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Shipping containers are seen stacked at a port in Shanghai on Sunday. The International Monetary Fund now expects China’s economy to grow by just 4 per cent this year as trade tensions with the United States persist. Photo: AFP

IMF slashes GDP growth estimates for China, US and world as trade tensions rise

The outlook for the US economy this year took a hit during the first quarter, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report.

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Military

China’s KJ-500 radar aircraft overseas for first time in joint drill with Egypt

It follows confirmation that Egyptian military is using Chinese HQ-9B missile system, as Beijing pursues closer defence ties with the region.

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Science

China cracks quantum code barrier. How long is our data safe?

By setting a new benchmark in quantum cryptology, Chinese researchers may have found new path for encryption research.

Business

21,000 Hongkongers vie for 329 new homes at SHKP’s Sierra Sea

The pricing is about 20 per cent below second-hand properties in the district in the New Territories, Midland Realty says.

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China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, unofficially called the J-36, which made its first appearance in December. Photo: X / 醉美武功

China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?

China Economy

China’s shipyards breathe sigh of relief as US scales back port-fee plan

But major shipping carriers face even greater risks as new rules scrap upper limit for levies.

The US plans to charge hefty fees every time a Chinese-built ship enters an American port, as it looks to counter the dominance of China’s shipyards. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Diplomacy

‘Stay away’ from Chinese satellite services, US advises allies in leaked memo

State Department talking points suggest foreign governments take steps to exclude China-based providers because of security risks.

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Policy

After a whirlwind month, how will China’s Politburo counter Trump’s tariffs?

The meeting of the decision-making body, expected to be held at the end of April, will need to account for rapid escalation of trade conflict.

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Business

How two Hong Kong firms’ innovative solutions enhance well-being in belt and road regions

Modern Dental Group and Insilico Medicine keen to use city’s unrivalled global connections to create a healthier world.

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Hong Kong-based health technology firms, such as Modern Dental Group and Insilico Medicine, are leveraging the city’s strategic advantages to drive worldwide healthcare-related collaboration. Photo: Shutterstock

Big Tech

China’s humanoid robot half-marathon puts technology’s limits on public display

Videos of robots falling, trembling and struggling to stay upright circulated widely, with only six out of 21 finishing the race.

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A robot loses control at the start of what is billed as the world’s first robot half-marathon in Beijing on April 19. Photo: AP

Global Economy

China’s solar industry explores options as Washington tariffs hit Southeast Asia

Some Chinese manufacturers of photovoltaic products are speeding up their overseas factory deployment, hoping to secure a less-expensive route to the US.

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Tech War

Huawei to roll out AI chips this year as potential alternative to Nvidia’s H20

US export restrictions are expected to accelerate China’s push for self-reliance, including efforts to shift the chip supply chain onshore.

Politics

China fast-tracks university majors in push to counter trade war impact

Shake-up announced by education ministry designed to fill urgent needs for skilled talent as Beijing seeks technical self-reliance in new growth sectors.

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For the first time, China’s Ministry of Education has activated an “extraordinary mechanism” to greenlight courses that will cultivate urgently needed skilled talent as the country faces unprecedented trade pressures. Photo: Getty Images

Politics

No more ‘riff-raff’? Singapore’s opposition narrows talent gap with ruling PAP

The opposition has fielded more candidates ahead of the May 3 election that are seen by analysts as a ‘step-up in the calibre’.

Singapore’s Workers’ Party and other opposition parties are fielding more candidates of higher calibre for the 2025 general election, analysts say. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Why Kenyan President Ruto’s state visit is a ‘symbolic’ win for China

Five-day trip comes as Kenya weighs its options amid US tariffs and aid halts, with China scoring a win ‘in terms of optics’, observer says.

South Asia

5 tourists killed by ‘inhuman’ attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir

No group claimed responsibility, but rebels in the Muslim-majority region have waged an insurgency since 1989.

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Society

Hong Kong Easter holiday box office revenue drops by 65%

Sales across four-day period stood at HK$13.5 million, with local thriller Peg O’ My Heart ranking fourth.

Pedestrians walk past movie posters at a shopping centre in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Elson Li

Lifestyle & Culture

‘Do not be racist’: Thai park ranger sacked after ‘ni hao’ tourist clash

The viral video has stirred debate on whether he was right to be offended or overreacted to the Mandarin greeting.

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In this screengrab from his video, Siranudh Scott warns the foreign tourist not to be racist. Photo: Instagram/Psiscott

Europe

Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday in Rome, public viewing begins Wednesday

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong airport subcontractor charged by ICAC for allegedly exploiting workers

Subcontractor director Chan Sin-tai is accused of taking a cut from salaries of 21 workers, amounting to HK$1 million.

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Chinese technicians test a flexible solar wing to be used in a satellite mega constellation in low Earth orbit. The US-China trade war has provided Beijing with fresh incentive to lower the costs of China’s satellite programme. Photo: Weibo

China’s satellite self-reliance could get a boost from Trump’s tariffs: expert

Trade restrictions may hasten China’s drive to make its satellite industry more competitive as it reduces dependence on US components.

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Open Questions | Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for reunification has drawbacks

‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.

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Open Questions | Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’

King’s College, London professor says he ‘cannot think of a worse tactic’ than threatening Beijing and presenting ‘zero-sum’ options.

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Open Questions | Ex-CIA official Dennis Wilder on why US-Europe rift is ‘highly exaggerated’

The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.

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Open Questions | China ‘still far behind’ US in maths prowess but is on the rise: Shing-Tung Yau

When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.

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Chinese EV maker Nio to join fray in right-hand-drive car markets

Company’s Firefly minicar, priced around US$16,400, will be competitive in global markets despite tariffs, president says.

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William Li, CEO of Chinese EV maker Nio, poses next to the company’s ET9, in Shanghai on April 22, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Tech War

Huawei to roll out AI chips this year as potential alternative to Nvidia’s H20

US export restrictions are expected to accelerate China’s push for self-reliance, including efforts to shift the chip supply chain onshore.

Big Tech

China’s humanoid robot half-marathon puts technology’s limits on public display

Videos of robots falling, trembling and struggling to stay upright circulated widely, with only six out of 21 finishing the race.

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China Business

CATL to mass-produce cheaper, efficient sodium-ion EV batteries

The new Naxtra-brand batteries would enable an electric vehicle to travel up to 500km (310 miles) on a single charge.

Contemporary Amperex Technology’s Gao Huan, chief technology officer for EV business, speaks at CATL Tech Day in Shanghai on April 21, 2025. Photo: AFP

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Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says

While institutions from China take up most places on top 10 rankings for published papers and citations, there are none from the US.

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China Economy

China’s durian determination yields golden home-grown bounty in Hainan

Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.

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Diplomacy

Are China’s space ties with Latin America under threat as the US asserts power?

Trump administration to increase scrutiny of Sino-Latin American space cooperation to curb China’s influence, analysts say.

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Politics

How China is turning to historical narrative to ramp up its border security

As tech advances, definition of border regions and national sovereignty expected to expand to airspace sovereignty and digital frontiers.

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