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WORLD20h agoExtreme Poverty Has Plummeted in Indonesia“Some might assume that China is the only reason why global extreme poverty has declined. But that’s wrong: many countries have seen dramatic reductions in poverty, too. Indonesia is one clear example; it’s shown alongside China on the chart. In 1984, 86% of Indonesians lived on less than $3 per day. By 2025, this had […] The post Extreme Poverty Has Plummeted in Indonesia appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
POLITICS20h agoA US scholar’s take on how shifts in US-China relations are felt in a Tsinghua classroomChina and America are talking again. There are leaders’ meetings, phone calls and a new channel for discussing artificial intelligence. Officials are cautiously trying to keep the relationship from veering into crisis. And yet some of the hardest questions remain untouched. Neither side is giving much ground on advanced chips, export controls remain a battlefield and neither Washington nor Beijing appears ready to slow its race to develop increasingly powerful AI. So what, exactly, does it mean...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS20h agoPrudential Financial estimates $140M hit to Q3 earnings from JapanPrudential Financial anticipates a significant financial impact on its third-quarter earnings originating from Japan. This indicates a potential financial setback for the company related to its operations in that region.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS20h agoZacharia on China: ‘They don’t even have proper toilets’White House press secretary Katie Zacharia took a jab at China, saying the country lacked proper toilets, less than a week into the job where she’s already come under fire over her qualifications and performance. “I remember this very distinctly having just come from China, thinking, how is China the next country on the horizon?…The Hill
WORLD21h agoHong Kong police arrest 2 men over HK$1.7 million Kowloon break-in spreeHong Kong police have arrested two men over their alleged involvement in at least six break-ins across Kowloon over the past three months, with total losses amounting to HK$1.7 million (US$216,629). The pair – a 54-year-old mainland Chinese man and a 34-year-old Hong Kong resident – were arrested separately on Thursday in Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui, respectively. Police identified and located them following a break-in targeting four flats in a private residential building on Farm Road in...South China Morning Post
MILITARY21h agoJapan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off?Japan is increasingly turning to foreign companies to accelerate its military modernisation, drawing on overseas technology, expertise and production capacity to plug defence gaps that could prove critical in a potential regional conflict involving China. The push has gathered momentum over the past week, with Tokyo confirming a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and a multinational fighter consortium preparing to expand its design operations in Japan. French defence giant Thales is also...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH21h agoAI-powered drones to help detect hill fires during Chung Yeung FestivalHong Kong’s Fire Services Department will launch three new AI-assisted drone technologies to strengthen fire detection and its response to heightened risks during tomb-sweeping activities ahead of the Chung Yeung Festival on Sunday. Wong Tak-fai, acting divisional officer for information and communications technology, said on Friday that the technology would improve the speed and accuracy of fire detection to help the department operate more efficiently. “Artificial intelligence [AI] not only...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH22h agoChina’s R&D spending keeps up steady rise as No 1 US seeks further funding cutsChina’s R&D investment grew by 8.2 per cent last year – fuelled by double-digit growth in fundamental science and university funding – in sharp contrast with deep budget cuts across the US research sector. Total investment in research and experimental development crossed 3.9 trillion yuan (US$583 billion) in 2025, “maintaining a trajectory of steady growth”, the National Bureau of Statistics said when releasing the data on Friday. State news agency Xinhua noted on Friday that in the five years...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS22h agoAnti-China protectionism backfiring on American carmakers’ EV plans: analystWhile Washington’s efforts to block Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) were originally intended to protect its domestic automotive industry, they have sparked concerns the strategy is hurting America’s carmaking competitiveness. With a lack of a coherent industrial policy discouraging long-term investment, the protectionist approach was backfiring on Detroit’s EV transition, said David Zhang, a macroeconomics and policy analyst at Trivium China, who added that EVs could be a “perfect concession” in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS22h agoChina Sufficient Gas Stocks Could Ease Winter Supply ConcernsChina's sufficient gas stocks may alleviate concerns about winter supply. This development suggests potential stability in energy markets and reduced energy insecurity for the region.oilprice.com · United States
