China's AI startup MiniMax begins preparations for domestic IPO, joining competition with DeepSeek and other local rivals.

China releases footage of navy confronting Dutch frigate near Paracel Islands. PLA says it deployed warships, J-16 fighters and electronic interference after Dutch vessel entered claimed waters and launched helicopter.

China released footage of its navy and air force confronting a Dutch frigate near the Paracel Islands, which China controls but other actors contest. The PLA said it dispatched warships and J-16 fighters, issued warnings, and used electronic interference after the Dutch vessel entered what China claims as sovereign waters and launched a helicopter into contested airspace.

Akeso lung cancer drug extends survival 15% over immunotherapy in China trial, Reuters reports. The bispecific antibody outperformed standard treatment in a Phase 3 study.

Akeso Biopharma's lung cancer drug demonstrated a 15% improvement in overall survival compared to immunotherapy in a China-based trial, according to Reuters.

South Korea exports surge in May on semiconductor demand, bolstering central bank hawkish stance amid geopolitical risks

South Korea's exports extended their strong run in May, reinforcing the central bank's increasingly hawkish stance as booming semiconductor demand continues to underpin growth despite rising geopolitical and inflation risks.

Japanese bond yields surge to 40-year high as PM Takaichi's 'red flag' on budget rattles markets.

Japanese government bond yields have risen to their highest level in 40 years, driven by market concerns over the budget and a warning from Takaichi.