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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1807, Thomas Hawksley, English engineer and academic (died 1893) was born. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong now handles more than half of China’s chip imports
Hong Kong has become the main artery for high-tech goods flowing in and out of China, and its chip trade has hit record levels. The city accounted for more than half of China’s 239bn in semiconductor imports in the first five months of 2026, according to a Bloomberg review of official data. That share stood at [] This story continues at The Next Web
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BBC News - Business
· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Hong Kong aims to offer more investment options for mainland Chinese: Paul Chan
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. More mainland Chinese investors could gain access to a broader range of products in Hong Kong under a review by authorities, the finance chief has said, dismissing concerns that a recent crackdown on illegal cross-border stock trading could dent the city’s appeal. Financial...
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· Jun 23, 2026
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The Next Web
· Jun 26, 2026
Malaysia intercepts $13M AI chip shipment bound for re-export
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Related coverage for "Hong Kong now handles more than half of China’s chip imports": BBC News - Business — South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan. ANTARA News — WALOVI and Hong Xin Da Seal Strategic Local-Channel Deal for International Cans in Singapore. South China Morning Post — Hong Kong aims to offer more investment options for mainland Chinese: Paul Chan. UPI — China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers. The Motley Fool — Why Micron Stock Just Dropped. The Next Web — Malaysia intercepts $13M AI chip shipment bound for re-export