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Alibaba, Ant Acquire Hong Kong’s One Causeway Bay Offices in Landmark Deal
E-commerce giant and fintech affiliate purchase upper 13 floors in city’s largest office transaction since 2021
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Shenzhen Expo Spotlights China’s Quantum Step in Semiconductor Self-Reliance
At WeSemiBay, SiCarrier and its subsidiaries showcase homegrown chip tools and software amid intensifying U.S.–China tech tension
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China Accelerates to the Forefront in Global Nuclear Fusion Race
With ambitious funding, talent repatriation and rapid prototyping, Beijing positions itself to lead in harnessing sun-like energy
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China’s Implicit Beef Blockade Boosts Australian Cattle Exports
Beef shipments from Australia to China surge as U.S. exports stall amid renewed tariff tensions
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Dutch Government Seizes Chipmaker After U.S. Presses for Removal of Chinese CEO
Nexperia takeover follows Washington ultimatum that it stay off the export blacklist only if Zhang Xuezheng is ousted
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Russia Positions ASEAN Partnership as Cornerstone of Multipolar Asia at Kuala Lumpur Summit
With ASEAN meetings scheduled for October, Moscow underscores its role as a strategic and equal partner in regional order
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DJI Loses Appeal to Remove Pentagon’s ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label
Judge upholds designation under Section 1260H despite majority of DoD claims being rejected
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Guangdong Motorists to Enjoy Three-Day Stays Under New Hong Kong Arrivals Plan
Authorities launch “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme with an initial quota of one hundred entries per day
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State Department Adviser Ashley Tellis Charged After FBI Finds Over 1,000 Classified Pages at His Home
Affidavit alleges repeated removal of classified material and multiple meetings with Chinese officials
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China Issues Policy Documents Exclusively in Domestic Office Format Amid Tech Tensions
Ministry of Commerce publishes key rare-earth export controls via WPS Office files, barring direct access in Microsoft Word
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iPhone Air to Launch in China Next Week After eSIM Approval Clears Regulatory Hurdle
Apple confirms pre-orders begin Friday after Chinese telecoms gain clearance to trial eSIM services
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China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
As Washington doubles down on export controls and tariff pressure to stymie China’s technological ascent, Beijing is quietly reshaping the rules of engagement. Rather than cede the AI and tech race to U.S. dominance, China is leaning int...
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Volunteer Network Empowers Ethnic Minority Women in Hong Kong with Career Access
Empower by the Amber Foundation becomes a finalist for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for supporting inclusion and opportunity
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Hong Kong Rescue Team Poised for UN Accreditation as Deputy Fire Chief Retires
Achieving ‘medium’ certification would grant Hong Kong’s urban search and rescue squad independent seven-day deployment status on global missions
UK Police Crack Major Gang in Smuggling of up to 40,000 Stolen Phones to China
Operation Echosteep disrupts an alleged network behind nearly 40 % of London’s phone theft exports
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BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
In September the Chinese automaker sold over eleven thousand vehicles in the UK, capturing 3.6 % of the market despite exclusion from subsidies
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Industrial Profits Rise 0.9% in First Eight Months
Manufacturing sector shows stability and resilience
Land-Sea Trade Corridor Lauded for Logistics Efficiency
Improved channel becomes preferred route for many businesses
Internet Sector Records Steady Revenue Growth Through August
Digital and online services maintain healthy financial performance
National Day Holiday Drives Spike in Cultural Tourism and Box Office
