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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 cityโ€™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 Presidentโ€™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 USโ€™ 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, Chinaโ€™s birth subsidies, Shanghai woos foreign firms: SCMP daily highlights

From a Chinese drone conquering Earthโ€™s deepest point to the impact of birth subsidies, hereโ€™s a round-up from todayโ€™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 Yoonโ€™s Impeachment Case

The Constitutional Courtโ€™s overturning of Prime Minister Hanโ€™s impeachment helps us make some inferences about Yoonโ€™s case โ€“ 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 โ€˜assaultedโ€™ 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 [โ€ฆ] 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 AIโ€™s limits, casts doubt on humanoid robots

Speaking at Alibabaโ€™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 Indiaโ€™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 SiCarrierโ€™s latest chipmaking equipment, the companyโ€™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 Trumpโ€™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

Beijingโ€™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-shingโ€™s Hutchison gets another Beijing warning over Panama ports sale

Beijingโ€™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 Chinaโ€™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 โ€˜dogfightโ€™ manoeuvres, report says.

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

Japanโ€™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 Trumpโ€™s defence pledge

The second Typhon unit will allow more Philippine troops to train with the system and enhance the countryโ€™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 Chinaโ€™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

Uzbekistanโ€™s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy

Tashkentโ€™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

Hong Kong eyes โ€˜pay for what you buildโ€™ approach for developers adjusting leases

Developers currently pay land premiums based on maximum floor area when they modify leases, development chief Bernadette Linn notes.

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

Hong Kong eyes โ€˜pay for what you buildโ€™ concept for developers adjusting leases

Developers currently must pay land premiums based on maximum floor area when they modify leases, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

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

Global South must lead world economy as US retreats, Boao Forum told

At annual gathering in south China, experts call for developed world to unite and build new economic system as Trump threatens trade.

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

China woman changes locks on 80 flats, sells them to defraud friends out of US$3.3 million

While husband lives frugally to pay off debt, wife lavishly gifts live-streamer lover with extravagant items and properties.

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

Hong Kong leads Guangdong and Macau rescuers in cross-border disaster drill

Operation tests coordination and command system in which rescue vehicles from other places in Greater Bay Area are deployed to Hong Kong.

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

Chiang Mai and Bangkok among worldโ€™s worst for air quality as wildfires rage across Thailand

With both Thai cities listed among the 10 worst in air quality worldwide, emergency measures and regional cooperation are under way to address the crisis.

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