China's share of global wind turbine market reaches nearly 80%
The adoption of wind power continues to grow around the world. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
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Rescuers race for survivors after China landslide
CHONGQING, China — Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing.
· Associated Press
China refuses to apologize for video depicting Pinoys as monkeys
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· Javier Joe Ismael, Catherine S. Valente, Red Mendoza
The Pax Silica initiative
THE United States has embarked on a massive investment in the Philippines to build and expand the world’s semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced microchip industries and reduce its dependence on China. Several countries — including Australia, India, Israel, Japan and Singapore, as well as several E…
· Lloyd C. Bautista
China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it will closely monitor the United Kingdom’s nationalisation of British Steel, previously owned by a Chinese steelmaker.
· Al Jazeera
Why data may become China’s most durable advantage in the AI race
Accelerating buildout of national ecosystem of Chinese-language data has emerged as a ‘more winnable’ arena amid US tech restrictions
· Meredith Chen
Why data may become China’s most durable advantage in the AI race
Accelerating buildout of national ecosystem of Chinese-language data has emerged as a ‘more winnable’ arena amid US tech restrictions
· Meredith Chen
China AI summit hears Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide
Delegates at the World AI Conference in Shanghai warn fragmentation risks isolating emerging markets and concentrating advanced computing in rich economies
· Wency Chen
China AI summit hears Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide
Delegates at the World AI Conference in Shanghai warn fragmentation risks isolating emerging markets and concentrating advanced computing in rich economies
· Wency Chen
Chinese social media accounts ‘profit from leaking official corruption scandals’
‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
· Amber Wang
Chinese social media accounts ‘profit from leaking official corruption scandals’
‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
· Amber Wang
Weather weapons: why the atmosphere could become the next geopolitical battleground
There is growing disquiet in several nations about how weather-manipulation tools are used in cross-border rivalries
· Khushboo Razdan
Why the atmosphere could become the next geopolitical battleground
There is growing disquiet in several nations about how weather-manipulation tools are used in cross-border rivalries
· Khushboo Razdan
Maxime Lucu leads France to victory over Japan with 15 points in Nations Championship
France’s Maxime Lucu scores a try during a Nations Championship rugby match between Japan and France in Tokyo, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
China’s megaprojects transformed Ivory Coast. Now it’s own role is changing
Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix
· Jevans Nyabiage
China’s megaprojects transformed Ivory Coast. Now it’s own role is changing
Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix
· Jevans Nyabiage
Japan votes to keep emperor succession male-only, blocking Princess Aiko from throne
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· Fox News
Robot wars: MMA bout between humanoids leaves 1 without a head, fans stunned
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
· Mike Chan
Robot wars: MMA bout between humanoids leaves 1 without a head, fans stunned
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
· Mike Chan
China landslide kills at least 8 as rescuers race to find survivors in rain
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· Associated Press
Maya Ongaku’s DIY dream is getting bigger
Maya Ongaku doesn’t need to turn up the volume to make a statement. The trio — specializing in a mellow, hypnotic brand of psychedelic rock — has spent the past few years quietly making waves, both at home and overseas, while working outside what guitarist and vocalist Tsutomu Sonoda calls the “rigid system” of Japa…
· James Hadfield
Chinese humanoid robots MMA clash ends with decapitation in fighting league in Shenzhen | South China Morning Post
Organiser EngineAI said more than 200 teams from around the world enrolled and 32 qualified for the main event.
How World Cup star Haaland helped put Norway on the map with China’s tourists
The hulking striker has become a huge star in China during the World Cup, helping his homeland attract a growing wave of tourists
· Ralph Jennings
How World Cup star Haaland helped put Norway on the map with China’s tourists
The hulking striker has become a huge star in China during the World Cup, helping his homeland attract a growing wave of tourists
· Ralph Jennings
Chinese man swims 3 hours clutching tyre to check on parents in flooded village
Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
· Fran Lu
Chinese man swims 3 hours clutching tyre to check on parents in flooded village
Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
· Fran Lu
China refuses to apologize, says viral video no govt act
MANILA, Philippines — In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic friction, China, through its foreign ministry, refused to apologize over the controversial "monkey" video which, it said was "independent of government policy" despite its release by a state-run media organization.
