‘Integrity is non-negotiable,’ Hong Kong anti-corruption chief says at Apec seminar

    ‘Integrity is non-negotiable,’ Hong Kong anti-corruption chief says at Apec seminar

    Hong Kong’s anti-corruption chief has said trust is the real currency of finance, with an official from mainland China’s watchdog pledging to continue fostering a clean business environment and deepen regional cooperation. At an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) seminar on Tuesday, Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), said corruption harmed…

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    Apec trade envoys meet in China to discuss global trade tensions

      Apec trade envoys meet in China to discuss global trade tensions

      Photo: Free Malaysia Today Trade envoys from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) member economies have gathered in the Chinese city of Suzhou for talks focused on trade imbalances, supply chain resilience and broader economic cooperation amid global uncertainty. The two-day meeting brings together representatives from economies that account for nearly half of global trade, ahead of…

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        U.S. Promotes AI and Maritime Tech at APEC to Counter China

        The Trump administration is promoting American artificial intelligence exports and maritime surveillance technologies at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in southern China this week, as Washington seeks to counter Beijing’s growing technological and maritime influence. Casey Mace, the U.S. senior official to APEC, said Washington had launched a $20 million fund to support the adoption…

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        Ne Zha meets the Autobots: US-China animation set to debut as diplomatic frictions ease

        Ne Zha meets the Autobots: US-China animation set to debut as diplomatic frictions ease

        A highly anticipated animated crossover between a Chinese mythological hero and American pop culture icons will debut early next month, marking a significant collaborative release as bilateral tensions continue to ease. Many see My Ne Zha and Transformers – a 52-episode co-production between China’s CCTV Animation and US toy giant Hasbro – as the latest…

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        Xi-Trump meeting ‘a historic moment’ that will help avoid missteps, China’s top envoy says

        Xi-Trump meeting ‘a historic moment’ that will help avoid missteps, China’s top envoy says

        China’s top diplomat has called the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump “a historic moment” that would help reduce misunderstanding and prevent major fluctuations in their countries’ bilateral ties. Foreign Minister Wang Yi also noted that Shenzhen in southern China was getting ready to host next year’s Apec summit, a…

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        Why China chose tech-hub Shenzhen to host the 2026 Apec summit

        Why China chose tech-hub Shenzhen to host the 2026 Apec summit

        China’s decision to host next year’s Apec summit in the innovation hub of Shenzhen reflects Beijing’s “resolve to uphold openness”, according to analysts. Highlighting the southern city’s spectacular growth over the past few decades, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the decision at the end of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Gyeongju, South…

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