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Beijing bans drones in sweeping curbs after Citic Tower crash
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (197+ words) The damaged exterior of CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing, in June. Published Sep 14, 2026, 12:45 PM BEIJING – Chinese capital Beijing has banned the possession and use of recreational drones as part of moves to bolster security after a…...
China’s Global Times blasts Anthropic’s calls to slow AI as ‘Cold War’ tactic
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (381+ words) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (centre) on September 12, 2026, called on artificial AI firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology. His statement was later endorsed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI boss Elon Musk. Published Sep 14, 2026, 12:30 PM BEIJING…...
China’s property overhaul puts strain on local government income
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (702+ words) China has moved to dismantle a three-decade-old system where developers collect money from buyers well before finishing their homes. Published Sep 14, 2026, 08:55 AM Updated Sep 14, 2026, 09:31 AM Earlier in September, Beijing officials were preparing to auction a plot of land worth at…...
China’s tax clampdown raises fears of founder share disposals
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (637+ words) In late July, China moved to tax offshore trusts held by its citizens. Published Sep 14, 2026, 10:00 AM BEIJING – Haidilao International Holding’s sudden slump after its co-founder sold about US$350 million (S$443.76 million) worth of shares is putting the spotlight on other stocks…...
Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (622+ words) The three-day Xiangshan Forum will be held in Beijing from Sept 15. Published Sep 14, 2026, 08:40 AM HONG KONG - China’s military leadership is expected to outline its aims for global security when it hosts its annual defence forum this week amid churning tensions…...
Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (337+ words) Published Sep 14, 2026, 07:26 AM Updated Sep 14, 2026, 08:00 AM TOKYO - A candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government won Okinawa's gubernatorial election on Sept 13, ousting an opponent of Tokyo's military build-up across the strategically important island chain near Taiwan and China....
Trump says ‘very negative forces’ raising exaggerated concerns over AI
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (330+ words) In his second term, US President Donald Trump’s administration has largely embraced AI firms. Published Sep 13, 2026, 10:56 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 10:57 PM DOONBEG, Ireland – US President Donald Trump said on Sept 13 that a lot of “very negative forces” are bringing things up…...
Chiefs of Japan’s nuclear plant operator to quit over data fraud
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (269+ words) It was also reported that Chubu Electric was preparing to withdraw its application to restart the Hamaoka reactors in Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture. Published Sep 13, 2026, 07:25 PM Japanese nuclear plant operator Chubu Electric Power’s top two executives are set to step down…...
Beyond hugs and goodwill, leaders of Russia and Iran return home from BRICS empty-handed
20+ hour, 51+ min ago (126+ words) (From left) Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, India’s PM Narendra Modi, China’s President Xi Jinping and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, on Sept 12. Published Sep 13, 2026, 07:20 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 07:24 PM…...
Hong Kong homes flattened for $36b high-tech hub
21+ hour, 57+ min ago (774+ words) New residential developments under construction stand behind cleared land and village houses in Kwu Tung as part of Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development plan. Published Sep 13, 2026, 04:10 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 05:40 PM Hong Kong – Chan Yuk-tong hoped to spend his remaining years…...