China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America
The project will place Brazil among a small number of countries capable of developing and operating geostationary satellites
· Emiliano Martínez Viademonte
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Newest first · UTC+11:00What does the first visit to the Kuril Islands by Vladimir Putin mean for China?
Diplomatic offensive signals growing alignment between Beijing and Moscow to isolate Tokyo ahead of key November summit
· Albee Zhang
What does the first visit to the Kuril Islands by Vladimir Putin mean for China?
Diplomatic offensive signals growing alignment between Beijing and Moscow to isolate Tokyo ahead of key November summit
· Albee Zhang
Hong Kong’s women make netball history, qualify for first World Cup since 2003
Hong Kong beat Malaysia in pulsating semi-final, and only Singapore stand between them and a first regional title in more than 30 years
· Mike Chan
Hong Kong’s women make netball history, qualify for first World Cup since 2003
Hong Kong beat Malaysia in pulsating semi-final, and only Singapore stand between them and a first regional title in more than 30 years
· Mike Chan
Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime row
The president also confirms for the first time a ‘provisional understanding’ with China over the resupply of WWII warship Sierra Madre
· Raissa Robles
Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime row
The president also confirms for the first time a ‘provisional understanding’ with China over the resupply of WWII warship Sierra Madre
· Raissa Robles
All Wishes Come True! movie review: Chinese animation reinvents the Eight Immortals myth
This culturally authentic and wholly accessible origin story is a visually dazzling infusion of Chinese and Western storytelling conventions
· James Marsh
All Wishes Come True! movie review: Chinese animation reinvents the Eight Immortals myth
This culturally authentic and wholly accessible origin story is a visually dazzling infusion of Chinese and Western storytelling conventions
· James Marsh
10 Chinese, 4 Filipinos arrested in Davao steel manufacturing raid
EASTERN MINDANAO COMMAND, Davao City — Fourteen individuals including 10 Chinese nationals and four Filipinos were arrested on Thursday while seven remain at large following an an interagency law enforcement operation against a metal manufacturing company found out to be producing and distributing substandard reinfo…
· Izel Abanilla
Marcos: ‘Possible’ joint exploration with China before term ends
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· Bea Cupin
Reduce your exposure to US assets before they lose value, Pictet warns investors
Swiss private bank says structurally high inflation and government deficits will erode value of US dollar and Treasuries over the next decade
· Themis Qi
For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with US
Disrupted supply chains could complicate efforts of Chinese firms to expand globally in the fast-growing drone industry, while raising costs for American buyers
· Sherry Wang
For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with US
Disrupted supply chains could complicate efforts of Chinese firms to expand globally in the fast-growing drone industry, while raising costs for American buyers
· Sherry Wang
Unusual Machines Jumps After Trump Slaps 100% Drone Tariff In "Hard Decoupling" From China
Shares of drone makers AeroVironment and Aevex, and "pure-play" drone-parts company Unusual Machines, are higher in premarket trading Thursday after the Trump administration signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of as much as 100% on imported drones and components, part of a broader effort to decouple the nation's …
· Tyler Durden
Hong Kong garners 16,000 submissions from consultation for city’s first 5-year plan
Minister Janice Tse says analysis of public submissions shows general support for more focused integration into national development
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong garners 16,000 submissions from consultation for city’s first 5-year plan
Minister Janice Tse says analysis of public submissions shows general support for more focused integration into national development
· Matthew Cheng
Launch of DeepSeek’s Harness marks its strategic pivot towards autonomous agentic AI
With the launch of Harness, China’s DeepSeek continues to build the foundational digital scaffolding for autonomous AI agents
· Minxiao Chang
Launch of DeepSeek’s Harness marks its strategic pivot towards autonomous agentic AI
With the launch of Harness, China’s DeepSeek continues to build the foundational digital scaffolding for autonomous AI agents
· Minxiao Chang
Zhipu launches flagship model GLM-5.3 as China seeks Mythos-level edge in cyber defence
Company says GLM-5.3 outperformed leading US systems in cybersecurity tests, beating Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 on CyberGym
· Xinmei Shen
Zhipu launches flagship model GLM-5.3 as China seeks Mythos-level edge in cyber defence
Company says GLM-5.3 outperformed leading US systems in cybersecurity tests, beating Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 on CyberGym
· Xinmei Shen
Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfold
The breakthrough is expected to provide a foundation for scalable quantum communications, computing and networked sensing
· Dannie Peng
Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfold
The breakthrough is expected to provide a foundation for scalable quantum communications, computing and networked sensing
· Dannie Peng
Taiwan concludes annual war games, including preparing for PLA sea blockade | South China Morning Post
The 10-day Han Kuang drills also rehearsed moving weapons production, leader’s emergency escape and internet outages.
