Tsinghua University-incubated start-up to widen test of virtual hospital with ‘AI doctors’

The Agent Hospital built by Tairex, formed under Tsinghua’s Institute for Al Industry Research, will conduct public tests next year.

China opens its first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica

Data from the station will ‘support the global response to climate change’, according to China Meteorological Administration.

Canada pulls refugee welcome mat, launches ads warning asylum seekers of stricter rules

The campaign running in 11 languages aims to combat misinformation and deter asylum claims, reflecting a shift in the government’s stance on immigration.

A gallery of China’s military might unveiled at Zhuhai air show, including its new J-35A fighter

China’s latest military aircraft, including the J-20 stealth fighter, the J-35A and more, took the stage at the 2024 Zhuhai air show.

Malaysia 1MDB scandal: ex-PM Najib says bribery, power abuse charges ‘politically motivated’

The former PM is serving a six-year prison sentence for stealing from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB and faces more cases related to the 2018 election scandal.

China condemns Lithuania’s expulsion of 3 diplomats; says countermeasures possible

Beijing accuses Baltic state of violating one-China principle on Taiwan-related issues and damaging relations.

Indonesia yet to agree with Beijing on joint development areas in South China Sea: minister

Many South China Sea states are hesitant to join agreements with China, fearing they could be interpreted as legitimising Beijing’s claims in the waterway.

Hong Kong investment arm funds 80 start-ups as war chest swells

Flush with proceeds from the city’s successful investment-migration scheme, HKIC puts money in local, mainland and overseas start-ups.

Biden takes a last aim at China’s hi-tech ambitions with new chip restrictions

Sweeping rules target Chinese access to US-origin and foreign-made products using high-bandwidth memory technologies.

Man sentenced to death in China for pushing wife into sea, using insurance payout on prostitutes

Husband takes out four life insurance policies for wife two months after marriage, naming himself as sole beneficiary.