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China stock market

Chinese tech stocks buck regional trend, regain momentum after Xi-Trump meeting

Despite sell-offs in the Asia-Pacific region, investors continue to bet that China’s technology stocks will extend their blistering run.

Science

China unveils world’s first germ resistant titanium-copper medical implant

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China manufacturing

China’s economy ‘weaker than expected’ in April as Iran war headwinds bite

Banking & finance

Resilient economy lifts Chinese banks, but property debt drags, experts say

Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists.

There is a high probability China will meet its annual growth target of 4.5 to 5 per cent, according to an economist. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong records 10 tremor reports after magnitude 5.2 quake hits Guangxi

Earthquake struck Liuzhou, with at least four people hospitalised and three reported missing as of 4am, according to mainland Chinese media.

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Aviation

Locked out of Russia, could Japan’s airlines face new risk in Chinese skies?

Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan.

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Hong Kong society

What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination?

Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years.

The complaints received by the EOC may only represent the tip of the iceberg, with Raymond Lau among those opting not to report potential discrimination. Photo: Elson Li
US, Israel war on Iran

How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of Trump-Xi summit?

The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues.

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Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese demand for Hong Kong homes grows on yuan gains and rising rents

Purchases climb to a two-year high in April as mainland Chinese buyers pile into new launches, drawn by rental yields and yuan’s strength.

United States

Editorial | US must ensure equal legal protection for all scholars, including Chinese

The wave of accusations by federal authorities appears to fit a pattern of official harassment unbecoming of a science powerhouse.

The University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photo: The Detroit News / TNS
Taiwan

Open Questions | 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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2026 Xi-Trump summit

China to purchase at least US$17 billion of US agricultural goods, 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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Norway

Norway arrests Chinese national for alleged spying

Court orders suspect be remanded in custody for four weeks, in the second high-profile case this month.

US-China relations

Will the Trump-class battleship really be able to deter China?

The US Navy’s claims that the ships will ‘inspire confidence in our friends and fear in our adversaries’ have been widely questioned.

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US President Donald Trump says the ships will be part of a “Golden Fleet”. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak

Move follows WHO declaring outbreak of deadly disease on continent a ‘public health emergency of international concern’.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of two countries affected by the latest Ebola outbreak. Photo: Xinhua
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

Wang Xiaodong, derided over Covid-19 handling, comes under corruption cloud

China’s top graft watchdog says former Hubei governor is suspected of violating discipline.

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My Take

My Take | It is ingenuity, not theft, that makes Chinese AI great

US curbs on China’s access to top chips forces it to work smarter and better. Claims of stealing and cheating stem from ignorance and arrogance.

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China-EU relations

A sinking ship? Why the EU and China could be heading for a trade war

Clashes at a conference in Chinese capital reflect wider tensions that threaten to descend into an economic conflict.

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EU ambassador to China Jorge Toledo says the European Union is being attacked on all fronts by the Chinese press and government. Photo: European Union
Artificial intelligence

China ramps up building national computing power network as AI token use surges

Beijing casts computing power as a national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data as telecoms firms roll out mass-market packages.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Opinion | Xi-Trump summit: what ‘strategic stability’ means for US-China ties

The main question isn’t whether the summit resolved the China-US rivalry but if it created common ground for addressing disputes.

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China-Japan relations

Why does the PLA object to Japan’s drone plans for its southern islands?

Tokyo says it’s building a coastal defence system but Beijing sees an offensive purpose in the deployment.

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Japan will deploy a Type 88 surface-to-ship guided missile launcher (pictured) to Ishigaki, about 240km east of Taiwan. Photo: Reuters
Science

Did Chinese scientists simulate what could be the ‘end of the universe’?

Tsinghua University team’s tackles one of most unsettling ideas in theoretical physics to possibly open a new pathway in quantum computing.

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Researchers at Tsinghua University say they have recreated the core mechanism behind “false vacuum decay” using a programmable quantum simulator. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator eyes bond issuance, tax cuts for firms

Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection.

Science

China’s motorsports industry continues to rev up with first race-grade fuel

The unveiling of the high-octane fuel at the Taklimakan Rally comes on the back of international success for the ZXMOTO motorbike marque.

Accounting and auditing

Hong Kong court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday

PwC faces fresh legal battle after SFC ordered HK$1 billion payout to Evergrande minority shareholders and AFRC imposed HK$300 million fine.

The one-day hearing against PwC is open to the public. Photo: Andy Wong
China-France relations

As France passes law on returning loot, should China pop the champagne?

While the law should make returning artefacts easier, it sets high standards of evidence which may be hard to meet.

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The remains of the Old Summer Palace are dusted with snow in Beijing in January. The palace complex was destroyed by British forces in 1860 as part of the second opium war. Photo: Xinlu Liang
US-China relations

Opinion | Xi-Trump summit reveals changing shape of US-China tech rivalry

Trump is acknowledging reality: if a full US-China decoupling is unrealistic, the alternative is to shape the terms of interdependence.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.

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