China's Nexchip has global ambitions as legacy chips thrive in AI's shadow
Nexchip Chairman Tsai Kuo-Chih speaks at the company's listing ceremony in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China bloquea exportaciones de helio, clave para chips, cuando guerra de Irán reduce oferta
HONG KONG (AP) — China anunció el viernes que ha bloqueado temporalmente la exportación de helio, un elemento clave para la fabricación de chips, en un momento en que la escalada de la guerra de Irán se suma a las interrupciones del suministro mundial.
· Chan Ho Him
Jiaying Chen, who wed at least 14 men in Las Vegas fraud scheme, to plead guilty
She allegedly asked her victims for money to help a sick relative in China, but instead used the funds to gamble, authorities say
· Tribune News Service
Jiaying Chen, who wed at least 14 men in Las Vegas fraud scheme, to plead guilty
She allegedly asked her victims for money to help a sick relative in China, but instead used the funds to gamble, authorities say
· Tribune News Service
Carpio dares China to take Batanes claim to international court
MANILA, Philippines — Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Caprio on Friday issued a challenge to China to bring their latest claim to the International Court of Justice for an arbitration ruling that Batanes is part of their territory by way of it being a supposed extension of Taiwan.
· Izel Abanilla
This ancient therapy leaves you with mysterious bruises — but users say it melts away pain
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· Miska Salemann
China's BYD taps Japan luxury car dealer to drive expansion
BYD Auto Japan President Atsuki Tofukuji, left, shakes hands with Yanase President Takanori Morita on July 10. (Photo by Risako Kojima)
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China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
BEIJING — China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking the United States’ dominance in reusable rockets.
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The loudest voices in US-China trade talks? Christmas tree growers
US growers urge officials to keep tariffs on Chinese-made artificial trees, saying lower duties threaten family farms and livelihoods
· Han Li
The loudest voices in US-China trade talks? Christmas tree growers
US growers urge officials to keep tariffs on Chinese-made artificial trees, saying lower duties threaten family farms and livelihoods
· Han Li
How China may counter the weaponization of the arbitral ruling
THIS piece becomes a necessary sequel to last week’s column.
· Mauro Gia Samonte
Batanes is ours: Facts over fiction, dialogue over alarm
RECENT remarks by some Chinese academics claiming that Batanes “belongs to China through Taiwan” have understandably stirred unease among Filipinos. These assertions, though not official pronouncements of Beijing, are troubling because they attempt to cast doubt on Philippine sovereignty.
· Rommel C Banlaoi
Hong Kong welcomes dogs into restaurants, to pet owners' delight
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· Agence France-Presse
China's passenger car exports are up 80% in June
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· Associated Press
Hong Kong’s 3-year deal to host LEAP East ‘affirms’ global I&T role
Partnership shows industry’s confidence in Hong Kong and further proves its role as ‘superconnector’, Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam says
· Ng Kang-chung
Hong Kong’s 3-year deal to host LEAP East ‘affirms’ global I&T role
Partnership shows industry’s confidence in Hong Kong and further proves its role as ‘superconnector’, Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam says
· Ng Kang-chung
Albanese juggles national security and trade in foreign policy bonanza. The stakes could not be higher | Tom McIlroy
China may be the biggest loser in landmark week where the PM met leaders of India, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea
· Tom Mcilroy
Incendio en fábrica de calzado que dejó 28 muertos resalta riesgos de seguridad laboral en China
En esta fotografía difundida por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, bomberos combaten un incendio en una fábrica de calzado en la aldea de Jiangtou, provincia de Fujian, en el sureste de China, el jueves 9 de julio de 2026. (Zhou Yi/Agencia de noticias Xinhua vía AP)
· The Associated Press
Holders Italy maintain unbeaten Volleyball Nations League run with second win in Hong Kong
World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day
· Mike Chan
Holders Italy maintain unbeaten Volleyball Nations League run with second win in Hong Kong
World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day
· Mike Chan
China halts helium exports amid Iran war as it seeks to protect its own supply
HONG KONG (AP) — China on Friday said it is temporarily blocking the export of helium, a key element for chipmaking, as the Iran war’s escalation adds to global supply disruptions.
