Thursday, November 20, 2025

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China has lent more to US than any other country since 2000, report finds 

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China’s lending has been ‘vastly’ larger – and far more skewed towards developed countries – than previously assumed, AidData study finds.

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China’s US Treasury holdings edge up as long-term sell-off continues

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Science

China building world-first floating artificial island with nuclear-proof bunker

Deep-sea scientific facility designed for ‘all-weather, long-term residency’, say research team.

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US

‘Close the loopholes’: US officials urge tougher chip rules to limit China gains

Lawmakers seek stronger BIS powers and more staff, saying Beijing could use one-year pause in export controls to advance domestic abilities.

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Politics

Hong Kong BN(O) holders’ 5-year pathway unaffected by UK immigration shake-up

UK announces major shift in profile of legal migrants, saying it is prioritising those who contribute to economy and play by rules.

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Science
Guo Wei has been detained by police. Photo: Handout

Chief scientist at China’s top warship-building research institute detained 

 

 

 

Diplomacy

Tokyo complains over video of diplomat appearing to bow to Chinese official

Japan lodges complaint with China over media filming of Liu Jinsong and Masaaki Kanai after their talks, as diplomatic row worsens.

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China’s Asian affairs chief Liu Jinsong (right) and his Japanese counterpart Masaaki Kanai after their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
 

Military

China-US-Russia rivalry for Middle East stealth fighter sales on show in Dubai

Analysts say China’s increasingly competitive J-35 is the one to watch among non-US allies as market splits on geopolitical lines.

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Politics

Olympian Vivian Kong parries jabs with ‘fighting spirit’ in Hong Kong poll race

But rival Legco contender Ma Yat-chiu emphasises experience and says industry needs representative with deep knowledge.

Business

The secret ingredient in your daily life: why Malaysian palm oil is used around the world

Found everywhere from food products to biofuel, this vegetable oil is preferred for its versatility, safety and sustainable production.

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Palm oil is a versatile ingredient found in a wide range of everyday items, from ice cream and cake to lipstick and biofuel.

Tech

Chinese tech giants from Kuaishou to Tencent reap early gains from big AI bets

Executives double down on long-term AI growth, as return-on-investment culture cushions tech companies amid worries over costs, analysts say.

Kuaishou attributes its third-quarter revenue growth to the use of AI technology. Photo: Ben Jiang

United States & Canada

Trump to host New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at White House on Friday

Trump has called Mamdani a ‘communist’ and warned his election will harm New York City’s status as the world’s financial capital.

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Diplomacy

Japanese concerts cancelled in China as diplomatic row takes cultural toll

Fans of Kokia and JO1 left disappointed as diplomatic dust-up over Sanae Takaichi’s comments ripples out into the economy.

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Diplomacy

UK PM Keir Starmer to visit China in January, Sky News reports

The trip would come soon after Britain decides on the approval of a new Chinese embassy in London that critics say will pose a security risk.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit China in January. Photo: Pool via Reuters

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia & Central Asia

Zelensky wants to talk to Trump after receiving new US plan to end Ukraine war

The US blueprint is believed to include wide-ranging concessions to Russia, such as calling on Ukraine to cut the size of its army by half.

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US President Donald Trump, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in October. On Thursday, Zelensky said he would meet Trump to discuss a new US peace plan. Photo: Zuma Press Wire / dpa

 

 

 

 

 

United States & Canada

US honours Republican titan Dick Cheney, with Trump off the funeral guest list

US president and his deputy J.D. Vance were snubbed at the Washington service for the former vice-president, who died on November 3 aged 84.

The casket with former US vice-president Dick Cheney proceeds out of the Washington National Cathedral after the funeral service on Thursday in Washington. Photo: AP

Tech

Chinese tech giants from Kuaishou to Tencent reap early gains from big AI bets

Executives double down on long-term AI growth, as return-on-investment culture cushions tech companies amid worries over costs, analysts say.

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