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Xu Fuguo, whose research has focused on EV control engineering, started as as a professor in the mechanical engineering school at Dalian University of Technology after spending years researching in the Japanese auto sector. Photo: Xinhua

EV expert Xu Fuguo returns to China after leaving US$30 million project in Japan

Engineer returns as professor at Dalian university as Japan’s auto industry struggles to keep up with Chinese innovation and market momentum.

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Developing | Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Bangkok, swaying buildings

Startled residents poured out of high-rise condominiums and water splashed out of swimming pools in the Thai capital.

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US Air Force nominee wants total drones approach to counter mainland China

Troy Meink tells confirmation hearing that the Pentagon needs to shorten acquisition timelines or PLA will continue to close the gap.

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Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’

Xi meets with business reps as China takes aim at unilateralism and protectionism while ramping up a charm offensive for foreign investors against the backdrop of two global conferences.

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Hong Kong Sevens live: Kai Tak a big hit with players, visitors on day 1

The three-day tournament is well under way, and there have been big wins for Australia’s women and Great Britain’s men.

Fans react during the match between Great Britain and Kenya on the first day of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Politics

Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?

Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.

Law and Crime

4 arrested for attempted robbery at knife point in Hong Kong tourist area

Assailants attempted to steal luggage, which contained approximately HK$42 million, leaving the victim with a slash wound on his forehead.

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Beyond the plate: Hong Kong’s food tech innovators cultivate a sustainable future

Local Michelin-star chef famous for ‘nature-inspired’ cuisine sources innovative green ingredients from three entrepreneurs.

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Diplomacy

Will Trump’s retreat spur a grand bargain with China?

The US president seems to want to move closer to Beijing, Carlos Gutierrez tells the Boao Forum.

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Carlos Gutierrez, former US secretary of commerce, speaks during the panel discussion at the Boao Forum for Asia in southern China’s Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong tourism minister floats e-ticketing idea after mix-ups at mega-events

Rosanna Law also says she wants to review Cityline’s operations amid anger over errors with ComplexCon, Coldplay tickets.

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ISU sorry for displaying Taiwan rather than Chinese Taipei flag at World Champs

The Taiwan flag was displayed on the video screen behind skater Li Yu-Hsiang when he was introduced ahead of his short programme on Thursday.

Big Tech

China’s top foundry SMIC reports revenue growth in 2024, but net profits plunge

Full-year revenue grew 27 per cent to US$8 billion but net profit plunged 45.4 per cent to US$493 million.

Exterior view of SMIC’s facilities in Pudong district, Shanghai on March 15, 2024. Photo: AFP

Arts

Are ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli-style AI images fun memes or copyright breach?

AI images mimicking Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki’s intricate style have delighted fans, but what did ChatGPT train on to make them?

ChatGPT can create images in the style of Hayao Miyazaki’s anime films for Studio Ghibli, such as this one, delighting fans but raising copyright concerns. Photo: X/lycfyi

World

Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson, Coldplay ticketing mess: 7 highlights

From a cross-straits move to Coldplay’s ticketing mess, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

People

Declassified 1994 files show how diplomats doubted North Korea’s ‘goofy’ Kim Jong-il

Newly released files show experts from the US and Russia were sceptical he could hold onto power in the wake of his father’s sudden death.

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United States & Canada

US sidelines Europe, demands ‘right of first offer’ on Ukraine investments

Kyiv’s EU membership bid could be undermined if the US has control over investment decisions covering large areas of Ukraine’s economy.

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Eala’s dream run at Miami Open ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka

Filipino Eala, the lowest-ranked semi-finalist in the event’s history, fell just short of going a step further despite another good display.

The 19-year-old Alexandra Eala had only two WTA main draw victories to her name before arriving in Miami, but came away with the scalps of three grand slam winners. Photo: AFP

Health & Environment

South Korean mayor sparks outrage by blaming female workers for wildfire woes

Kim Doo-gyeom of Ulsan city cites limitations in fighting the devastating blaze, saying it is not easy to send women into ‘rugged mountain areas’.

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Diplomacy

‘Reverse Deng’: can Europe pull a role reversal and secure Chinese battery tech?

As China leads the way on EVs and batteries, some say Europe should be pursuing joint ventures and technology transfer with Chinese firms.

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Open Questions | Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war

The professor of finance and author talks China’s economy and argues the US dollar’s monopoly role in trade is an ‘unsustainable’ anomaly.

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Open Questions | Why China’s economic recovery is captivating investors again: Robin Xing

Morgan Stanley’s chief China economist sees green shoots in China thanks to innovation, but highlights need for social security reform.

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Open Questions | US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, analyst Rick Waters says

Ex-US Department of State official discusses the role of civil diplomats and whether US should have an end-state goal in its China strategy.

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Open Questions | Political analyst Zheng Yongnian on how China should respond to Trump’s return

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‘Coming out’: Huawei-related chip tool maker makes splash at Semicon China

In the first public display of SiCarrier’s latest chipmaking equipment, the company’s booth drew throngs of visitors eager for more information.

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The booth of chip equipment maker SiCarrier drew large crowds at Semicon China on March 26, as people looked for any new information regarding the company’s latest technology. Photo: Ann Cao

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China’s top foundry SMIC reports revenue growth in 2024, but net profits plunge

Full-year revenue grew 27 per cent to US$8 billion but net profit plunged 45.4 per cent to US$493 million.

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Alibaba launches AI model that can process images and video on the go

The multimodal Qwen2.5-Omni-7B model is designed to run locally on mobile devices and tops rivals in some benchmarks.

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China’s 2025 cloud spending to grow 15% on the back of DeepSeek adoption

Cloud spending, which totalled US$40 billion in 2024, is expected to reach US$46 billion this year as cloud providers expand investments.

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Exclusive | Hutchison, government in talks to see if there’s any way out as deadline nears

Sources say Hong Kong government approached Hutchison immediately after learning on March 4 about the surprise deal to sell its port operations.

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CK Hutchison is caught in a Catch-22 situation of its own making, legal and political analysts say. Photo: Sam Tsang

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How did China’s top weapons brains become targets of its anti-corruption push?

Acceleration of defence sector’s anti-corruption drive may be linked to the downfall of former defence minister Li Shangfu, analysts say.

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Explainer | What is 6G and why is China racing ahead of US and Europe with the technology?

Sixth-generation wireless communications will change the way we interact with the world but not all countries are embracing it.

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What’s behind the pro-Beijing camp’s criticism of the Panama ports deal?

The backlash against Hutchison’s ports sell-off is designed to send a message to other Chinese firms with overseas assets, analysts say.

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A cargo ship sails past the Panama Canal’s Port of Balboa. CK Hutchison’s decision to sell off the port and other assets to a US consortium has attracted intense criticism in China. Photo: AP
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