Box office exceeds ¥1.1 billion as visitors flood attractions
China’s NEV Industry Accelerates on Innovation and Supply Chain Strength
Electric vehicle sector gains global edge through R&D and scale
Greater Bay Area Hits Major Milestone in Urban Rail Expansion
New rail link enhances city integration across GBA
Beijing Unveils Strategy to Lead China’s AI Development
Capital rolls out ambitious AI policies and initiatives
Horgos Port Sees Over 7,000 China-Europe Freight Train Trips
Rail link underscores Belt and Road connectivity
Zijin Gold Shares Soar Over 60% in Hong Kong Debut
Strong IPO reflects confidence in resource and state firms
China Introduces ‘K Visa’ to Attract Young Global Tech Talent
Simplified visa aims to lure foreign science and tech experts
Singapore and Hong Kong Vie to Dominate Asia’s Rising Gold Trade
Spurred by record prices and shifting global flows, both cities invest in vaults, refining, and futures to challenge London’s dominance
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China Deploys 2,000 Workers to Spain to Build Major EV Battery Factory, Raising European Dependence
The move fuels debate over technology transfer, supply chain sovereignty, and industrial strategy in Europe
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Tokyo’s Jimbōchō Named World’s Coolest Neighbourhood for 2025
The bibliophile district claims the top spot in Time Out’s global rankings for its bookstores, cultural vibe and evolving community
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Typhoon Ragasa Leaves Trail of Destruction Across East Asia Before Making Landfall in China
At least 17 killed in Taiwan, massive evacuations in southern China, and coastal areas brace against powerful storm surge
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Big Banks Rebuild in Hong Kong as Deal Volume Surges
Global lenders reverse pandemic pullback, redeploying talent to capture rising IPO and M&A activity in the city
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Heavy rain from Super Typhoon Ragasa burst a lake on the east coast of Taiwan, with the deluge breaking a bridge and causing flooding in surrounding villages
This happened at the Fullerton Hotel Ocean Park in Hong Kong a couple hours ago
Ragasa is indeed a super Typhoon
Storm surges from Super Typhoon Ragasa caused huge waves and floods
A viral video from Hong Kong shows a family swept by a giant wave during Super Typhoon Ragasa
The child’s scream — 'Help!'
WATCH: Storm surge from Typhoon #Ragasa in Tseung Kwan O, a neighborhood in Hong Kong, China enters a restaurant & completely wipes it out
Typhoon Ragasa Expected to Heighten Rainfall and Monsoon Effects in Thailand
Storm tracking over the South China Sea will strengthen southwest monsoon, bringing heavy rains to northern, northeastern, central and eastern Thailand between September 23-26
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Larry Ellison, Michael Dell and Rupert Murdoch Join Trump-Backed Bid to Take Over TikTok
President Trump confirms a U.S. investor group, including Ellison, Dell and Murdoch, is preparing to acquire TikTok’s American operations from Chinese ownership by December
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China's Economic Shift Pressures European Luxury Brands to Adjust Strategies
Luxury goods manufacturers reevaluate market approaches as Chinese consumers prioritize affordability amidst economic uncertainties.
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Alibaba Debuts Open-Source Deep Research Agent with Benchmarks Rivaling OpenAI
Tongyi DeepResearch, with 30B-parameter scale agent and enhanced WebAgent framework, challenges proprietary tools with efficient performance
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Marcos Faces Legacy-Defining Crisis as Flood Projects Scandal Sparks Massive Tide of Protests
US$9-10 billion in flood control fund misuse ignites the “Trillion Peso March”, while China’s Scarborough Shoal reserve claim stirs national alarm
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China’s Micro-Drama Boom Turns Stalled Real Estate Projects into Lavish Film Sets
Idle Evergrande developments and other properties are being repurposed as filming locations amid the rapid growth of China’s mini-drama market
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China Bans Livestreaming and AI in Religion Amid Crackdown on Shaolin Temple Scandal
New regulations forbid online preaching, monetisation of rituals, and AI use in faith practices as Beijing moves to rein in the lucrative 'temple economy.'
