What is Beijing thinking? Why Washington is struggling to understand its rival
Language is important in US-China diplomacy, but funding cuts and dwindling student exchanges have left a ‘major gap’ in capabilities
· Nayan Seth
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chile hunts for copper buyers beyond China with US$100 billion mining plan
Chile’s foreign minister says the copper market is too concentrated, but refining more at home means competing with Chinese smelters
· Igor Patrick
Chile hunts for copper buyers beyond China with US$100 billion mining plan
Chile’s foreign minister says the copper market is too concentrated, but refining more at home means competing with Chinese smelters
· Igor Patrick
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders
· Nayan Seth
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders
· Nayan Seth
DFA chief raises 3 issues vs China in bilateral meet
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro —PNA file photo by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Carpio: China cannot bar PH construction work at shoal
Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio —Inquirer file photo
· Gabryelle Dumalag, Kathleen de Villa
How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnership
From handling business friction to aligning long-term goals, three practical steps can elevate ties beyond economic convenience
· Brian Y. S. Wong
How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnership
From handling business friction to aligning long-term goals, three practical steps can elevate ties beyond economic convenience
· Brian Y. S. Wong
USTR says 'final' forced labor tariff action to be released as soon as Thursday
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said Wednesday that his office will release its "final responsive action" on its trade investigations into 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns as soon as Thursday, as South Korea and other countries await new U.S. tariffs.
· Song Sang-ho
(Yonhap Interview) Fireblocks CEO highlights S. Korea's potential in digital finance
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's strong technology ecosystem puts the country in a great position for the next evolution of financial systems, and Fireblocks hopes to support such a transition, the chief of the company said.
· Kang Jae-eun
‘Falling apart’: Trump’s Boeing deal hits turbulence with Beijing
China’s demands for parts and service guarantees to avoid the impact of possible future U.S. export restrictions has stymied a purchase agreement.
· Phelim Kine, Ari Hawkins
Australia news live: China hits back at Penny Wong’s comments; Victorian teachers due to begin strike
China’s foreign ministry says ‘relevant countries’ should ‘stop stirring up tension’. Follow live
· Martinfarrer
US accuses Chinese AI company of stealing secrets
The Trump administration has accused China’s Moonshot of improperly using US AI models and Nvidia chips to create the Kimi K3 system that stunned the tech industry last week with its advanced capabilities.
· Maggie Eastland
Japan, China need an economic hotline as well as a defense one
A sculpture outside the office building of China Northern Rare Earth Group, with "Build world-class" inscribed at its base, in the rare-earth industrial hub of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. © Reuters
· David Tingxuan Zhang
Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from Anthropic
Michael Kratsios alleges Beijing-based company targeted Anthropic’s most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, through large-scale ‘distillation’
· Vincent Chow
Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from Anthropic
Michael Kratsios alleges Beijing-based company targeted Anthropic’s most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, through large-scale ‘distillation’
· Vincent Chow
Nigeria, Germany agree to deepen business, trade ties
Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and China.
· AfricaNews
Analysis: Xi Jinping moves to bury a scandal that reaches his inner circle
The scandal swirling around Ma Xingrui is a serious blow for the Xi administration, which now has to step carefully to avoid bearing the brunt of public anger. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
Lisa came to China for a better life, but was 'auctioned off' for marriage
Topic:Human Trafficking
· Marian Kupu
China’s cyberscam crackdown pushed syndicates to target Americans, analysts say
Beijing curbed attacks on Chinese victims, but criminal networks shifted abroad as scams spread into a global industry
· Lucy Quaggin
China’s cyberscam crackdown pushed syndicates to target Americans, analysts say
Beijing curbed attacks on Chinese victims, but criminal networks shifted abroad as scams spread into a global industry
· Lucy Quaggin
Rubio says S. Korea, other allies will 'benefit' from joining efforts to secure Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that South Korea and other allies would "benefit" from joining an effort to secure the crucial Strait of Hormuz, noting that some of them "may eventually do so" because it is "in their interest."
