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Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned that countries across Asia face a strategic choice in how they respond to what Canberra describes as increasingly concerning behavior in the South China Sea, highlighting renewed tensions over maritime security in the region. Speaking on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian......
Volkswagen is strengthening its autonomous driving strategy in China by expanding the collaboration between its local automated driving unit, CARIZON, and Chinese technology company Horizon Robotics. The enhanced partnership is designed to accelerate the development of next-generation artificial intelligence systems for intelligent vehicles......
Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified following a new maritime confrontation in the South China Sea, bringing the long-running territorial dispute back into focus as Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet in Manila. The latest incident reportedly occurred near Second Thomas Shoal, a contested feature in the Spratly Islands.......
China’s passenger car market is heading toward a difficult year as weakening consumer demand and intensifying competition put pressure on sales. Recent figures suggest that 2026 could become the sector’s weakest year since 2021, following a period of strong growth and record sales in the previous year. Passenger vehicle sales......
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted a former employee of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over allegations of stealing sensitive semiconductor trade secrets that could have been used in China. The case highlights growing concerns over the protection of advanced chip technology as competition intensifies between Taiwan, China......
The open-ear headphone segment continues to upscale. With the launch of the Enco Clip2, OPPO is not just expanding its audio catalog: the Chinese manufacturer aims to strengthen its position in a market where design, artificial intelligence, and user experience are becoming major differentiating factors. The result of a collaboration with......
China’s youth unemployment rate declined to its lowest level in a year in June, according to official data, offering a positive signal for the country’s labor market despite continued challenges facing young job seekers. Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that unemployment among people aged 16 to......
Chinese rescue teams have escalated search operations in southwestern China, using controlled explosives to remove massive boulders blocking access to dozens of people who remain missing after a deadly landslide triggered by torrential rainfall. The operation entered its third day on Monday as emergency responders raced against time in challenging......
Chinese semiconductor manufacturer CXMT Corp has secured robust institutional support for its $8.6 billion initial public offering, even as global volatility in semiconductor equities has tempered investor enthusiasm across the technology sector. According to the company's latest regulatory filing, institutional demand exceeded the number......
China's Jingye Steel has called on the United Kingdom to provide full financial compensation following the government's decision to nationalise British Steel, escalating tensions over one of the most significant industrial interventions in the country's steel sector in recent years. In a statement released on Sunday, the Chinese......
Lai Ching-te has urged the people of Taiwan to unite in defense of the island’s democratic system, warning against growing pressure from Beijing and insisting that Taiwan must never become part of China. Speaking at the annual congress of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taipei on Sunday, Lai said safeguarding democracy......
Choe Son Hui arrived in Russia on an official visit at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlighting the continued strengthening of relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. The visit comes as the two countries expand diplomatic, military and economic cooperation, a partnership that has grown significantly since Russia......
China has signaled that it may take action following the United Kingdom’s decision to nationalise British Steel, stating that it will closely monitor developments and protect the lawful interests of Chinese businesses if necessary. The statement from China’s Foreign Ministry comes after the British government completed the takeover......
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