SCI & TECH23h agoSorry, Darwin: Chinese fossil shows that not all early birds evolved to flyChinese scientists have unearthed a fossil of the earliest known flightless bird, offering compelling evidence that not all early birds evolved to take to the skies. The discovery could also challenge long-held assumptions – including ideas dating back to evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin – that flightlessness in birds arose only as a secondary adaptation after earlier species had mastered flight. The 150 million-year-old fossil of the Late Jurassic avialan Yuezhuornis yangyuanensis found in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS23h agoWhy is China buying up gold?Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS23h agoMalaysia’s welcome for Min Aung Hlaing undermines its stand on justiceAs the US attacks the ICC, Kuala Lumpur welcomes a leader the court’s prosecutor wants arrested.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER23h ago3 arrested over missing fire-safety parts in 48 Hong Kong lifts, source saysHong Kong police have arrested a director and two registered lift engineers on suspicion of deception in connection with faulty replacement works on 48 lifts at two housing estates, the South China Morning Post has learned. The latest suspected faults come just months after a fiasco involving lifts at a new hospital block, and experts said on Friday a thorough review of the regulatory process could be needed A source said the three suspects were from Taizoom Elevator, which replaced nine lifts...South China Morning Post
MILITARY23h agoRumsfeld to Visit China 2nd Artillery HQA high-ranking US official, Rumsfeld, is scheduled to visit the headquarters of China's Second Artillery, indicating a significant diplomatic engagement concerning military capabilities.armscontrolwonk.com · United States
BUSINESS1d agoTexas Capital cools on Melco Resorts amid Macau pressuresTexas Capital has reportedly cooled its stance on Melco Resorts due to pressures in Macau. This suggests a potential impact on investment in the gaming industry within the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoChina’s Wang Yi urges Israel to end West Bank settlement expansion and ease Gaza crisisIn talks with Israel’s president on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an immediate easing of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and for Israel to reverse its West Bank settlement expansion. “The imperative priority is to fully open access routes into Gaza. Two million civilians must not be left to struggle on the brink of survival, nor can this humanitarian catastrophe be allowed to spread,” Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement on Friday. The meeting with...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoChina invites Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit after ‘proper toilets’ slurBeijing has invited White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit the country more often after she said in an interview that China “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. The newly appointed spokeswoman for the Trump administration made the controversial remarks in an interview on Thursday with conservative commentator Jack Posobiec, when talking about the perception around 2016 that “the gold days, the glory days of the US were over and China was on the horizon”. “I remember this very...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoStocks rebound after tech sell - off and Indonesia shares sink on market downgrade warningStock markets are showing a rebound after a tech sector sell-off, while Indonesian shares have declined due to a market downgrade warning. This indicates divergent performances and concerns across global financial markets.isp.netscape.com · United States
POLITICS1d agoThe power of China panda diplomacy seems to be waningChina's 'panda diplomacy,' a tool for international relations, appears to be losing its effectiveness. This suggests a potential shift in the impact of a significant element of Chinese soft power.theglobeandmail.com · Canada
BUSINESS1d agoCanada should be cautious about deepening trade with China , says Tokyo - based academicA Tokyo-based academic advises Canada to exercise caution regarding increasing trade with China. This highlights an expert opinion on international economic policy and relations.theglobeandmail.com · Canada
BUSINESS1d agoJinkoSolar’s Jiangxi Jinko projects up to RMB4.41B adjusted lossJiangxi Jinko, a subsidiary of JinkoSolar, is projecting a significant adjusted loss. This indicates a challenging financial outlook for the company and potentially the solar industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD1d ago The consultant lost the argument : Kim Ji - won Doctor X sparks backlash over medical inaccuracies despite record ratings , Entertainment NewsThe TV show 'Kim Ji-won Doctor X' is facing backlash for medical inaccuracies despite achieving record ratings. This concerns public discussion and criticism within the entertainment industry.asiaone.com · Singapore
WORLD1d agoChina tech city dog-walking limits criticised; some question ‘how dogs can get some sunshine’The eastern city of Hangzhou has sparked widespread controversy by banning residents in its downtown area from walking their dogs during the day. Under the city’s Restraining Dog Raising Rules, owners of small ornamental dogs in designated “key restraining” areas may walk their pets only between 7pm and 7am. Large dogs cannot be taken outdoors at any time. The rules stipulate that dog owners must keep their pets on a leash and clean up their excrement immediately. Violators face fines of 200 to...South China Morning Post
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