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Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in China just days after Donald Trump’s visit
Putin is visiting the country for the 25th time and will be looking to strengthen the close bond between the nations during the meetup.
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China Economy
As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen?
China is one of several nations trimming their exposure to US debt, as inflation drives Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.
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China hails latest breakthrough on space solar power technology
Researchers build system that can send energy to multiple moving targets, taking another step towards dream of an orbiting power station.
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Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties ahead of China visit hot on Trump’s heels
Russian leader’s trip is widely seen as a move to boost energy relationship with Beijing as the Iran war disrupts global supply.
19 May 2026 - 3:59PM
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China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining in South Africa
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced Fang’s death, confirming an SCMP report in March.
19 May 2026 - 7:01PM
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China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic
Seven of the top 10 foreign holders cut their exposure to US government debt, led by Japan, which offloaded US$47.7 billion.
19 May 2026 - 9:19AM
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet
The Treasury’s move came after Iran said its latest peace proposal to the US involved ending hostilities on all fronts.
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International
Global real estate event in Riyadh sees record transactions amid growing influence in sector
Cityscape Global achieves more than US$63 billion as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a major investment hub for urban development.
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From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s jibes at Trump are hit in China
The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users.
19 May 2026 - 8:00PM
Society
Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17
Workers violating law face HK$3,000 fine, while contractors who fail to prevent them from lighting up can be hit with HK$400,000 penalty.
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Military
Chinese carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties
The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise.
19 May 2026 - 6:22PM
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Philippine navy’s ‘aspirational’ middle power claim comes under scrutiny
The navy based its assessment partly on regional partners admiring its newer ships that were deployed in recent joint exercises.
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Middle East
Iran hosts mass weddings for couples volunteering for wartime sacrifice
The ceremonies, involving hundreds of couples in several major squares in Tehran, were broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale.
19 May 2026 - 7:48PM
Politics
Why Elon Musk’s post spotlighting Chinese infrastructure has reignited a debate
Video featuring vast Chongqing East Railway Station draws millions of views within hours, but some criticise apparent AI-generated footage.
19 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Europe
Norway reports Europe’s first case of bird flu in a polar bear
The H5N5 variant was also found in a walrus found about 1,000km from the North Pole, and is thought to be the likely cause of death.
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Diplomacy
China and US to hold dialogue on AI governance, Beijing confirms
While AI is a sensitive issue for the superpowers, both are worried about its misuse by terrorists and criminal gangs.
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Big Tech
DeepSeek adds former Jane Street engineer to harness team amid agentic AI push
Move underscores start-up’s efforts to build harnesses – software that turns an AI model into a functional and autonomous AI agent.
19 May 2026 - 6:30PM
Business
‘Aggressive pricing’: Able Engineering tops titans’ bids in Hong Kong land sale
Able Engineering outperforms analyst forecasts to secure a residential parcel that can fit nearly 1,000 units, and the win is seen reflecting rising confidence in the sector.
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AI infrastructure investment bubble unlikely to burst by 2027: Macquarie
Investors are piling money into AI technologies – but revenues still have a long way to catch up, Macquarie’s Viktor Shvets says.
19 May 2026 - 7:34PM
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Despite summit pledges, don’t expect US-China trade to improve
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Quantum IPO wave is a milestone. It should also come with a warning
19 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Mass tourism is not ecotourism. Hong Kong must do better on this soon
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China will buy at least US$17 billion of US farm goods annually, White House says
The agreement was struck at the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to US fact sheet.
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Mainland China’s Wu Yongping on what the Xi-Trump summit means for Taiwan
Regardless of the meeting’s outcome, the trend towards resolution of the Taiwan question won’t change, according to the Tsinghua academic.
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Taiwan’s Cheng Li-wun on cross-strait peace, meeting Xi and managing US ties
Kuomintang chairwoman says hostility towards mainland is a product of political engineering that does not reflect reality of Taiwan.
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Bai Chongen on China’s new economic paradigm and closing the US tech gap
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Why China’s yuan faces the same ‘illusions’ that stalled the euro: Daniel Gros
Former European economic adviser says Beijing’s bid to build an international currency will hinge on leaders allowing it to fluctuate freely.
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China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit
The role of tech products in April’s trade data reflects how computing-related goods are a ‘new and important growth driver’ for exports.
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AMD meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism on US AI chips
‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say.
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DeepSeek adds former Jane Street engineer to harness team amid agentic AI push
Move underscores start-up’s efforts to build harnesses – software that turns an AI model into a functional and autonomous AI agent.
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China’s Moonshot AI moves to unwind offshore structure in IPO pursuit: sources
Beijing-based unicorn tells shareholders it will dismantle VIE model as regulators tighten oversight, as shift may signal new era for foreign tech investment.
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Is China becoming Europe’s top science partner amid an American brain drain?
‘Massive changes in the global flow of talent’ are creating opportunities, according to the head of Germany’s Max Planck Society.
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Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?
The US delegation went to Beijing looking for deals, but a ‘super cycle’ of capital expenditures across Asia is already fuelling enormous growth.
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Why tougher US visa rules for skilled foreign workers may end in ‘brain drain’
Trump administration is targeting several visa categories, including popular H-1B pathway, with bias towards fewer numbers and more revenue.
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Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic
US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.
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