China's Moonshot AI halts subscriptions for Kimi K3 after users surge
Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 achieves computational performance approaching that of the latest artificial intelligence models from OpenAI and Anthropic. © Reuters
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hungary probes deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
BUDAPEST — Hungary’s government announced an investigation Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from Parliament to take an executive position at the company.
· Associated Press
WATCH: PH Navy personnel injured in clash with Chinese Coast Guard in WPS
A Philippine Navy personnel is injured after he was hit by a China Coast Guard personnel during an encounter in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on July 20, 2026.
· The Manila Times
WATCH: Teodoro warns against PH-China joint exploration in WPS
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on July 20, 2026 tells officials still pushing for joint Philippines-China West Philippine Sea explorations to wake up and stop entertaining such possibilities after Beijing's blatant mockery of Filipinos in an AI-generated monkey video.
· The Manila Times
N. Korea appears to have released water from border dam without prior notice
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to have released water from a dam near the inter-Korean border without giving prior notice, the environment ministry said Monday.
· Lee Haye-ah
Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined
Brussels is increasingly determined to ensure core industries survive if confrontation with Beijing proves unavoidable
· Finbarr Bermingham
Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined
Brussels is increasingly determined to ensure core industries survive if confrontation with Beijing proves unavoidable
· Finbarr Bermingham
Why China’s open-weight AI model Kimi K3 is sparking anxiety in Silicon Valley
Analysts say Beijing-based start-up Moonshot’s 2.8 trillion-parameter large language model could narrow the gap with the US within ‘weeks’
· Xinmei Shen
Why China’s open-weight AI model Kimi K3 is sparking anxiety in Silicon Valley
Analysts say Beijing-based start-up Moonshot’s 2.8 trillion-parameter large language model could narrow the gap with the US within ‘weeks’
· Xinmei Shen
NU stuns KBA Stars in Liga Baseball Philippines
National University scored a come-from-behind victory against Katayama Baseball Academy, 5-4, in the elimination round of the 2026 Liga Baseball Philippines Season 2 Celebrity Cup held over the weekend at the De La Salle University Laguna campus.
· The Manila Times
Chinese and Philippine maritime forces clash at Second Thomas Shoal
Personnel on Chinese speedboat and Philippine dinghy come to blows in countdown to Asean foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila
· Yuanyue Dang
Chinese and Philippine maritime forces clash at Second Thomas Shoal
Personnel on Chinese speedboat and Philippine dinghy come to blows in countdown to Asean foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila
· Yuanyue Dang
S. Korea opens 'K-Heritage House' during UNESCO session in Busan
BUSAN, July 20 (Yonhap) -- Marking its first time hosting a UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, South Korea opened a large-scale pavilion at the event's venue in Busan on Monday to showcase its cultural heritage and international preservation efforts.
· Shim Sun-ah
Thousands protest growing militarism in Tokyo
Thousands of protestors gathered outside Japan’s parliament in Tokyo on Sunday to oppose Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans to revise the country’s pacifist constitution and expand its military capabilities.
· RT
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Thousands of protestors gathered outside Japan’s parliament in Tokyo on Sunday to oppose Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans to revise the country’s pacifist constitution and expand its military capabilities.
· RT
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military on Monday accused China's coast guard of allegedly injuring a Filipino sailor during an incident in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
· Associated Press
Ruling on financial records anticipated, but not a setback – Sara Duterte camp
VEEP. Vice President Sara Duterte during the 89th Araw ng Dabaw in March 2026.
· Jairo Bolledo
DFA: Any act of violence against Filipino personnel is 'unacceptable'
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said any act of violence against Filipino personnel is "unacceptable" and will merit the appropriate diplomatic action.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Kung Fu Soccer, new film from Hong Kong’s Stephen Chow, strays offside in South Korea
Comedy described as a gender-swapped spin-off of the actor-director’s 2001 classic, Shaolin Soccer, has sparked controversy among Koreans
· Stephy Zhang
Kung Fu Soccer, new film from Hong Kong’s Stephen Chow, strays offside in South Korea
Comedy described as a gender-swapped spin-off of the actor-director’s 2001 classic, Shaolin Soccer, has sparked controversy among Koreans
· Stephy Zhang
Is China building a bigger support ship for its future Type 004 carrier battle group?
New satellite imagery offers insight into how Beijing plans to keep future strike groups supplied at sea
· Gabriel Dominguez
Is China building a bigger support ship for its future Type 004 carrier battle group?
New satellite imagery offers insight into how Beijing plans to keep future strike groups supplied at sea
· Gabriel Dominguez
Akbayan slams China’s ‘barbaric’ attack on Filipinos in Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan on Monday condemned what it described as a “barbaric” and deliberate attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Philippine Navy personnel in Ayungin Shoal.
