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How Elon Musk’s SpaceX secretly allows investment from China

This article was originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Elon Musk’s aerospace giant SpaceX allows investors from China to buy stakes in the company as long as the funds are routed through the Cayman Islands or other offshore secrecy hubs, according to previously unreported court records. The rare picture of SpaceX’s approach […] The post How Elon Musk’s SpaceX secretly...

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Malaysia tightens chip regulations amid US scrutiny over Nvidia diversions to China

Malaysia is enhancing semiconductor tracking to reassure the US amid investigations into alleged Nvidia chip diversions to China.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Mongolia’s Debt Market Is Attracting Strong Investor Appetite

While Mongolia’s landlocked position limits its exposure, it is having new success attracting businesses and investments.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

At least 24 dead in South Korea's 'worst ever fires'

The wildfires are threatening cultural sites and "rewriting the record books", according to authorities.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

The Evolution of US Foreign Policy Discourses on China

Insights from Yan Chang Bennett.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Here’s all you need to know about Hong Kong’s coming medical fee changes

Revamped public healthcare charges are set to take effect on January 1 next year. We break down how patients will be affected.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China finishes deep-sea tests on upgraded Jiaolong submersible

The month-long trial shows that upgrades will allow it complete more frequent and intensive scientific research missions, state media says.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US-linked galleries at Art Basel Hong Kong unfazed by potential trade war impact

Galleries at city’s edition of international art fair say trade war tariffs have not affected buying sentiment among collectors.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Austria to be first EU nation to stop refugee family reunification

From May, Austria will pause family reunifications for those with asylum status.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US adds more Chinese firms to tech ban list. Is this just the start for Trump 2.0?

America has a sense of urgency about the way China is closing the technology gap, analyst says.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing research lab says inclusion on export control list undermines global AI cooperation

The updated BIS list includes more than 50 new Chinese entities, including six units of cloud computing provider Inspur Group.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why did Donald Trump link the US fentanyl crisis to tariffs on China?

Synthetic opioids have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans and the US President’s actions have brought a renewed focus on the issue.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Atlantic releases entire Signal chat with US’ Yemen attack plans

The Atlantic said it was publishing details after the Trump administration repeatedly denied any classified information had been included.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US chat gaffe, China’s birth subsidies, Shanghai woos foreign firms: SCMP daily highlights

From a Chinese drone conquering Earth’s deepest point to the impact of birth subsidies, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Constitutional Questions Being Considered in President Yoon’s Impeachment Case

The Constitutional Court’s overturning of Prime Minister Han’s impeachment helps us make some inferences about Yoon’s case – but not the obvious one.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

More measures on the way to attract family offices to Hong Kong, Paul Chan says

More exemptions for funds and enhanced concessions for family offices to make city appealing for wealthy investors to manage their fortunes.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US adds 80 companies, including over 50 Chinese firms, to export blacklist

Companies from Taiwan, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and UAE also were included.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong police hunt for helper who allegedly assaulted cancer patient, 81

Security footage circulating online shows helper restraining and trying to stuff a towel into mouth of bedridden elderly woman.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong police hunt for helper who allegedly ‘assaulted’ cancer patient, 81

Security footage circulating online also shows helper using a yoga rope to tie hands of her struggling bedridden victim.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Japan police propose ATM curbs for elderly to combat fraud

The plan calls for a daily withdrawal or transfer limit of almost US$2,000 via ATMs for bank accounts belonging to those aged 75 and above.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Russia priortized a ceasefire at sea

Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has, from its outset, had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade on Ukraine, only to see its fleet stunningly defeated during a contest for control of the Black Sea. But that war on […] The post Why Russia priortized a ceasefire at sea appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai questions AI’s limits, casts doubt on humanoid robots

Speaking at Alibaba’s Jumpstarter event, the entrepreneur said much of what humans value is not captured in training data.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why the Indian Ocean, Not the Indo-Pacific, Must Anchor India’s Strategy

While New Delhi shares strategic concerns with the rest of the Quad, its Indo-Pacific approach is primarily a means to counterbalance Beijing in its immediate maritime neighborhood.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans tell BBC why they spoke out

NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

No economy is safe as Trump upends rules-based order

The Trump shock is the functional equivalent of a full-blown crisis, and the contagion is almost certain to spread throughout the world.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Huawei-related chip tool maker SiCarrier steals the show at Shanghai trade fair

In the first public display of SiCarrier’s latest chipmaking equipment, the company’s booth drew throngs of visitors eager for more information.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Trump’s Venezuela tariff move presents a dilemma for China

Beijing may have to choose between giving up on its closest ally in the Americas or being hit with additional US tariffs, analysts said.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Panama ports deal: Beijing posts third news article lambasting Hutchison

Beijing’s top offices on Hong Kong post article quoting residents urging firm to stand up to US pressure and to stand on the right side of history.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison gets another Beijing warning over Panama ports sale

Beijing’s top offices on Hong Kong post article quoting residents urging firm to stand up to US pressure and to stand on the right side of history.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Korea admits to 'mass exporting' children for adoption

A report says the government is guilty of human rights violations in its overseas adoption programme.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Why is China’s military so worried about Starlink? A Rand report has a warning

US Space Force needs to prepare for provocation after claim that Chinese satellites practised ‘dogfight’ manoeuvres, report says.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Japan’s Kyoto approves higher lodging tax from March 2026 to curb overtourism

The city plans to use the additional revenue from the tax in areas such as improving infrastructure and repairing cultural sites.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Philippines set to host second Typhon missile system, signalling Trump’s defence pledge

The second Typhon unit will allow more Philippine troops to train with the system and enhance the country’s sovereignty, analysts say.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Alibaba, Ant partner with home province Zhejiang to support China’s AI drive

The two tech giants have become key partners in empowering government agencies with AI capabilities.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy

Tashkent’s transition from a security-oriented approach to a pragmatic, economy-first foreign policy in relation to Kabul is most evident in its engagement in northern Afghanistan.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat