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Philippines says ship hit by Chinese water cannon at disputed reef
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
The Philippines accused China's coast guard of blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near a disputed South China Sea reef on Friday, the thi...
China restricts exports to 14 EU entities
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
China banned exports of products with the potential for dual civilian and military uses to 14 European Union companies on Friday, citing national security conce...
Volkswagen profits skid on one-off costs, China competition
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
Volkswagen said Friday that net profit fell by a third in the second quarter as the crisis-hit carmaker -- weighing up to 100,000 job cuts worldwide -- grappled...
Chinese battery giant CATL sees profit surge on energy storage demand
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) saw net profit surge 42 percent compared to the same period last year, a company filing...
'No signs of life' as China landslide toll rises to 14
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
Rescuers pulled another three bodies from the rubble of a landslide in southwestern China on Friday, bringing the toll to 14, as they warned that dozens more ha...
Death of girl in Chinese gene-editing trial kept secret: report
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
A six-year-old Chinese girl died last year after receiving an experimental gene-therapy to correct a non-life-threatening condition, according to an investigati...
China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
Beijing condemned fresh US tariffs imposed on China and 59 other countries over alleged forced labour concerns Friday, and warned Washington against waging a tr...
Trump under pressure over Chinese AI surge
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
US President Donald Trump is under pressure to respond to the increasing success of Chinese AI models that many companies prefer to the more powerful, but prici...
Stocks suffer fresh blow as markets hit by perfect storm
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
Asian markets sank Friday to track a selloff on Wall Street as world markets were battered by a perfect storm of the resurgent Middle East war, a spike in oil p...
US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
Jul 24, 2026 (AFP)
A new wave of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners took effect on Friday, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier thi...
Philippines says China harassed vessels in disputed waters
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
The Philippines accused China's coast guard of firing water cannon and using a "dangerous manoeuvre" on Thursday to block vessels bringing aid to Filipino fishe...
AI catches up with humans to score 100% at top maths contest
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
A perfect result at the world's most prestigious mathematics contest used to be the preserve of a handful of bright young minds each year, but for the first tim...
Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday as they helped most Asian stock markets higher amid renewed hopes for the AI boom, though oil prices rallied...
Sweden to speed up mining permits to cut reliance on China
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
Sweden said on Thursday it wanted to speed up mining permit approval to help the EU reduce dependence on China, which accounts for 70 percent of rare earth mini...
Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to two Chinese mathematicians, one American and one Canadian.
Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to four people -- two Chinese citizens, one American and one Canadian.
Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to four people -- two Chinese citizens, one American and one Canadian.
Ex-Hong Kong opposition figure enters UK after airport detention
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
A former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker was detained for hours at London's Heathrow airport before being allowed to enter the country, rights groups and media...
World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization's new country partnership framework ...
Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Jul 23, 2026 (AFP)
Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday, helping most Asian stock markets higher amid renewed hopes for the AI boom.
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