Can ‘token exports’ give China an edge in the AI era?
As Chinese artificial intelligence companies continue to push for the adoption of their flagship models overseas, they have taken on a new role as...
Philippine lawmakers examine gap in Sara Duterte’s bank statements, declared wealth
Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio came under fresh pressure on Wednesday after Philippine lawmakers examining complaints that could lead to her impeachment were shown evidence of...
UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted on Wednesday he would not resign, claiming allegations of misleading MPs over his appointment of a party loyalist...
Washington’s ‘psyop’ propaganda push could backfire, analysts say
Washington’s reported plan to have embassies team up with the American military’s “psyops” department to boost the US’ image could backfire and actually damage...
China names 2 Pakistani astronauts chosen to train for Tiangong space station mission
China has named the two Pakistani astronauts selected to train for a mission to its space station this year. After undergoing assessments, one of...
Tough penalties planned to stop unapproved fire system shutdowns in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have proposed new offences with tougher punishments for fire installation contractors who fail to obtain prior approval before deactivating firefighting systems...
China’s low-cost EVs to be fitted with lidar systems, usually reserved for luxury models
China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers could introduce a lidar sensor-based intelligent driving system in models priced as low as 60,000 yuan (US$8,795) this year,...
How China’s patient diplomacy can help secure peace in Iran
The Iran crisis loomed large in discussions when Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, and Spanish...
Warning over Taiwan? PLA warships make rare transits off southwest Japan
PLA warships transited sensitive international waterways off southwestern Japan twice this week, a rare move seen as a clear warning to Tokyo over its...