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China is ready to start producing its own top mathematicians: Shing-Tung Yau
When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.
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Observers warn of South China Sea, Taiwan uncertainties as US allies draw closer
Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.
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Hutchison says it is evaluating spin-off of global telecoms business
“From time to time, the [group] receives proposals and explores and evaluates opportunities that may be available,” Hutchison said in a statement.
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Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles
Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.
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‘Vast untapped market’: how China’s elderly are transforming global tourism
Over-65s make up a fast-growing segment of China’s vast outbound travel market – and they tend to be big spenders.
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Starmer and Trump hold ‘productive’ talks on US-UK trade deal
Trump himself has dangled prospect of ‘great’ deal that could help UK avoid, or at least soften, blow caused by tariffs he has promised.
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‘Glassman’ jailed: PNG hopes ruling can curb tribal sorcery violence
After a horrific machete killing, a landmark ruling in Papua New Guinea aims to curb deadly sorcery accusations driven by jealousy and greed.
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How two Hong Kong firms’ innovative solutions enhance well-being in belt and road regions
Modern Dental Group and Insilico Medicine keen to use city’s unrivalled global connections to create a healthier world.
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Dementia’s links to diabetes, herpes explored as research widens
Protein clumps in the brain have long been associated with Alzheimer’s, but other potential causes of the condition are now in the spotlight.
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China’s 4 top state-owned banks to raise US$72 billion from stock sales to boost capital
The fundraising comes after the National People’s Congress vowed earlier this month to recapitalise major state banks.
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Could China become an attractive retirement home for foreigners?
A retiree visa could boost the economy and improve the elderly care industry, according to proposal.
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Middle East
Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May: reports
Saudi Arabia has been taking a more prominent role in US foreign policy. News website Axios reported the trip on Sunday, citing US officials.
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Russia & Central Asia
Trump tells NBC he is ‘very angry, pissed off’ with Putin over Ukraine
NBC correspondent said Trump expressed fury over Putin questioning Zelensky’s future as Ukraine leader – something Trump himself has done.
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Is China’s top-down science strategy driving innovation or killing it?
Study challenging view that free exploration is best for innovation sparks debate over role of state-driven science in frontier research.
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Americas
Venezuela says it has received first high-level criminal among US deportees
Interior minister said deportee ‘belongs to a gang from Trujillo state, the gang … El Cagon’, without elaborating on the person’s identity.
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Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit but demands group disarm
‘We are negotiating under fire,’ Israeli PM said. In ‘final stage’ Hamas will ‘lay down its weapons. Its leaders will be allowed to leave’.
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Trump says ‘not joking’ about possible third term as US president
Speaking to NBC News, Trump said: ‘There are methods which you could do it.’ It would defy the two-term limit stipulated in US constitution.
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Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump’s letter
In the March 12 letter, Trump said he asked Iran to negotiate ‘because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing’.
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‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal
HKMAO shares scathing piece that warns Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate against making ‘historic mistakes’.
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US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, analyst Rick Waters says
Ex-US Department of State official discusses the role of civil diplomats and whether US should have an end-state goal in its China strategy.
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In the first public display of SiCarrier’s latest chipmaking equipment, the company’s booth drew throngs of visitors eager for more information.
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China vows to combat unfair pricing and misinformation by EV players, as it aims to stabilise growth and profitability of the sector.
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A DeepSeek moment is playing out in rural China as peasants seek AI advice
Rural residents, who account for a third of China’s 1.4 billion population, are eager to apply AI services.
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DeepSeek has boosted the faith of rich Chinese investors in tech stocks: StanChart
The AI boom in China has convinced Chinese investors that the markets will continue to rise, Standard Chartered’s Judy Hsu says.
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US-China 6th-gen fighter race: will cost, tech issues bring down the F-47?
US announcement of sixth-generation fighter raises new questions about delivery and feasibility amid soaring competition with China, analysts say.
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Hutchison, government in talks to see if there’s any way out as deadline nears
Sources say Hong Kong government approached Hutchison immediately after learning on March 4 about the surprise deal to sell its port operations.
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How did China’s top weapons brains become targets of its anti-corruption push?
Acceleration of defence sector’s anti-corruption drive may be linked to the downfall of former defence minister Li Shangfu, analysts say.
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Sixth-generation wireless communications will change the way we interact with the world but not all countries are embracing it.
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