· JAVIER JOE ISMAEL
Chinese leader urges Thailand and Cambodia to settle long-running border dispute
Xi Jinping offered to play a ‘constructive role’ in reaching a solution saying it would be in both sides’ long-term interests
· Sylvia Ma
Chinese leader urges Thailand and Cambodia to settle long-running border dispute
Xi Jinping offered to play a ‘constructive role’ in reaching a solution saying it would be in both sides’ long-term interests
· Sylvia Ma
G-Dragon brings star power to K-heritage
For nearly two decades, G-Dragon has been one of K-pop's most influential artists. This month, however, the Big Bang member is taking on a new role beyond music — serving as the public face of South Korea's efforts to promote one of the world's most significant gatherings on cultural heritage.
· Kim Jae-heun
Korea's running craze has a new pace: Slowing down
Running has long been associated with chasing faster times and who crosses the finish line first. But a growing number of runners in South Korea are embracing a different philosophy: slowing down.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Teodoro dismisses Beijing denial over China Daily video
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Saturday dismissed Beijing’s assertion that an AI-generated China Daily video portraying Filipinos as monkeys was not a government act.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Japan Imperial Household law to permit adoption from cadet branch
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· Tobias Harris
N. Korean FM to visit Moscow, says Russian foreign ministry
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
· Yonhap
N. Korean FM to visit Moscow, says Russian foreign ministry
SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
· Kang Jae-eun
Will Taiwan’s food safety scandal wreck the DPP’s local election hopes?
The opposition has been handed the chance to portray the government as both ineffective and hypocritical ahead of the poll
· Lawrence Chung
Will Taiwan’s food safety scandal wreck the DPP’s local election hopes?
The opposition has been handed the chance to portray the government as both ineffective and hypocritical ahead of the poll
· Lawrence Chung
Rescatistas buscan sobrevivientes bajo la lluvia tras deslave con 8 muertos en China
Rescatistas esperan en un puente mientras se preparan para llevar a cabo una operación de búsqueda y rescate en el lugar donde se produjo un deslave, en el condado de Pengshui, en la provincia suroccidental de Chongqing, Chija, el 18 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)
· Andy Wong
From solo to symphony, China bids to fine-tune the AI race
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· Bilal Habib Qazi
Japan's 'Silicon Island' attracts rush of financial groups to Kyushu
The startup LINK-US participates in the Kumamoto Semiconductor Venture Pitch event in February. (Photo by Shotaro Mori)
· Staff Writer
Rescuers search for survivor after a landslide in China kills at least 8
Rescuers stand by along the bridge as they prepare to conduct a search and rescue operation at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
· Andy Wong
Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss in Athens
Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard
· SCMP Sport
Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss in Athens
Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard
· SCMP Sport
Southeast Asia must write its own trade rules for China’s ‘flying geese’
As Chinese manufacturers migrate south, Asean has the leverage to dictate terms on local sourcing and skills training
· Meg Rithmire
Southeast Asia must write its own trade rules for China’s ‘flying geese’
As Chinese manufacturers migrate south, Asean has the leverage to dictate terms on local sourcing and skills training
· Meg Rithmire
Chinese fossil find shows birds shed their dinosaur tails step by step
A Jurassic fossil dating back 150 million years fills in a vital part of the evolutionary puzzle of how birds took to the skies
· Victoria Bela
Chinese fossil find shows birds shed their dinosaur tails step by step
A Jurassic fossil dating back 150 million years fills in a vital part of the evolutionary puzzle of how birds took to the skies
· Victoria Bela