China says US should stop discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions
China urges the US to halt discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions, calling for fair treatment in scientific cooperation.
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Taiwan union says Micron workers reject bonus proposal
Micron's Taoyuan union says about 70% of voting members rejected the company’s new profit-sharing proposal, warning of further collective action after a 24-hour strike.
Taiwan says China using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in western Pacific
Taiwan's Coast Guard says China is using militia boats with coast guard ships to expand 'battlefield preparation' in the western Pacific, pressuring Japan and Philippines.
Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet
Japan will use an AI team to simulate cyberattacks and find system weaknesses after critical PHP flaws triggered global hacking attempts and service disruptions.
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on land border again
South Korea again proposed military talks with North Korea to fix their land border and reduce accidental clashes, after a September DMZ landmine blast injured South Korean soldiers.
Japan to change tax-free shopping rules for tourists from Nov 1
Japan will change tax-free shopping rules for tourists starting Nov 1.
Waze rejects Malaysia’s data security claims after civil servant ban
Waze rejects Malaysia's data security claims after civil servants banned over Israeli links, citing no evidence of misuse.
Australia sanctions North Koreans over ‘fraudulent’ IT work, cybercrime
Australia sanctioned two North Koreans and related companies over fraudulent IT work and cybercrime that raise money for North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
Powerful Tibet earthquake kills 18 people and injures 32 others
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Tibet, killing 18 and injuring 32. Over 300 houses collapsed, prompting rescue efforts with 300+ police deployed.
China carmakers go back to design basics with buttons and knobs
China's carmakers are bringing back physical buttons and knobs to reduce driver distraction from touchscreens, with regulators pushing safer design standards that may mandate physical controls.
Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi; hundreds of flights cancelled
Taiwan shut down as Typhoon Champi approaches, cancelling all domestic and over 350 international flights. The weakening storm, though not making direct landfall, brings strong winds and rain.
CNA Explains: Why China’s fifth plenum will focus on party discipline
China’s fifth plenum will focus on party discipline, highlighting Beijing’s drive to tighten internal rules and enforce stricter political control within the Communist Party.