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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Foreign Ministers of Russia, Spain, UAE, and Vietnam meet China's Xi to…

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Foreign Ministers of Russia, Spain, UAE, and Vietnam meet China's Xi to…

The Russian diplomat told a news conference after meeting Xi Jinping that Moscow could "compensate" for China's energy shortages as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains choked by the Iran war The Russian diplomat told a news conference after meeting Xi Jinping that Moscow could "compensate" for China's energy shortages as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains choked by the Iran war.

China’s Xi Jinping tells Vietnamese counterpart they should ‘jointly oppose unilateralism’

China’s Xi Jinping tells Vietnamese counterpart they should ‘jointly oppose unilateralism’

China and Vietnam should stand together against unilateralism and protectionism and jointly counter global challenges, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Vietnam’s top leader on Wednesday, as energy concerns intensify amid the Iran conflict. “Both sides should uphold the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win outcomes, jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, safeguard the glo “Both sides should uphold the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win outcomes, jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, safeguard the glo.

Trump dismisses concern Iran war will derail China trip next month: interview

Trump dismisses concern Iran war will derail China trip next month: interview

US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the ongoing war on Iran and its effect on global oil supplies will derail his coming visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. In an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo that aired on Wednesday, Trump said he did not think the war would change the dynamic of his coming visit to China. He was asked about whether the impa.

The weird resilience of the EU

The weird resilience of the EU

A decade into the age of nationalism, the idea of quitting the club is still remarkably taboo A decade into the age of nationalism, the idea of quitting the club is still remarkably taboo.

Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to enhance the city’s governance in public security and safety, and carry out systemic reform following the deadly Tai Po fire, describing it as a key task in safeguarding national security. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s remarks came after Xia Baolong, Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs, said people with “ulterior motives” had exploited the city.

Reel deals: Hong Kong to celebrate Cinema Day on April 25 with HK$30 tickets

Reel deals: Hong Kong to celebrate Cinema Day on April 25 with HK$30 tickets

Film buffs will be able to enjoy HK$30 (US$3.8) discounted tickets at 53 theatres across Hong Kong on April 25 as part of this year’s Cinema Day celebrations. A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said that it was the fourth year the government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency had sponsored the event, “consistently attracting over three times more admissions t.

Malaysia’s content creators battle AI abuse as deepfakes, scam ads spread online

Malaysia’s content creators battle AI abuse as deepfakes, scam ads spread online

In Malaysia, artificial intelligence is already causing harm to content creators through deepfake nudes, cloned voices, scam advertisements and stolen likenesses, experts have warned. They shared the view at the Freedom Film Network’s second International Conference on Film & Society in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, where creators, researchers and advocates from across Southeast Asia gathered under t.

Prabowo’s overseas trips draw scrutiny as Indonesians told to work from home to save fuel

Prabowo’s overseas trips draw scrutiny as Indonesians told to work from home to save fuel

President Prabowo Subianto’s heavy overseas travel schedule is drawing scrutiny at home as Indonesians are asked to curb fuel use and officials have had to cut back on foreign trips. The attention reflects a growing debate over the value and timing of the president’s diplomacy as higher global oil prices put fresh pressure on Indonesia’s fuel subsidy bill – even as Prabowo defended some of his rec.

Jockey Club invested HK$1 billion into basketball betting, will use it for football now

Jockey Club invested HK$1 billion into basketball betting, will use it for football now

Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator had earmarked HK$1 billion (US$127.7 million) and hired 180 people to develop a basketball wagering system, but will now take a financial hit after the government announced this week it was halting plans for its roll-out, a source has said. The source close to the Hong Kong Jockey Club told the South China Morning Post on Wednesday that it had already invest.

Lightelligence on track with IPO plans as China’s AI photonics race gathers pace

Lightelligence on track with IPO plans as China’s AI photonics race gathers pace

Silicon photonic computing chips – long overlooked in the artificial intelligence hardware stack – are emerging as a new focal point in mainland China’s semiconductor push, as domestic companies move towards public listings amid intensifying US-China competition and surging demand for next-generation computing infrastructure. Shanghai-based Lightelligence, the first company globally to achieve lar Shanghai-based Lightelligence, the first company globally to achieve lar.

Chinese steelmakers coordinate response to EU’s carbon-linked import imposts

Chinese steelmakers coordinate response to EU’s carbon-linked import imposts

China’s leading steelmakers are stepping up coordinated efforts to adjust export strategies, compliance systems and pricing models in response to this year’s full implementation of the EU’s tariff-like Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes direct carbon-linked costs on imports. “China’s indirect steel exports to the EU are substantial, and a significant portion consists of high “China’s indirect steel exports to the EU are substantial, and a significant portion consists of high.

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