· Song Sang-ho
Middle East security alliances include Russia and China as a result of Trump’s war
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Japan's Inpex to test undersea CO2 storage near Tokyo in green steel push
Inpex's drilling rig near Kujukuri, Chiba prefecture will be used to assess the suitability of the seafloor for CO2 storage. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
· Staff Writer
S. Korea, U.S. expected to unveil 1st investment project as early as late next month: industry minister
By Song Sang-ho and Hong Jung-kyu
· Song Sang-ho
The Guardian view on Chinese workers picking up the pen: poetry in motion | Editorial
A food delivery rider has won the country’s highest literary award. It is part of a growing trend for writing by labourers
· Editorial
Japan to stick with goodwill accounting rule, remaining global outlier
Goodwill amortization is among the biggest differences between Japanese and international accounting standards. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
· Staff Writer
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The human fridge: is this really the best way to cool down in a ‘cruelly hot’ climate?
A ‘personal cooling booth’ that promises to chill you out in 10 minutes has launched in Japan, with its makers claiming it beats air-conditioning or a fan
· Guardian Staff
Korea, PH reaffirm partnership to strengthen rice supply chain
THE Republic of Korea and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the country’s rice sector through continued Official Development Assistance (ODA) cooperation during the “Workshop on Project Achievements and Future Directions for Enhancing the Rice Supply Chain in the Philippines” at Luxent Hotel, …
· The Manila Times
A Uyghur seeking asylum in Germany is deported to China, his mother says
In this undated photo provided by Guzelay Adil shows her son Arafat Adil poses for a photo at an undisclosed place. (Guzelay Adil via AP)
· Simina Mistreanu
S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks
The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Wednesday reaffirmed close coordination on North Korea policy, underscoring their commitment to deterrence against Pyongyang and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
· Yonhap
China, EU pushing ahead on joint research despite trade tensions
Joint 2025-2027 research agreement covers climate and agriculture, state media says, signalling will to collaborate in spite of differences
· Yuanyue Dang
China, EU pushing ahead on joint research despite trade tensions
Joint 2025-2027 research agreement covers climate and agriculture, state media says, signalling will to collaborate in spite of differences
· Yuanyue Dang
(3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline; ADDS U.S. readout in paras 14-18)By Oh Seok-min
· Song Sang-ho
Unification minister, Cardinal You share hope of reviving inter-Korean exchanges
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday voiced hope that Pope Leo XIV's visit to South Korea next year could help revive exchanges between South and North Korea.
· Yonhap
South Korean singer Lim Kim releases new album 'Exit to Nowhere'
South Korean singer LIM KIM has released her second full-length album, “Exit to Nowhere,” 13 years after her debut, “A Voice.” The seven-track record traces her journey from an uncertain 20s into her early 30s, as she carves out a path of self-reflection and discovery. (July 22)
· Juwon Park
US holds talks in Cambodia on joint cooperation to combat online scams
In this photo provided by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), U.S. FBI director Kash Patel, left, meets Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manat at his offices in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Thursday, July 22, 2026. (AKP via AP)
· Sopheng Cheang
What would 200% US tariffs on generic drugs mean for China’s pharmaceutical industry?
Analysts say that China’s pivot from generics to innovative drugs means the industry is less exposed to US levies
· Alice Li
What would 200% US tariffs on generic drugs mean for China’s pharmaceutical industry?
Analysts say that China’s pivot from generics to innovative drugs means the industry is less exposed to US levies
· Alice Li
Chinese teenager lies to parents about holiday, secretly helps flood victims in Guangxi | South China Morning Post
Shanghai student joins friend on trip to support relief efforts in one of the areas worst-hit by recent flooding.
World’s first AI model to earn perfect score at maths Olympiad comes from China’s RedNote
At last year’s IMO, Google DeepMind and OpenAI achieved gold-medal-level performances, both earning 35 out of 42 points
· Richard Chen
World’s first AI model to earn perfect score at maths Olympiad comes from China’s RedNote
At last year’s IMO, Google DeepMind and OpenAI achieved gold-medal-level performances, both earning 35 out of 42 points
· Richard Chen
Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?
Field’s Medal winner Shing‑Tung Yau says the region should set up its own body to coordinate action
· Zhang Tong
Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?
Field’s Medal winner Shing‑Tung Yau says the region should set up its own body to coordinate action
· Zhang Tong
Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats
Foreign ministers meet on margins of Asean event in Manila, days after fresh sea clash and outrage over video mocking 2016 arbitral ruling
· Shi Jiangtao