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Newest first · UTC+11:00North Korean leader Kim Jong-un meets China's Wang Huning
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks with Wang Huning, China's fourth-highest-ranked official in Pyongyang, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday.
· Reuters
One of China's top investors says finance, not AI, is the country's biggest bottleneck
China's biggest weakness in its rivalry with the United States isn't AI, semiconductors or tariffs. It's finance, according to one of the financiers who helped open China's markets to Wall Street.
· Anniek Bao
Teodoro slams China Daily video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday condemned a social media video posted by Chinese state-run media China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling it racist propaganda that reflects how Beijing views the Filipino people.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
China’s population ageing seen as ‘inevitable’ before 2050. Why push more births?
Raising the fertility rate above 1.3 still remains crucial to preventing a far worse scenario later in the century, analysts say
· Xinyi Wu
China’s population ageing seen as ‘inevitable’ before 2050. Why push more births?
Raising the fertility rate above 1.3 still remains crucial to preventing a far worse scenario later in the century, analysts say
· Xinyi Wu
Chinese scientists have bad news on having babies in space. But there is a silver lining
Researchers use China’s Tianzhou spacecraft missions since 2017 to study how microgravity and space radiation can affect biology
· Shi Huang
Chinese scientists have bad news on having babies in space. But there is a silver lining
Researchers use China’s Tianzhou spacecraft missions since 2017 to study how microgravity and space radiation can affect biology
· Shi Huang
DFA demands removal of China Daily video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday evening demanded that China Daily remove a video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling the content racist, dehumanizing and unacceptable.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
With its innovative rocket recovery, China makes strides in the space race
Beijing’s breakthrough is likely to advance its ambitions in the cosmos and enhance global connectivity and economic growth
· SCMP Editorial
With its innovative rocket recovery, China makes strides in the space race
Beijing’s breakthrough is likely to advance its ambitions in the cosmos and enhance global connectivity and economic growth
· SCMP Editorial
Race against Tesla: China EV maker Xpeng to launch viral humanoid globally in 2027
CEO He Xiaopeng projects the firm will sell 1 million robots by 2030 after ramping up mass production
· Daniel Ren
Race against Tesla: China’s Xpeng eyes 2027 global launch for viral Iron robot
CEO He Xiaopeng projects the firm will sell 1 million robots by 2030 after ramping up mass production
· Daniel Ren
Ukraine’s Patriot missile request tests Japan’s pacifist limits
Agreeing to Kyiv’s co-production proposal risks triggering a backlash from Beijing and Moscow, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Why Ukraine’s Patriot missile request may be a step too far for Japan
Agreeing to Kyiv’s co-production proposal risks triggering a backlash from Beijing and Moscow, analysts say
· Maria Siow
EEUU reduce las visas de periodistas extranjeros a 240 días; 90 días para los chinos
La secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karoline Leavitt, habla con reporteros en la Sala de Prensa James Brady de la Casa Blanca, el jueves 16 de julio de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Didi Tang
N.K. leader meets with China's top political adviser in Pyongyang
SEOUL, July 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with a Chinese party and government delegation led by the country's top political adviser in Pyongyang and reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to expanding cooperation, the North's state media reported Friday.
· Oh Seok-min
1 dead, nearly 100 injured in crush at India chariot festival
Tens of thousands had gathered in the town of Puri for one of the world’s oldest and largest religious processions
· Associated Press
1 dead, nearly 100 injured in crush at India chariot festival
Tens of thousands had gathered in the town of Puri for one of the world’s oldest and largest religious processions
· Associated Press
Homeland Security cuts foreign journalist visas to 240 days
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Didi Tang
US to toughen up visa regulations for Chinese journalists, foreign students
Trump administration claims changes will combat visa fraud and strengthen national security, but legal experts condemn new proposals
· Lucy Quaggin
US to toughen up visa regulations for Chinese journalists, foreign students
Trump administration claims changes will combat visa fraud and strengthen national security, but legal experts condemn new proposals
· Lucy Quaggin
Power of Siberia 2 deadlock belies Russia-China ‘no-limits’ pact
Keep independent journalism alive
· Jeff Pao
Rare-earth costs surge over 20% for Japanese firms, survey shows
On average, 61% of the rare earths imported by Japanese companies come from China. (Photo by Takako Fujiu)
· Staff Writer
Xi to present China's AI dream at major conference
SHANGHAI — President Xi Jinping presents China's vision for the development and regulation of artificial intelligence on Friday, at a major conference showcasing cutting-edge technology he hopes will soon rival that of the United States.
