Xi Jinping to attend World AI Conference for first time as China elevates tech push
Chinese leader will deliver a keynote address at the Shanghai conference, underscoring Beijing’s focus on AI development
· Howard Liu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Xi Jinping to attend World AI Conference for first time as China elevates tech push
Chinese leader will deliver a keynote address at the Shanghai conference, underscoring Beijing’s focus on AI development
· Howard Liu
Shanghai port secures 2nd place in global ranking, overtaking London
A core focus for the port, the busiest in the world and China’s shipbuilding centre, is to become a premier international shipping hub
· Alice Li
Shanghai port secures 2nd place in global ranking, overtaking London
A core focus for the port, the busiest in the world and China’s shipbuilding centre, is to become a premier international shipping hub
· Alice Li
What China’s carrier recruitment drive says about PLA Navy’s long-term ambitions
Beijing is committed to building a fleet that can operate far from home – even in the face of the growing threat from anti-ship missiles
· Gabriel Dominguez
What China’s carrier recruitment drive says about PLA Navy’s long-term ambitions
Beijing is committed to building a fleet that can operate far from home – even in the face of the growing threat from anti-ship missiles
· Gabriel Dominguez
Ecclestone battles for hard-fought 50
Sophie Ecclestone battles for a hard-fought 50 with England fighting to save the historic Test against India at Lord's.
India crushes England by 270 runs to win historic first women's test at Lord's
India’s players celebrate the wicket of England’s Amy Jones, who was caught out by Shafali Verma during day four of the first Women’s Rothesay Test between England and India in London, England, Monday, July 13, 2026. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
China rejects US, Panamanian claims of ‘weaponising’ ship inspections
Beijing cites data showing Panama-flagged vessels suffered multiple serious accidents in Chinese waters this year
· Cao Jiaxuan
China rejects US, Panamanian claims of ‘weaponising’ ship inspections
Beijing cites data showing Panama-flagged vessels suffered multiple serious accidents in Chinese waters this year
· Cao Jiaxuan
South Korean court sentences ousted President Yoon to 2 years over manipulated polls
South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool, File)
· Kim Tong Hyung
England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat
Sneh Rana completes historic Test victory for India
· Bbcsport
Court orders arrest of Baligod, lawyer for 18 Marines in flood control scam, for cyberlibel
MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City issued a warrant of arrest against lawyer Levi Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with bail set at P20,000, according to a copy of the court order posted on Monday evening.
· James Daniel Danio
Court orders Baligod's arrest for cyberlibel
MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City issued a warrant of arrest against lawyer Levi Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with bail set at P20,000, according to a copy of the court order posted on Monday evening.
· James Daniel Danio
Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution’s witness says NBI did not find VP’s alleged hitman
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· Dwight de Leon
EU eyes social media curbs for children
Australia, Britain, China, India and the United States have already imposed a social media ban or are considering one
· Reuters
EU eyes social media curbs for children
Australia, Britain, China, India and the United States have already imposed a social media ban or are considering one
· Reuters
AI Winners Unwind Sparks Panic In South Korea As SK Hynix Suffers Record Plunge, KOSPI Dumps
SK Hynix shares suffered their steepest decline on record in Seoul following Friday's blockbuster ADR debut in New York. The sell-off spread across South Korea's memory and data storage stocks, helping to drive the benchmark KOSPI down as much as 9% and triggering a 20-minute market-wide trading halt.
· Tyler Durden
Alex Eala's credits parents' teachings for calm on-court demeanor
MANILA, Philippines — Rarely or never do fans see Alex Eala throw a fit during her WTA Tour matches.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Alex Eala credits parents' teachings for calm on-court demeanor
MANILA, Philippines — Rarely or never do fans see Alex Eala throw a fit during her WTA Tour matches.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
AVC U18: Alas Boys enjoy first win vs Bahrain but brace for India in must-win clash
HAIKOU, China — Alas Pilipinas kept its quarterfinal hopes alive in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship after defeating Bahrain, 25-22, 13-25, 25-23, 25-14, on Monday at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Japan ‘may have greater destructive potential in South China Sea than the US’
Japan’s recent firing of an anti-ship missile was first time it had shown its ‘military muscle’ since World War II, security round table told
· Alyssa Chen
Japan ‘may have greater destructive potential in South China Sea than the US’
Japan’s recent firing of an anti-ship missile was first time it had shown its ‘military muscle’ since World War II, security round table told
· Alyssa Chen
Changes in store for China team after poor Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong showing
Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder
· Mike Chan
Changes in store for China team after poor Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong showing
Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder
· Mike Chan
Youth groups set July 22 for ‘SONA Action Day’
MANILA, Philippines — Several groups of youth and student leaders from across the country launched on Monday the ‘National Youth SONA (State-of-the-Nation Address) Action Day, which they would hold on July 22, four days before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his 5th SONA at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.
