Hong Kong tycoons downplay impact of Middle East war on city’s fortunes
Hong Kong tycoons have downplayed the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on the city, while expressing confidence in the region’s economic outlook...
Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US, Beijing adviser warns
China must speed up military applications of AI and deepen civil-military fusion to narrow its strategic gap with the United States, a leading Chinese...
China team’s space laser breakthrough takes communication speeds to high orbit
Chinese scientists have reported a milestone in space laser communications, sustaining a high-speed, hours-long laser link with a satellite more than 40,000km (25,000 miles)...
China in the crosshairs as EU launches sweeping plans to save its industrial future
The European Union unveiled a sweeping raft of policies on Wednesday aimed at kick-starting its sluggish industry and protecting its critical infrastructure. A common...
Pakistan aims to walk tightrope between Saudi Arabia and Iran as war flares in region
Iran’s nuclear-armed neighbour Pakistan has invoked its mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia in response to Tehran’s missile and drone attacks on the kingdom,...
China, Trump’s visit and the priority for this year’s ‘two sessions’
China will focus on economic resilience as lawmakers gather in Beijing for the country’s annual legislative session – just days before US President Donald...
London police arrest 3 men on suspicion of spying for China
Three men suspected of spying for China were arrested on Wednesday, London police said. The three were arrested for allegedly assisting a foreign intelligence...
Air freight costs for China shippers tipped to rise 30% as Middle East airspace shuts down
Air freight costs for China-reliant shippers may rise by up to 30 per cent due to the suspension of Middle East air routes triggered...
Germany’s Merz lacked ‘solidarity’ amid silence during Trump attacks: Spain
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Wednesday accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of failing to show “solidarity” with Madrid in the face of...