China Recruits Top U.S. AI Scientist in Strategic Move

A leading American artificial intelligence researcher has left the United States to work in China, highlighting the intense global competition for tech talent. The scientist’s move is seen as a significant gain for China's ambitions in this critical field. In other regional developments, China has strongly criticized the United States over Venezuela. It demanded the U.S. release detained Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, warning Washington to "stop subverting" the country's government. Meanwhile, across Asia, the role and rights of domestic helpers are being widely debated. New reports examine the working conditions and legal protections for millions of household workers in the region. These stories are part of the essential news from Asia you may have missed last weekend.