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PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China

Warning follows maritime security meeting in Shanghai between US and Chinese personnel.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power

The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China’s lidar sensor makers Hesai, RoboSense stand to gain after fatal Xiaomi SU7 EV crash

Adoption of the laser-based sensors will increase as consumers demand safe self-driving systems, analysts say.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

More incentives needed to spur new ecotourism areas in Hong Kong: experts

Francis Lam, former president of the Institute of Surveyors, warns the need for infrastructure significantly affects project’s financial viability.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How Sri Lanka is Rewriting its Economic Narrative

By prioritizing transparency, the Sri Lankan government aims to rebuild trust with international lenders and investors, a critical step in stabilizing the economy.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred

Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

An Asia racked by natural disasters needs insurers to step up

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

PLA takes aim at Taiwan’s coastal fuel depot in Strait Thunder 2025A war games

Ground forces fire on drill target that looks a lot like the island’s main LNG storage facility.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The EU and Central Asia Can Forge a Strategic Partnership Through Connectivity

The Samarkand summit marks a watershed moment in EU-Central Asia relations at a time when the international order is undergoing a fundamental realignment.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong condemns US tariffs, duty-free parcel cancellation as ‘bullying’

Lawmaker Kennedy Wong also says most manufacturers in China will not absorb tariff hikes themselves.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Marco Rubio says US committed to Nato but tells allies to spend more

Trump has demanded Nato more than double its current spending target to five per cent of GDP – more than any, including the US, spend now.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thais outraged by expensive furniture for now-collapsed Bangkok tower

Corruption watchdog page reveals list of items including sofas costing nearly US$5,000 and 28 rosewood armchairs for State Audit Office building.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong woman dies during 100-metre training dive in Philippines

Dive is part of technical training for advanced divers who have already made 40-metre and 60-metre descents.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman pop up in Hong Kong’s DSE English exam

Reading section includes article on celebrity gossip, exploring why it was popular and its possible benefits.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tech war: China claims AI chip progress as Loongson unveils CPUs amid self-sufficiency push

The new processors integrate Loongson’s central processing unit cores, which are based on its in-house instruction set architecture.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Iran lacks leverage for fair nuke deal with US

Iranian-US tensions are boiling after Trumpthreatened to bombIran following itsrejection of direct talksover a new nuclear deal. He also ordered the Pentagon to move six B-2 stealth bombers, whichCNNassessed to be 30% of its stealth bomber fleet, to the Indian Ocean island base of Diego Garcia. The Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded bypromising […] The post Iran lacks leverage for fair nuke deal...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: everything you need to know

From China’s reaction to how markets are responding, here is everything you need to know about the US’ reciprocal tariffs.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Myanmar leader heads to Bangkok as quake deaths climb to 3,000

Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to attend a summit of the seven countries that border the Bay of Bengal.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

South Korea’s ‘Kim Soo-hyun’ petition urges higher age ceiling for statutory rape law

Kim Soo-hyun, the star of Queen of Tears, is accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron from when she was 15 years old.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

With Trump’s trade war going global, how will China respond?

After a ‘Liberation Day’ ceremony that saw the US’ trade war expand worldwide overnight, analysts ask how China will defend itself.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese universities surpass US rivals in AI ranking – and then there is DeepSeek

Peking University has topped a major AI research output ranking, as China solidifies its challenge to America for AI dominance.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese journalism graduate swaps high-paying job for happiness as canteen worker

Earning 6,000 yuan (US$820) a month, young woman expresses strong aspiration to eventually become canteen manager.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tencent-backed China Ruyi to tap bond market for US$500 million amid growth plans: sources

The streaming media firm, behind series like ‘War of Faith’, is looking for new funds as Chinese firms accelerate offshore fundraising.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Asia’s poorest pay as Trump tariffs target China by proxy

In his quest to corner China, US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs will punish some of the most vulnerable economies in Asia as collateral damage. It is strategic recklessness dressed up as patriotic theater. While the headlines focus on China, the harshest tariff hikes have landed not in Beijing, but in Phnom Penh, Vientiane, […] The post Asia’s poorest pay as Trump tariffs target China by proxy...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Are Trump's Asia tariffs a 'full-frontal assault' on China?

There were five Asian nations in the 10 countries and territories hit with the highest tariffs.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Can Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark a manufacturing boom in India?

Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have shaken global trade, but can India turn disruption into opportunity?

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Chinese barges would loom large in a Taiwan invasion

Is China intent on a D-Day style invasion of Taiwan? Certainly that has been the tone of some of the reporting following the emergence of photos and videos depicting massive new Chinese barges designed for land-to-sea military operations. The fact that China launched a two-day military drill in the Taiwan Strait on April 1, 2025, […] The post Chinese barges would loom large in a Taiwan invasion appeared first on Asia...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire to Aid Earthquake Recovery Efforts

The ceasefire, which will run until April 22, follows similar announcements from major ethnic rebel groups.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Southeast Asia Slammed By President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

Nine of the region's 11 nations have been hit with reciprocal tariffs that could devastate local industries – and create a strategic opening for China.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India and Sri Lanka set to sign defence pact amid China’s rising regional clout

Both sides are also expected to sign agreements on the development of solar-power plants and trade cooperation in several sectors.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing’s crackdown on solar panel oversupply ‘too little, too late’: US advisory firm

Clean Energy Associates says ‘measures lack sufficient substance to impact the already established online manufacturing capacity’.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but slams Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone

Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China showcases its role as a stabilising force amid US turbulence

From the ‘two sessions’ to Boao Forum, Beijing is promoting tech independence, green innovation and support for developing nations.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post