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Asian stocks mostly sink as AI worries hammer tech
Jul 16, 2026 (AFP)
Most Asian stocks sank on Thursday as tech firms came under renewed pressure from worries over the AI boom, with Seoul again taking the brunt of the selling.
China's XPeng looking at making cars in Germany, CEO says
Jul 16, 2026 (AFP)
Chinese carmaker XPeng's boss said Thursday that the manufacturer is looking at underused plants run by Germany's struggling auto giants as it plots an expansio...
Taiwan rejects PNG decison to shut office in Port Moresby
Jul 16, 2026 (AFP)
Taiwan said Thursday it rejects Papua New Guinea's decision to shut down its representative office in the South Pacific nation, as China welcomed the move.
After arrests, Hong Kong issues warning to booksellers
Jul 16, 2026 (AFP)
Hong Kong's security chief said on Thursday that booksellers must ensure the items they sell "do not endanger national security", a day after authorities arrest...
Philippine Coast Guard condemns 'racism' in Chinese video
Jul 16, 2026 (AFP)
The Philippines on Thursday slammed as racist a video posted by Chinese state media portraying the country as a cartoon monkey forced by US and Japanese masters...
UK opens probe into TikTok's child safety measures
Jul 16, 2026 (AFP)
Britain's communications regulator on Thursday launched an investigation into whether social media platform TikTok is doing enough under UK law to protect child...
Asian stocks mostly sink as AI worries hammer tech
Jul 16, 2026 (AFP)
Most Asian stocks sank on Thursday as tech firms came under renewed pressure from worries over the AI boom, with Seoul again taking the brunt of the selling.
German leader not opposed to Chinese taking over car plants
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled Wednesday he was not opposed to Chinese carmakers taking over struggling German auto plants but cautioned it could not be a ...
Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on Wednesday, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops.
Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on Wednesday, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops.
Orban's ex-FM quits Hungary parliament for China's BYD
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Hungary's former foreign minister Peter Szijjarto, an ally of nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban, announced his resignation as a lawmaker on Wednesday to work f...
Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
The world's tallest unoccupied skyscraper was meant to boast a rooftop pool and a luxury hotel after completion, but instead it has stood deserted in the Chines...
China's economic growth misses forecasts in second quarter
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
China's economy grew slower than expected in the second quarter of the year, official data showed Wednesday, even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom...
Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about ...
China says opposes US sanctions bill targeting Russia energy buyers
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
China said on Wednesday it "firmly opposes" a sanctions bill proposed by US senators and supported by President Donald Trump that targets countries buying Russi...
Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about ...
'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Chinese users of AI-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect Wednesday aimed at curb...
China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
China's economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports ...
Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about ...
Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
Jul 15, 2026 (AFP)
Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on Wednesday, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops.
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