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Internet must have security, humanity, Apple’s Tim Cook tells China

Tim Cook, Apple Inc. chief executive has called for future internet and AI technologies to be infused with privacy, security and…

Afghan economy still hampered by war- World Bank

The Afghan economy remains severely hampered by the new war with the Taliban, a World Bank report said Tuesday. “The…

China overtakes the U.S. in race for supercomputer dominance

China has reached a supercomputing milestone. The country now has more machines on a list of the world's 500 fastest…

China pledges to open finance sector for more foreign ownership

China has announced plans to ease limits on foreign ownership of financial services groups, following years of complaints that such…

China’s new passenger jet finishes first long-haul flight

China's homegrown large passenger jet has touched down safely after its first long-haul test flight, bringing the nation one step…

Indonesia, S. Korea sign $1.9bn deals to boost economic ties

Indonesia and South Korea Thursday signed business deals potentially worth 1.9 billion U.S. dollars, covering transportation and other sectors. The…