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- HKEX pushes deeper into index business as AI reshapes Hong Kong marketHKEX is expanding into the index business by launching the HKEX Tech 100 Index ETF and exploring more financial products, aiming to reflect evolving market trends and investor demand in Hong Kong's tech sector.
- Is the US banning drones from China until it can make better ones itself?The US faces debate over restricting Chinese drones amid geopolitical tensions, with many arguing against bans due to their essential role in public safety.
- EU pitches Brazil a ‘more beneficial’ rare earths deal than US or ChinaThe EU is offering Brazil a more beneficial rare earths partnership than the US or China, focusing on sustainable business and local processing to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.
- Why Hong Kong’s bilingualism is uniquely indispensable in the AI eraHong Kong's bilingualism is crucial for identifying AI hallucinations, as AI systems struggle with cross-lingual alignment between English and Chinese data, leading to fabricated citations that bilingual users can detect through cross-examination.
- Rewriting the Intelligence MapVotee AI is developing sovereign AI systems and native language models to address the underrepresentation of global languages in AI, focusing on enterprise governance and cultural preservation.
- Navigating the Leviathans: Professor John Mearsheimer and the resurgence of great power politicsProfessor John Mearsheimer discussed the resurgence of great power politics, emphasizing offensive realism and US-China competition at an SCMP Plus event in Hong Kong.
- Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after twin earthquakes kill at least 188Venezuelans searched rubble for survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 188 and left over 200 trapped, with major damage in La Guaira and aid challenges.
- US hearing warns Chinese economic espionage now targets AIA US congressional committee heard testimony that China's economic espionage now targets AI, with efforts including cyber espionage and academic collaboration to boost its economic and military power, while some lawmakers warned against broad measures targeting Chinese-Americans and companies.
- ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre has closed, Florida governor DeSantis saysFlorida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre has closed after nearly a year, with Governor DeSantis stating it was always intended as a temporary solution. Officials cited hurricane season as a reason for the closure, while detainees reported unsafe and inhumane conditions.
- Trump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline, US diplomat saysThe US diplomat confirmed continued support for Taiwan's 'Six Assurances' but provided no timeline for a $14 billion arms sale, as Trump's recent discussions with China on the issue were noted.
- Liner of Trump’s reflecting pool was cut with sharp blade, National Park Service saysA liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, causing damage to the foam sealant installed during a US$16 million rehabilitation project, with about 70 fence post tops also thrown into the pool.
- US is ‘superhero’, China ‘supervillain’ in global AI contest, American officials warnUS officials warn that China's advancement in AI poses a significant challenge, comparing the global AI race to a battle between a 'superhero' (US) and a 'supervillain' (China).
- Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing HormuzA Singapore-flagged cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, causing bridge damage but no casualties or environmental impact. Iran had previously threatened vessels using the route without permission.
- US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands in bid to counter ChinaThe US assured India that AI models won't be abruptly cut off, following a ban on Anthropic's models. India raised concerns about an AI 'kill switch' at a US-led summit aimed at creating China-free AI supply chains.
- Weinstein’s New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can’t endure fourth trialHarvey Weinstein avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser said she couldn't endure testifying again, leading prosecutors to drop the case. He remains incarcerated with other convictions.