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May 15, 2026
AI | Anthropic’s plea for US to grow AI edge over China is ‘irresponsible’: analysts
American firm’s warning about China’s tech capability seen by some as fearmongering as hopes of bilateral cooperation on AI safety rise.
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May 15, 2026
Eye on the tiger: how Elon Musk’s son’s bag became a hit with Chinese public
Product quickly sold out online after the child was pictured carrying a product inspired by traditional Chinese culture in Beijing.
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May 15, 2026
Hong Kong’s M+ museum to showcase collections in Paris under 5-year deal
Partnership with Paris-based Centre Pompidou also covers research and talent exchange.
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May 15, 2026
Trump poured millions into tech giants seeking China deal, ethics filing shows
In the first quarter, Trump made at least nine trades in Nvidia, with transaction values ranging from US$1,001 to US$5 million.
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May 15, 2026
‘I love China,’ says Nvidia’s Jensen Huang during Beijing summit tour | South China Morning Post
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
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May 15, 2026
As I see it | Beijing had already won before the Trump-Xi summit even started
There’s a lesson for the US president in Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in the early 19th century.
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May 15, 2026
Search for missing Italian divers continues in Maldives cave
Italy says five of its citizens have drowned, including a marine biology professor, her daughter and two young researchers.
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May 15, 2026
Trump, touting deal, says China to buy 200 Boeing jets with promise for more
After leaving Beijing, the US president announced a pledge to buy at least 200 jets, and up to 750 under certain conditions.
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May 15, 2026
AI | China’s tech giants look to rewrite the e-commerce playbook with AI agents
The nation’s over 900 million e-commerce users are taking part in an experiment where rigid search terms are replaced by natural dialogue.
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May 15, 2026
Trump’s top science adviser visited Beijing. What does that mean for AI?
Beijing is vague on whether AI cooperation was on the summit’s agenda, even as experts urge collaboration on common problems.
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May 15, 2026
6 bids for Hong Kong land sale signal renewed confidence despite market caution
Tung Chung site draws bids from major developers SHKP, Kerry and Sino Land, reflecting cautious optimism for the residential property market...
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May 15, 2026
Stephen Miran, Trump’s economic guru, is leaving the Fed. What happens now?
Miran quit his job as a Trump economic adviser to join the US Federal Reserve board, where he became known as a vocal dove.
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May 15, 2026
Embattled Hong Kong developer sued for HK$130 million, days after founder’s death
Lofter Group founder Carol Chow, who reportedly died by suicide on Tuesday, was already facing bankruptcy petition over unspecified debts.
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May 15, 2026
Xi Jinping welcomes Trump into China’s hidden heart: Zhongnanhai
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May 15, 2026
Why Stranger Things star Maya Hawke actually likes her new album for once
Maya Hawke talks about her fourth album, Maitreya Corso, which she made with husband Christian Lee Hutson, and life after Stranger Things.
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May 15, 2026
Western powers ramp up support for Philippines’ Luzon economic hub
Eight more countries will invest in the project as they accelerate regional trade diversification in sectors ranging from AI to energy.
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May 15, 2026
Africa calls multi-nation health meeting amid fatal Ebola outbreak
There have been 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far in the DRC, around five months after the last outbreak was declared over.
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May 15, 2026
After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push
The real economy must remain the bedrock of future growth, according to latest Qiushi article.
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May 15, 2026
Xi Jinping gives Donald Trump an ‘extremely rare’ private tour of Beijing’s Zhongnanhai | South China Morning Post
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May 15, 2026
CCTV, Fifa, agree World Cup TV deal covering 4 tournaments until 2031
State broadcaster says agreement with governing body was reached on Friday and will cover men’s and women’s events.
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May 15, 2026
3 young chefs helping to define Shenzhen’s new fine dining wave
The city is known for cheap weekend eats, but a new contingent of young chefs is now burnishing its reputation for fine dining too.
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May 15, 2026
China couple diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder together lost newborn baby
Stricken pair thought to be first in China to fall ill with debilitating condition at same time; disorder may have come from pet hamster.
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May 15, 2026
Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.
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May 15, 2026
Thailand bars Chinese tourist for life after airport auto-gate outburst
The man reportedly became frustrated when the gates did not open after he slammed his passport on the reader.
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May 15, 2026
‘Panic’ over capacity crunch in mature node chips drives orders to Chinese fabs
AI demand shifts chip production to China, boosting SMIC’s capacity and revenue as global foundries focus on high-margin AI chips.
