US tariff policies could push countries to strengthen China ties: trade expert
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South China Morning Post
US tariff policies could push countries to strengthen China ties: trade expert
China has room to build durable relations with other nations as they hedge against Trump uncertainty, Brookings Institution fellow says.
Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory
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South China Morning Post
Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory
In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to impact vicinity of Pearl River Delta.
In hot water: CK Hutchison’s ports deal risks being dunked
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South China Morning Post
In hot water: CK Hutchison's ports deal risks being dunkeds
The company’s Panama Canal ports are at the centre of a geopolitical storm that shows no sign of abating
China accused of meddling in Philippine midterm elections by ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’
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South China Morning Post
Is China ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’ to meddle in Philippine midterms?
The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos government and its policies.
1 in 3 Malaysian children are overweight as nation’s sugar addiction worsens
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South China Morning Post
1 in 3 Malaysian children are overweight as nation’s sugar addiction worsens
A new health ministry survey shows that one third of Malaysians aged 5 to 19 are overweight, with high-sugar diets blamed.
HKEX to pay US$812 million for office, retail space in Exchange Square as permanent home
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South China Morning Post
HKEX to buy space in Exchange Square for US$812 million from Hongkong Land
Purchase follows the Securities and Futures Commission’s acquisition of its own permanent office in Quarry Bay in late 2023.
Former top US official on Hong Kong trip slams Trump’s China ‘miscalculation’
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South China Morning Post
Former top US official on Hong Kong trip slams Trump’s ‘miscalculation’ of China
Kurt Campbell, ex-deputy secretary of state in Biden administration, says Trump team lacks clear policy on China and makes ‘dangerous assumptions’.
Intel partners with AI firm ModelBest, chip designer Black Sesame on smart car systems
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South China Morning Post
Intel, Chinese partners ModelBest and Black Sesame push smart car systems
The collaborations reflect demand in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, for more computing power in sophisticated cockpits.
China launches Shenzhou-20 spacecraft with superconductor tests, space debris defences
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South China Morning Post
Breaking | China launches Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to install space debris defence devices
On board Tiangong space station, crew trio will conduct cutting-edge experiments on tissue regeneration, human-machine collaboration systems.
Trump trade war, pressure on yuan could hurt Hong Kong housing demand: think tank
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South China Morning Post
US-China trade war could hurt Hong Kong housing demand: think tank
Our Hong Kong Foundation says short-to-medium-term impact of conflict on China’s currency will negatively affect mainland homebuyers in city.
South Korea says DeepSeek sent data to ByteDance owned servers in China without consent
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South China Morning Post
DeepSeek sent data to Chinese servers without consent, South Korea probe finds
DeepSeek previously said it overlooked data protection laws when transferring input to a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, the parent of TikTok.
India and Pakistan cancel each other’s visas as tensions rise after deadly Kashmir attack
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South China Morning Post
India and Pakistan cancel each other’s visas as tensions rise after deadly attack
India revoked all visas for Pakistani nationals starting Sunday. In response, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines and suspended trade with India.
Former domestic helper jailed for leaving toddler alone in a Hong Kong park
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South China Morning Post
Former domestic helper jailed for leaving toddler alone in a Hong Kong park
The woman, who was only identified as Khotijah, sentenced to two weeks for neglect and 15 months for illegal employment.
Award-winning chemist Shang Rui leaving Japan to start Chinese university lab
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South China Morning Post
Award-winning chemist Shang Rui will leave Japan to start a lab in China
Shang will join Westlake University, where he will establish a new laboratory focused on sustainable catalysis and functional molecules.
China dismisses Trump’s ‘fake news’, Shenzhou-20 blasts off: SCMP daily highlights
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South China Morning Post
China rejects Trump’s ‘fake news’, Shenzhou-20 lifts off: SCMP daily highlights
From China denying it contacted US about trade talks to Japan’s upgraded electromagnetic rail gun, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
DeepSeek opens roles for ‘product and design’ as start-up keeps mum on new AI model
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South China Morning Post
DeepSeek on recruitment drive as start-up remains tight-lipped on new AI model
This marks the first time DeepSeek has published product-related job openings, as it has largely focused on fundamental AI model research.
Sky-high US tariffs to hit Boeing, Chinese airliners and China’s home-grown jets
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South China Morning Post
Sky-high US tariffs to hit Boeing, Chinese airliners and China’s home-grown jets
As the trade war fallout continues to spread, full domestic sourcing of parts for China-made planes ‘is unlikely to happen before 2035’, analyst says.
As China eases up on EU lawmakers, Brussels stays the course on Xinjiang sanctions
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South China Morning Post
EU stays the course on Xinjiang sanctions as China eases up on bloc’s lawmakers
European Union’s diplomatic arm says no plans to reciprocate Beijing’s overture as it has not observed improvements in far western region.
Malaysia’s ‘tone-deaf’ health ministry slammed for lavish Hari Raya event amid workers’ woes
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3307820/malaysias-tone-deaf-health-ministry-slammed-lavish-hari-raya-event-amid-staff-struggles?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
‘Tone-deaf’: Malaysia’s health ministry chided for lush event amid workers’ woes
Critics called the Malaysian Health Ministry’s lavish Hari Raya event “tone-deaf”, as healthcare workers are reportedly underpaid and overworked.
US scientists given access to moon rocks brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 probe
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South China Morning Post
US scientists given access to moon rocks brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 probe
Chinese space agency says American scientists will be among the international researchers allowed to study lunar samples.