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Malaysia strengthens ties with Tuniu to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
Malaysia's Tourism Minister met Tuniu in Shanghai to enhance cooperation and attract more Chinese visitors.
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ECB's Lagarde warns governments may tighten political control over central banks
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned June 8 that rising government control threatens central bank independence and credibility.
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Chinese Firm Unitree Unveils 'Superman' Robot Faster Than Usain Bolt
Unitree revealed its humanoid robot ‘Superman’ that can jump 2 meters and run 100m faster than any human.
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Nokia to close most mainland China sites and cut workforce by end of 2026
Nokia will cut most jobs and close sites in mainland China by the end of 2026, retaining only after-sales services.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea for bilateral talks on August 19-20
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea for bilateral talks with President Lee and Foreign Minister Cho on August 19-20, 2026.
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Gold price nears $4,400 amid easing Fed rate hike fears and Middle East tensions
Spot gold price reached $4,416.49 on August 17, rebounding as Fed rate hike odds fell and geopolitical risks rose.
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Chinese animated film '牛来' surges to over 8 million RMB box office after social media buzz
The low-budget Chinese animation '牛来' shot from obscurity to over 8 million RMB in box office fueled by viral social media attention and ridicule.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing at age 98
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier, was cremated in Beijing on August 18, 2026, with top Chinese leaders attending the ceremony.
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China Mourns Former Premier Zhu Rongji with Flags at Half-Mast and Cremation
China held a funeral and flew national flags at half-mast to mourn former premier Zhu Rongji, who died August 12 at age 97.
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Thailand to Review Pardon Rules After Release of 85-Year-Old Drug Trafficker
Thailand’s Justice Minister vowed to review pardon criteria following public outcry over the release of veteran drug dealer Laota Saenlee.
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Google to shift all Pixel device production out of China by 2027
Google will move production of all Pixel phones, smartwatches, and earbuds from China to Vietnam and India starting in 2027.
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Two dead in school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga including the shooter
A shooting by a Grade 9 student at Ateneo de Zamboanga University on August 18 killed two and injured several others before the shooter killed himself.
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Shohei Ohtani hits two homers as Dodgers beat Rockies 11-5; pitches recovery update
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and drove in three RBIs as the Dodgers defeated the Rockies 11-5 on August 17, 2026.
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Russian Opposition Leader Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years for Anti-War Activism
Lev Shlosberg, deputy chairman of Russia’s Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine and ‘discrediting’ the military.
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Johnny Depp in talks to return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed ongoing negotiations with Johnny Depp about reprising Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, with screenplay development underway.
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Study warns US-China conflict over Taiwan risks nuclear escalation with wide military strikes
The International Institute for Strategic Studies warned that a US-China conflict over Taiwan could escalate to nuclear war involving broad attacks on command centers.
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New Ferry Connects Northern Taiwan and Japan's Ishigaki Island with Weekly Trips
The Yaima Maru ferry launched a weekly overnight route between Keelung, Taiwan, and Ishigaki island, Japan, on May 28, 2026.
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Global AI boom boosts Chinese exports and eases concerns over stronger yuan
China’s yuan is set for a sixth straight quarter of gains as AI-driven exports reduce Beijing’s worry over currency strength.
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Amazon MGM Studios greenlights three AI-generated children’s shows, cutting production time to 2 months
Amazon MGM Studios approved three AI-generated children’s series, shortening pilot production from two years to two months.
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China says it used electronic measures to drive away Dutch warship near Paracel Islands
China's Southern Theatre Command said it expelled the Dutch frigate De Ruyter near the Paracel Islands using verbal warnings and electronic interference.
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Germany and Spain oppose EU ban on Huawei and ZTE telecom equipment
Germany and Spain are blocking EU plans to ban Chinese telecom firms Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity concerns.
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Hong Kong banks tighten checks on mainland Chinese clients opening offshore accounts
Hong Kong banks have raised due diligence and restricted investment account openings for mainland Chinese clients amid Beijing’s clampdown on cross-border finance.
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China's new home prices stagnate or decline in July 2026 amid market challenges
New home prices in China's major cities were flat or declined in July 2026, ending a four-month rebound in top-tier markets amid broader sector weakness.
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Valorant streamer GrannyGamingz returns to raise funds for late daughter’s headstone
GrannyGamingz resumed streaming Valorant in November 2025 to fundraise for a headstone for her daughter Brooke, who died in July 2023.