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Shanghai knife attack kills three, wounds 15 others, Xinhua reports

A knife attack in a Shanghai supermarket left three dead and 15 injured. The assailant, 37, was detained. Stabbings in China are rising, raising...

What’s behind China’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, signaling its nuclear capabilities and increasing regional tensions, particularly with the U.S. and its...

Exit ban for Taiwanese executive reminder of risks of traveling, doing business in China

Taiwan's authorities confirm a senior executive from Formosa Plastics is banned from leaving China, raising concerns about risks for businesses amid rising tensions between...

First conviction under Hong Kong’s security law for wearing ‘seditious’ T-shirt

A Hong Kong man pleaded guilty to sedition for wearing a protest T-shirt, marking the first conviction under a new national security law, facing...

Super Typhoon Yagi threatens southern China, Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi prompted the evacuation of over 400,000 in Hainan, China. The storm, which has already killed 13 in the Philippines, is forecasted...

African leaders in Beijing eyeing big loans and investment

African leaders visit Beijing to secure funding for infrastructure amid growing China-Africa ties. Despite increasing trade, concerns arise over debt, stalled projects, and mounting...

Activist defending himself in Hong Kong security trial says he has no remorse

Hong Kong activist Ng Kin-wai expressed no remorse in a national security trial, defending his involvement in pro-democracy actions and emphasizing his commitment to...

Taiwan defense spending to outpace GDP growth as China threat rises

Taiwan plans a 7.7% increase in defense spending for 2025 to $20.25 billion, enhancing military capabilities against China's escalating threats, while China also boosts...

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