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Trump wants China’s Xi at his inauguration – to help broker peace in Ukraine?
The US president-elect’s unusual invitation to Xi Jinping came after he’d said ‘China can help’ end the Ukraine war.
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Reform the only answer to securing Hong Kong’s prosperous future
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As global tensions rise, peace and goodwill is needed more than ever
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Fall of Syria’s Assad narrows China’s diplomatic space in the Middle East
There is too much power in the hands of the US and regional actors like Turkey for China to play a key role.
22 Dec 2024 - 5:30AM
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A man walks across from the embassy of China in the Syrian capital Damascus on December 12. Islamist-led rebels took Damascus in a lightning offensive on December 8, ousting Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. Photo: AFP
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Cryptocurrency craze no match for gold’s enduring allure
Leaders and policymakers should not be swayed by calls to pivot to cryptocurrencies when gold is as strong as ever.
21 Dec 2024 - 5:18PM
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Why Vanuatu should expect more aftershocks – and maybe another earthquake
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Efate, the main island of Vanuatu, earlier this week.
21 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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Kai Tak shows how sports infrastructure can lift neighbourhoods
Years after its iconic airport closed, the new stadium and community spaces will bring buzz and a renewed sense of purpose to the area.
21 Dec 2024 - 10:56AM
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Xi tells Macau it shares national development responsibility with HK
Stability and prosperity stressed as former Portuguese city marks 25th anniversary of return to China and inaugurates new leader.
21 Dec 2024 - 6:15AM
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Does Trump’s tariff-happy team realise China is playing weiqi, not chess?
Much depends on how successfully Trump seduces leaders away from multilateral rule-making and how firmly China resists the siren call of bilateralism.
21 Dec 2024 - 8:05AM
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Countries get on their high horse while being accessories to murder
As the world’s most respected human rights groups warn against the continuing Palestinian genocide, the US and Canada penalise China.
20 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
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In a world fraught with risk, Trump will add to the bumps
Amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty and trade tensions, investors are counting on the US central bank to keep printing money.
20 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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Passengers at Hong Kong International Airport on July 20, a day after a global IT service shortage affected air travel. Cybersecurity threats and extreme weather events are among the global risks that could become more severe in the coming years, contributing to financial woes across borders. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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Why China will struggle to boost consumption
A system which emphasises stability and control will face challenges in uncovering the DNA of the Chinese consumer.
20 Dec 2024 - 4:30PM
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Is Anwar’s anti-corruption pledge in Malaysia facing a reality check after 2 years?
Anwar’s promise to eradicate corruption faces a reality check after ex-first lady Rosmah Mansor was acquitted of money laundering charges.
20 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM
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China can win Japan and South Korea over from a US under Trump
Amid political changes in the three countries, China can carve out a new strategic landscape in East Asia by offering trade and cooperation.
20 Dec 2024 - 10:34AM
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Hong Kong interest rates volatility price to pay as spectre of Trump tariffs looms
Uncertainty over when next US cuts will come in 2025 prompts Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief to send out warning.
20 Dec 2024 - 6:15AM
News of the US Federal Reserve’s move to cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points flashes on a television screen as traders work at the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: EPA-EFE
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US-China science pact renewal a ray of hope amid techno-nationalism
The pact sustains targeted collaboration, but it also risks reinforcing emerging scientific blocs, potentially reshaping the global research landscape.
20 Dec 2024 - 8:37AM
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Is Turkestan Islamic Party a foreign proxy force to destabilise Xinjiang?
A video by the militant group against ‘Chinese infidels’ has been spread widely by mainstream news media, while similar propaganda by Hamas and Hezbollah are routinely suppressed or ignored.
19 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
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China’s scientific breakthroughs can lead to linguistic ones too
While English is used in most global scientific exchanges, publishing more papers in Chinese could facilitate linguistic innovation and inclusion.
18 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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The returner of the Chang’e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology in Beijing, China, on June 26. Photo: Xinhua
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In 2025, the only constant in China will be change
With China’s economic and social landscape set to be reshaped, businesses must stay agile and be prepared for change and uncertainty.
18 Dec 2024 - 7:29AM
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Why a Trump economic boom is much less likely this time around
Trump is once again inheriting a strong US economy but the world is more volatile, and US debt and interest rates are much higher.
17 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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Chiung Yao’s celebration of women’s freedom goes deeper than her paeans to love
As Chinese women embrace feminism, the writer’s final celebration of her independence perhaps resonates more deeply than her love stories.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:52AM
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Cryptocurrency craze no match for gold’s enduring allure
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Why Vanuatu should expect more aftershocks – and maybe another earthquake
21 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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