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Author says a 3-month China stint became 10 years in Shanghai
A SCMP opinion piece says a planned 3-month law-firm posting in China stretched into 10 years in Shanghai.
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KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans June U.S. trip for cross-strait talks
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans a June U.S. trip to seek substantive dialogue on cross-strait ties, not ceremonial visits.
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Chinese audiences show less appetite for dubbed films as nostalgia lifts re-release
Chinese audiences are showing less enthusiasm for dubbed films, while a Shanghai re-release of Witness for the Prosecution drew nostalgia-seeking fans.
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Trump confirms China visit on May 14-15 despite stalled Iran peace talks
US President Donald Trump said his China trip will proceed as planned May 14-15 despite stalled peace talks with Iran.
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China Eastern apologizes after plane hits boarding bridge in Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines said one of its planes struck a boarding bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and all passengers were safe.
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Arthur Kleinman urges China-US cooperation on ageing populations
Arthur Kleinman called for China and the US to share elder-care ideas as both face rapid ageing.
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Taiwan's William Lai arrives in Eswatini after flight route change
Taiwan President William Lai arrived in Eswatini on May 2 after his visit was briefly delayed by a route change.
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China uses dragon-elephant analogy in diplomacy to portray India
China has employed the dragon for itself and elephant for India animal analogy in diplomacy for over 15 years amid border tensions.
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China's industrial growth driven by engineers, supply chains, subsidies, and policy execution
China's industrial rise reflects engineers, deep supply chains, strong policy execution, and $184 billion in AI investments from 2000 to 2023.
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US Democrats adopt 'selective Trumpification' strategy after 2024 loss, says Chinese academic
After losing power in 2024, US Democrats have adopted parts of Trump's agenda and style, a Chinese scholar warns.
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William Lai’s ancestral village in Fujian becomes focus of Beijing’s reunification efforts
Beijing promotes Xintian village, William Lai’s ancestral home in Fujian, to advance cross-strait reunification based on kinship and religion.
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Dangote refinery credits Chinese partners as it plans output expansion
Dangote Refinery in Lagos said Chinese engineering helped bring its $20 billion plant to production as it plans a bigger expansion.
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US Air Force C-17 Cargo Jets Arrive in Beijing Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
Two US Air Force C-17 cargo planes landed in Beijing early May, with two more reportedly en route, signaling planned Trump visit to China.
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Iranian brothers use traditional music workshop in Beijing to preserve Persian culture
Majid and Massoud Shamaeezadah opened a music workshop in Beijing to share and preserve Persian culture through traditional music.
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Trump announces withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany over six to 12 months
US President Donald Trump revealed plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany amid criticisms of NATO allies.
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China reshapes AI development with new data governance and World Data Organisation
China has developed a unique data governance strategy and launched the World Data Organisation to drive AI and digital economy growth.
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China orders firms to defy US sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners
China's Ministry of Commerce told companies not to comply with US sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refiners.
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Russia and North Korea discuss 5-year military cooperation plan
Russia and North Korea discussed a five-year military cooperation plan for 2027-2031, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said.
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China blocks Meta's US$2 billion bid for AI startup Manus
Beijing blocked Meta’s US$2 billion bid for the Chinese-founded AI startup Manus before a planned Xi-Trump summit in Beijing. [s1]
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Bai Chongen says China still has room to grow, unlike 1990s Japan
Chinese economist Bai Chongen said China still has growth headroom and stronger tech commercialization than 1990s Japan.
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Hideki Kamiya says Leon Kennedy was named after Léon: The Professional
Hideki Kamiya said Resident Evil 2's Leon Kennedy was named after the 1994 film Léon: The Professional.
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Digital Bros buys full rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for about €4 million
Digital Bros acquired full intellectual property rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for about €4 million after the developer closed, it said.
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Rebel Wolves previews dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker set in vampire-ruled Carpathians
Polish studio Rebel Wolves revealed The Blood of Dawnwalker, a mature dark fantasy RPG featuring vampires and complex narrative themes.
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Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update adds new map, events and PS5 Pro support
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update went live today with a new coastal map, fresh threats and PS5 Pro upgrades.