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Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely online.

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Some 15,200 Chinese millionaires were expected to relocate in 2024, according to Henley & Partners.

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Asia’s frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump

Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.

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A glimpse of future airpower on display at biennial China airshow

The China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai attracts 600,000 visitors and billions in sales.

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China’s small manufacturers anguish over Trump’s tariff plans

Republican candidate’s plans to slap tariffs of 60 percent or more on imports has businesses in China worried.

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In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Canadian ‘cultural appropriation’ spat

Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.

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The future of travel? For hyperloop, it’s one step forward, two steps back

Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.

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Xi eyes military supremacy as he reorganises China’s armed forces

China’s president stresses need for ongoing reform as he tightens his control over the People’s Liberation Army.

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For China’s booming EV industry, US and EU markets a tough nut to crack

Chinese EVs are facing a slew of tariffs in Western markets as policymakers fear local brands cannot compete on price.

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Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

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