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Cleaner, smarter, big data: the PLA’s bet on ‘sunshine’ military recruitment

The Chinese military is using smart tools to select and place recruits with eye on higher-quality force ahead of 2027 centenary.

Beijing is using big data and smart technologies to recruit more highly educated talent into the People's Liberation Army as it adapts to modern warfare. Photo: Feature China/Barcroft Media via Getty Images

Science

Chinese scientists fired after child dies in first brain gene-editing attempt

Investigators in China say Qiu Zilong of Shanghai Jiao Tong University accepted cash and gifts worth about 1.06 million yuan (US$159,000), including high-end liquor and electronic devices. Photo: Xinhua

Law and Crime

Abby Choi’s ex-brother-in-law tells murder trial he ‘blanked out’ during cover-up

Anthony Kwong and Abby Choi pictured celebrating her birthday in July 2020. Photo: Instagram/da_monkkk

Climate and energy

CATL’s US$130b drop: why has China’s biggest battery maker plunged in value?

CATL’s battery sales have faced headwinds in China this year, with potential new US import restrictions adding further pressure.

A person passes a logo for Chinese battery giant CATL at a trade show in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Economy, Trade & Business

US flight departures resume after FAA lifts nationwide ground stop

Airplane departures resume as the FAA lifts a rare nationwide ground stop caused by a temporary telecommunications outage.

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American Airlines planes at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Friday night after the FAA grounded all flights nationwide. Photo: AP

Science

China holds 80% of world’s underwater data centre patents as energy demands grow

New patent analysis shows a major shift from the West to China in new engineering technologies for subsea computing.

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A visitor observes a miniature model of undersea data cabins for an undersea data centre, in Lingshui, south China’s Hainan Province. Photo: Xinhua

Economy

‘Major breakthrough’: China digs deep to boost natural gas output

CNOOC says new well at depth of 5,000 metres represents an advance in getting high-yield production from ‘unconventional’ reservoirs.

The well will be able to produce about 800,000 cubic metres of natural gas per day, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). Photo: Handout

Business

UK talent connect with Hong Kong and mainland China employers at London career showcase

In partnership with:Hong Kong Talent Engage
Professionals based in the United Kingdom meet Hong Kong and mainland Chinese employers from industries such as banking and finance, innovation and technology, engineering and construction at last month’s Hong Kong ‧ Global Talent & Career Showcase in London.

Politics

‘We didn’t see any change’: Melaka votes as Anwar’s PH faces Umno tide

As of late morning, more than a third of voters have cast their ballots to decide PH’s third state electoral fight against Umno in months.

Voters at SK Dato Demang Hussin in Bukit Katil queue to cast their ballots at the Melaka state election on Saturday. Photo: Ushar Daniele

Transport

Hong Kong travellers face 2 days of delays after US shutdown grounds 5,000 flights

City’s flag carrier says two flights were disrupted and remaining US services are on schedule, but warns congestion could cause further delays.

Cathay Pacific says two Hong Kong-bound flights from the United States were disrupted by a nationwide ground stop. Photo: Nora Tam

Economics

No monopoly, just all the data: Indonesia’s commodity export U-turn

A new state body will vet all palm oil, coal and ferroalloy exports, raising fears state rivals could peek at private pricing data.

A worker at a nickel processing plant operated by Vale Indonesia in Sorowako, South Sulawesi. Vale Indonesia is one of the country’s largest nickel producers. Photo: EPA

Education

Hong Kong urged to look beyond university rankings to attract global students

Leaders of top UK universities suggest ‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign should also focus on visa pathways and career opportunities.

Students at the University of Hong Kong. Attracting overseas talent to Hong Kong universities requires career incentives and clear post-study visa pathways, leaders of top British universities say. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Companies

Life after Labubu? Pop Mart struggles for relevance as its toy sales plummet

The Chinese toymaker’s global ascent is faltering as Labubu mania fades. Can the company find a way to turn things around?

The Labubu float is seen during the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Photo: Getty Images

Diplomacy

US Congress widens Nvidia probe, seeks testimony from Huang and Trump officials

Pressure mounts as US lawmakers demand answers about potential national security risks and control of advanced chip exports to China.

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US President Donald Trump and former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attend an Investing in America event at the White House in Washington on April 30, 2025. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

In Focus | Will Apec see a new Trump on a quest to emerge as winner after midterm losses?

Body language and behavioural experts will be watching US president’s every move at next week’s leaders’ gathering in southern China.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Hong Kong

Why Japanese DJ who survived spiked-drink ordeal in Hong Kong keeps apologising

Mao Hamasaki chides herself for not being more vigilant, but the former adult video actress has recovered and continues to make progress in her second career.

After recovering from a recent drugging from a spiked drink, DJ Mao Hamasaki recalls the culture shocks of living and working in Hong Kong. Nathan Tsui

Diplomacy

Bessent blames US Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chips to China

Howard Lutnick agrees to testify over US export controls as Trump and Xi prepare to meet in Shenzhen next week.

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US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30, 2025. Photo: AFP

Food & Drink

Viral self-taught baker LinLin’s sweet journey to success

Cottagecore cakes and cute animal designs took Malaysian baker LinLin from Instagram fame to a Korean baking competition and her own shop.

Better known to her followers as LinLin or @charmwasabi on Instagram, Charmaine Wong started in fashion and pivoted to baking after the Covid-19 pandemic. Photos: courtesy of Charmaine Wong

United States & Canada

Democratic senators order Musk to keep records on Ukraine’s Starlink access

Ukraine complained in October that the satellite service was restricted without explanation, limiting its military missions against Russia.

An artilleryman sets up Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, in October amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
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White House confirms US-China-Russia trilateral talks on Apec sidelines

Sources say the three countries have engaged in weeks of discussion to nail down the agenda and protocol for talks.

The White House has confirmed a US-China-Russia trilateral meeting following the Apec summit in Shenzhen next week. Photo: AP
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