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Did China just take the lead in race for space-based AI computing dominance?

Launch of worldโ€™s first satellite computing constellation gives China big head start in orbital data processing, despite major hurdles ahead, experts say.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Gulf states are playing the long game between the US and China

While the Gulf states seek benefits from Washington and Beijing, Chinese leaders must deliver more tangible support to secure recent gains.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinaโ€™s flawed narrative on Indiaโ€™s Indus Water Treaty abeyance

TheApril 22 terror attackin Pahalgam, India, and military clashes that followed between India and Pakistan have reignited fears of arenewed spiral of tensionsbetween the two neighbours. Even though the two sides have agreed to aUS-mediated ceasefirefor now, India has not withdrawn its decision tosuspendthe Indus Water Treaty (IWT) โ€“ a historic agreement that long survived [โ€ฆ] The post Chinaโ€™s flawed narrative on Indiaโ€™...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative

The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump adminโ€™s South Sudan deportation bid violates court order, US judge says

The men from Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Mexico, Cuba and South Sudan were convicted of murder, armed robbery and other crimes, US officials say.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

European Parliament names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandal

Authorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accusedโ€™s immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump ambushes South Africaโ€™s Ramaphosa with false โ€˜white genocideโ€™ claims

The US president played a video on a large screen to support unfounded accusations about the persecution of white farmers.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US accepts Qatar luxury jet to serve as Trumpโ€™s Air Force One

The massive gift has raised both ethical and security concerns, with both Democrats and Republicans questioning the presidentโ€™s decision.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Germany busts group suspected of procuring visas for wealthy Chinese

The network is believed to have helped a large number of Chinese nationals enter and stay in Germany, charging up to US$260,790 per case.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Donald Trump Jnr says โ€˜maybe one dayโ€™ he could run for US president

โ€˜That calling is there.โ€™ he said when asked at an event if he would โ€˜pick up the reinsโ€™ after his father leaves office.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump White House urges Supreme Court to shield Muskโ€™s Doge from transparency orders

The US government argues that Doge is a presidential advisory body, not a federal agency, and is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinaโ€™s Soft Power Play in North Korea

โ€œChina has noticed that North Korea's controls on Chinese cultural content have relaxed as the country harshly cracks down on South Korean content,โ€ a source told Daily NK.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Tariff War Revealed the Depth of China-US Trade Dependence

The abrupt disruption in trade exposed significant vulnerabilities on both sides, leading to the tariff drawdown announced in Geneva.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Great Power Competition and the Global South

Insights from Van Jackson.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Israeli troops fire โ€˜warningโ€™ shots near EU diplomats, sparking outcry amid Gaza pressure

Incident during visit by foreign diplomats to occupied West Bank sparked global outrage amid calls for Israel to provide aid access to Gaza.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How the Philippinesโ€™ Domestic Drama Impacts China-US Competition

The Duterte-Marcos rivalry is a case study in how foreign policy is becoming politically polarized in non-aligned states.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Baiduโ€™s robotaxi service completes 11 million rides as company beats earnings expectations

The tech giant has been expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service, while AI growth helped it beat profit expectations in the first quarter.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinaโ€™s 2026-30 plan is in the works โ€“ and it addresses weak links exposed by US trade war

With new five-year plan emphasising science and industrial modernisation, Beijing is taking steps to protect China from protracted US battle.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Decoding Indiaโ€™s Outreach to the Taliban

China is facilitating improved ties between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which is sure to generate anxieties in New Delhi.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Beijing vows tit-for-tat in chip war, top US-China diplomats meet: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to โ€˜candidโ€™ talks between US and China envoys, hereโ€™s a round-up from todayโ€™s coverage.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kongโ€™s Grand Ocean Cinema to close down after 56 years of making memories

Cinema chain operator Golden Harvest announces venue is shutting down, with it becoming fourth of its movie theatres to close since April last year.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China urges trust, cooperation with Pakistan, Afghanistan as regional tensions mount

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledges support, security cooperation as his counterparts discuss improving diplomatic ties.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

โ€˜What if AI had eyesโ€™: meet Chinese firm Xreal, Googleโ€™s partner in AR glasses project

Project Aura provides a big boost to Xrealโ€™s credentials in the smart glasses arena, while widening its reach in the international market.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Taiwanโ€™s Former President Tsai Ing-wen Tours Europe (Again)

Since leaving office, Tsai has taken on a role as an unofficial diplomat for Taiwan, particularly visited countries that strengthened ties during her time as president.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

A Look Beyond Seats: How Independents Are Gaining Ground in Australia

The overall combined primary vote for Australiaโ€™s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India strikes โ€˜breakthroughโ€™ blow against Maoist rebels, eliminating top leader

Twenty-seven rebels were killed, including Nambala Keshav Rao, the general secretary of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist group, the interior ministry said.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Dating app scammers in Japan targeting disabled people with fake dates and huge bar bills

In one case a visually impaired man was bilked out of almost US$5,000, with police warning many more have been similarly hit.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump forced to bargain with China as US mourns loss of supremacy

As Trump tries to package his US trade climbdown as a win, itโ€™s clear that China is now on an equal footing, heralding a new phase in power dynamics.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinaโ€™s army of robot makers jostle for attention in overcrowded market

Distributors in the US are now more willing to negotiate on purchases given that tariffs have been lowered.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

PLA researchers rank Cold War relic B-52 a bigger nuclear threat than F-35, B-2

A Chinese military study puts the 70-year-old bomber ahead of sleek, modern aircraft in risk assessment based on limited strike.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

British climbers conquer Mount Everest in record time using Xenon gas innovation

Xenon is a colourless, odourless gas with anaesthetic properties that can improve acclimatisation and protect against altitude sickness.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for licensed issuers to sell to public

Law sets up a โ€˜risk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regimeโ€™ with public protection in mind, head of cityโ€™s monetary authority says.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

10 arrested in Hong Kong in bribery case centred on CK Asset development

ICAC alleges that subcontractors offered site supervisors perks in exchange for lax oversight of steel rebar work on Anderson Road project.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong seeking proposals to revamp Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Authorities emphasise commitment to promoting the terminal for hosting more non-cruise and commercial events during off-peak seasons.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post