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China is prepared for bigger than expected external shocks: Premier Li Qiang
Li says Beijing will roll out measures to ensure the smooth operation of the economy, if needed.
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Fight or flee: would Taiwan’s youth really fight a war against mainland China?
As Taipei ramps up rhetoric towards Beijing, youth opinions about military service differ from surveys to interviews.
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‘Mission accomplished’: US-Philippines drills return in full battle mode
As 16,000 troops gear up for the 40th Balikatan, one Philippine general says he ‘doesn’t care’ how China reacts: ‘if they’re angry … good’.
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China urges EU to resolve EV dispute and send positive signal amid uncertainty
Trade wars will result in ‘lose-lose situation’, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao tells BMW chairman ahead of China Development Forum.
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Hong Kong cafe where hundreds of stray cats found haven forced to close
Sick, skinny, lost – all types of felines have ended up at Siu Lam-lam’s Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, but her days as neighbourhood carer are coming to an end.
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China against ‘weaponisation’ of trade, open to candid talks, US senator told
Vice-Premier He Lifeng makes China’s stand clear during talks with Senator Steve Daines, says Premier Li Qiang will meet him on Sunday.
22 Mar 2025 - 10:01PM
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Hamas says Israel can’t ‘break’ its will after political leader killed in Gaza
The attack also killed Bardaweel’s wife who was praying with him in their tent shelter in Khan Younis.
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Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative supports vital research by Michel André in Amazon rainforest and Steve Boyes along Africa’s rivers.
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Top Hong Kong women CEOs talk about the school that fuelled their success
HKEX’s Bonnie Chan, SFC’s Julia Leung and Hang Seng Bank’s Diana Cesar talk about the school that shaped their worldwiew and beliefs.
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Hong Kong authorities step in as complaints over Coldplay ticketing errors mount
RedNote account of tourism minister hit with complaints from angry mainland Chinese music fans after Cityline says some tickets will need to be exchanged.
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Europe
UK orders probe into Heathrow airport shutdown amid energy resilience fears
Concerns were raised about the UK’s ability to withstand disasters or infrastructure attacks after a substation fire sparked travel chaos.
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Military
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier sets off on seventh sea trial
There is speculation its advanced electromagnetic catapults could be put to the test, and that it could be ready for delivery this year.
22 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM
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China swim star Qin back in Olympic gold form, eyes World Championships glory
Qin Haiyang hits gold-medal speed in 100m breaststroke, says he’s getting back to his best ahead of defence of three titles in Singapore.
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Europe
Pope Francis will be released from hospital on Sunday, doctors say
The pontiff will need at least two months of rest after spending nearly 40 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs.
23 Mar 2025 - 1:43AM
Business
Hong Kong property demand sees some improvement after stamp duty cuts
The market’s long-term recovery depends on interest rate trends, as homebuyers remain cautious amid the US-China trade war, experts say.
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Don’t expect the US to scale back its Asia-Pacific military presence, analysts say
Trump may not have spelled out his South China Sea position but deployments are peaking and only likely to be maintained, according to observers.
22 Mar 2025 - 9:00PM
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‘Wife hunt’ of Chinese professor with ‘slim, pretty’ criteria probed by police
Top university says dating description of academic as being tall, sporting and wealthy contains untruths, declines to elaborate.
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Nadal ‘very proud’ of Coleman Wong after Hongkonger stuns Shelton at Miami Open
Coleman Wong downs 13th seed Ben Shelton in three sets, says ‘this is for you Hong Kong’.
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No facial recognition without consent: China lays down the law on pervasive tech
Measures from cyberspace regulator and police ministry taking effect on June 1 mark first major attempt to regulate widely used technology.
22 Mar 2025 - 8:00PM
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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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Why China’s economic recovery is captivating investors again: Robin Xing
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Political analyst Zheng Yongnian on how China should respond to Trump’s return
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China watcher Wang Xiangwei says ‘bloated bureaucracy’ is stifling growth
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Huawei-related chip equipment maker to debut products at Shanghai trade show
SiCarrier, a chip tool maker backed by the Shenzhen government, will launch new products at the three-day Semicon China exhibition.
21 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
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AI reasoning rivals: Tencent touts new model’s performance over DeepSeek-R1
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22 Mar 2025 - 10:14AM
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BYD’s Denza unveils N9 SUV to challenge Mercedes, BMW in premium EV segment
The N9 starts from 389,800 (US$60,860), equipped with BYD’s autonomous driving systems and can support on-vehicle drone systems.
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What’s behind the pro-Beijing camp’s criticism of the Panama ports deal?
The backlash against Hutchison’s ports sell-off is designed to send a message to other Chinese firms with overseas assets, analysts say.
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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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Can China’s belt and road lead the way as Trump turns world order upside down?
It is China’s moment to shine as the US disrupts the post-World War II order, but there may be challenges ahead, analysts say.
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Trump cut off aid to South Africa. Will it tilt the balance in China’s favour?
Washington’s ‘self-centred foreign policy’ may push Pretoria and others closer to Beijing, observer says.
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