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Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November
In their first call since November, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US president Donald Trump to be “prudent” about supplying arms to Taiwan, according to a readout of their call provided by China’s foreign ministry.
“President Xi emphasised that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations,” the readout said. “China must safeguard its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will never allow Taiwan to be separated. The US must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with prudence.”

The history of the Sundance Film Festival is rife with iconic premieres of films from East Asian American voices -- Gregg Araki's "Mysterious Skin." Justin Lin's "Better Luck Tomorrow." James Wan's ...

The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.

JoySauce launches its first ad-supported streaming channel on Amazon Prime dedicated to Asian American voices, premiering comedy series "Jokes with JoySauce" in January.

Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, and accounts for more than third of China’s economic growth
China’s clean energy industries drove more than 90% of the country’s investment growth last year, making the sectors bigger than all but seven of the world’s economies, .
For the second time in three years, the report showed the manufacture, installation and export of batteries, electric cars, solar, wind and related technologies accounted for more than a third of China’s economic growth.

The Singapore Airshow featured a rare mix of US, Chinese, and Russian-made fighters in a single event. Their pilots showcased the maneuverability and unique capabilities of each modern aircraft. The ...

It’s often assumed that lower birthrates could help slow climate change and A.I. disruption. The reality is more complex.

The breakup is focused on sensitive matters now considered national-security issues, including semiconductors, food and energy.

The breakup is focused on sensitive matters now considered national-security issues, including semiconductors, food and energy.

State-owned company will sell under the Lepas brand, continuing its rapid expansion in the British market

The Chinese carmaker Chery is launching a fourth brand in the UK, continuing a push into the British market where it has rapidly become a major player.
The state-owned company said on Wednesday it would sell cars under the Lepas brand, which is developing battery and hybrid SUVs aimed at younger families, mainly in the European market.

Mandarin transliteration of character’s name regarded as auspicious, prompting wave of memes and fan art
Draco Malfoy, one of Harry Potter’s most recognisable villains, has become an unlikely lunar new year icon across China, as fans embrace the character for the year of the horse.
In Mandarin, Malfoy’s name is transliterated as “mǎ ěr fú”. The first character means “horse” while the final character, “fú”, means “fortune” or “blessing” – a powerful symbol found across lunar new year celebrations.

This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.