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Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
Pope Francis, who has often appeared to revel in confounding and surprising others, is at it again. Many times over the years, he has…
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Buick Driver Collides with $3 Million Koenigsegg Agera R in China
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A Buick Verano hatchback has collided with a $3 million Koenigsegg Agera R, one of the world’s…
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Tesla says 'Full Self-Driving' will be ready for Europe and China in early 2025
Tesla has tweeted its roadmap for the remaining months of 2024 and early 2025, revealing that Full Self-Driving could be available in…
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A 6-seat Model Y? Tesla to revamp SUV for China market under project 'Juniper'
The US electric vehicle (EV) maker will assemble a six-seat Model Y variant at its Shanghai Gigafactory next year to take a shot at…
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Skies over South China Sea seen as new flashpoint as Manila begins 'aerial provocations'
The skies above the South China Sea have become a new front for potential conflict as the Philippines ramps up air patrols and airdrops…
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China to tackle risks in new infrastructure push
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will to address the risks of fragmentation and imbalances as it seeks to build new infrastructure aimed at…
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China Services Expansion Cools in New Sign of Economic Weakness
(Bloomberg) -- China’s services activity expanded less than expected, a private survey showed, adding to worries over the economy’s…
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China threatens to sanction Japan over chip sale restrictions
techEast Asia The News China threatened a severe economic retaliation against Japan if Tokyo persisted in restricting the sale of…
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A rare look at the lousy life aboard China's 'Dragon Palace' submarines
A new report offers a rare look at the conditions in China's growing submarine fleet. It found the crews suffer from excessive noise, poor…
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China's weak factory PMI raises pressure for consumer stimulus
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China's manufacturing activity sank to a six-month low in August as factory gate prices tumbled and owners…
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Geely counts on the Zeekr 7X midsize SUV to compete with Tesla's bestselling Model Y
Zeekr Intelligent Technology, the premium electric vehicle (EV) maker controlled by Geely Auto, has unveiled a new sport-utility vehicle…
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Sri Lanka Leftist Candidate Gains Ground With Anti-Corruption Push
(Bloomberg) -- A candidate with roots in Marxist socialist policy in Sri Lanka is gaining momentum in next month’s presidential election…
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EU officials assail denial of access to trial of two Chinese human rights advocates
European Union diplomats were denied entry to a Suzhou courtroom on Wednesday, as they tried to monitor the start of the trial of two…
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Analysis-As it reins in wasteful investment, China frets over growth
By Ellen Zhang and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's local governments have fallen behind on their debt issuance plans…
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Post misrepresent Chinese broadcaster's video as 'official Malaysia tourism promo'
A Chinese broadcaster's video produced to celebrate 50 years of China-Malaysia relations has recirculated online alongside a misleading…
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Chinese university to launch China’s first marriage-related degree course
[Source] China's Civil Affairs University announced the launch of its undergraduate marriage program, which is set to begin in September.…
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China opens tit-for-tat probe into imported EU dairy products
China on Wednesday announced an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products produced in the European Union - the latest move in…
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Day after Putin's visit, Azerbaijan applies to join Russia and China in the BRICS alliance
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Azerbaijan formally applied Tuesday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a day after Russian leader…
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Europe just slashed tariffs on cars made by Tesla in China
The European Union may have just given Tesla’s future sales in the region a boost by setting tariffs on its China-made vehicles…
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China Greenlighting Far Fewer Coal Plants
China appears to be tapping the brakes on coal. The amount of new coal power approved so far this year is down 80 percent from the same…
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Nio and Volkswagen key to future for JAC
Nio and Volkswagen : Key to the Future for JAC A shake-out which began twelve months ago is seeing many brands disappear from China's…
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China's shipbuilders are teasing a new coast guard 'mothership,' and there's talk it could be an aircraft or drone carrier
A state-owned Chinese shipbuilder said it's debuted the design of a "mothership" for its coast guard. Military bloggers in China speculate…
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Beijing, Manila trade 'ramming' claims in South China Sea coastguard incidents
The Chinese coastguard has accused its Philippine counterpart of "unprofessional and dangerous" behaviour after a "deliberate" collision…
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Philippine coastguard ship 'heading for disputed South China Sea reef'
The Philippines is sending a new coastguard vessel to strengthen its hold over a disputed reef in the South China Sea, according to…