Do not let US-China ties spiral out of control, ex-Treasury chief Paulson warns | 前美国财长保尔森警告：勿让美中关系失控升级
前美国财政部长亨利·保尔森呼吁华盛顿和北京妥善管控不断升级的战略竞争，防止局势滑向更广泛的冲突。他警告说，如今不断加深的不信任，比贸易失衡本身带来的风险更大。
保尔森表示，美中关系是世界上“最具影响力”的双边关系，随着两国在贸易、技术和安全领域的竞争加剧，更需要谨慎处理。他强调，双方必须小心应对分歧，避免“脱钩”演变成更严重的对立。
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前美国财政部长亨利·保尔森呼吁华盛顿和北京妥善管控不断升级的战略竞争，防止局势滑向更广泛的冲突。他警告说，如今不断加深的不信任，比贸易失衡本身带来的风险更大。
保尔森表示，美中关系是世界上“最具影响力”的双边关系，随着两国在贸易、技术和安全领域的竞争加剧，更需要谨慎处理。他强调，双方必须小心应对分歧，避免“脱钩”演变成更严重的对立。
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Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy | 马来西亚寻购俄罗斯石油考验安华“与各方为友”政策
马来西亚正在寻找替代原油供应，这让总理安华“与所有国家交朋友”的外交路线面临更大压力。分析人士指出，马来西亚可能转向采购俄罗斯石油，而这与西方对莫斯科的制裁相冲突。
与此同时，地缘政治紧张继续推高全球油价。周四，伊朗宣布关闭霍尔木兹海峡后，油价再次上涨；报道还提到，这一局势发生在美以与伊朗战争爆发后的第103天。美国方面则表示，希望与俄罗斯石油相关的制裁豁免尽快结束。
整体来看，马来西亚在能源需求、国际制裁和外交平衡之间面临更复杂的选择，外部局势的变化也在加剧其能源采购与政策调整的难度。
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马来西亚正在寻找替代原油供应，这让总理安华“与所有国家交朋友”的外交路线面临更大压力。分析人士指出，马来西亚可能转向采购俄罗斯石油，而这与西方对莫斯科的制裁相冲突。
与此同时，地缘政治紧张继续推高全球油价。周四，伊朗宣布关闭霍尔木兹海峡后，油价再次上涨；报道还提到，这一局势发生在美以与伊朗战争爆发后的第103天。美国方面则表示，希望与俄罗斯石油相关的制裁豁免尽快结束。
整体来看，马来西亚在能源需求、国际制裁和外交平衡之间面临更复杂的选择，外部局势的变化也在加剧其能源采购与政策调整的难度。
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Has Beijing given up on a nuclear weapon-free Korean peninsula?
China might be downplaying nuclear weapons by not mentioning the issue after Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea but that
does not mean it has accepted its neighbour’s growing arsenal, according to analysts. Neither Beijing nor Pyongyang mentioned nuclear weapons or denuclearisation in their statements on the Chinese pre...
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China might be downplaying nuclear weapons by not mentioning the issue after Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea but that
does not mean it has accepted its neighbour’s growing arsenal, according to analysts. Neither Beijing nor Pyongyang mentioned nuclear weapons or denuclearisation in their statements on the Chinese pre...
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Can Hong Kong’s upgraded Shenzhen crossing really cut clearance to just 5 minutes?
An upgraded border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is expected to open next month, allowing travellers to comple
te immigration in just five minutes, according to authorities. The redeveloped Huanggang Port Building will be the first link between the two cities to adopt the “collaborative inspection and joint cl...
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An upgraded border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is expected to open next month, allowing travellers to comple
te immigration in just five minutes, according to authorities. The redeveloped Huanggang Port Building will be the first link between the two cities to adopt the “collaborative inspection and joint cl...
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Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift
The rapid escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US-Israel alliance since Sunday is being driven by Tehran’s gro
wing confidence that it can arise like a mythical phoenix from the ashes of war, strategically stronger than ever in the Middle East. To achieve this objective, Tehran has enacted a tactical shift in ...
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The rapid escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US-Israel alliance since Sunday is being driven by Tehran’s gro
wing confidence that it can arise like a mythical phoenix from the ashes of war, strategically stronger than ever in the Middle East. To achieve this objective, Tehran has enacted a tactical shift in ...
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To beat chip crunch, Chinese firm inks memory deal bigger than its sales
Chinese memory module maker Biwin has signed a two-year agreement worth US$1.86 billion to secure flash memory chips, a
deal larger than its annual revenue, as demand from artificial intelligence servers and data centres squeezes supply. Under the locked-volume, locked-price arrangement, Biwin would buy enterprise-grad...
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Chinese memory module maker Biwin has signed a two-year agreement worth US$1.86 billion to secure flash memory chips, a
deal larger than its annual revenue, as demand from artificial intelligence servers and data centres squeezes supply. Under the locked-volume, locked-price arrangement, Biwin would buy enterprise-grad...
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‘Dirty business’: China dog slaughterhouse shuts down ahead of controversial Yulin festival
A dog slaughterhouse owner in southern China has closed his facility and begun transitioning to a new livelihood with su
pport from animal advocates, just days before the start of the annual controversial Yulin dog meat festival. Launched by local traders in 2010, the Yulin festival, held annually around late June in Gu...
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A dog slaughterhouse owner in southern China has closed his facility and begun transitioning to a new livelihood with su
pport from animal advocates, just days before the start of the annual controversial Yulin dog meat festival. Launched by local traders in 2010, the Yulin festival, held annually around late June in Gu...
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Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban
Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox after tens of thousands of children and parents sent let
ters complaining about the measure. The platform, which allows users to build their own games and share them with others, was among Russia’s most popular mobile games, tying third with TikTok in usage...
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Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox after tens of thousands of children and parents sent let
ters complaining about the measure. The platform, which allows users to build their own games and share them with others, was among Russia’s most popular mobile games, tying third with TikTok in usage...
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From Almaty to orbit: Kazakhstan woos Hong Kong travellers with rocket launches
Rocket launches in Kazakhstan are being pitched to Hong Kong travellers, as some Central Asian travel operators make the
ir debut at the city’s flagship travel expo ahead of new direct flights to the region. Six Kazakhstan-based operators set up booths under the theme “Visit Almaty” at the 40th International Travel Expo...
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Rocket launches in Kazakhstan are being pitched to Hong Kong travellers, as some Central Asian travel operators make the
ir debut at the city’s flagship travel expo ahead of new direct flights to the region. Six Kazakhstan-based operators set up booths under the theme “Visit Almaty” at the 40th International Travel Expo...
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Belfast reeling as anti-immigration violence and online ‘hit lists’ terrify minorities
Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain’s minister for th
e province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night. Hilary Benn said there was less disorder on the streets of Belfast on Wednesday night as opposed t...
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Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain’s minister for th
e province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night. Hilary Benn said there was less disorder on the streets of Belfast on Wednesday night as opposed t...
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Have trade tensions scuppered EU-China talks ahead of tough Brussels decisions?
An EU-China dialogue on digital matters has been postponed as tensions between the two sides threaten to boil over. The
meeting, initially scheduled for June 23 in Beijing, will no longer take place, with no immediate date set for a follow-up, people familiar with the situation confirmed. The Financial Times reported o...
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An EU-China dialogue on digital matters has been postponed as tensions between the two sides threaten to boil over. The
meeting, initially scheduled for June 23 in Beijing, will no longer take place, with no immediate date set for a follow-up, people familiar with the situation confirmed. The Financial Times reported o...
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3 Indian sailors dead after US attacks commercial vessel off Oman
Three Indian sailors on a commercial vessel hit by the United States off the coast of Oman are dead, New Delhi’s shippin
g minister said on Thursday. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello,” Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement, referring to the strike on the v...
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Three Indian sailors on a commercial vessel hit by the United States off the coast of Oman are dead, New Delhi’s shippin
g minister said on Thursday. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello,” Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement, referring to the strike on the v...
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Gambling addiction in Philippines worsens as helpline calls surge
The Philippines may be taking steps to curb gambling addiction, but for Bridges of Hope founder and director Jon Ty, the
number of helpline calls that he has received over the past year tells a different story. Such calls to the rehabilitation centre’s hotline were mostly related to gambling, with the number rising to ...
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The Philippines may be taking steps to curb gambling addiction, but for Bridges of Hope founder and director Jon Ty, the
number of helpline calls that he has received over the past year tells a different story. Such calls to the rehabilitation centre’s hotline were mostly related to gambling, with the number rising to ...
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Chinese safety official investigated over Liushenyu Coal Mine blast that killed 82
A high-ranking workplace safety official in central China’s Shanxi province has been placed under investigation over a m
assive coal mine explosion that killed 82. Zhang Heping, deputy director of the provincial department of emergency management, is suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law”, according to ...
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A high-ranking workplace safety official in central China’s Shanxi province has been placed under investigation over a m
assive coal mine explosion that killed 82. Zhang Heping, deputy director of the provincial department of emergency management, is suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law”, according to ...
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Tokyo Sézanne’s missing stars; Hongkonger shed 32kg in 8 months: 7 lifestyle stories
We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to
see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Where did Tokyo restaurant Sézanne’s 3 Michelin stars go? Tokyo’s Sézanne restaurant, which once held the No 1 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaur...
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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to
see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Where did Tokyo restaurant Sézanne’s 3 Michelin stars go? Tokyo’s Sézanne restaurant, which once held the No 1 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaur...
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Singapore charges 3 men over US$18 million fake country of origin mattress scam
Three men were charged on Thursday for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare China-made mattresses as
Singapore goods in an apparent attempt to evade US import duties. Singaporeans Loh Yew Kong, 68; Leong Yu Fong, 41; and Loh Chen Sing Darren, 37, as well as three companies – Brighture Et Riche, Brig...
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Three men were charged on Thursday for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare China-made mattresses as
Singapore goods in an apparent attempt to evade US import duties. Singaporeans Loh Yew Kong, 68; Leong Yu Fong, 41; and Loh Chen Sing Darren, 37, as well as three companies – Brighture Et Riche, Brig...
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Uber survey finds 90% of passengers deem 10,000 permit cap ‘very insufficient’
A vast majority of passengers consider the government’s plan to cap ride-hailing vehicle permits at 10,000 “very insuffi
cient”, according to a survey by Uber, as the company attempts to challenge elements of the proposed regulatory regime. US-based Uber said on Thursday that the survey, conducted last month over six da...
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A vast majority of passengers consider the government’s plan to cap ride-hailing vehicle permits at 10,000 “very insuffi
cient”, according to a survey by Uber, as the company attempts to challenge elements of the proposed regulatory regime. US-based Uber said on Thursday that the survey, conducted last month over six da...
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Hong Kong firms sign 6 deals to support Kazakhstan’s new hi-tech, economic hub
Hong Kong’s business community has signed six agreements with Kazakhstan to support the development of the country’s new
hi-tech and economic hub, as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu positioned the city as the project’s gateway to global capital and the mainland Chinese market. The memorandums of understanding (MOUs), ...
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Hong Kong’s business community has signed six agreements with Kazakhstan to support the development of the country’s new
hi-tech and economic hub, as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu positioned the city as the project’s gateway to global capital and the mainland Chinese market. The memorandums of understanding (MOUs), ...
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Thai court sentences 2 Chinese Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing
A Thai court on Thursday sentenced two ethnic Chinese Uygur men to death for the 2015 bombing of Bangkok’s Erawan shrine
. The worst attack on the city in recent history killed 20, including tourists from China, Malaysia and Singapore. The men, Bilal Mohammed, 41, and Yusufu Mieraili, 36, were arrested in a manhunt that...
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A Thai court on Thursday sentenced two ethnic Chinese Uygur men to death for the 2015 bombing of Bangkok’s Erawan shrine
. The worst attack on the city in recent history killed 20, including tourists from China, Malaysia and Singapore. The men, Bilal Mohammed, 41, and Yusufu Mieraili, 36, were arrested in a manhunt that...
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Filipino mayor begs for helicopters to fly food to ‘very hungry’ quake survivors
The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded on Thursday for helicopters
to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the archipelago in half a century, struck on Monday off the...
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The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded on Thursday for helicopters
to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the archipelago in half a century, struck on Monday off the...
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