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Ukraine’s Zelensky says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia
Ukraine’s leader suggested that Moscow may have stolen drone technology from China, appearing to soften his tone towards Beijing.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:
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Crowds swam with sharks off Israel’s coast – then a man disappeared
A body has been found after a swimmer went missing in an area where the marine predators have drawn curious beachgoers.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:US Treasury chief calls tariff war with China unsustainable and expects it to ease
Negotiations with Beijing have yet to start, Scott Bessent adds, voicing belief in a possible deal as markets surge on report.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Southeast Asians in Los Angeles detained, deported at routine ICE check-ins
Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese immigrants are now facing enforcement of long-stayed deportation orders as the Trump administration boosts deportations.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong authorities concerned over alleged secret filming of pupil in Shenzhen
Classmates allegedly filmed boy, 13, while he was showering and circulated clip among pupils and on social media.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:3 arrested in Hong Kong over 2,000 fake HK$500 million ‘bonds’
Two men and a woman, aged between 65 and 75, tried to open an account at a Standard Chartered branch in Mong Kok, police say.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong shipping sector can navigate effects of US port fees, industry says
US plans to introduce a phased fee structure targeting Chinese vessel operators, owners and ships built in the country.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Almost 100 days in, US opposition to Trump has mobilised – but is it enough to slow his agenda?
Anger has led to massive marches and confrontations with Republicans, but analysts question whether the movement poses a serious challenge.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:UN experts to assess Hong Kong’s rescue team for accreditation next year
Commander of team that was recently deployed to Myanmar confident about securing international accreditation, hails good progress.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Australia’s Third Election Debate Overshadowed by Pope’s Death
Even as pre-polling started and the third debate was held, both Albanese and Dutton cut back on their campaigning in the wake of the death of Pope Francis.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China condoles death of Pope Francis, seeks continued progress in Vatican ties
Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The Dragon-Elephant Dance: China and India’s Battle for South Asia
Yun Sun and Jagannath Panda discuss China and India's battle for influence and power projection across South Asia.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Why We Should Be Skeptical of Taiwan Youth’s Self-Reported Willingness To Fight
Polling data, however encouraging, should not be treated as reliable evidence of actual wartime behavior or social resilience.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Mongolia’s Interim Free Trade Deal With the EAEU: What’s at Stake?
Mongolia's government sees the temporary FTA as tool to expand imports, but business groups and policy experts in Mongolia have voiced concern about the deal's implications.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s John Lee in Hangzhou to boost tech and economic ties
Cooperation agreements will cover technological innovation, housing, economic and trade partnerships, as well as youth development initiatives.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Starlink in Bangladesh: A Digital Leap or Sovereignty Trade-Off?
While Starlink holds promise for connecting Bangladesh’s rural and hard-to-reach areas, it also raises critical questions about national autonomy, data ownership, and digital governance.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China rolls out plan to promote its own payment system as US trade war simmers
The country aims to reduce its reliance on the dollar-based global financial system as it confronts Washington’s aggressive trade policies.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Han Duck-soo’s Risky Negotiation With Donald Trump
Han and his ministers are rushing to sign a trade deal with Washington, but their primary job as an acting government is to maintain a status quo.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong forests can store over 7 million tonnes of carbon, study finds
Conservancy Association releases findings of three-year study on carbon storage capacity of more than 100 tree species native to Hong Kong.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Russia batters Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as peace talks in London face uncertainty
The attacks on Odesa and Zaporizhzhia come as Ukrainian, British, French and US officials are due to meet in London on Wednesday to discuss the war.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:US satellite warning, China universities dominate chip research: SCMP daily highlights
From US urging countries not to use Chinese satellites to a possible stealth jet breakthrough, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Huawei to roll out AI chips in second half as potential alternative to Nvidia H20: report
US export restrictions are expected to accelerate China’s push for self-reliance, including efforts to shift the chip supply chain onshore.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:IMF slashes GDP growth estimates for China, US and world as trade tensions rise
Outlook for American economy this year took a hit during the first quarter, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:India, France to Sign Contract for 26 Rafale Marine Fighters
At $7.6 billion, this is the Indian military’s costliest defense purchase ever.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong beauty centre closure sparks probe into HK$200,000 of prepaid packages
At least 22 complaints have been made with individual victims reporting losses ranging between HK$10,000 and HK$20,000.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Can US tariffs targeting Hong Kong’s ‘very survival’ really choke the life out of it?
The US is after Hong Kong’s survival, top Beijing official says. But the free port and trading hub must weather the storm with vigilance.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China’s shipyards breathe sigh of relief as US scales back port-fee plan
But major shipping carriers face even greater risks as new rules scrap upper limit for levies.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:How to find a face-saving way out of the US-China trade war
Beijing has no interest in being seen to be begging for a deal. It’s in regional players’ interest to help avert a full-blown trade war.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Why Are Tokay Geckos Being Smuggled Out of India’s Northeast?
This lizard species, which is valued for its use in traditional medicine in China and Southeast Asia, can earn a smuggler around $70,000 per lizard.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Will India’s regional clout rise as trade deal with US inches closer?
New Delhi and Washington have agreed on ‘reciprocal trade’ terms after US Vice-President J.D. Vance met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:At least 26 killed in ‘heinous’ attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir
No group claimed responsibility, but rebels in the Muslim-majority region have waged an insurgency since 1989.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China cracks another quantum code barrier. For how much longer is our data safe?
By setting a new benchmark in quantum cryptology, Chinese researchers may have found new path for encryption research.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:After a whirlwind month, how will China’s Politburo counter Trump’s tariffs?
The meeting of the decision-making body, expected to be held at the end of April, will need to account for rapid escalation of trade conflict.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:When Australia should and shouldn’t go to war
In 2024, the National Defense Strategy made deterrence Australia’s “primary strategic defense objective.” With writing now underway for the 2026 National Defense Strategy, can Australia actually deter threats to the nation? Traditionally, our defense strategy only asked that our military capabilities “command respect.” In today’s world, however, Australia needs a far more active military posture […] The post When...
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong Democratic Party chief says no turning back on group’s dissolution
In talk show hosted by former party chairwoman Emily Lau, Lo Kin-hei also says he won’t stand in future elections or emigrate.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: