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From China denying it contacted US about trade talks to Japan’s upgraded electromagnetic rail gun, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:
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Greenland Eyes China Amid Denmark-US Tensions – But Chinese Investors Won’t Rush In
China’s companies appear to have lost interest even before the United States began pushing back against Chinese influence in Greenland.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:US scientists given access to moon rocks brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 probe
Chinese space agency says American scientists will be among the international researchers allowed to study lunar samples.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Award-winning chemist Shang Rui leaving Japan to start Chinese university lab
Shang will join Westlake University, where he will establish a new laboratory focused on sustainable catalysis and functional molecules.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:As China eases up on EU lawmakers, Brussels stays the course on Xinjiang sanctions
European Union’s diplomatic arm says no plans to reciprocate Beijing’s overture as it has not observed improvements in far western region.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Australia’s China Policy in the Lead-up to the 2025 Federal Election
Australia’s fragile bipartisan consensus on China is beginning to fray, but the differences are largely in tone and rhetoric, not substance.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:2025 Shanghai Auto Show: Chinese carmakers hit the brakes on auto-driving hype after crash
‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Japan’s World Expo struggles with visitor figures amid slew of bad publicity
Despite hitting 1 million visitors, Osaka Expo 2025 has been plagued by a bomb scare, methane explosion and long queues.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:As the new cold war thaws, UK and China look set for warmer ties
Economic reasons aside, Britain has little reason to prioritise the US alliance when Trump shows few signs of defending previously shared values.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Cinema Day tickets to go on sale for HK$30 each from May 7
About 200,000 film fans expected to flock to 53 participating cinemas on May 10.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:India shouldn’t weaponize water in fight with Pakistan
South Asia has seen its fair share of geopolitical flashpoints, but New Delhi’s latest move may have ushered in a perilous new phase of regional brinkmanship. On Wednesday (April 23), just a day after a deadly terrorist attack claimed 26 lives in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, India unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) […] The post India shouldn’t weaponize water in fight with Pakistan...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Japan hits rail gun milestone in race to counter China’s hypersonic development
The Japanese navy could be one of the first in the world to operate the advanced air defence system after recent sea trial.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Trump trade war, pressure on yuan could hurt Hong Kong housing demand: think tank
Our Hong Kong Foundation says short-to-medium-term impact of conflict on China’s currency will negatively affect mainland homebuyers in city.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:India and Pakistan cancel each other’s visas as tensions rise after deadly Kashmir attack
India revoked all visas for Pakistani nationals starting Sunday. In response, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines and suspended trade with India.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Former top US official on Hong Kong trip slams Trump’s China ‘miscalculation’
Kurt Campbell, ex-deputy secretary of state in Biden administration, says Trump team lacks clear policy on China and makes ‘dangerous assumptions’.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:In hot water: CK Hutchison’s ports deal risks being dunked
The company’s Panama Canal ports are at the centre of a geopolitical storm that shows no sign of abating
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:HKEX to pay US$812 million for office, retail space in Exchange Square as permanent home
Purchase follows the Securities and Futures Commission’s acquisition of its own permanent office in Quarry Bay in late 2023.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Intel partners with AI firm ModelBest, chip designer Black Sesame on smart car systems
The collaborations reflect demand in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, for more computing power in sophisticated cockpits.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory
In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to affect vicinity of Pearl River Delta.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Former domestic helper jailed for leaving toddler alone in a Hong Kong park
The woman, who was only identified as Khotijah, sentenced to two weeks for neglect and 15 months for illegal employment.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:1 in 3 Malaysian children are overweight as nation’s sugar addiction worsens
A new health ministry survey shows that one third of Malaysians aged 5 to 19 are overweight, with high-sugar diets blamed.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:China accused of meddling in Philippine midterm elections by ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’
The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos government and its policies.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:China better built for a trade war – and Trump knows it
After months of tariff threats and combative posturing, Donald Trump this week made a rare concession. The 145% tariff on Chinese imports, he said, “won’t be that high… it’ll come down substantially.” There are no formal talks, no breakthroughs, just a sudden shift in tone from the US president.And this shift speaks volumes. Despite his […] The post China better built for a trade war – and Trump knows it appeared first...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:HSBC, Citigroup tout Chinese property stocks amid ‘structural market recovery’
HSBC raised its target price for five mainland developers by an average of 9 per cent, implying an 18 per cent upside.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Chinese man faces backlash for posting wedding photo with 2 women, claims ‘just a joke’
Wedding invitation shared online sparks considerable envy among netizens, with many commenting on how fortunate groom appears to be.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:South Korea says DeepSeek sent data to ByteDance owned servers in China without consent
DeepSeek previously said it overlooked data protection laws when transferring input to a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, the parent of TikTok.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Why Sri Lanka’s Rejection of a Land Bridge With India Is the Right Call
Physical connection to India could dissuade other countries from deepening ties with the island, as it will be seen as New Delhi’s client state.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:China launches Shenzhou-20 spacecraft with superconductor tests, space debris defences
On board Tiangong space station, crew trio will conduct cutting-edge experiments on tissue regeneration, human-machine collaboration systems.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Is China suddenly cool?
IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, recently livestreamed hourslong tours of Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai, showcasing the locations to some of his nearly 40 million viewers. During the March events, IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., marveled at friendly locals, spotless streets and the high-speed Wi-Fi available on […] The post Is China suddenly cool?...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:US tariff policies could push countries to strengthen China ties: trade expert
China has room to build durable relations with other nations as they hedge against Trump uncertainty, Brookings Institution fellow says.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Will Yoon’s exit change South Korea’s US-China approach?
Analysts says South Korea’s diplomacy will remain unchanged as it builds closer ties with China, supported by its alliance with the US.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong ranks as second-most crypto-friendly city, ahead of Singapore, Abu Dhabi: report
The city is just behind Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, in an evaluation based on factors such as regulation, taxes and wealth.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:K-pop singer Bain of Just B comes out during US concert
The star is among only a handful of K-pop artists who have come out publicly.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong, Zhejiang to boost links in 13 key areas including AI, smart cities
City leader John Lee also calls on entrepreneurs of Ningbo descent to invest in border innovation hub.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Philippines ‘strategically positioned to benefit’ from Trump’s tariff overhaul, study shows
The study found that low tariffs and exemptions may boost trade opportunities despite the Philippines’ infrastructure challenges.
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