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CXMT Base Hefei Records 6.8% Growth as Regional Economic Disparities Deepen in China While AI industry hubs experienced rapid growth fueled by semiconductor and AI investment booms, regions dependent on traditional manufacturing fell into a slump. SBS Jul 30, 2026 5:59 PM

Manga 'One Piece' Creator Shows Support for Earthquake-Hit Kumamoto Once Again What particularly draws attention is the support from the creator of the popular Japanese manga series 'One Piece'. SBS Jul 30, 2026 5:43 PM

"Iran Attacks Chinese Corporate Building in Kuwait, Leaving 1 Dead" Iran attacked a Chinese-owned corporate building in Kuwait, resulting in one death, according to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense. SBS Jul 30, 2026 5:32 PM

U.S. Commander Warns Troops Over Phone Videos, Citing Security Risks The U.S. military is reportedly considering measures to restrict the use of mobile phones by service members deployed to the Middle East. SBS Jul 30, 2026 5:15 PM

South Korean Tourist Bitten by Monkey at India's Taj Mahal, Ambulance Fails to Arrive According to outlets including India Today and The Indian Express on the 30th , a South Korean tourist, identified as A, was attacked by a monkey on the 26th at the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, northern India. SBS Jul 30, 2026 5:14 PM

Death Toll Reaches 30 in Kumamoto Earthquakes, 5.8 Magnitude Aftershock Hits The death toll from the powerful earthquakes in Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, has risen to 30. SBS Jul 30, 2026 5:12 PM

Microsoft Maintains 2026 CapEx Guidance; Meta Raises Lower End However, their share paths diverged depending on whether this spending translated directly into earnings. SBS Jul 30, 2026 4:50 PM

Russia Launches Nationwide Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukraine, Leaving at least 8 Dead A high-ranking Russian military official stated that airfields, military communication facilities, and logistics centers were targeted across seven regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv and Lviv. SBS Jul 30, 2026 4:42 PM

"Is That Really a Ferrari?" From Ridicule to Explosive Demand in China in Major Turnaround Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Luce, which faced initial setbacks including harsh design criticisms and a plunge in stock price upon its release, has reportedly achieved its sales target for this year ahead of schedule. SBS Jul 30, 2026 4:26 PM

Another Food Safety Shock in China After 'Naked Cabbage' and 'Urine Beer'? Bakery Caught Relabeling Expired Bread A Chinese bakery has sparked a food safety controversy after being caught replacing labels on expired bread with new ones. SBS Jul 30, 2026 3:55 PM