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Top AI Researchers Are Heading Back to China as U.S. Struggles to Keep Pace
Growing migration of leading scientists reflects China’s ability to move faster than U.S. tech firms in AI strategy, funding and flexibility
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DeepSeek Claims R1 Model Trained for only $294,000, Sparking Global Debate Over China’s AI Capabilities
Hangzhou-based DeepSeek reveals low training cost using Nvidia H800 chips, while U.S. officials investigate alleged use of banned GPU models
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World’s Longest Direct Flight China Eastern to Launch 29-Hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires Direct Flight via Auckland in December
Twice-weekly one-aircraft service becomes world’s longest direct route, surpassing prior records
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China Bans Nvidia AI Chips as Beijing Accelerates Drive for Semiconductor Independence
Regulator orders major tech firms to halt purchases of Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, citing strength of domestic alternatives
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Hong Kong Industry Group Calls for HK$20 Billion Support Fund to Ease Property Market Stress
Real estate association proposes government buy-in of distressed properties to avert systemic financial risk
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Alibaba, Ant Acquire Hong Kong’s One Causeway Bay Offices in Landmark Deal
Shenzhen Expo Spotlights China’s Quantum Step in Semiconductor Self-Reliance
China Accelerates to the Forefront in Global Nuclear Fusion Race
China’s Implicit Beef Blockade Boosts Australian Cattle Exports
Dutch Government Seizes Chipmaker After U.S. Presses for Removal of Chinese CEO
Russia Positions ASEAN Partnership as Cornerstone of Multipolar Asia at Kuala Lumpur Summit
DJI Loses Appeal to Remove Pentagon’s ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label
Guangdong Motorists to Enjoy Three-Day Stays Under New Hong Kong Arrivals Plan
State Department Adviser Ashley Tellis Charged After FBI Finds Over 1,000 Classified Pages at His Home
China Issues Policy Documents Exclusively in Domestic Office Format Amid Tech Tensions
iPhone Air to Launch in China Next Week After eSIM Approval Clears Regulatory Hurdle
China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
Volunteer Network Empowers Ethnic Minority Women in Hong Kong with Career Access
UK Police Crack Major Gang in Smuggling of up to 40,000 Stolen Phones to China
BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
Singapore and Hong Kong Vie to Dominate Asia’s Rising Gold Trade
China Deploys 2,000 Workers to Spain to Build Major EV Battery Factory, Raising European Dependence
Tokyo’s Jimbōchō Named World’s Coolest Neighbourhood for 2025
Typhoon Ragasa Leaves Trail of Destruction Across East Asia Before Making Landfall in China
Big Banks Rebuild in Hong Kong as Deal Volume Surges
Typhoon Ragasa Expected to Heighten Rainfall and Monsoon Effects in Thailand
Larry Ellison, Michael Dell and Rupert Murdoch Join Trump-Backed Bid to Take Over TikTok
China's Economic Shift Pressures European Luxury Brands to Adjust Strategies
Alibaba Debuts Open-Source Deep Research Agent with Benchmarks Rivaling OpenAI
Marcos Faces Legacy-Defining Crisis as Flood Projects Scandal Sparks Massive Tide of Protests
China’s Micro-Drama Boom Turns Stalled Real Estate Projects into Lavish Film Sets
China Bans Livestreaming and AI in Religion Amid Crackdown on Shaolin Temple Scandal
Top AI Researchers Are Heading Back to China as U.S. Struggles to Keep Pace
DeepSeek Claims R1 Model Trained for only $294,000, Sparking Global Debate Over China’s AI Capabilities
World’s Longest Direct Flight China Eastern to Launch 29-Hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires Direct Flight via Auckland in December
China Bans Nvidia AI Chips as Beijing Accelerates Drive for Semiconductor Independence
Hong Kong Industry Group Calls for HK$20 Billion Support Fund to Ease Property Market Stress
China Finds Nvidia Violated Antitrust Laws in Mellanox Deal, Deepens Trade Tensions with US
US and Japan Deploy Typhon and NMESIS in Resolute Dragon 2025 Drills, Drawing China’s Objections
BMW Eyes Growth in China with New All‑Electric Neue Klasse Lineup
Report: Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission in North Korea Ordered by Trump in 2019 Ended in Failure
China–ASEAN Trade Accelerates as Chinese Appliance Exports Surge
At the Parade in China: Laser Weapons, 'Eagle Strike,' and a Missile Capable of 'Striking Anywhere in the World'
Putin Celebrates ‘Unprecedentedly High’ Ties with China as Gazprom Seals Power of Siberia-2 Deal
Japanese Customer Sways from VW to BYD after “Unbelievable” Test Drive amid Dealership Expansion
Lula and Putin Hold Strategic BRICS Discussions Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit
Chinese and Indian Leaders Pursue Amity Amid Global Shifts
Xi Jinping Leads Celebrations in Lhasa as Tibet Marks 60 Years of Autonomy
China’s Qixi Festival Sees Marriage Registrations Surge and Flower Prices Soar Tenfold
Chinese AI Chipmaker Cambricon Posts Record Profit as Beijing Pushes Pivot from Nvidia
North Korea’s ‘Ghost Hotel’ That Never Hosted a Tourist
China Launches World’s Most Powerful Neutrino Detector
Trump Says U.S. Holds 'Incredible Cards' Over China but Reaffirms Positive Ties
More Than Half a Million Evacuated as Typhoon Kajiki Heads for Vietnam
A monster hit and a billion-dollar toy empire
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