· Chan Ho Him
China temporarily bans helium exports as US-Iran tensions could trigger shortages
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· Reuters
Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers
Following industry backlash, authorities say drivers aged 65 to 69 only required to take test twice in five years
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers
Following industry backlash, authorities say drivers aged 65 to 69 only required to take test twice in five years
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong and Shenzhen the perfect end points for modern Silk Road: leading economist
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, who is retracing Marco Polo’s journey to China, described the cities as the ‘world’s greatest innovation cluster’
· Carol Yang
Hong Kong and Shenzhen the perfect end points for modern Silk Road: leading economist
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, who is retracing Marco Polo’s journey to China, described the cities as the ‘world’s greatest innovation cluster’
· Carol Yang
Marcos: 'South China Sea must never be an arena of conflict'
MANILA, Philippines- The South China Sea "must never be an arena of conflict," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday, as the country commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China's sweeping nine-dash line claim in the West Philippine Sea.
· The Manila Times
China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
BEIJING — China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said.
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China approves fast-fashion giant Shein's Hong Kong listing bid
BEIJING, China — Fashion titan Shein has won approval from China's market watchdog for its initial public offering application in Hong Kong, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement on Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
Marcos hosts diplomatic reception marking 2016 Arbitral Award
MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday hosted a diplomatic reception, as the country commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China's sweeping nine- dash line claim in the West Philippine Sea.
· The Manila Times
Marcos: 'South China Sea must never be an arena of conflict'
MANILA, Philippines — The South China Sea "must never be an arena of conflict," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday, as the country commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China's sweeping nine-dash line claim in the West Philippine Sea.
· Catherine S. Valente
China to head off AI-fuelled inequality by lifting salaries, narrowing pay gap
Five-year blueprint targets middle-income-group expansion, vocational training and collective wage bargaining to insulate workforce from income inequality
· Alice Li
China targets wage reform to shield labour market from AI disruptions
Five-year blueprint targets middle-income-group expansion, vocational training and collective wage bargaining to insulate workforce from income inequality
· Alice Li
US scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery and remove organs
The robot, nicknamed Surgie, was remotely controlled by human surgeons as it carried out the procedure on a pig
· Shi Huang
US scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery
The robot, nicknamed Surgie, was remotely controlled by human surgeons as it carried out the procedure on a pig
· Shi Huang
Weakened Typhoon Bavi still expected to pack a punch on its way to China | South China Morning Post
No change to alert as downgraded super typhoon is predicted to bring heavy rain across eastern China over the next 24 hours.
People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea ruling
Official Communist Party paper slams verdict as ‘destabilising force’ as it runs twin commentaries in run-up to 10th anniversary of ruling
· Laura Zhou
People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea ruling
Official Communist Party paper slams verdict as ‘destabilising force’ as it runs twin commentaries in run-up to 10th anniversary of ruling
· Laura Zhou
China halts helium exports amid renewed Middle East conflict
China announced on Friday a temporary export ban on helium, effective immediately, as resumption of military conflict in the Middle East threatens to trigger new shortages of the gas critical for chip manufacturing.
· REUTERS
China makes space program breakthrough (VIDEOS)
China has successfully recovered the first stage of one of its space rockets for the first time, in a major technological milestone.
· RT
READ MORE: China makes space program breakthrough (VIDEOS)
China has successfully recovered the first stage of one of its space rockets for the first time, in a major technological milestone.
· RT
Shein receives approval for Hong Kong IPO from Chinese regulators
Beijing clears the online retail giant to seek an initial public offering in Hong Kong, after its plans to float in London and New York hit a dead end
· Coco Feng
Shein receives approval for Hong Kong IPO from Chinese regulators
Beijing clears the online retail giant to seek an initial public offering in Hong Kong, after its plans to float in London and New York hit a dead end
· Coco Feng
Top Chinese political journal calls for ‘patient capital’ amid AI investment frenzy
Communist Party journal runs three consecutive commentaries encouraging long-term perspective in funding for technological innovation
· Sylvia Ma
Top Chinese political journal calls for ‘patient capital’ amid AI investment frenzy
Communist Party journal runs three consecutive commentaries encouraging long-term perspective in funding for technological innovation
· Sylvia Ma
Hong Kong keeps tight grip on housing land supply despite property rebound
Government will tender just one plot in Kowloon this quarter, as officials point to future supply from railway, redevelopment and Northern Metropolis projects
· Peggy Ye