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Prolonged US-Iran conflict could endanger critical undersea internet cables in Gulf region
Experts warn that ongoing US-Iran tensions risk damage to vital undersea internet cables, threatening connectivity across southern Persian Gulf nations.
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Japan eases arms export rules to expand overseas defense sales
Japan amended its arms export rules on April 21 to widen overseas sales of defense equipment, including lethal weapons.
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US sanctions Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal over alleged Iran oil trade links
The US State Department sanctioned Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal and several others over alleged links to Iran’s oil trade.
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Trump expands Cuba sanctions to penalize foreign companies and banks
President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding Cuba sanctions to target foreign firms and financial institutions doing business with Cuba.
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China envoy criticizes U.S. sanctions as Beijing takes UN Security Council presidency
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong criticized U.S. sanctions on Chinese vessels and firms as Beijing assumed the Security Council presidency.
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Fuzhou house linked to spy Wu Shi named national security education base
A courtyard house in Fuzhou linked to spy Wu Shi has been named one of China's 25 national security education bases since April.
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Author says a 3-month China stint became 10 years in Shanghai
A SCMP opinion piece says a planned 3-month law-firm posting in China stretched into 10 years in Shanghai.
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KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans June U.S. trip for cross-strait talks
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans a June U.S. trip to seek substantive dialogue on cross-strait ties, not ceremonial visits.
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Chinese audiences show less appetite for dubbed films as nostalgia lifts re-release
Chinese audiences are showing less enthusiasm for dubbed films, while a Shanghai re-release of Witness for the Prosecution drew nostalgia-seeking fans.
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Trump confirms China visit on May 14-15 despite stalled Iran peace talks
US President Donald Trump said his China trip will proceed as planned May 14-15 despite stalled peace talks with Iran.
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Arthur Kleinman urges China-US cooperation on ageing populations
Arthur Kleinman called for China and the US to share elder-care ideas as both face rapid ageing.
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Taiwan's William Lai arrives in Eswatini after flight route change
Taiwan President William Lai arrived in Eswatini on May 2 after his visit was briefly delayed by a route change.
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China uses dragon-elephant analogy in diplomacy to portray India
China has employed the dragon for itself and elephant for India animal analogy in diplomacy for over 15 years amid border tensions.
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William Lai’s ancestral village in Fujian becomes focus of Beijing’s reunification efforts
Beijing promotes Xintian village, William Lai’s ancestral home in Fujian, to advance cross-strait reunification based on kinship and religion.
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US Democrats adopt 'selective Trumpification' strategy after 2024 loss, says Chinese academic
After losing power in 2024, US Democrats have adopted parts of Trump's agenda and style, a Chinese scholar warns.
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US Air Force C-17 Cargo Jets Arrive in Beijing Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
Two US Air Force C-17 cargo planes landed in Beijing early May, with two more reportedly en route, signaling planned Trump visit to China.
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Iranian brothers use traditional music workshop in Beijing to preserve Persian culture
Majid and Massoud Shamaeezadah opened a music workshop in Beijing to share and preserve Persian culture through traditional music.
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Trump announces withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany over six to 12 months
US President Donald Trump revealed plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany amid criticisms of NATO allies.
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China orders firms to defy US sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners
China's Ministry of Commerce told companies not to comply with US sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refiners.
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Russia and North Korea discuss 5-year military cooperation plan
Russia and North Korea discussed a five-year military cooperation plan for 2027-2031, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said.
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Taiwan defense budget delay threatens drone program amid Iran and Ukraine conflicts
Taiwan’s defense budget debate risks cutting funding for drones despite their growing role in asymmetric defense.
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Hong Kong overtakes US as No. 2 study destination for mainland Chinese students
Hong Kong has overtaken the US as the second most popular overseas study destination for mainland Chinese students in 2026, a new report said.
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Feature spotlights cheaper durians and helpers camping in tents on days off
A feature examined cheaper durians for China and Hong Kong helpers and workers camping in tents on their days off.
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South Korean team reports experimental stroke drug shows promise in animals
A South Korean team says its experimental stroke drug improved motor function and cut brain damage in animals.