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US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems

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Mark Cuban strongly believes that manufacturing can return to the US from China

Mark Cuban stresses the critical need for the US to compete with China in the realms of robotics and artificial intelligence to revitalize domestic manufacturing. He believes that advancements in technology can make loca…

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Trump, Putin, Xi could hold meeting in China; discuss end to Ukraine conflict: Moscow

A possible trilateral meeting involving Russian, US, and Chinese leaders could happen to discuss the Ukraine conflict. This meeting is suggested to take place during the upcoming APEC summit in China next month. However,…

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US, China should learn from Cold War-era arms control to tackle AI risks: ex-US official

Washington and Beijing should put aside their mutual distrust to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence, much as the United States and Soviet Union cooperated on nuclear arms control during the Cold War, a fo…

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Why was Rakshitha Raju disqualified despite a faster time as Valasanaini won bronze?

Initially placing third in the women's 1500m T11 event, Rakshita Raju faced disqualification, leading to Ravanni Valasanani clinching the bronze. China showcased exceptional prowess, taking home both the gold and silver…

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China’s Electric Car Exports Reshape Latin America Trade

China's green export surge is forcing Latin America to choose between cheaper clean technology and building its own industrial capacity. The post China’s Electric Car Exports Reshape Latin America Trade appeared first on…

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Apec in Hong Kong: what to know as 500 delegates descend on the city

Global attention will turn to Hong Kong this week as about 500 senior officials and delegates from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s 21 member economies gather in the city for the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting on…

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The Download: preserving the Arctic permafrost, and playful AI agents

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside the quest to combat Arctic fires and save the planet’s frozen carbon —Jame…

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Asia Intelligence Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026

Rio Times · Asia Intelligence Brief October 19, 2026 — China reports 4.5% Q3 growth and a US$28 billion green-tech export surge; Japan begins Keen Sword drills and PM Takaichi sends Yasukuni offering; Indonesian stocks f…

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Taiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressure

Taiwan’s coastguard said it warded off 16 mainland Chinese vessels in one day after they sailed into the island’s self-defined restricted waters in a coordinated, multi-pronged operation that experts say points to a shif…

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Chinese ambassador denies threatening Philippines after saying a war may prove easy to win

Beijing’s ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan has denied making threats after he was summoned over his recent comments that China could “easily win” a war between the two countries. Philippine Foreign Secretary There…

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China pulls out of Sri Lanka port logistics venture

A Chinese state-owned firm has withdrawn from a $392 million joint venture to develop a major logistics hub at Sri Lanka’s main seaport, Colombo Port. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-pulls-out-of-sri-lanka-port-logi…

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China’s Energy Buffer Faces Winter Test as Coal Production Falters

Though stockpiles are currently ample, a mining slowdown threatens to erode the country’s reserves.

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What's driving Hong Kong's growing Pokemon card craze?

Pokemon card collecting is gaining momentum in Hong Kong, with enthusiasts drawn to rare finds. But an economist warns that rising prices for some cards could signal a bubble.

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Can European luxury brands still count on China for growth?

China’s shoppers are hunting for second-hand bargains and turning to homegrown brands, putting pressure on European luxury groups. China remains vital for luxury brands, but one analyst warns it may not drive growth over…

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Portugal and China strengthen scientific cooperation

The two countries have identified five priority areas for scientific and technological cooperation, with plans to develop a joint programme running until 2030.

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CME plans tungsten futures as demand for weapons rises

China has restricted exports of critical mineral used in armour-piercing munitions

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Hong Kong Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia attract over 61,000 buyers for sourcing, business opportunities

The 46th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council ...

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5 hikers fall ill as hot weather grips Hong Kong on public holiday

Five hikers fell ill in separate incidents across Hong Kong on Monday as hot weather gripped the city on the final day of the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend. In one incident at Po Pin Chau, a popular hiking destinatio…

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China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India, citing ‘national security’

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Monday, October 19, in an announcement that, it was “introducing export controls on tunnel-boring machines and related items and optimising and adjusting export-control measures for…