboration will include ticket packages for buses and museums and more frequent services during special events.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Huawei unveils upgraded AI-powered smart eyewear to compete in crowded market
Global shipments of AI glasses will see 130 per cent growth this year to reach 5.5 million units, according to Wellsenn XR.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Taiwan tourist in Japan criticised for shaking trees to create ‘cherry blossom rain’ for photos
Surprisingly, her child, standing next to her, starts imitating the action by hitting other branches.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Has China’s military added sophisticated KJ-700 radar plane to naval capability?
Social media post showing the medium-sized airborne early warning and control aircraft in PLA Navy paintwork prompts speculation.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Chinese AI pioneer DeepSeek branded ‘profound threat’ to US national security
Congressional report says the company has Communist Party links and is ‘siphoning data’ from the US and sending it to Beijing.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:How will Hongkong Post’s suspension of US-bound parcels affect residents?
The Post looks into the postal service’s arrangements as Trump plans raising tariffs on small parcels from the city to 120 per cent.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Desperate for sales, China’s traders chase risky deals in emerging markets
With the US market closed off, Chinese exporters are scouring the globe to find new buyers – with mixed results.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Steamed bun sale sparks shopping frenzy at Chinese supermarket
Staff members threw buns towards the crowd.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:When Trump and Xi seek a war-ending trade deal
Suddenly, the odds of a China-US trade deal are rising anew as Xi Jinping expresses a willingness to sit down with Donald Trump’s White House. With clear pre-conditions, of course. As Bloomberg and other news outlets report, President Xi’s government wants Trump and his cabinet to tone down the rhetoric, clarify what exactly Washington seeks […] The post When Trump and Xi seek a war-ending trade deal appeared first on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Musk’s chainsaw fueled by American need for chaos
A video of a Las Vegas Tesla dealership that had been set on fire by anti-Elon Musk protesters was posted on March 18, 2025, by an account on X called EndWokeness. The next day, Musk replied to the post, “Some people just want to watch the world burn,” an iconic line from the 2008 Batman […] The post Musk’s chainsaw fueled by American need for chaos appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The Evolution of the Baloch Liberation Army
With growing operational capacity, BLA is targeting Chinese projects, blocking highways, and briefly taking over control of remote towns.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Shein and Temu warn tariffs will raise prices in US
The firms said operating expenses have risen "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs".
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Chinese dragon elegantly twirled around American eagle’s neck
There is an image that likely increasingly haunts the minds of US strategists: a Chinese dragon, no longer just coiled in defense but elegantly entwined around the neck of the American bald eagle. Not to suffocate but rather to regulate the bird’s breath. The symbolism is not hyperbole. It captures a world where China, long […] The post Chinese dragon elegantly twirled around American eagle’s neck appeared first on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Trade war jeopardizes China’s fusion energy drive
As the US and China exchange trade war salvos, concerns are rising that the decoupling could soon extend to the two sides’ fruitful fusion energy cooperation. In April, Trump imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods and ordered a probe into whether American firms are overly reliant on China’s semiconductors, medical equipment and critical […] The post Trade war jeopardizes China’s fusion energy drive appeared first on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Famed Philippine film star Nora Aunor dies at 71
She was one of the Philippines' biggest film stars with a career that spanned seven decades.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Aboard the 'silver trains', China's retirees do their bit to offset Trump's tariffs
A new initiative aims to boost the local economy by attracting elderly travellers to remote parts of the country.
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