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China’s tech companies vie for attention on CCTV’s festival gala
ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.
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In Munich, US urges ‘collective strength’ among allies to deter China
Washington and its Indo-Pacific and European allies emphasise need for cooperation to counter Beijing’s military build-up.
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New think tank launched to bridge talent gap in Hong Kong studies
Hong Kong Future Economy Institute’s director says focus on global topics at local universities has led to fewer people researching pressing local issues.
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China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals
Move leaves US citizens as the only ones from the Five Eyes alliance who still cannot enter China without a visa.
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Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors expected during Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year.
15 Feb 2026 - 11:36PM
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Why Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo
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US boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
Veronica III is a Panamanian-flagged ship under US sanctions related to Iran, according to the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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As transatlantic divorce plays out in Munich, China enjoys the silence
For long, China was a magnet for America’s rhetorical aggression. Now, it is the Europeans who are under fire.
15 Feb 2026 - 9:30PM
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‘Hello Girls!’: Epstein was a Hasty Pudding donor for years after sex conviction
Epstein made annual US$50,000 donations to the Harvard University club and filled his table with ‘girls’ at its gala, according to files.
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ByteDance ‘strengthening safeguards’ after Seedance AI video controversy
Pledge comes after Hollywood, governments speak out against tool amid deluge of video clips featuring celebrities, copyrighted characters.
15 Feb 2026 - 7:04PM
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Why cooling is the new chips: China pivots to AI’s heat challenge
Chinese manufacturers are moving aggressively into liquid-cooling technologies as hyperscalers expand data-centre infrastructure.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Europe
Pelicot says mindsets need to change in fight against sexual violence
Gisele Pelicot, who was repeatedly drugged by her then husband and offered to strangers for rape, is releasing a book about her experiences.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:40AM
Society
Did Hong Kong souvenir shop tread on IP rights with viral ‘MTR station’ wall?
Wall featured signs nearly identical to ones found in rail stations before workers took down lettering.
15 Feb 2026 - 11:28PM
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US ‘not disputing’ European report on Navalny poisoning, Rubio says
The UK and 4 allies concluded in the report that Russia poisoned the opposition figure with a toxin from a poison dart frog.
16 Feb 2026 - 1:16AM
SERIES: Year of the Horse 2026
Feng shui advice for Oxen for love, health and money in the Year of the Horse
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Oxen can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.
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Israel to begin West Bank land registration in step to deepen control
The Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now said the ‘dramatic’ move probably amounts to a ‘mega land grab’ from Palestinians.
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Glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home appears to match one worn by suspect: FBI
The glove was sent off for DNA testing. The 84-year-old vanished from her Arizona home on January 31 in an apparent abduction.
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Why Trump’s April trip to China may not deliver ‘grand bargain’: James Zimmerman
The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path.
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China’s AI arms race sees sector brace for major flagship model launch week
A ‘stealth’ model has emerged, while advancements by Alibaba’s Qwen-3.5 and Zhipu’s GLM-5 aim to spur domestic competition following releases by US heavyweights.
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China’s tech companies vie for attention on CCTV’s festival gala
ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.
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ByteDance ‘strengthening safeguards’ after Seedance AI video controversy
Pledge comes after Hollywood, governments speak out against tool amid deluge of video clips featuring celebrities, copyrighted characters.
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The AI future is now, and markets are reacting differently in the US and China
Investor jitters grow in the US as AI reshapes expectations, but China’s markets have so far reacted with caution rather than panic.
14 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Will China’s state-backed thriller spill details of little-known spy cases?
‘Scare Out’ depicts leak of PLA jet secrets, and some speculate the plot could be based on true story involving stealth fighter tech.
15 Feb 2026 - 7:00AM
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Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?
As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property.
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How Manila’s ‘naming and shaming’ challenges Beijing’s South China Sea stance
Analysts say the Philippines’ approach of ‘assertive transparency’ may be wearing thin at home and in the region.
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The Philippines wants to seal South China Sea code of conduct. Can it deliver?
As 2026 Asean chair, Manila has highlighted its push to finalise within its term a code of conduct covering the contested waters.
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