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Despite Trump easing curbs, domestic chipmakers expected to remain central to Beijing’s tech ambitions.

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China sets sights on ‘fully tapping’ domestic market potential after policy meet

Following annual central economic work conference, leaders also pledge to stabilise property sector, fight deflation and curb cutthroat competition to counter risks.

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WHO denies change to Taiwan status quo after Japanese finance minister claims Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comments in Tokyo.

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Exhibition of late artist’s work brings the second of mainland China’s ‘Three Musketeers’ of modern art to the city, alongside Wu Guanzhong.

Studio Ghibli co-founder Miyazaki’s China show cancelled as Japan row continues

Hong Kong mandates proof, tests for fire-retardant scaffolding nets after blaze

New rules will not only cover buildings undergoing major maintenance but also new blocks under construction, with some flexibility.

US military sends show of support to Japan as China’s navy, air drills continue

Japanese fighters train with US B-52s and USS George Washington arrives in Yokosuka amid heightened China-Japan tensions.

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Apple is ramping up the fight for the Chinese market as rivals Huawei and Xiaomi pile on the pressure.

Hegseth’s G2 description for US-China ties ‘problematic’: House Democrat warns

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China’s DeepSeek challenges Google DeepMind with new AI model

DeepSeek’s V3.2-Speciale equals Google’s Gemini 3 Pro in reasoning capabilities, the Chinese start-up says.

AI race: Meta reportedly uses Alibaba’s Qwen for its ‘Avocado’ model

Reported move to reinvigorate Meta’s faltering AI effort with new ‘Avocado’ model is another likely win for Chinese AI.

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Strong manufacturing base a driving force behind overseas expansion, but industry leaders and analysts say hurdles remain.

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SenseTime may have slipped from the spotlight as one of China’s “AI dragons”, but its tilt at multimodal, real-world AI hints at a comeback.

First China ore shipment rewards Guinea leader’s push for Simandou alliance

Mining minister says China and Rio Tinto were pressed to work on shared infrastructure because ‘we do not want railways running everywhere’.

How China pulled off a critical mineral tech revolution in just 10 months

‘Unique’ Chinese efficiency turns European firm’s vision into reality by building the world’s first large-scale silica-removal technology.

Are US, EU and Japan banking on defence spending for an economic boost?

As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains.

Boiling point: China’s pre-made meals are testing trust at the table

In a nation with famously high food standards, restaurant goers say they must choose between taste, transparency and industrial efficiency.

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