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Police officers stand guard on Shanghai’s Nanjing Road on Monday. A top security official has ordered China’s law enforcement agencies to swear “absolute loyalty” to the Communist Party. Photo: Reuters
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Kiss and tail: China’s hit spy drama gets pro tips from top security agency
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Taiwan’s Lai accused of ignoring Japanese invasion of China with VE Day speech
Opposition lawmakers and historians challenge the Taiwanese leader’s remarks, which were also denounced by Beijing.
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China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan
The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.
7 May 2025 - 6:59PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Russia for four days. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan
Taiwan downgrades Chiang Kai-shek’s mausoleum as it grapples with legacy
Taipei reclassifies resting place of former KMT leader and his son in latest bid to erase sites seen by some as symbols of dictatorship.
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Accidents and disasters in China
‘Drunk driver’ killed 6 in May Day holiday bus stop car crash in China: report
State broadcaster quotes police as saying 29-year-old motorist was speeding and trying to overtake another vehicle.
6 May 2025 - 6:17PM
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Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials
Targeted by graft-busters and with fewer well-paid jobs in private sector as economy slows, more are said to be taking up government work.
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Accidents and disasters in China
10 dead, 70 in hospital after 4 boats capsize in southwest China
More than 80 people fall overboard as tourist boats overturn on a river in Guizhou province.
5 May 2025 - 7:53PM
President Xi Jinping has urged “all-out efforts” in search and rescue operations to help victims who were on board tourist boats that capsized in the Liuchong River in southwest China on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Taiwan
Can Taiwan’s KMT stay relevant as it gambles on unseating island’s leader?
Taiwan’s recall wars test voter patience, leaving both sides facing struggle to convince public they can govern constructively.
4 May 2025 - 8:16PM
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The inspectors keeping China’s corrupt officials up at night
The graft-buster’s inspection teams have become important tools for maintaining discipline under Xi Jinping.
4 May 2025 - 10:30AM
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China education
Adapt or perish: the humanities fight to survive China’s hi-tech rise
As Chinese universities slash arts and social science enrolments, analysts argue the fields are evolving and warn against utilitarianism.
4 May 2025 - 6:14AM
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Accidents and disasters in China
1 killed and 4 injured after helicopter crashes in Chinese city of Suzhou
The accident happened at a newly opened scenic area, where some visitors have expressed concern about the heavy volume of sightseeing tours.
3 May 2025 - 8:52PM
The helicopter crashed when coming in to land at the park in Suzhou. Photo: ctdsb.net
Taiwan
Taipei Palace Museum struggles with tourist numbers amid cross-strait tension
Opposition lawmaker questions massive drop in visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
3 May 2025 - 3:32PM
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China’s Communist Party
How did China’s 5-year plans deliver an economic miracle and what’s next?
The national strategic blueprint has evolved from its roots in a Soviet-style planned economy to today’s more responsive model.
2 May 2025 - 7:47PM
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US-China relations
Chinese educated overseas hit back at ‘appliance queen’ over spy allegations
Shanxi Returnees’ Chamber of Commerce publishes open letter to Dong Mingzhu over comment she would ‘never use a haigui pai’.
2 May 2025 - 2:00PM
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Dong Mingzhu, chairwoman of Gree Group appliance firm in China, stirred controversy last month after saying Chinese educated overseas might be spies. Photo: Handout
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US immigration chills, China’s travel warning: 7 US-China relations reads
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US-China trade war
China’s ex-trade negotiator takes lesser role as Trump tariff war heats up
Wang Shouwen, formerly No 2 at Ministry of Commerce, moves to less prestigious position, indicating he may be winding down his career.
1 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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Corruption in China
Probe into star player at China’s securities body shocks finance sector
Architect of ChiNext hi-tech stock exchange’s 2020 boom under investigation for alleged ‘serious violations of discipline and laws’.
1 May 2025 - 3:09PM
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Artificial intelligence
Relying on AI carries risks, security expert warns amid China’s DeepSeek craze
Political adviser cautions against dependence on AI for decision-making, calls for security mechanism to monitor and intercept threats.
1 May 2025 - 9:00AM
China’s top cybersecurity regulator has launched a campaign to regulate artificial intelligence services and crack down on AI-generated rumours. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s Communist Party
Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5-year planning
Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.
30 Apr 2025 - 8:40PM
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Foreigners in China
Expat talent in the picture as Xi Jinping visits Shanghai AI hub
Entrepreneur Hamza Boukili was among the welcoming party for Xi’s first inspection trip since the revival of the US-China tariff war.
30 Apr 2025 - 5:12PM
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South China Sea
China launches ‘Blue Whale’ – world’s first high-speed uncrewed submersible
AI-equipped research vessel can stay underwater for a month and launch research rockets, marking ‘leap’ for marine exploration, typhoon research.
30 Apr 2025 - 6:05PM
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Open Questions series
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