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China Becomes First

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Hong Kong to Expedite Huanggang Port Upgrades as Legislature Moves to Approve Bill

Hong Kong authorities aim to fast-track renovations and testing at Huanggang Port border checkpoint, pending legislative approval of a key bill by July 31.

Jul 15, 2026, 8:03 AM South China Morning Post World

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Hong Kong Book Fair Early Visitors Criticize Chaotic Queues at Collar Autograph Session

Hundreds queued overnight at the Hong Kong Book Fair, but disorganized crowd control drew criticism, leaving some fans frustrated.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:02 AM

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China Detains US Scientist Chen Youlin on Espionage Charges

Chen Youlin, a US seismologist who studied North Korea's nuclear tests, has been held in China since November 2024, with his family alleging wrongful detention.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AM

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China's Economic Growth Slows Sharply, Missing Annual Target

Weak domestic demand and rising oil prices linked to the Iran war overshadow strong export gains in China’s second quarter.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 5:33 AM

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Gibraltar and Spain End Border Checks in Historic UK-EU Treaty

Border controls between Spain and Gibraltar were lifted on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, marking a new chapter in relations following an agreement after Brexit.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 4:40 AM

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China’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Marking Slowest Pace in Over Three Years

Industrial production grew 5.4% in early 2026, but weak consumption and fragile economic momentum weigh on outlook.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 AM

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China’s First-Tier Home Prices Extend Four-Month Rebound Amid Market Stabilisation

New data shows a gradual recovery in home prices across China’s major cities, reflecting improving market sentiment and the impact of housing stabilisation policies.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 3:41 AM

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Judge-Led Committee Nears Conclusion on Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court

An independent inquiry examines the causes of the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands, while Hong Kong International Airport reports a profit decline amid rising expenses.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:55 AM

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Taiwan’s Opposition TPP Launches Historic First Delegation Visit to Mainland China

The Taiwan People’s Party seeks to foster goodwill and dialogue to support cross-Strait peace amid ongoing tensions with Beijing.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:12 AM

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New York Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers

Governor Kathy Hochul halts new permits for large data centers to develop a regulatory framework addressing environmental and community impacts.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AM

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Malaysia’s New Warship Equipped for Submarine Hunting but Lacks Anti-Ship Missiles

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship, delayed for nearly a decade, will be delivered in December without the planned Naval Strike Missile system due to Norway revoking its export license.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:27 AM

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Cambridge Study Reveals Boko Haram’s Use of US and Chinese AI Chatbots for Terror Attacks

Research uncovers Boko Haram’s exploitation of advanced AI tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Chinese developers to aid bomb-making and attack planning, highlighting rising national security concerns.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 10:58 PM

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Nippon Steel Tops Global Steelmakers in Profit per Ton Amid Market Challenges

Despite overproduction in China and weak domestic demand, Nippon Steel leads the industry in profitability per ton of crude steel in Q1 2026.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 10:22 PM

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Tyrannosaurus rex Fossil Sells for Record £37.4m at Sotheby's New York Auction

A 67 million-year-old T. rex skeleton named Gus becomes the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold, surpassing previous records.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:11 PM

New York Enacts One-Year Moratorium on New AI Datacenters

Governor Kathy Hochul signs executive order halting permits for large AI datacenters to address environmental and energy concerns.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 5:54 PM

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Five Crashes Prompt Additional Safety Signs on New Hong Kong Overpass

After five traffic accidents in three days on a newly opened overpass in Hong Kong, authorities have installed more safety signage to alert drivers to the new road layout.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:51 PM

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Louis Vuitton Files Lawsuit Against China’s Trademark Regulator Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

The French luxury brand Louis Vuitton Malletier has initiated an administrative lawsuit against China’s National Intellectual Property Administration, continuing its extensive legal engagements in China.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 2:16 PM

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Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Targets Philosophers in Report on Secularism

A 224-page draft report by the US Religious Liberty Commission critiques secular philosophy, linking it to threats against American religious freedom.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 12:34 PM