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Rare earth exposure can triple low birthweight risk: Chinese study

Research tracking pregnant women in Wuhan over a two-year period shows link between critical mineral exposure and low baby birthweights.

A medical staff member cares for a newborn at the neonatology department of Lianyungang People’s Hospital in East China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Diplomacy

Bessent, Greer and He tackle the economy, AI safety before the Xi-Trump summit

China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng arrives to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at JPMorgan Chase’s global corporate headquarters in New York City, US, September 20, 2026. Photo REUTERS

Politics

‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral

The coffin with the body of Tung Chee-hwa is carried by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front left pallbearer) and Leung Chun-ying (front right pallbearer), a CPPCC vice-chairman and former city leader, at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on Sunday. Photo: Handout

China Economy

Up in the air? Why Boeing’s massive China deal could hinge on Trump-Xi talks

Beijing agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets during Trump’s visit to China in May. But the deal has yet to materialise – and could depend on summit outcome.

An Air China Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxis to a runway before takeoff at Beijing Capital Airport on May 9, 2026. Photo: AFP

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China needs US-style migrant policy to win tech rivalry with Washington: expert

Li Mingbo, of Guangzhou Institute of the Greater Bay Area, says China should create English-friendly environment to attract foreign talent.

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A public policy analyst says the US immigration system offers lessons for China. Photo: Xinhua

Economy

China elevates Li Chenggang to nation’s top international trade role

Appointment comes as Vice-Premier He Lifeng leads a delegation to the US ahead of expected Xi-Trump meeting.

Li Chenggang speaks during a press conference in Beijing on July 18, 2025. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Does Trump’s new AI Force signal tech race escalation ahead of Xi summit?

Move may either aid AI risk talks or become containment tool targeting China, one analyst says, as others expect more intense tech rivalry.

President Donald Trump has posted on social media that the US is “leading China” and the rest of the world and he intends “to keep it that way”. Photo: TNS

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

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Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s new chapter

The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards.

Tech Trends

Chinese AI firm Z.ai faces reputation hit after unauthorised uploads

‘It’s basically like stealing something from users, and the malicious intent is what concerns me,’ Shanghai-based AI developer says.

Z.ai apologised and said it had fixed the issue, adding that it would release ZCode’s codebase for review. Photo: Future Publishing via Getty Images

United States & Canada

Trump’s arch would be a ‘military complex’ hosting drones, snipers

Trump has been calling the new White House ballroom a ‘military complex’ while arguing it is necessary for national security purposes.

US President Donald Trump holds up a model for a proposed ‘Independence Arch’ during a dinner with ballroom donors in the East Room of the White House in Washington on October 15 last year. Photo: AFP

Science

Low pay, job insecurity for China’s trainee doctors a turn-off for young talent

A sharp drop in the number of candidates for clinical medicine has highlighted the challenges of pursuing a medical career.

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Trainee doctors must complete three years of residency training in a hospital. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong

The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

Economy

China’s trade limits continue to bite into Japan’s rare earth imports

Rare earth magnet imports fall 17 per cent, following a 52 per cent plunge in July, amid deteriorating ties between Beijing and Tokyo.

China is the world’s largest supplier of rare earth permanent magnets, as well as rare earth materials more broadly. Photo: AP Photo

Europe

Italy’s Meloni plans to ban burkas in schools and place cap on foreign pupils

Those wanting a future in Italy must ‘learn our language’ and ‘respect our rules’, Meloni told the youth wing of her nationalist party.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the annual national youth festival organised by Gioventu Nazionale, the youth movement of the political party Fratelli d’Italia, in Rome, Italy on Sunday. Photo: EPA

Europe

UK’s Burnham congratulates Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal

On Saturday Trump said he had a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland after threatening to take the island by force.

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Number 10 North in Manchester, UK on Friday. Photo: EPA

Society

Woman chased by 3 dogs before suspected fatal attack in Hong Kong

Security footage shows woman leaving Yuen Long MTR on shared bike, then being chased by dogs minutes before she was found unconscious.

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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police conducted dog-catching operations in the area on Sunday night. Photo: Handout
The woman was found unconscious on Pok Wai South Road at 12.42am, according to police. Photo: Google Maps

China

Asian Games 200m butterfly gold just the start for Chinese sensation Yu Zidi, 13

After bursting onto international scene last year, Hebei native clinches first regional title on debut appearance, with promise of more ahead.

China’s Yu Zidi one her way to winning the women’s 200m butterfly Asian Games final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Law and Crime

Murder trial of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s former relatives to begin

Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong, 31, his father Kwong Kau, 68, and elder brother Anthony Kwong, 35, face a joint count of murder.

Influencer Abby Choi’s death came to light in February 2023. Photo: IG/xxabbyc
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China’s CXMT touts new chip process as close to ‘world’s most advanced’

Fifth-generation process narrows gap with global leaders Samsung and SK Hynix as the DRAM maker shows two 24-gigabit chips.

The logo of memory chipmaker CXMT appears on the company’s production facility in Beijing on July 29, 2026. Photo: Reuters
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