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HKU President Xiang Zhang to Step Down in 2028 After Two Terms
Xiang Zhang announces retirement after a decade leading the University of Hong Kong, citing the need for fresh leadership amid evolving global challenges.
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South China Morning Post World
Xiang Zhang announces retirement after a decade leading the University of Hong Kong, citing the need for fresh leadership amid evolving global challenges.
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business
Artificial intelligence is enabling cyber intruders to spread attacks within networks in as little as 27 seconds, raising concerns across East and Southeast Asia.
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world
China is rapidly emerging as a global AI competitor, with startups launching advanced models and securing significant investments.
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world
The Pentagon’s official casualty count no longer includes four American troops killed in recent US-Iran fighting, raising questions about how the conflict’s impact on service members is recorded.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 11:14 PM
world
The vetting process of an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine is under scrutiny following revelations of the officer’s mental health and behavioral history.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 10:21 PM
world
The five-day joint exercises aimed to enhance interoperability among allies as disputes between the Philippines and China continue in the contested waters.
CNA Latest News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:28 AM
politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is providing satellite surveillance to Iran for attacks on U.S. military sites in the Middle East, a charge supported by multiple sources but denied by Russian and Chinese leaders.
CBS Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 9:25 AM
business
Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of balancing his China-friendly instincts with Britain's strategic dependence on the United States.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 8:35 AM
general
Newly released records reveal that U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted undeclared biological materials connected to a U.S.-China coronavirus research network two years before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 5:45 PM
world
As the September 24 summit approaches, Washington’s recent trade and tech restrictions on China aim to build leverage but risk straining diplomatic ties, with allegations of Chinese firms misusing US AI models adding to the friction.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 24, 2026, 4:05 PM
business
China targets over a dozen European industrial companies, including Rheinmetall and Lafert, following EU sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia's war effort.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 11:49 AM
world
Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as the Philippine Coast Guard reports aggressive maneuvers by Chinese vessels near disputed waters.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 11:20 AM
business
The World Bank announces a plan to phase out loans to China by 2031, limiting future lending to less than $2 billion.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 10:38 AM
global-institutions
Wildfires have surged across Europe, with Spain and France experiencing major blazes that have led to large-scale evacuations and emergency declarations.
UN News | Jul 24, 2026, 10:20 AM
business
The World Bank announced plans to significantly reduce its financial support to China, limiting loans to under $2 billion through 2031 as part of a broader strategy to phase out lending to the country.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 9:44 AM
general
China’s largest tech company, Huawei, is set to increase chip revenue by 60% in 2026, challenging U.S. efforts to curb its semiconductor advancements.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 9:39 AM
world
Beijing condemns fresh US tariffs on China and other countries over forced labour concerns, cautioning against escalating trade tensions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
world
President Donald Trump confronts challenges as Chinese AI models gain popularity, prompting US investigations and debates over intellectual property and market access.
CNA Latest News | Jul 24, 2026, 7:37 AM
world
Sweden aims to boost its mining sector by easing permit processes for critical metals and rare earths, addressing European reliance on China and supporting defense capabilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 24, 2026, 7:27 AM
us
New tariffs replacing an earlier 10% duty have drawn criticism from trading partners including the EU and Canada over the forced labour justification.
Guardian US | Jul 24, 2026, 6:38 AM
politics
The tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent, target dozens of countries amid controversy over their legal basis and economic impact.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 5:14 AM
world
The United States has enacted fresh tariffs on 60 nations, including major Asian economies, while China marks a milestone with its first two recipients of the prestigious Fields Medal.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 24, 2026, 4:51 AM
us
The Trump administration enacts fresh tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on major US trading partners and others, citing forced labor concerns and economic protectionism.
Guardian US | Jul 24, 2026, 3:58 AM
world
US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, targeting those accused of failing to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labour.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 2:24 AMShowing 49-72 of 309 articles.