· Kurt Dela Peña
President Marcos meets US envoys to India and PH, reaffirms century-old alliance
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed newly appointed US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Malacañang Palace.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
LIST: Companies covered by VP Sara Duterte records subpoena
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· jpcruz0306
Futures Rebound On Fresh Bout Of Iran Optimism As Hyperscaler Earnings Loom
US equity futures rebound from Friday's selling, indicating a firmer start to the week with S&P futures rising 0.5% at 8.00am ET, and Nasdaq futures up 1% after a sluggish start to the session, after Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it had received proposals from mediators about the conflict with the US. In premarket tr…
· Tyler Durden
Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Tens of thousands of people attended Monday's protests
· Bbcnews
China’s crude purchases plunge in June amid Middle East supply drop, higher prices
Chinese imports of liquefied natural gas rose 8.3 per cent year on year in June, while the country purchased nearly 30 per cent more coal in the month
· Xinyi Wu
China’s crude purchases plunge in June amid Middle East supply drop, higher prices
Chinese imports of liquefied natural gas rose 8.3 per cent year on year in June, while the country purchased nearly 30 per cent more coal in the month
· Xinyi Wu
As the EU erects barriers, China’s trade tilts south and east
Europe’s importance in China’s trade calculations is shrinking as Beijing prioritises the Global South, Southeast Asia and the Middle East
· Bob Savic
As the EU erects barriers, China’s trade tilts south and east
Europe’s importance in China’s trade calculations is shrinking as Beijing prioritises the Global South, Southeast Asia and the Middle East
· Bob Savic
Police crack down on India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement during march
Police use batons to disperse supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party as they attempt to march toward India’s Parliament, demanding the resignation of the education minister, in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
· Manish Swarup
Diokno steers prosecution to major win on Duterte financial records
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· Dwight de Leon
Search begins in Taiwan for Japanese soldiers missing since a 1944 wartime ship sinking
Tatsuaki Inoue, a member of the Japan Association for Recovery and Repatriation of War Casualties, leads volunteers to pay respects ahead of their excavation work to find remains of Japanese soldiers who died during WWII and washed ashore on the coastline of Hengchun township, Pingtung county, southern Taiwan, Monda…
· Taijing Wu
Why Singapore PM Wong moved swiftly on Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation
Analysts say the prime minister had to act quickly in case of leaks and be sensitive to the Muslim community’s reaction
· Jean Iau
Why Singapore PM Wong moved swiftly on Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation
Analysts say the prime minister had to act quickly in case of leaks and be sensitive to the Muslim community’s reaction
· Jean Iau
Czech legislators ‘testing the waters’ with China visit after years of tension
A change of government in Prague late last year signalled a more pragmatic and Beijing-friendly approach
· Alyssa Chen
Czech legislators ‘testing the waters’ with China visit after years of tension
A change of government in Prague late last year signalled a more pragmatic and Beijing-friendly approach
· Alyssa Chen
Netizens divided over sale of Baterbonia merch, life-sized sculpture
MANILA, Philippines — Merchandise and a life-sized sculpture of the late Rene Clert Baterbonia drew mixed reactions online, with some netizens calling the tributes heartfelt while others say the family has gone too far.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Taiwan reviews Papua New Guinea LNG imports after economic office’s forced closure
The Pacific nation and Cambodia have both handed Beijing diplomatic wins by reiterating support for the one-China policy
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan reviews Papua New Guinea LNG imports after economic office’s forced closure
The Pacific nation and Cambodia have both handed Beijing diplomatic wins by reiterating support for the one-China policy
· Lawrence Chung
Lured by false promises, Indonesian fishermen face abuses aboard foreign vessels at sea | South China Morning Post
An estimated 300,000 Indonesians work on foreign fishing vessels, making them one of the top contributors of labour for the global fishing industry.
China-India Great Game taking shape on the Bay of Bengal
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· Vivek Y Kelkar
Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies aged 89 | South China Morning Post
His children, Jennifer and Nicholas Tse, confirmed the news of his death on social media, saying he died peacefully in hospital.
‘Bank documents don’t lie’: Financial records can trace Duterte’s money trail – ex-prosecutor
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· lkyu0285
Chinese disaster centre offers safety and protection training for typhoons and floods | South China Morning Post
For 1,599 yuan (US$235), visitors of the disaster training centre can experience what it is like to be caught up in a typhoon.
Filipinas acusa a guardacostas chinos de herir a un marinero en un bajío en disputa
MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — El ejército filipino acusó el lunes a guardacostas chinos a bordo de una lancha motorizada de golpear repetidamente en la cabeza con una porra de madera a un marinero filipino el lunes en un banco de arena en disputa en el mar de China Meridional, lo que le causó heridas y dañó su embarcació…
· Jim Gomez
‘Systemic leap’: China’s drug innovation push yields bumper crop
Home-grown therapies account for 80 per cent of approvals in first six months of the year
· Julie Zhang
‘Systemic leap’: China’s drug innovation push yields bumper crop
Home-grown therapies account for 80 per cent of approvals in first six months of the year
· Julie Zhang
China says that the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia should be respected
China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia and other countries should be respected, in response to a question regarding recent Houthi attacks on the Kingdom.
· Middleeasteye