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Taiwan detains three over suspected Nvidia AI chip smuggling via Japan to China
Taiwan prosecutors detained three suspects for allegedly smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China through Japan using falsified export documents.
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Business confidence among European firms in China improves after 2025 lows
European companies in China report better business sentiment and less politicization, according to a survey published May 27.
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Chinese Dissident Dong Guangping Detained in South Korea After Escape by Sea
Dong Guangping, 68, a Chinese dissident, was detained by South Korean authorities after arriving by rubber boat on May 25, 2026.
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China warns against cliques after Quad ministers voice South China Sea concerns
China warned against exclusive cliques after Quad foreign ministers urged restraint over South China Sea tensions.
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Thai police deny viral image of officers in dresses, confirm AI fabrication
Thai police confirmed a viral image showing officers in sparkly dresses is AI-generated, sharing the original photo with officers in plain clothes instead.
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Developer urges players to wait for Steam sale before buying 'Final Sentence'
Developer Brusnika told players not to buy the multiplayer typing game 'Final Sentence' before an upcoming Steam discount sale.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun to Miss 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun is expected to skip the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for a second year, with China sending a lower-profile delegation instead.
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IISS warns Taiwan conflict could trigger US-China nuclear escalation
The International Institute for Strategic Studies warns a Taiwan conflict may escalate to nuclear warfare between the US and China.
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Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland as World's Largest Offshore Wealth Center in 2025
In 2025, Hong Kong's offshore assets grew 10.7% to $2.95 trillion, surpassing Switzerland's $2.946 trillion for the first time.
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PlayStation launches Days of Play 2026 sale with discounts on games, accessories, and PS Plus
PlayStation kicked off its Days of Play 2026 sale May 27, offering global discounts on PS5 games, accessories, VR2, and PS Plus memberships.
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European Commission opens probe into JD.com's €22 billion Ceconomy acquisition over subsidy concerns
The European Commission launched an investigation into JD.com's acquisition of Ceconomy for possible Chinese government subsidies distorting competition.
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Top seeds suffer early exits as Shnaider reaches maiden French Open semifinal
Jessica Pegula and Jannik Sinner were upset early at the 2026 French Open while Diana Shnaider reached her first Grand Slam semifinal.
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Toyota global sales fall for third month in April amid Middle East conflict
Toyota Motor reported a third consecutive month of global sales declines in April, citing disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict.
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Austrian man sentenced to 15 years for plotting jihadist attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A. was sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concert.
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Taiwan Revises 2026 GDP Growth to 9.64% Amid Tech Sector Debt Surge
Taiwan’s government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.64% as tech firms raised a record US$14.5 billion in debt financing.
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Japan and Philippines Begin Talks to Delimit Maritime Boundaries East of Taiwan
Japan and the Philippines started formal negotiations on May 28 to define overlapping maritime zones east of Taiwan amid regional tensions.
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EU fines Chinese e-commerce platform Temu €200 million over illegal product sales
The European Union fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200 million for allowing unsafe products to be sold on its platform.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun skips Shangri-La Dialogue again; lower-level delegation sent
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun missed the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for the second year, sending a low-level PLA delegation instead.
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Fire at Kenyan girls' boarding school kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County early on 28 May 2026 killed 16 students and injured 79 more.
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EU Plans Broader Trade Defence Measures to Address China Trade Imbalance
The EU is set to expand trade defence tools targeting Chinese imports to protect key industries and tackle a daily 1 billion euro trade deficit.
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Global Carmakers Lose Ground to Chinese EV Industry Amid Rising Competition
US, European, and Japanese carmakers face sharp market share losses and innovation challenges against China's growing EV sector.
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Ukrainian commander predicts war turning point within next six to nine months
Ukraine's Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky says Russian forces are exhausted and a critical turning point in the war is imminent within six to nine months.
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US Launches Defensive Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites and Boats Near Bandar Abbas
On May 25, US Central Command struck Iranian missile sites and boats near Bandar Abbas to defend against threats during a ceasefire.
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Qualcomm signs deal to supply AI chips to ByteDance for new data centers
Qualcomm agreed to supply millions of AI-specific chips to ByteDance to support its growing AI data center operations in 2026.