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China Conducts Military and Coast Guard Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal Amid Philippine Warnings
China’s military and coast guard patrolled near Scarborough Shoal on May 31, 2026, amid ongoing disputes with the Philippines.
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Hong Kong plans offshore yuan venture capital fund to boost tech and innovation
Hong Kong is considering a new offshore renminbi venture capital fund to invest in AI, biotech, and emerging sectors, led by HKIC.
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Hong Kong’s Casa Hotel Closes as Student Housing Conversions Rise
Casa Hotel in Hong Kong closed on May 31, 2026 amid growing hotel-to-student housing conversions in the city.
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Belgian Prince Laurent legally recognizes 26-year-old car salesman as his son after DNA test
Prince Laurent of Belgium has legally recognized 26-year-old Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son following a DNA test showing a 99.5% match.
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China’s May Manufacturing PMI Signals Flat Activity; US Factory Growth Hits Four-Year High
China's official manufacturing PMI held steady at 50 in May while US factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four years.
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Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday as World’s Oldest Living Person
British woman Ethel Caterham marked her 117th birthday on August 21, 2026, holding the record as the world’s oldest living person.
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Tesla and 10 Automakers Recall 4.3 Million Vehicles in China Over Door Handle Safety
Tesla, Xiaomi, and others announced a recall of 4.3 million vehicles in China due to emergency door handle safety concerns.
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Six-year-old boy dies after teacher slaps him in Indian private school
A six-year-old boy died after being slapped by his teacher at a private school in Visakhapatnam, India, on August 20.
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China and Indonesia hold inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held the first China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta on August 21, 2026.
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Pacific island nations detain four Chinese and Indonesian fishing vessels for illegal fishing
Kiribati, Palau, and Papua New Guinea detained four Chinese and Indonesian fishing boats for illegal fishing or license breaches in August 2026.
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New York Overtakes San Francisco Bay Area as Largest U.S. Tech Talent Market in 2025
New York's tech workforce grew to 394,300 in 2025, surpassing the San Francisco Bay Area’s 375,730 for the first time.
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Two apartment building fires in Switzerland leave 5 missing and 19 injured
Two overnight fires struck apartment buildings in Thusis and Schaffhausen, leaving five missing and 19 injured across both incidents.
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Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Dies Amid Plagiarism Scandal; Accuser Suspended by Ghent University
Jason Arday resigned from Cambridge amid plagiarism claims and was found dead days later; accuser Nathan Cofnas has been suspended by Ghent University.
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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil Accuses China of Violating Trade Rules
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called out China for ignoring global trade rules and urged a tougher German stance against Beijing.
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Broadcom Seeks Up to $100 Billion Debt Financing to Support AI Chip Supply for Anthropic
Broadcom is negotiating to raise up to $100 billion in debt to fund AI chip capacity benefiting Anthropic and other AI firms.
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Nvidia denies plans to ship China-specific AI language processing chips by end of 2026
Nvidia rejected reports it will ship China-specific AI language processing chips by the end of 2026, saying no such product is on its roadmap.
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Switzerland and China agree on updated free trade deal removing tariffs on nearly all Swiss exports
Switzerland and China concluded negotiations on an updated free trade agreement eliminating tariffs on 99.8% of Swiss exports to China.
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Alibaba Q1 Net Profit Falls 38% as AI Investments Drive 75% Surge in Capital Spending
Alibaba reported a 38% drop in Q1 FY2027 net profit amid strong 45% growth in AI cloud revenue and a 75% rise in capital expenditure for AI infrastructure.
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Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion
Two former leaders of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil group were found guilty of inciting subversion under the national security law.
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Japan's core inflation accelerates in July, fueling expectations of BOJ rate hike
Japan's core consumer price index rose 1.8% in July, supporting market bets on a September Bank of Japan rate increase.
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Panama Canal to cut daily ship transits from September due to El Nino drought
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily ship transits from 36 to 34 on September 3 and to 32 on September 15 due to El Nino-driven drought impacts.
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2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing Highlights China’s Dominance in Humanoid Robotics
The 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased over 300 companies with more than 2,000 robot products, emphasizing China’s leadership in humanoid robots and rapid market growth.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim affirms Taiwan as part of China, supports use of force to maintain unity
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Taiwan is part of China and endorsed use of force to prevent secession, drawing condemnation from Taiwan.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim backs China’s claim on Taiwan, sparks regional tensions
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated Taiwan is part of China and justified military force against secession in a recent interview, drawing wide criticism.