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Could Chinese AI scientists threaten US tech dominance? Study of DeepSeek team gives clues
It’s time to reassess assumptions ‘that the world’s best and brightest naturally want to study and stay in the United States’: paper.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:
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Trump has worst 100-day returns for US stocks, dollar in 50 years; Hong Kong gets boost
The Dow and the S&P 500 plunged in first 100 days of Trump’s second term, while US dollar weakened against yen and Swiss franc, data says.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Iran hangs man as ‘high ranking’ Israeli spy after trial
Mohsen Langarneshin was implicated in the killing of Guards colonel Sayyad Khodaei, who was gunned down in May 2022.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine poised to sign US minerals deal despite last-minute snag
The deal could be signed later on Wednesday, the government source says.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Mark Carney’s win sets stage for reset in India-Canada ties after Trudeau tensions
Bilateral relations deteriorated after Trudeau alleged that Indian agents were behind the killing of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5-year planning
Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Restaurants in US, China digest impact of tariffs on food supply chains
American steaks off the menu in Beijing, as prices of Chinese ingredients in US rise ‘across the board’.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US vs China: who can endure a trade war longer?
While Trump assumes that China’s trade surplus with the US makes it inherently vulnerable, Beijing appears unfazed.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:A Primer on The Resistance Front, the Group Behind the Pahalgam Attack
TRF is believed to be an offshoot of – or perhaps simply a front for – the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based armed group. That holds major implications for India's response.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The Irish man who turned dog days on Koh Samui into a rescue story to reduce Thailand’s strays
Niall Harbison aims to reduce Thailand’s street dog population through sterilisation and care, gaining global attention and celebrity support.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Why Australia Needs International Students
International students make important contributions to Australia’s economy, soft power, and – though it’s often overlooked – urban development.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China is ready to help ease India-Pakistan tensions but has a fine line to walk
Analysts said Beijing would be keen to avoid a full-blown confrontation on its doorstep but its scope may be limited.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Alibaba gives Taobao on-demand delivery an upgrade in Meituan, JD.com competition
Food delivery service Ele.me is handling orders for Taobao Instant Commerce as e-commerce giants compete on speed.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Naked man’s deadly rampage in Japan leaves public demanding answers from police
“I shouldn’t talk about it,” he said when arrested, leading people to speculate on the motive behind his bizarre behaviour.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:DeepSeek quietly updates open-source model that handles maths proofs
The Chinese start-up has released the Prover-V2 model a day after Alibaba released Qwen3, and ahead of an anticipated release of DeepSeek-R2.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:76% of addicts in drug rehab run by Hong Kong NGO are readmissions: auditor
Audit Commission calls for publicly funded NGO to make ‘service improvements’ but organisation says relapses common in recovery process.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Chinese flight bookings to US in summer decline as tariff war ‘adds fuel to the fire’
Cancellations of flights from China to the US in June have been outnumbering new bookings, according to China Trading Desk CEO.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Geopolitics high on list as Hong Kong trade body searches for new director
Current Trade Development Council executive director Margaret Fong will retire later this year.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Philippines’ new digital nomad visa: a boost for tourism or Pogo loophole?
Strict laws should be put in place to prevent these visas from being exploited by banned offshore gaming operators, critics warn.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:What ancient Chinese history reveals about today’s AI panic
In the sweltering summer of the year 18 CE, a desperate chant echoed across China’s sun-scorched plains: “Heaven has gone blind!” Thousands of starving farmers, their faces smeared with ox blood, marched toward the opulent vaults held by the Han dynasty’s elite rulers. As recorded in the ancient text Han Shu (Book of Han), these […] The post What ancient Chinese history reveals about today’s AI panic appeared first on...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban
Taiwanese are warned against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before the ban is lifted.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:50 years on, Vietnam War’s ecocide still not healed
When the Vietnam War finally ended on April 30, 1975, it left behind a landscape scarred with environmental damage. Vast stretches of coastal mangroves, once housing rich stocks of fish and birds, lay in ruins. Forests that had boasted hundreds of species were reduced to dried-out fragments, overgrown with invasive grasses. The term “ecocide” had […] The post 50 years on, Vietnam War’s ecocide still not healed appeared...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Global trade war: tensions spill into WTO session over China overcapacity, Trump tariffs
Overproduction focus a ‘waste of time’, Beijing says, stressing real issue is protectionism as US-led group blasts China for alleged subsidies, industrial overflows.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Chinese AI and robotics start-ups from AgiBot to XtalPi respond to Xi’s self-reliance call
The Chinese president met representatives from several AI and robotics start-ups during a visit to Shanghai.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China firm live-streams employees at work to boost client trust, claims to have staff support
Boss says some firms claim to have in-house teams while outsourcing work, live-streaming can reassure clients of presence of dedicated staff.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong finance chief revises budget deficit to HK$80.3 billion, down 8%
Paul Chan attributes lower figure to increased stamp duty income on stock trading and lower-than-expected departmental expenditure.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:‘Chubby mermen’ take over aquarium in China
The ‘mermen’ train for about two hours after shows.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong auditor finds over 26,600 window inspection notices ignored
Authorities recorded 445 incidents of windows falling from buildings between January 2017 and December 2024.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Senior PLA ideology official Miao Hua removed from China’s top legislature
High-ranking Chinese general is expelled from National People’s Congress following corruption investigation.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China should seize the climate change leadership crown
The second Trump administration has announced various anti-climate policies under its “America First” strategy. Leaving the Paris agreement, kicking off a trade war, shutting down USAID and drilling for more oil and gas will not only undermine the US’s international reputation but will undermine the global effort to combat climate change. With the US in […] The post China should seize the climate change leadership...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Quick-thinking South Korean police officer rescues woman after silent 112 call for help
The wordless phone call received a rapid police response thanks to Senior Patrol Officer Kim Hye-jin’s instincts and training.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Expat talent in the picture as Xi Jinping visits Shanghai AI hub
Entrepreneur Hamza Boukili was among the welcoming party for Xi’s first inspection trip since the revival of the US-China tariff war.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Australian triple-murder suspect accused of killing with ‘special’ mushroom meal
She is accused of three murders – including her parents-in-law – and one attempted murder, all with death cap mushrooms in 2023.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:New world order: Art of the Deal vs Art of War
The US-China trade war has evolved into a structural confrontation. It is not just about tariffs or technology; it is about two different philosophies of power and time. On one side is a strategy of transactional urgency. On the other, one of systemic patience. This is the contest between Trump’s “Art of the Deal” and […] The post New world order: Art of the Deal vs Art of War appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:South Korea conducts historic raid on ex-president Yoon’s home amid corruption scandal
Yoon Suk-yeol’s home was raided amid influence peddling allegations involving his wife and close aides.
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