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Chinese memory makers step up challenge to Korea’s chip champions
CXMT and YMTC are nearing public listings, giving China’s memory-chip sector fresh firepower in its pursuit of Samsung and SK Hynix.
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How China is cashing in on a global scramble for offshore oil and gas
Chinese firms dominate the global market for machinery used to extract offshore energy – a sector that is booming amid the Iran war.
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China bans 11 online activities under tighter rules to curb rumours, cyberbullies
New regulations for content creators unveiled as cyber police punish two web users for trolling village official over ‘gold’ earrings.
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Society
Hong Kong parents of baby Danny obtain birth certificate, but still lack custody
Parents welcome confirmation of birth certificate, but custody still hinges on social workers’ review and home assessment.
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As millions graduate, China urges SOEs, internet firms to offer more jobs
A record cohort of university graduates is entering a relatively weak Chinese job market.
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With AI able to predict disease, can we treat ageing like a ‘bug’ in the system?
AI is transforming longevity as companies like METiS TechBio and Human Longevity use algorithms to combat ageing and predict health risks.
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Past failures haunt the Quad’s US$20 billion critical minerals push
The initiative aims to break China’s near-monopoly, but private-sector caution and a history of unfulfilled pledges stand in the way.
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SERIES: Female icons in Chinese history
Who was Yang Guifei, the Chinese beauty blamed for toppling a dynasty?
One of ancient China’s ‘Four Beauties’, Yang besotted an emperor, was the target of a rebellion, and in death became a tragic romantic icon.
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Flu cases on the rise in Hong Kong as immunity wanes, expert warns
Steady rise in cases, especially among children and the elderly, prompts experts to urge vaccination and better hygiene to curb spread.
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Why North Korea’s Kim is doubling down on nuclear might as Xi visit looms
Kim Jong-un has vowed to ‘exponentially’ strengthen North Korea’s nuclear arsenal during a recent visit to a production facility.
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Chinese carriers seize two-thirds share of post-pandemic air routes
Geopolitical headwinds and economic uncertainties continue to disrupt the aviation industry’s post-pandemic recovery, IBA says.
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Don’t dream it’s over: mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs, culture
Growing number of mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong inclined to leave after graduation, though some still prefer city’s lifestyle and perks.
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KMT leader says Taiwan can preserve peace by avoiding ‘de jure independence’
Cheng Li-wun tells Harvard audience peace needs deterrence and dialogue as she criticises DPP defence spending plans.
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Hong Kong baby Danny’s future remains unclear despite birth registration progress
Despite DNA confirmation, child remains under court-ordered care as officials review parents’ capability, history and living conditions.
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Sun, sand and contraband: how Malaysia’s Langkawi became a haven for smugglers
Traffickers exploit Langkawi’s scattered geography and proximity to Thailand to smuggle drugs, fuel and migrants.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Russia & Central Asia
Russia downs 376 Ukrainian drones overnight on final day of St Petersburg forum
Moscow and Kyiv have intensified drone strikes on each other in recent months as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled.
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How Chinese drink chains are testing the limits of soft power
New tea and coffee brands from China are winning customers across America, but their broader influence remains unclear.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:18AM
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Basketball
NBA Finals: Brunson scores, Wembanyama misses, Knicks take 2-game lead over Spurs
Jalen Brunson out-duels Victor Wembanyama to send New York home on the verge of a championship.
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US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries
Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.
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What does Washington’s latest AI chip guidance mean for Chinese tech firms?
Beijing has criticised the move, but lawyers say the US document is more a clarification than a brand-new curb.
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Chinese memory makers step up challenge to Korea’s chip champions
CXMT and YMTC are nearing public listings, giving China’s memory-chip sector fresh firepower in its pursuit of Samsung and SK Hynix.
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With AI able to predict disease, can we treat ageing like a ‘bug’ in the system?
AI is transforming longevity as companies like METiS TechBio and Human Longevity use algorithms to combat ageing and predict health risks.
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‘Silent killer’: the race to beat cancer in Hong Kong
Despite a rising number of cancer cases in Hong Kong, survival rates are improving. Here is what you need to know.
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China and Japan aren’t talking. Will their rare earth trade go quiet?
With bilateral relations at a low and Beijing already enacting limited export controls on critical minerals, fears of a broader ban grow.
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Why the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t Nato for Iran
Central Asian members in particular see bloc’s main value as preserving their sovereignty rather than enabling collective military action.
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How Chinese green tech and investment are reshaping the Central Asian landscape
As the belt and road pivots towards clean energy, Kazakhstan and its neighbours are emerging as top partners for Beijing-backed projects.
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