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Newest first · UTC+11:00Turkey's rise is creating a rare point of agreement for Israel, China - opinion
Israel and China rarely view Middle East security through the same strategic lens. Their approaches to Iran, the United States, regional alliances and the international order often point in different directions.
Japan parts maker ships rare-earth-free sunroof motors for German cars
The new motor no longer needs the neodymium contained in earlier versions. (Mitsuba)
China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spot
Some of America's biggest technology companies are pushing Washington to make open artificial intelligence a national priority as China continues to build its lead in the space.
(2nd LD) Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 21-22; ADDS photo)By Park Boram
Japan scraps cap on growth spending requests for fiscal 2027 budget
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama discussed the budget request guidelines in a July 30 news conference. (Photo by Jo Ishibuchi)
(LEAD) Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 16-20; ADDS photo)By Park Boram
New Zealand racism row sparks diplomatic spat
Beijing has lodged an official protest with New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over controversial remarks made by the country’s top diplomat, Winston Peters, to a Chinese-born MP during a heated parliamentary exchange.
China replaces diplomat known for 'hands in pockets' incident with Japan
Liu Jinsong, then director-general of the Asian Affairs Department at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is seen with reporters in Beijing in November 2025. © Kyodo
Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA
SANTIAGO, July 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile have agreed to reactivate a joint committee to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade, including by modernizing their free trade agreement (FTA).
Hitachi and Toshiba ship new bullet trains to Taiwan after years of talks
An N700ST high-speed rail car is rolled out during a ceremony on July 30 at Hitachi's Kasado Works in Kudamatsu, Japan. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)
S. Korean envoy asks new U.S. Amb. Steel to help advance alliance's 'new leap'
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha called on new U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Michelle Steel to play an important role in advancing the bilateral alliance's "new leap" during a meeting last week, her office said Thursday.
China made Germany’s car giants. Now it’s helping break them.
BRUSSELS — China helped transform Germany's automakers into global giants, delivering decades of strong sales and billions in profits. Now, it's their biggest liability.
Asciende a 51 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento en China; ponen fin a tareas de búsqueda
BEIJING (AP) — La cifra de muertos por un deslizamiento de tierra en el suroeste de China aumentó a 51, después de que los equipos de búsqueda concluyeran las labores de rastreo en tierra, informaron autoridades el jueves. Diez personas siguen desaparecidas.
Death toll in China landslide climbs to 51 as land search ends, 10 missing
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China this month has risen to 51 after search crews ended a search on land, local authorities said Thursday. Ten people remain missing.
Japan's plan to cut food sales tax raises $30bn funding question
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asserts that deficit-covering bonds will not be used to fund a consumption tax cut on food. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Japan's Mitsubishi Electric to make data center cooling systems in US
Mitsubishi Electric will repurpose a portion of an automotive parts plant in Ohio to make air conditioning and water cooling systems for U.S. data centers. (Mitsubishi Electric)
Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics firms pursue plans to go public
Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics firms pursue plans to go public
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Protesters hold signs opposing the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel at Incheon International Airport, in Incheon, South Korea, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Japan earthquake death toll hits 30
KUMAMOTO — Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 30 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
Beijing raises objections during a high-level call while both sides seek to build momentum ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
Beijing raises objections during a high-level call while both sides seek to build momentum ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit
Quake damage at Japan auto parts maker ripples through massive supply chain
This Aisin plant in Kumamoto that makes door parts was knocked out by the earthquake, with no timetable for resuming operations as of yet. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Chinese universities and united front operations in the Philippines
A RECENT article raises alarm over a Chinese university that once claimed Batanes as part of China and is now training Manila’s Chinese-language teachers. It highlights the role of the United Front Work Department (UFWD), framing these activities as instruments of Beijing’s influence operations.
New Zealand FM in racism row with China envoy
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Japanic: Yen Suddenly Spikes Stoking Intervention Speculation
Having collapsed to its weakest relative to the dollar in 40 years, it appears the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Japan has had enough and intervened.
Japan finds rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island | South China Morning Post
Japan is trying to reduce its reliance on China for rare earths.
The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang
There is no point competing in isolation. There are so many benefits to be had, in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governance
China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans
Washington’s expanding trade crackdown targets household electronics, focusing crosshairs on overseas firms supplying American homes
China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans
Washington’s expanding trade crackdown targets household electronics, focusing crosshairs on overseas firms supplying American homes
New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
Footage suggesting rapid design upgrades comes just a month after China released first official clip of a sixth-generation fighter
New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
Footage suggesting rapid design upgrades comes just a month after China released first official clip of a sixth-generation fighter
John Lee meets business and innovation leaders over Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
Chief executive meets members of Council of Advisers, including Sun Piaoyang of Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals and StarFive Semiconductor Technology CEO Xu Tao
Microsoft ponders open-weight AI as China models gain ground
Mustafa Suleyman leads development of Microsoft's in-house MAI family of artificial intelligence models. (Photo by Ryotaro Yamada)
ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool Lark
Company’s projected annual AI revenue is the largest known to the public among Chinese rivals, but still far behind US AI firms
ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool Lark
Company’s projected annual AI revenue is the largest known to the public among Chinese rivals, but still far behind US AI firms
South Korea Has Several Market Rescue Options As Crash Crushes 700,000 Retailer Traders
South Korean market authorities are weighing a more aggressive plan to stabilize the Kospi after July's record selloff sent the main equity index slicing through its 50-, 100- and 200-day moving averages like butter.
As China’s metro costs rise, Shanghai considers first fare increase since 2005
Surging operational costs and strained municipal budgets are forcing mainland transit authorities to review long-suppressed fares
As China’s metro costs rise, Shanghai considers first fare increase since 2005
Surging operational costs and strained municipal budgets are forcing mainland transit authorities to review long-suppressed fares
Thai authorities probe clash between Chinese woman and security staff at Bangkok event | South China Morning Post
The woman was being escorted out of the venue by security staff after she was accused of cutting into a queue.
Leveraged Samsung, SK hynix products should fade out naturally: ETF pioneer
Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment Management and widely regarded as the "father" of South Korea's exchange-traded fund market, said Thursday that single-stock leveraged products tracking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix should be allowed to fade out naturally rather than be forcibly delisted.
Passengers on Dubai-Shanghai flight stuck on tarmac in China for 10 hours | South China Morning Post
Emirates Flight EK302 from Dubai was forced to divert to Hangzhou because of stormy weather that made landing at Pudong Airport too dangerous.
Why immigration politics in Japan is leaving its Rugby World Cup stars in limbo
Timothy Lafaele starred for Japan at 2019 Rugby World Cup, but now, under new rules for the local league, he is not sure whether he belongs
Why immigration politics in Japan is leaving its Rugby World Cup stars in limbo
Timothy Lafaele starred for Japan at 2019 Rugby World Cup, but now, under new rules for the local league, he is not sure whether he belongs
UE destina 11.400 millones de dólares a 7 gigafábricas de IA para alcanzar a EEUU y China
Un centro de datos, fotografiado en Fráncfort, Alemania, el 22 de agosto de 2025. (AP Foto/Michael Probst, archivo)