· Arlie O. Calalo
India's inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June, exceeding forecasts
India's consumer price inflation rose to 4.38% in June, up from 3.93% in May as the U.S.-Iran war and a weak monsoon raised food and fuel prices, adding to cost pressures.
· Priyanka Salve
Bison attacks tourist, throws him into the air in Yellowstone National Park | South China Morning Post
The man, in his 60s, suffered broken bones but was in good spirits, said local media.
China’s Midea dispatches 20,000 air conditioners in race to cool heat-stricken France
Europe’s lethal heatwave drives China’s appliance giant to sprint production and slash delivery times
· Iris Deng
China’s Midea dispatches 20,000 air conditioners in race to cool heat-stricken France
Europe’s lethal heatwave drives China’s appliance giant to sprint production and slash delivery times
· Iris Deng
China’s graduate glut: millions of young people enter a job market with little use for them
Record numbers find there is little demand for their skills, as entry-level tech roles are hit by AI and automation
· Alastair Mccready
China’s drug industry pivots to AI-powered candidates to drive next wave of deals
China develops 30 per cent of new therapies worldwide as it rises to the top tier in innovation efficiency, drug supervision official says
· Julie Zhang
China’s drug industry pivots to AI-powered candidates to drive next wave of deals
China develops 30 per cent of new therapies worldwide as it rises to the top tier in innovation efficiency, drug supervision official says
· Julie Zhang
Pangandaman’s appointment to Al-Amanah Bank not clearance in flood control probe — Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of former Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman as chairman and chief executive officer of the state-run Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank does not clear her of any potential liability in the ongoing investigation of…
· The Manila Times
China calls for free and safe Hormuz passage
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said to reporters in Beijing on Monday that passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be “properly handled” and resuming free and safe navigation through the waterway serves the interests of all nations.
· Middleeasteye
DAP’s election loss in Malaysia’s Johor prompts soul-searching ahead of next key poll
Following two recent electoral defeats, PH’s coalition ally faces another stern test at the Negeri Sembilan poll on August 1
· Ushar Daniele
DAP’s election loss in Johor prompts soul-searching ahead of next key poll
Following two recent electoral defeats, PH’s coalition ally faces another stern test at the Negeri Sembilan poll on August 1
· Ushar Daniele
China investor reveals 9-year hunt to bring fugitive fraudster ex-wife to justice after she fled to US
52-year-old says wife tried to kill him to inherit his assets; is now serving a 65-year prison term in America
· Alice Yan
China investor reveals 9-year hunt to bring fugitive fraudster ex-wife to justice after she fled to US
52-year-old says wife tried to kill him to inherit his assets; is now serving a 65-year prison term in America
· Alice Yan
China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten ban
New vehicles with smart driver assistance systems will have to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording and remote management
· Chao Kong
China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten ban
New vehicles with smart driver assistance systems will have to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording and remote management
· Chao Kong
[Rappler’s Best] And now China wants Batanes?
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· Kaye Cabal
Is China funding the Democratic Socialist wave in US politics?
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How China is ripping off cutting-edge AI from Anthropic, OpenAI — and threatening US national security
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· Thomas Barrabi
Richard Gutierrez defends AI use in 'Blood vs Duty,' says industry must 'learn to adapt'
MANILA, Philippines — Richard Gutierrez is defending the use of artificial intelligence in the action-drama series "Blood vs Duty," saying the technology should be embraced as a tool to improve production.
· Iza Iglesias
LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression, unlikely to affect PH
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· Acor Arceo
La "Gran Muralla Verde" China frena el desierto, pero los expertos advierten que la lucha continúa
El trabajador de control de desierto Yin Yuzhen visita un punto de control contra la desertificación en la Zona Ecológica de Engebei, cerca de Ordos, en la provincia norteña china de Mongolia Interior, el viernes 12 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
· The Associated Press
Chinese woman reunited with biological family, 35 years after she went missing | South China Morning Post
Woman went missing in 1991 as a two-year-old girl and was raised by adoptive mother who found her, but was unable to locate her parents.
China’s Zhipu AI, developer of GLM-5.2, defies slump as it pursues AGI over quick profits
Monday’s losses were seen across chip designers, semiconductor-equipment makers and materials suppliers
· Ben Jiang
China’s Zhipu AI, developer of GLM-5.2, defies slump as it pursues AGI over quick profits
Monday’s losses were seen across chip designers, semiconductor-equipment makers and materials suppliers
· Ben Jiang