US-China scientific decoupling: the hidden costs of geopolitical rivalry
As Washington and Beijing lock horns over national security, political friction may be dismantling decades of fruitful shared discovery
· Dannie Peng
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US hearing weighs higher tariffs over alleged forced labour, targeting China
Business groups clash with labour advocates at USTR hearing over whether new tariffs would improve workers’ rights or raise costs
· Han Li
US hearing weighs higher tariffs over alleged forced labour, targeting China
Business groups clash with labour advocates at USTR hearing over whether new tariffs would improve workers’ rights or raise costs
· Han Li
US says China gave only hours' notice before submarine missile test
China only gave the United States a few hours' notice on July 6 that it was going to test-launch a ballistic missile and gave insufficient detail, a State Department official said on Wednesday.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Webull to offer commission-free trades of US stocks in Japan
The Webull app has been downloaded 55 million times since its founding in 2016. © AP
· Staff Writer
1 in 5 USB drives recommended on Amazon have complaints about faked storage
All of the inexpensive Chinese-branded USB drives Nikkei purchased from Amazon had falsified storage capacity, an analysis found. (Nikkei montage)
· Staff Writer
USB drives on Amazon have 20% complaint rate about faked storage
All of the inexpensive Chinese-branded USB drives Nikkei purchased from Amazon had falsified storage capacity, an analysis found. (Nikkei montage)
· Staff Writer
‘Inday’ weakens into a typhoon
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Inday has weakened into a typhoon while over the Philippine Sea but it may pass closest to extreme Northern Luzon between Friday evening and Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Thursday.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Trump ambassador warns China’s power move at sea is threat ‘we cannot afford to ignore’
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· Fox News
Anthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks
AI firm says users in China were never authorised to use Claude Code after Beijing warned of security risks in older versions.
· Vincent Chow
Anthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks
AI firm says users in China were never authorised to use Claude Code after Beijing warned of security risks in older versions.
· Vincent Chow
US man Jeffrey Ying jailed for stealing rare Chinese manuscript from UCLA
Ying would borrow valuable classics from the university library then swap them for fakes before travelling to China
· Agence France-Presse
US man Jeffrey Ying jailed for stealing rare Chinese manuscript from UCLA
Ying would borrow valuable classics from the university library then swap them for fakes before travelling to China
· Agence France-Presse
Strategic neutrality is Asia's new competitive advantage
Approach enables countries to capture wider growth opportunities in fragmenting world
· Sonal Varma
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· The Associated Press
France's TotalEnergies ships first LNG from Mexico project to Asia
A TotalEnergies tanker is loaded with liquefied natural gas at a new Mexican export facility bound for Asia. (Photo courtesy of ECA LNG)
· SHOTARO TANI
Japan PM misses chance for European diplomacy by skipping NATO summit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not attend the NATO summit held July 7-8 in Turkey. (Nikkei montage. Source photos by Reuters and Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
Mustang Panda cyber campaign aims at India and experts warn of similar hacking attempts | The National
Recent cyber campaigns aimed at the hydropower sector and government agencies in India have experts warning that other countries might also be vulnerable.
· Cody Combs
Palace on SC petition vs. Escudero: 'What are they afraid of?'
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday questioned the motive of the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on their filing a petition before the Supreme Court to halt the impeachment trial.
· Kristina Maralit
Sandigan 4th division finds basis to try PD 46 case vs Marcoleta, Defensor
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division found probable cause to try the charge of violation of Presidential Decree (P.D.) 46 filed against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former lawmaker Michael Defensor.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Osaka payment processor bankruptcy triggers restaurant cash crunch fears
Zentoshin's services were popular with businesses in Osaka's Minami nightlife district. (Nikkei montage/Photos by Toshiki Sasazu and Arisa Moriyama)
· Staff Writer
Analysis: Bookseller died 'in line of duty' resisting Xi Jinping's rule
Lam Wing-kee was once detained by Chinese authorities as part of a broad policy to ensure the political security of Xi Jinping's administration. His death came a day after a law took effect in China that threatens free speech around the world. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
We must prepare for worst-case scenario, warns departing Defence chief
China should be less secretive about its increasingly assertive and at times dangerous military activities, the nation’s outgoing defence chief has urged as he argues the Australian military must spend taxpayer money more wisely to justify extra funding.
