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CONFLICT3d agoIn case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstThere is speculation that if China were to invade Taiwan, it might first attack the Penghu Islands. This highlights potential strategies in a hypothetical conflict scenario in the region.brazilsun.com · Brazil
POLITICS3d agoSingapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisisOne challenge for policy makers is that success on many measures won't show up immediately.CNBC
POLITICS3d agoNuclear waste survey: METI to soon make a proposal to Hitachiomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the second case nationwide.Asahi Shimbun
CYBER3d agoHong Kong WhatsApp hijacking scams surge 170% to nearly 2,000 casesWhatsApp account hijacking scams in Hong Kong surged by nearly 170 per cent to almost 2,000 cases in the first seven months of this year, with one victim losing as much as HK$12.2 million (US$1.55 million). Police said the 1,993 cases logged from January to July represented a 169.7 per cent increase from the 739 cases recorded over the same period last year. The figure also surpassed the 1,669 cases recorded in all of 2025. The cases over the first seven months resulted in losses of HK$146.3...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoCiti’s China-US corridor thrives as mainland firms hedge risks amid trade turbulenceEscalating US-China trade friction has failed to dampen corporate activity between the two economies, with Citi reporting steady revenue growth on its North America-China corridor as Chinese companies aggressively deploy risk-hedging strategies to protect their global market share. Instead of retreating from the US market, mainland Chinese firms had leaned heavily on global institutions to navigate financial friction and complex supply chains, Citi’s Greater China executives said at a media...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoASEAN and Japan’s Updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific InitiativeProtecting a shared foundation, not a blocThe Diplomat
SCI & TECH3d agoReusable rocket milestone opens a door for Hong Kong’s space ambitionsOn the morning of August 19, LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Area. After deploying its second stage and payload into orbit, the rocket’s first stage touched down softly at a recovery site in Gansu province using deployable landing legs. It was China’s first successful land-based recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster that had just completed an orbital mission – a feat previously achieved only by SpaceX. Just over a month earlier,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoThe Reason Japan Cannot Commit to Dialogue with North KoreaThe Tanaka affair has cast a long shadow.The Diplomat
CONFLICT3d agoChina cannot yet hold a beach on Taiwan * WorldNetDaily * by William A . Sayers , Julian Spencer - Churchill , Real Clear WireAn analysis suggests that China currently lacks the capability to successfully hold a beach on Taiwan. This report discusses China's potential military limitations regarding Taiwan.wnd.com · United States
BUSINESS3d agoPetroChina H1 profit rises 22% despite weaker fuel demandPetroChina reported a 22% increase in its H1 profit, defying a trend of weaker fuel demand. This indicates strong financial performance for the company despite market challenges.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTER3d agoVideo: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the PhilippinesVideo shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential rains batter the Philippines.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD3d agoChina fertility crisis is evidence of its modernization success · Global VoicesChina's fertility crisis is being presented as evidence of its modernization success. This highlights a significant demographic trend and its interpretation within a national context.globalvoices.org · Russia
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoNepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missingPremium Times
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoSecond Tarlac bridge collapses ; 4 missingphilstar.com · Philippines
POLITICS3d agoBarzaga proclaimed as Cavite 4th District repAn individual named Barzaga has been officially proclaimed as the representative for Cavite's 4th District. This signifies a confirmed electoral result in a local political race.philstar.com · Philippines
DISASTER3d agoAs Tibetan plateau turns into a cascading danger , China control complicates cooperation on safetyThe Tibetan plateau is reportedly facing increasing environmental dangers, and China's control is complicating international cooperation on safety measures. This situation suggests potential risks and challenges in addressing environmental issues in the region.scroll.in · India
WORLD3d agoEight Philippine films compete for country 2027 Oscar submission EntertainmentEight films from the Philippines are competing to be the country's official submission for the 2027 Oscars. This highlights the nation's participation and aspirations in international cinema awards.asianjournal.com · Philippines
POLITICS3d agoXi says China - Kyrgyzstan cooperation entering golden period of rapid developmentChinese leader Xi Jinping stated that cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan is entering a significant period of rapid development. This signifies strengthening bilateral ties and potentially increased collaboration between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoPhotos: Devastation from the Nepal-China floodsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoChina, Bangladesh to start two-plus-two dialogue in the ‘very near future’, says Humaiun KobirMinister of State for Foreign Affairs announced this soon after the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, called on himThe Hindu
BUSINESS3d agoDeeper China - ASEAN ties can boost regional growthEnhanced relations between China and ASEAN are expected to stimulate regional economic expansion. This suggests a focus on economic cooperation and development in Southeast Asia.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLD3d agoFrom Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life’, By Max AmuchieThe tour of Hangzhou was quite revealing and enriching. As I noted in the first part of this experience, we had 12 lectures. But it wasn’t just lectures. Beyond sitting in classrooms and listening to erudite instructors and professors, we had field visits. Each visit revealed something new, something unique, and sometimes what appeared to […] The post From Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life’, By Max Amuchie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER3d agoPioneering Care After Crisis: It All Starts with the People[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When the devastating fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on 26 November, the response from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) did not begin with a strategy memo. “In fact, since the very beginning, it was not a strategy,” says Professor Cherry TAM, Associate Professor from the Department of Social and Behavioural Science (SS). “We viewed it as our expertise, our responsibility … our aim is to care for people...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoSocial Transformation in the Sands[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] On the southeastern rim of the Tengger Desert, where dunes can rise 30 metres high and advance significant metres a year, a private afforestation effort is attempting something larger than tree planting. At Malan Lake in Alxa, Inner Mongolia, founder Mr YUEN Shu Wah is testing whether desert restoration can succeed by redesigning not only landscapes, but also livelihoods and governance. Battling Moving Sand “Countries,...South China Morning Post