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Guangzhou-based SOI Micro is developing a low-power logic process aimed at easing reliance on overseas technology while strengthening domestic chip capabilities
The lack of forceful stimulus is not policy paralysis, as foreigners assume – China simply operates on a different set of priorities
The lack of forceful stimulus is not policy paralysis, as foreigners assume – China simply operates on a different set of priorities
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, the impatient, sharp-tongued reformer who helped ignite China’s explosive economic boom by forcing wrenching change on state industry in the 1990s and leading the country into the World Trade Organization, has died of illness, state media reported Wednesday. He was 97.
One of the gymnasts, Zou Jingyuan, faced personal attacks from netizens who called him ‘washed up’, an ‘old uncle’ and urged him to retire
One of the gymnasts, Zou Jingyuan, faced personal attacks from netizens who called him ‘washed up’, an ‘old uncle’ and urged him to retire
Zhu served as China’s 5th premier from 1998 to 2003 and spearheaded the country’s entry into the WTO.
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
As a new wave of Chinese firms captures global demand for hi-tech goods, a new report highlights a strategic shift towards AI hardware and robotics
As a new wave of Chinese firms captures global demand for hi-tech goods, a new report highlights a strategic shift towards AI hardware and robotics
US: Futures are higher, led by Tech as AI infra earnings boost the theme while the Semis trade was bid overnight led by a surge in Korea's Kospi. As of 7:45am ET, S&P futures are up 0.2% ahead of today's CPI report, while Nasdaq futures gain 0.7% as investors react positively to updates from US technology firms. Sem…
Shigehiro Nishiumi fills post at consulate in southwestern megacity left open amid diplomatic row over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments
Shigehiro Nishiumi fills post at consulate in southwestern megacity left open amid diplomatic row over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments
A navy vessel and other ships join the rescue off the resort island, only 10 days after a deadly ferry fire off Java.
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage
Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage
As trade tensions rise, Brussels has implemented new rules aimed at reducing packaging waste, with the threat of fines and bans for non-compliance
As trade tensions rise, Brussels has implemented new rules aimed at reducing packaging waste, with the threat of fines and bans for non-compliance
South Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that US-based Google LLC. and Apple Inc. violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
China's military operates around Taiwan on an almost daily basis. (AP: Taiwan Coast Guard)
China's then-Premier Zhu Rongji concludes his final report to the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing in 2003. © Reuters
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet departed on its first scheduled international commercial flight Wednesday, marking a milestone in Beijing's push to develop an alternative to Boeing and Airbus.
BEIJING (AP) — El ex primer ministro chino Zhu Rongji ha muerto, según medios estatales. El reformista impaciente y de lengua afilada ayudó a encender el explosivo auge económico de China al imponer cambios dolorosos a la industria estatal en la década de 1990 y conducir al país a la Organización Mundial del Comercio.
In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death
Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji speaks during a news conference in Beijing, Wednesday, March 15, 2000. (AP Photo/Greg Baker, File)
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that U.S.-based Google LLC. and Apple Inc. violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
(ATTN: UPDATES with phone call between officials of S. Korea, U.S., Japan in paras 17-18)By Kim Seung-yeon
Zhu, who rose to become premier, spearheaded China’s entry into the WTO
Zhu, who rose to become premier, spearheaded China’s entry into the WTO
As Washington and its allies tighten cooperation in the region, Beijing steps up defence ties with Southeast Asia’s biggest economy
As Washington and its allies tighten cooperation in the region, Beijing steps up defence ties with Southeast Asia’s biggest economy
Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro's Alunorte plant in Brazil, one of the world's largest alumina refineries, reduced output by 50% following disruptions to natural gas availability.
Tencent posted a beat on second-quarter revenue thanks to an acceleration at its China gaming unit and AI-driven advertising, but its core profit missed analyst expectations.
Senior South Korean military officials met Wednesday with troops from United Nations Command member states participating in this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in a goodwill event at the War Memorial of Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Supreme People’s Court says judgment was first to ‘explicitly establish the mandatory application’ of five-year-old law
Supreme People’s Court says judgment was first to ‘explicitly establish the mandatory application’ of five-year-old law
(ATTN: ADDS photo, more details in last 3 paras, CHANGES headline, lead; REVISES quotes from KCNA English report throughout)
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Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The national baseball team will begin training for the Asian Games one week before the start of competition in Japan, an official said Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — When Chinese military hardware failed to prevent US strikes on Venezuela and US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Beijing largely stayed silent on the equipment’s performance. While it expressed grave concern over the operations, its limited response spoke volumes.
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea denounced South Korea's efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine, calling it a step toward "nuclear armament," Pyongyang's state media said.
China’s top memory chipmaker CXMT is showing signs that its push into mainstream PC memory may be moving from qualification toward repeatable commercial production, as a new Chinese report claims its DDR5 manufacturing yield has surpassed 90 percent while major PC makers begin using its chips in limited volumes.
Red Star Belgrade's Champions League campaign ended after a 2-0 home loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, cutting short South Korea defender Seol Young-woo's opportunity to play on Europe's biggest club stage.
From China’s plan against desertification to nuking a ‘doomsday asteroid’, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
From China’s plan against desertification to nuking a ‘doomsday asteroid’, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people trapped under the rubble is the priority.
The coordinated intervention by Japan and the United States to support the yen has bumped up hard against reality, the $70 billion or so committed to strengthening the currency all but ineffective as fiscal questions continue to hang over the market.