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May 15, 2026
Quan Hongchan’s emotional post over mum’s health woes divides internet
China’s three-time Olympic diving gold medallist sparks concern and well-wishes but is also attacked for drawing attention to herself.
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May 15, 2026
‘A milestone visit’: Xi and Trump set sights on stability for China-US relations | South China Morning Post
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May 15, 2026
‘Stay inside’: Finland warns of drone scare near capital Helsinki
The early hours warning – the first for the capital city – said a drone could be heading towards an area on the south coast.
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May 15, 2026
Gunfire, farce and fugitive Philippine Senator Bato dela Rosa
‘Call me a coward’, ICC fugitive Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa told the cameras, as he holed up in the Senate in a bid to escape justice.
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May 15, 2026
China to start certifying cities and workplaces as ‘birth-friendly’
Campaign aims to name 40 cities and 200 workplaces as being supportive of childbirth every three years.
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May 15, 2026
What is the ‘real test’ facing Xi’s ‘aspirational’ vision for stable US ties?
True challenge will be finding ways to ‘cooperate constructively within an inherently competitive relationship’, Chinese analyst cautions.
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May 15, 2026
Outside In | Xi-Trump summit aside, 2 meetings in Asia matter for global trade
As Trump travelled to Beijing for the kind of bilateral dealmaking he prefers, two groups have continued their multilateral efforts.
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May 15, 2026
Top Singapore-based physicist moves to China after superconductor breakthrough
Prominent young professor becomes doctoral supervisor at leading Chinese research university amid high-level recruitment drive.
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May 15, 2026
Thai researchers make huge discovery with Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur
Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, named after a snake from folklore and the province where it was found, weighed as much as nine adult elephants.
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May 15, 2026
Review | The Wonderfools: Park Eun-bin lifts fun but flawed superhero K-drama
Korean drama The Wonderfools mixes comedy, romance and action as three misfits gain superpowers and grapple with a sinister conspiracy.
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May 15, 2026
In Malaysia, ex-ministers challenge Anwar’s attempt to project strength
Rafizi and Nik Nazmi are holding an event to announce a new ‘political direction’ on the same day as Anwar’s party meets.
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May 15, 2026
Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch
Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers.
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May 15, 2026
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for May 15-17
Sip on CMYK cocktails at Mhp, enjoy regional bar takeovers at Sips by the Sea, and discover new distilleries at the Whisky Festival.
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May 15, 2026
‘Tell good stories of Hong Kong’ amid global turmoil, John Lee urges local media
Local media should not only record events, but also adhere to values that support interests of city and country.
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May 15, 2026
Former Wang Fuk Court representative and wife held over fraud, money laundering
Man who testified at Tai Po fire inquiry and wife suspected of abusing Covid loan scheme with proceeds later withdrawn and partly transferre...
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May 15, 2026
Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’
Leading think tank urges the city to align with national development, diversify growth, boost innovation and deepen supply chain role.
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May 15, 2026
Tickets for rare North v South football clash in Korea sell out in 12 hours
The two sides meet in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asian Champions League in the city of Suwon; national flags and anthems will not be use...
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May 15, 2026
Turning over a new leaf: why UK’s green mandate is a win for Asia
The Green Party’s record-breaking gains in UK council elections are a sign voters are taking climate change seriously, analysts say.
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May 15, 2026
‘King of the North’ takes first step to challenge UK’s Starmer
UK lawmaker resigns his seat, clearing a path for leadership challenger Andy Burnham.
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May 15, 2026
On This Day | In 2021, China becomes the third country to land a rover on Mars
On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel.
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May 15, 2026
Anwar says Malaysia won’t oppose Jho Low’s Trump pardon bid
The Malaysian businessman, indicted in the US, has denied wrongdoing but remains at large.
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May 15, 2026
China blogger drives 1,300km overnight to help schoolmate see dead mother
Physical education student downs large volume of energy drinks to stay alert while driving on trip with friends filled with ‘warmth and love...
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May 15, 2026
To cut reliance on China, Japan eyes bespoke ship for rare earth extraction
Tokyo also aims to become a major global supplier despite the project facing technological, cost and geopolitical hurdles.
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May 15, 2026
Review | Parallel Tales: Asghar Farhadi misfires with latest French excursion
This tale of voyeurism in Paris, starring Vincent Cassel, Virginie Efira and Isabelle Huppert, lacks any tension or romantic intrigue.
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May 15, 2026