DeepSeek speculation swirls online over Chinese AI start-up’s much-anticipated R2 model
The latest speculation includes R2’s imminent launch and the new benchmarks that it set in terms of cost-efficiency and performance. Read More
Taiwan tests defence, mass-casualty readiness as foreign observers look on
Civil defence groups from across Taiwan gathered over the weekend for a two-day joint training exercise in disaster preparedness, an event closely watched by...
Why Sandy Cay matters: Philippines and China stake rival claims in South China Sea dispute
A symbolic battle over flags on a disputed reef has reignited tensions between China and the Philippines, exposing the challenges to achieving maritime stability...
Vatican conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7
Published: 7:10pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 7:13pm, 28 Apr 2025 Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of...
Trump Pledges to Bring Columbus Day Back ‘From the Ashes’
Columbus Day was previously commemorated alongside Indigenous People’s Day under former President Joe Biden’s administration. President Donald Trump said on April 27 that he...
The World Has Turned Away From China! Empty International Airports, Flight Students Eliminated
On April 27, a person filmed the scene at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The once bustling terminal now looked empty, with only a few scattered...
China’s UBTech Robotics and appliance maker Midea push humanoids into factories, retail
Chinese humanoid robot company UBTech Robotics and home appliance giant Midea Group are accelerating the deployment of robotic workers in factories, as the country...
How to apply for a new Hong Kong smart ID and the penalties for not doing so
Published: 6:46pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 6:56pm, 28 Apr 2025 Old versions of Hong Kong’s smart identity cards will start to become invalid in phases...
Katy Perry to perform first shows in mainland China since Taiwan controversy
American pop star Katy Perry is expected to perform in mainland China in November, years after she was denied a visa for wearing a...