10 Chinese, 4 Filipinos arrested in raid of substandard steel manufacturing plant in Davao City
EASTERN MINDANAO COMMAND, Davao City — Ten Chinese citizens and four Filipinos were arrested on Thursday while seven remained at large following an an interagency law enforcement operation against a metal manufacturing company found to be producing and distributing substandard reinforced steel bars in Davao City.
· Izel Abanilla
Could China’s new transport-tanker capability boost PLA power beyond first island chain?
Convertible Y-20B aircraft give PLA Air Force operational flexibility to project power deeper into the western Pacific
· Gabriel Dominguez
Could China’s new transport-tanker capability boost PLA power beyond first island chain?
Convertible Y-20B aircraft give PLA Air Force operational flexibility to project power deeper into the western Pacific
· Gabriel Dominguez
Japan protests against Russia’s Vladimir Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands | South China Morning Post
The Russian president inspected the Pacific fleet on his first trip to the disputed archipelago, drawing a protest from Tokyo.
Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengers
When asked why she desires to travel to space at the age of 73, Huang simply stated that she just wants ‘to take a look’
· Fran Lu
Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengers
When asked why she desires to travel to space at the age of 73, Huang simply stated that she just wants ‘to take a look’
· Fran Lu
Record rainfall in Japan leaves 8 dead and thousands stranded at airport | South China Morning Post
The heavy rainfall in Chiba prefecture has inundated transport routes, cut power to thousands and disrupted peak holiday travel near Tokyo.
Chinese museums left red-faced after caption errors mar Communist Party-themed displays
Blunders such as getting the name of the Red Army or revolutionary leaders wrong have prompted a flurry of public criticism
· Caroline Lin
Chinese museums left red-faced after caption errors mar Communist Party-themed displays
Blunders such as getting the name of the Red Army or revolutionary leaders wrong have prompted a flurry of public criticism
· Caroline Lin
China’s richest province taps Alibaba to power its AI and chip push
Guangdong province deepens ties with China tech giant to boost digital innovation by focusing on AI, semiconductors and smart services
· Coco Feng
China’s richest province taps Alibaba to power its AI and chip push
Guangdong province deepens ties with China tech giant to boost digital innovation by focusing on AI, semiconductors and smart services
· Coco Feng
Marcos: PH-China Ayungin deal does not weaken PH sovereign rights
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the public that the so-called “provisional understanding” between the Philippines and China on resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal does not weaken the country’s sovereign rights “in any way, shape, or form.”
· Luisa Cabato
Investment scam cases in Hong Kong drop 15%, but losses remain high at HK$1.65b
Cases fall from 2,525 to 2,151 in first half of 2026 as police warn of fraudsters posing as representatives of overseas firms
· Jess Ma
Investment scam cases in Hong Kong drop 15%, but losses remain high at HK$1.65b
Cases fall from 2,525 to 2,151 in first half of 2026 as police warn of fraudsters posing as representatives of overseas firms
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong raises 2026 economic forecast after strongest first half in nearly 5 years
Hong Kong revises full-year economic growth forecast for 2026 to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong raises 2026 economic forecast after strongest first half in nearly 5 years
Hong Kong revises full-year economic growth forecast for 2026 to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority aims to broaden regional clientele base: reappointed CEO
In response to changes to mainland tax enforcement, Clement Cheung says city has to make itself ‘less vulnerable and more competitive’
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority aims to broaden regional clientele base: reappointed CEO
In response to changes to mainland tax enforcement, Clement Cheung says city has to make itself ‘less vulnerable and more competitive’
· Enoch Yiu
China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governance
Both superpowers have set up their own international blocs, fuelling concerns that other countries will be forced to pick sides
· Orange Wang
China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governance
Both superpowers have set up their own international blocs, fuelling concerns that other countries will be forced to pick sides
· Orange Wang
Hong Kong teen’s will to fight illness ‘incredibly low’ after near-death scares
17-year-old with incurable disease says bouts of influenza A and RSV triggered emotionally devastating breakdown and fears of dying young
· Cannix Yau
Hong Kong teen’s will to fight illness ‘incredibly low’ after near-death scares
17-year-old with incurable disease says bouts of influenza A and RSV triggered emotionally devastating breakdown and fears of dying young
· Cannix Yau
US accuses allies of China tariff ‘scam’
The White House has accused more than 40 nations, including some of its closest partners, of helping Chinese goods evade US tariffs by exploiting differences in levies imposed on third countries.
· RT
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The White House has accused more than 40 nations, including some of its closest partners, of helping Chinese goods evade US tariffs by exploiting differences in levies imposed on third countries.
· RT
US organ donation organisation’s shutdown invokes Chinese students’ worst fears
Network for Hope, which assists millions of American donor recipients, is accused of harvesting organs from living patients
· Shi Huang
US organ donation organisation’s shutdown invokes Chinese students’ worst fears
Network for Hope, which assists millions of American donor recipients, is accused of harvesting organs from living patients
· Shi Huang