China invites European countries to form united front against Trump tariffs
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South China Morning Post
China invites European countries to form united front against Trump tariffs
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on EU, Britain to work with Beijing and defend the multilateral trading system.
Chinese man buys US$210,000 car for ride-hailing business, claims to earn US$4,800 a month
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South China Morning Post
Chinese man buys US$210,000 car for taxi business, claims to earn US$4,800 a month
Man splashes out on luxury Mercedes-Maybach S480 for ride-hailing business, embarks on journey to ‘break even’.
Noise dispute may have led South Korean man to start flat fire that killed him: police
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South China Morning Post
Police suspect noise dispute behind deadly South Korea flat fire
The 61-year-old is suspected of having set fire to his former neighbours’ flats after nearly two years of conflicts over noise issues.
Boost Hong Kong’s Airport Express ridership by improving connectivity: lawmakers
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Passenger traffic for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific grows by 19.8% in March
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South China Morning Post
Passenger traffic for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific in March grew by 19.8%
City’s flag carrier also says it is bracing for uncertainties in terms of cargo business amid sweeping US tariffs.
Chinese navy puts giant warship on show to the public for anniversary
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South China Morning Post
Chinese navy puts giant warship on show to the public for anniversary
For the first time, people on the mainland can take a close look at the PLA’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship Hainan.
Hong Kong retail slump claims another victim as Thai dessert shop deserts
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong retail slump claims another victim as dessert shop deserts
After You Dessert Cafe to close its two shops as retail sector downturn puts further pressure on the weak retail property market.
Chip war: China’s memory chip giant CXMT issues rare recruitment ad for Japanese branch
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South China Morning Post
China’s memory chip giant issues rare recruitment ad for Japan unit
The hiring notice sheds light on CXMT’s Japanese subsidiary for the first time since it was established in 2020.
In AI race against US, China is racking up real-world wins
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South China Morning Post
Opinion | In AI race against US, China is racking up real-world wins
The US may hold the lead in cutting-edge AI tech but China is racking up economic wins with real-world adoption.
John Lee vows to support Hangzhou tech firms in expanding into Hong Kong
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South China Morning Post
John Lee vows to support Hangzhou tech firms in expanding into Hong Kong
Chief Executive John Lee says on Hangzhou visit that he is eyeing more collaboration with Zhejiang, mainland China’s rising tech powerhouse.
Modi’s Kashmir tourism dream shattered by deadly attack
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South China Morning Post
Modi’s Kashmir tourism dream shattered by deadly attack
An attack by suspected militants on Tuesday caused panic among tourists, overshadowing the tourism boom touted by Prime Minister Modi’s supporters.
Will Japan risk its US alliance to team up with China against Trump’s tariffs?
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South China Morning Post
Will Japan risk its US alliance to team up with China against Trump’s tariffs?
Japan is likely to prioritise its security pact with Washington over economic alignment with Beijing, observers say.
As Guangdong GDP growth lags, is Jiangsu on track for No 1 spot in China?
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South China Morning Post
Is Jiangsu province closing in on Guangdong’s economic crown?
Property sector woes have outsize impact on southern province that pioneered reform and opening up.
Pope Francis honoured by thousands of Catholic faithful at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral
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South China Morning Post
Pope Francis’ body transferred to St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing
The body of Pope Francis will lie in state for three days of public mourning, before his funeral, which is scheduled for Saturday.
Chinese woman blocks high-speed train door so friends can get on
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South China Morning Post
Video | Chinese woman blocks high-speed train door so friends can get on
Staff members tried to push her into the carriage, to no avail.
Apple and Meta face almost US$800 million EU fines amid Trump tariff tensions
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South China Morning Post
EU fines Apple and Meta almost US$800 million amid Trump tariff tensions
The EU fines for digital competition violations, risk escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump over tech regulations.
Flurry of Chinese AI updates come from Big Tech amid further restrictions on Nvidia chips
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South China Morning Post
Flurry of Chinese AI updates come amid tightening Nvidia restrictions
Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance and Tencent have introduced updates to AI agents and visual applications in recent days.
Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai eyes global expansion, unveils 3 models at Shanghai car show
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South China Morning Post
Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai eyes global expansion, unveils 3 models
The industry will see wider adoption and a big jump in the number of robotaxis in the next three years, Pony.ai CEO James Peng says.
Chinese student says family only bought TV recently after her acceptance to top university
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South China Morning Post
China student says family only bought TV after her acceptance to top university
Strict parents clamp down on daughter’s mobile phone use, allow just 10 minutes a day on chat app, must finish homework before bed.
Americans sour on ‘erratic’ Trump’s handling of economy: ‘only going to get worse’
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South China Morning Post
‘Going to get worse’: Americans sour on ‘erratic’ Trump’s handling of economy
A new poll shows only 37 per cent of American approve of Trump’s handling of the economy amid recession fears and trade war concerns.