Days after OpenAI hired Peter Steinberger, the creator of viral AI agent framework OpenClaw, China has restricted state-run enterprises and government agencies from running OpenClaw AI apps on office computers. According to a Bloomberg report, government agencies and state-owned enterprises, including the largest banks, have received notices warning them against installing OpenClaw software on office…
As one of Asia’s oldest project markets, entering its 24th edition this year, Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has a whole lot of history, but isn’t afraid to keep innovating. After introducing an animation section last year, due to a huge increase in submissions of animation projects, HAF is introducing a dedicated genre…
Jang Seok-kwang The author is the general secretary of the Academy of National Intelligence. On Feb. 12, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency released a Chinese-language video on YouTube encouraging Chinese soldiers to secretly contact the CIA. Though only about 90 seconds long, one subtitle drew attention: “Choosing this path…
Chinese New Year in 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse, a year symbolizing perseverance, vitality and substantial momentum, which indeed was reflected in the Chinese markets’ hotel performance over the festive holiday. This year, the Chinese public holidays ran over nine days, including an extra day. Running from Feb. 15 to 23, this was…
(Bloomberg) — Wall Street traders are poring over charts to determine how much further the S&P 500 Index might fall as war in the Middle East rages on, with technical analysts noting early signs of bearish momentum. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% on Tuesday, dropping further below both its 50- and 100-day moving averages. Breaching…
As of today, this Premier League Team of the Season so far is gloriously lopsided, slightly reckless on the whiteboard, and pretty hard to argue with once you get into the numbers. It is a 3-3-4 in spirit, with João Pedro nudged a little wide because leaving him out would be crazier than the shape…
Taiwanese rock band Mayday has sought to calm fans angered by the abrupt cancellation of one of its concerts planned for Hong Kong by inviting them to a free rehearsal, as complaints over the scrapped show soared to more than 100. The city’s customs chief also weighed in on Wednesday, warning that enforcement action would…
China has released updated climate goals for the period leading to 2030, framed as part of its 15th Five‑Year Plan (2026–2030). These goals focus mainly on improving carbon efficiency, that is, lowering emissions relative to economic output, rather than capping total emissions. Under the new plan, China aims to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per…
March 11, 2026, 10:27 a.m. ET Recent polls show more voters disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran than approve. Trump’s overall job approval rating remains underwater, according to several recent polls and polling averages. With U.S. military action more than a week underway in Iran, polls are beginning to emerge on…
Iran may be using a Chinese satellite navigation system to target Israel and United States military assets in the Middle East, intelligence experts say. Former French foreign intelligence director Alain Juillet told France’s independent Tocsin podcast this week that it is likely that Iran has been provided access to China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system because…