· Matthew Knott
Chinese academic warns of ‘annihilation’ for any nation that dares nuke Beijing
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· News.com.au
Saudi Arabia exploring IMEC route through Syria, sidestepping Israel
Saudi Arabia is exploring a significant shift in the proposed India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), seeking to sideline Israel from the trade initiative by rerouting the corridor through Syria instead, according to two sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to The Jerusalem Post.
· AMICHAI STEIN
Trump calls Iran the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' during gaffe-strewn day at Nato | The National
US President Donald Trump said the "Islamic Republic of Japan" had attacked an American aircraft carrier during the war with Iran, as he made a string of gaffes at the Nato summit in Ankara on Wednesday.
· Thomas Watkins
No other evidence to prove Sara hired assassin - Defense
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that the prosecution has "no other competent evidence" to prove that their client contracted an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez.
· Red Mendoza
DFA seeks probe of the harassment of Palace Press Officer Castro in Canada
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has sought a probe into the reported harassment of Palace Press Officer Claire Castro by some Filipinos during the visit of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Vancouver, Canada last week.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Marcos, Blair meet in Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday welcomed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Malacañang, where the two discussed governance and public policy.
· Kristina Maralit
95 Pinoys return from Middle East
MANILA, Philippines — Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Wednesday announced the return of 95 Filipinos from three countries in the region.
· Aric John Sy Cua
‘Era-defining’ growth of women’s cricket now outstripping men’s game
Attendance and viewing figures at T20 World Cup hit an all-time high – and the sport’s appeal is pushing boundaries
· Matthughes
Mitsubishi Motors to push off-road vehicles in Japan via boutique showrooms
Mitsubishi Motors will emphasize off-road vehicles such as the Triton, pictured here. (Mitsubishi Motors)
· Staff Writer
S. Korea, U.S. share need to 'stably' manage Coupang issue: Seoul envoy
By Song Sang-ho and Baek Na-ri
· Song Sang-ho
US charges Indian crime leader in Sikh activist’s assassination
Authorities in the United States have announced charges against the leader of an Indian criminal group in connection with the political assassination of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada – a high-profile killing that plunged relations between Ottawa and New Delhi into crisis.
· Al Jazeera Staff
China allocates millions in new disaster relief after storms and a deadly landslide
BEIJING — China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday after severe storms destroyed homes and displaced thousands of people and a landslide killed 21 forestry workers.
· Associated Press
China bolsters protections for older workers to boost labor force
Senior citizens enjoy a weekday afternoon in a park in the city of Dalian. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
· Staff Writer
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Japan's JCB, Resona eye hands-free bus fare payments via phone app
The new system will make it easier for passengers with baggage to board buses. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei and Odawara Auto-Machine MFG)
· Staff Writer
Blueprint for building the Philippine Century
CAN the Philippines become the largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2034?
· LEANDRO VERCELES JR.
Grab Philippines eases inflation pressure on MSMEs through demand boost
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· The Manila Times
Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 100,000 flee
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· Agence France-Presse
Tuvalu concerned over Chinese missile test
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· Agence France-Presse
S&P Dow Jones puts Indonesia on watch list for market downgrade
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· Reuters
China signals ‘new normal’ with coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s east
TAIPEI — China has signaled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory.
· Agence France-Presse
Taiwan offshore wind projects face inflation headwinds
Taiwan reached 500 installed offshore wind turbines in June, with 4.8 gigawatts of generating capacity. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
China buys 15 tons of gold in June as central banks build up reserves
The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for 20 straight months, a record stretch since comparable data began in 1999. (Nikkei montage)
· Staff Writer
China make losing start as Canada, Belgium, Italy win at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong
Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers
· Stephy Zhang