As US-Chinese AI model gap narrows, what next for Washington?
For years, Washington has fixated on the gap between US and Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models as AI has increasingly…
Canadian provinces defy Trump’s tariff threat, keep US alcohol bans: ‘nothing but a bully’
US President Donald Trump’s administration is using another tariff threat to put fresh pressure on Canadian provinces to end their…
Trump softens tone on alleged China election meddling before Rubio-Wang talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday, as President Donald…
Rethinking Leadership for a Changing World
When Professor Fiona Devine returned to Hong Kong this year, it was her first visit since 2019. Since then, both…
Hong Kong clerk says normal life ‘ended’ after taxi hit her during 2019 protest
A Hong Kong kindergarten clerk who was seriously injured by a taxi during the 2019 anti-government protests has told the…
China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday extended congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister. Strengthening dialogue and…
Man charged with murdering former British MP Ann Widdecombe
British prosecutors said on Monday that a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who…
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Hungary’s government announced an investigation on Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese carmaker BYD negotiated by a former…
US jails Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ for life
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced on Monday to life in prison in the US, after a…
Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined
Quietly behind the scenes, though, Europe is preparing for a trade war. In Brussels, a steely determination has set in…