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China’s commercial Mach-4 drone will make first flight next year: company
‘The era of supersonic passenger flights is now on the horizon,’ says chief engineer, as hypersonic tech trickles down to commercial sector.
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Philippine official ‘positive’ on trade with China despite political friction
Trade official says his country can still be a ‘platform’ for China trade, even as US President Donald Trump threatens transshipment tariffs.
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Chinese tests on water near Fukushima plant show no impact on marine life
Analysis of samples collected after controversial radioactive discharges fuels hopes that Beijing could ease ban on Japanese seafood.
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Former Tibet chairman Qizhala is snared in corruption crackdown
The probe by China’s top anti-corruption body has already led to the downfall of the region’s former Communist Party chief and other senior officials.
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Trump wants to wean America off China’s rare earths. Is that possible?
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Chinese scientist to chair international nuclear standards committee
Xiao Chen will take the helm at the International Electrotechnical Commission committee for nuclear instrumentation.
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Developers worried over risks in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project
Authorities urged to bring forward infrastructure work to ensure sites’ development potential is met, reducing uncertainties for investors.
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Spain’s oldest hospital embraces digital age with smart solutions
Huawei Technologies’ data storage solutions allow Sant Pau in Barcelona to advance research in AI-driven medical image-guided therapy.
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China’s anti-spy agency urges travellers to guard state secrets during holiday
As Lunar New Year approaches, anti-espionage authority warns Chinese tourists that foreign agents could try to steal sensitive data.
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‘I do’ … at last: LGBTQ couples in Thailand marry as same-sex unions legalised
The new law allows couples aged 18 or above to marry regardless of their gender, and access to medical, inheritance and property rights.
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Salary caps spread in China’s finance sector amid ‘common prosperity’ drive
Some state-backed securities firms have already implemented annual pay caps for senior executives – and large banks, insurance firms and stock exchanges are next.
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China directs state capital into A shares to anchor stock market
Starting this year, 30 per cent of the annual insurance premium from new policies will be put into yuan-denominated A shares, regulator Wu Qing said.
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Rising US-China tensions top concerns of American firms in China: AmCham China
AmCham China survey, conducted in weeks before and after Trump’s election, finds concerns over deteriorating relations have not been this high since Trump’s first term.
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Chinese culture
Want better luck in the Year of the Snake? Pray to these 3 Chinese gods
Besides the tai sui and Jade Emperor, the gods of wealth, doors and kitchens are also appeased by those wanting the best shot at fortune.
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Football
Mainland Chinese coach, player rue ‘disrespect’ to Hong Kong in football clash
Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup controversy draws call for understanding from mainland team’s coach, as player says fracas was ‘my fault’.
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2 Hongkongers arrested in Bangkok over fatal knife attack in Yuen Long
Pair wanted over assault on two men near Hi Yip Factory Building.
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South Korea’s prosecution asked to charge Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law order
The development comes after the country’s anti-corruption agency was unable to grill Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed martial law bid.
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China breaks durian import record as Vietnam, Malaysia nip at Thailand’s heels
In a year that saw China import US$7 billion of the fruit – a record – upstarts Vietnam and Malaysia are eyeing Thailand’s top spot.
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Elon Musk vs Wikipedia: a clash over how to describe ‘Nazi salute’
Dust-up comes after billionaire Musk made a straight-arm gesture at a Trump inauguration event on Monday.
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