· Agence France-Presse
Marcos urged to address children’s health issues SONA
MANILA, Philippines — Experts, lawmakers, and youth leaders urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize the health of the youth by increasing the sin taxes on unhealthy foods and cigarettes, in line with his upcoming State of the Nation Address.
· Allen Limos
Toyota Tsusho ships auto parts to Mexico and Canada, cutting out US tariff
Toyota Tsusho ships auto parts directly to its warehouses in Canada and Mexico. (Photo by Kosuke Okamoto)
· Staff Writer
[Lee Byung-jong] Deepening Seoul-Tokyo ties
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi's visit to South Korea late last month for high-level talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back featured a number of warm, symbolic moments reflecting their growing personal rapport — including a friendly game of ping-pong. Despite the upbeat atmosphere, the regio…
· Korea Herald
Root’s unbeaten 99 rescues England against India and forces an ODI series decider
England’s Harry Brook before being caught out during the second ODI between England and India at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, Thursday July 16, 2026. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India
India 233 all out; England 235-6 – England win by four wickets
· Ali Martin
Japan plans to raise threshold for special shareholder meetings
A proposal in the works would require shareholders in Japanese listed companies to have at least 5% of voting rights before requesting a special meeting. (Photo by Yohei Fukai)
· Staff Writer
PlayStation may regret ejecting the disc
Sony's shift to digital may boost margins but weaken the console's cultural presence
· Lu-Hai Liang
Four years away from racing, Raddatz is taking every chance in Japan
Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 5:48am
India celebrates the annual Rath Yatra chariot festival, in photos
Children dressed as Hindu deities Rama and wife Sita, Lakshman and monkey god Hanuman travel on a chariot as they participate in a religious procession during the Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, carrying the Hindu deities of Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra, in Kolkata, India, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Bika…
· The Associated Press
UBS boosts debt-underwriting in Japan with new hire
UBS expects more Japanese companies to raise funds in currencies other than the yen. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Beijing denounces US chip curbs as threat to global supply chains
Move to incorporate three China-focused export control measures into the NDAA marks a new escalation in the US technology rivalry
· Vincent Chow
Beijing denounces US chip curbs as threat to global supply chains
Move to incorporate three China-focused export control measures into the NDAA marks a new escalation in the US technology rivalry
· Vincent Chow
South Korea wants to be an AI superpower. Here's why chips are key
Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 5:03am
· Doug Dingwall
South Korea's Lee seeks Arctic lift for country's shipping sector
The Korea Polar Research Institute's icebreaker Araon set off on July 11 for its 17th Arctic voyage. The ship, which can carry about 45 standard shipping containers, is also used to resupply South Korea's Antarctic research stations. (South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries)
· KIM JAEWON
AFP backs DOJ’s new West PH Sea law unit
MANILA, Philippines —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday expressed full support over the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) creation of a maritime law unit to handle all legal affairs relating to the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
· Izel Abanilla
Zubiri honors farmer who saved Philippine eagle from the attack of 30 monkeys
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri sought to honor a 21-year-old farmer in Bukidnon who drove away around 30 monkeys to save a wounded female Philippine Eagle.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
The other AI superpower: How Russia and China are building an alternative to Silicon Valley
By Timur Tarkhanov, journalist and media executive
· RT
The other AI superpower: How Russia and China are building an alternative to Silicon Valley
By Timur Tarkhanov, journalist and media executive
· RT
Palace: Impeachment trial should proceed without political 'drama'
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should proceed without political "drama", as the proceedings move to the presentation of evidence on her alleged misuse of confidential funds.
· Catherine S. Valente
Trump trata de reconstruir muro arancelario derribado por la Corte Suprema
Contenedores de productos en el Puerto de Guangzhou, en el Distrito de Nansha, en la provincia de Guangdong, en China, el 17 de abril del 2025. (AP foto/Ng Han Guan)
· Paul Wiseman
Japan maglev project faces calls to clarify timeline after decade of delays
The first leg of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen will connect Tokyo and Nagoya in as little as 40 minutes, less than half the current fastest bullet train. (Central Japan Railway)
· Staff Writer
Manila to host Rubio, Yi during Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting next week
MANILA, Philippines — Manila will be at "the center" of Southeast Asian diplomacy next week as eight foreign ministers have confirmed to attend the high-level Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) meetings in Manila.
· The Manila Times
Japan nuclear fuel reprocessing plant at risk of 28th delay
Work on Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd.'s spent-fuel reprocessing plant in Rokkasho has dragged on for more than three decades. (Photo by Masatoshi Ida)
· Staff Writer
Nvidia's Jensen Huang the latest US tech chief to visit Japan
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's minister of economy, trade and industry, left, shakes hands with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Tokyo on July 16. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer