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Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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DeepSeek suspends second funding round after viral leak of founder’s AI remarks
DeepSeek paused its second fundraising round after founder Liang Wenfeng’s comments on China-US AI competition surfaced online.
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Japan and China dispute over alleged contact between foreign ministers at Manila meeting
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi claimed brief contact with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at ASEAN meetings in Manila, denied by Chinese officials.
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Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea; search continues for missing crew
The Vietnamese cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef on July 25, prompting rescue efforts for 62 crew members.
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Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Fiery Cross Reef; China and Vietnam Conduct Joint Rescue
The Vietnamese cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef on July 24, prompting joint rescue by China and Vietnam.
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China and Philippines clash repeatedly near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
China Coast Guard confronted multiple Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal on July 23-24, firing water cannon amid heated maritime disputes.
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South Korean election commission raided over alleged falsification of local election turnout figures
South Korean investigators raided the National Election Commission on July 23, 2026, over alleged falsification of voter turnout data in June local elections.
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Samsung Bonuses Over $400,000 Spark Labor Strikes Across South Korea
Samsung Electronics agreed to pay bonuses exceeding $400,000, triggering protests and broader labor strikes across major South Korean firms.
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K-pop girl group NewJeans marks 4th anniversary with four-member comeback
NewJeans celebrated their fourth anniversary with four members, excluding Danielle after her contract termination last year.
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South Korea’s Foreign Ministry online training system hacked, 10,000 records exposed
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry disclosed a hack of its National Diplomatic Academy’s online system, possibly exposing 10,000 diplomatic personnel records.
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China Coast Guard Injures Filipino Sailor in Clash Near Second Thomas Shoal
On July 20, 2026, China Coast Guard personnel struck a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton near Second Thomas Shoal, injuring him and damaging a Philippine boat.
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Zhongji Innolight targets up to $8 billion in Hong Kong's largest IPO in seven years
Chinese optical transceiver maker Zhongji Innolight aims to raise about $8 billion in a Hong Kong IPO set for July 30, 2026.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila to Address Regional Security and Economic Challenges
ASEAN foreign ministers held their 59th meeting in Manila from July 21-24, addressing South China Sea tensions and regional conflicts amid global uncertainty.
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Samsung Biologics to acquire Swiss drugmaker PolyPeptide in $1.8 billion cash deal
Samsung Biologics announced an all-cash offer to buy Swiss peptide drugmaker PolyPeptide Group AG for about $1.8 billion.
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Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters, second to Anthropic's Fable 5
Alibaba launched the preview of its Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters, ranking just behind Anthropic's Fable 5 in performance.
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Philippines protests Chinese state media AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippine government condemned a Chinese state media AI video mocking Filipinos and demanded its removal.
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Global chip stocks tumble amid AI spending concerns and geopolitical tensions
Semiconductor stocks plunged worldwide in mid-July 2026 as investors questioned AI spending and reacted to Middle East conflicts.
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Apple seeks AI chip startups to boost AI server processor development
Apple is pursuing acquisitions of semiconductor startups to enhance AI server chip capacity amid delays with its next-gen processor.
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Hong Kong police arrest five in raids on independent bookstores over seditious books
Hong Kong police arrested five in raids on two independent bookstores over seditious publications under the 2024 national security law.
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China approves Apple Intelligence AI for iPhones with Alibaba and Baidu integration
China’s Cyberspace Administration approved Apple Intelligence AI for iPhones, enabling launch with Alibaba’s and Baidu’s AI in China after a two-year delay.
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Stripe and Advent International offer over $53 billion to acquire PayPal
Stripe and Advent International jointly offered to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, valuing the company at $60.50 per share, a 28% premium.
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China's new home prices decline slows in June 2026 amid uneven city-level trends
China's new home prices fell 0.1% in June 2026, easing from May's 0.2% drop, with tier-one cities showing modest gains while others lagged.
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European Broadcasting Union issues guidelines to curb sexualized camera angles in women's athletics
The European Broadcasting Union and European Athletics released new guidelines in June 2026 to reduce sexualized camera angles in live coverage of female athletics events.
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China detains US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since 2024
China has held US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since November 2024, prompting US calls for his release.
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TSMC reports 36% revenue surge in Q2 2026 driven by strong AI chip demand
TSMC's Q2 2026 revenue jumped 36% year-on-year to NT$1.27 trillion amid robust demand for AI chips.