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Tiny Chinese drone conquers Earth’s deepest point, beyond reach of US Navy
Briefcase-size miniature robot turns extreme pressure into propulsion to traverse Mariana Trench, paving way for future deep-sea exploration.
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China’s narrower tech gap with US creates investment opportunities: fund managers
CEOs of Primavera Capital, Franklin Templeton tout long-term potential of Chinese stocks at first World Economic Forum event in Hong Kong.
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‘Fantastic!’: 90% of tickets snapped up for Hong Kong Sevens mega-event
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At annual forum in south China, experts call for developed world to unite and build new economic system as Trump threatens trade.
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Beijing asks public to report Taiwan independence supporters in tip-off channel
Taiwan Affairs Office urges people to send information by email on ‘accomplices’ involved in persecuting pro-unification voices.
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The coffee shop, dedicated to victims of the former president’s drug war, described his arrest as ‘the first step’ towards justice.
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Apple CEO meets top Chinese officials in charm offensive but offers no AI update
Cook was among 80 company executives who attended the China Development Forum, an annual event to facilitate dialogue with global investors.
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‘China is back’ as Goldman, Morgan Stanley whet global appetite for equities
Morgan Stanley raised its year-end index targets for MSCI China and Hang Seng by more than 7 per cent on improved outlook for earnings and valuations.
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Taiwan to hold civil defence drill to put emergency responses to the test
Exercise will take place in the southern city of Tainan on Thursday to prepare the public for military conflict and natural disasters.
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Chinese economist calls US trade war ‘negative-sum’ game at Boao Forum
Economists express worries over future of global trade amid the heightened tariffs and restrictive measures in Donald Trump’s second term.
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Thai tourist gems Chiang Mai and Bangkok among world’s worst for air quality
With both Thai cities listed among the 10 worst in air quality worldwide, emergency measures and regional cooperation are under way to address the crisis.
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Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban
Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.
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Palestinians protest against Hamas in rare public show of dissent in Gaza
Protests erupt a week after Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas by launching a surprise wave of strikes that killed hundreds.
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Indonesian rupiah’s low spotlights Prabowo policy concerns, global uncertainty
The decline in the currency led the central bank to intervene, stabilising the rupiah and restoring confidence.
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Relocation of Hindu temple in Malaysia fuels accusations of special privileges
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to lay the foundation stone for a new mosque on the current site of the Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur.
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Signal chat furore may push US workers to China’s side, Democrat warns
Senate intelligence committee vice chair says China is ‘luring individuals with national security clearance who’ve been pushed out’.
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Younger son of tycoon Li Ka-shing rubbed shoulders with elites on weekend in nation’s capital, but observer says Beijing sees him as separate to controversial deal.
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