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The summit between US President Donald Trump (left) and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (right), originally planned for late March, has been rescheduled to mid-May. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Why experts say trade wins aren’t enough for Xi-Trump summit in May

Former diplomat warns ‘malpractice-like’ lack of preparation for meeting could hollow out potential for productive talks.

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Hezbollah disarmament ‘must happen’, Lebanese minister tells US think tank

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Trump and Iran trade red lines as Putin enters the diplomatic crossfire

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Diplomacy

Why tougher US visa rules for skilled foreign workers may end in ‘brain drain’

Trump administration is targeting several visa categories, including popular H-1B pathway, with bias towards fewer numbers and more revenue.

27 Apr 2026 - 11:03PMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Diplomacy

2 months into the Iran war, who holds the upper hand?

Analysts are divided on who has the most to lose as the conflict drags on.

27 Apr 2026 - 10:08PMvideocam

Science

Chinese supercomputers help crack mystery of Yellowstone volcanic plumbing

Scientists who started research in the US make breakthrough after returning to China and gaining access to domestic computing power.

27 Apr 2026 - 10:21PMvideocam

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Politics

Taiwan completes US tank deal as final Abrams shipment reaches port

Acquisition marks the biggest upgrade to Taiwan’s armoured forces in decades as island moves to bolster northern defence.

27 Apr 2026 - 8:11PMvideocam

A US-made M1A2T Abrams tank fires at a target during a live-fire drill in Taiwan’s Hsinchu county in July 2025. Photo: EPA

Diplomacy

Pakistani president’s visit seeks to bolster ‘full spectrum’ of ties with China

Asif Ali Zardari’s visit also comes at a time when Islamabad is seeking to play a key role in ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.

27 Apr 2026 - 8:51PMvideocam

Military

PLA showcases YJ-20 anti-ship missiles as US-Japan-Philippines test war moves

Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan’s first-ever operational role in the drills.

27 Apr 2026 - 9:21PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Exclusive | Territorial integrity is ‘red line’ for Europe, Finland warns after US Greenland threats

Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen insists on the importance of national sovereignty, saying ‘we react through the means we have’.

27 Apr 2026 - 7:07PMvideocam

Greenlanders protest against Donald Trump’s threats. Photo: AFP

Science

China unveils ultra-cheap ‘all-iron flow battery’ for renewable energy storage

Next-generation large-scale energy storage system promises ultra-low cost and record lifespan.

27 Apr 2026 - 4:10PMvideocam

A close-up view of multiple battery energy storage system (BESS) containers in utility installation. They are designed to support renewable integration, load balancing and grid electricity. Photo: Handout

Science

China launches war on Alzheimer’s that may affect 10% of population by 2050

Chinese biotech firms tackle urgent initiative to create four new pharmaceutical drugs to treat world’s fastest growing form of dementia.

27 Apr 2026 - 9:34AMvideocam

Military

Trump factor drives up Asia-Pacific military spending at fastest pace since 2009

Expenditures rose to US$681 billion, as some nations worried that Washington might not be a reliable security partner.

27 Apr 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

Science

Scientists in China create a predator-like material to hunt for uranium in ocean

Breakthrough could aid radioactive pollution clean-ups and allow for uranium ion extraction from seawater to power nuclear reactors.

26 Apr 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Researchers have developed a microscopic material capable of swimming through water and hunting uranium ions. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Diplomacy

China is poised to reap rewards as energy shock heats up the race for renewables

The US war on Iran may have inadvertently triggered a global transition that will favour Beijing’s green leadership, analysts predict.

26 Apr 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Solar panels on a residential building in Matanzas, Cuba. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

China warns EU to remove firms and citizens from Russian sanctions list

Commerce ministry said Brussels would ‘bear the consequences’ after 27 mainland and Hong Kong firms were added to the latest blacklist.

26 Apr 2026 - 7:40PMvideocam

Europe

Italy extradites Chinese national wanted by US for alleged hacking

Xu Zewei was arrested in Milan in 2025 at ⁠the request of US authorities.

27 Apr 2026 - 4:43PM

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Politics

Taiwan’s leader Lai delays Africa trip after 3 nations revoke flight permission

Taiwan blames Beijing for the move, which forced William Lai to put off visit to eSwatini, the island’s sole remaining partner in Africa.

21 Apr 2026 - 9:25PMvideocam

William Lai’s office says this is the first time any Taiwanese leader has had to delay an overseas visit at the last minute. Photo: AFP

Politics

Does William Lai’s cancelled eSwatini trip show Beijing’s reach in Africa?

Beijing denies using economic coercion to derail Taiwanese leader’s visit to African ally.

22 Apr 2026 - 7:01PMvideocam

Politics

Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection

Results also suggest a more pragmatic public mood on cross-strait relations, with many respondents favouring dialogue over confrontation.

22 Apr 2026 - 10:00AMvideocam

Politics

Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP

The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.

20 Apr 2026 - 9:23PMvideocam

The opposition Kuomintang has seized on the spat to accuse Taiwan’s ruling party of putting ideology ahead of the economy. Photo: Reuters

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LATEST China Science NEWS

Chinese supercomputers help crack mystery of Yellowstone volcanic plumbing

27 Apr 2026 - 10:21PMvideocam

The Steamboat Geyser erupts in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Chinese scientists say Yellowstone’s magma channels were not blasted open by magma forcing its way upward, as long believed. Photo: Reuters

China unveils ultra-cheap ‘all-iron flow battery’ for renewable energy storage

27 Apr 2026 - 4:10PMvideocam

A close-up view of multiple battery energy storage system (BESS) containers in utility installation. They are designed to support renewable integration, load balancing and grid electricity. Photo: Handout

China launches war on Alzheimer’s that may affect 10% of population by 2050

27 Apr 2026 - 9:34AMvideocam

Chinese researchers tasked with the job of creating four new pharmaceutical drugs to treat the world’s fastest growing form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: Getty Images

Scientists in China create a predator-like material to hunt for uranium in ocean

26 Apr 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Researchers have developed a microscopic material capable of swimming through water and hunting uranium ions. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China builds world’s first ‘coal battery’ with zero emission

26 Apr 2026 - 8:10PMvideocam

A team of Chinese researchers have for the first time built what they call a zero-carbon-emission direct coal fuel cell, or ZC-DCFC. Photo: Shutterstock Images

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Opinion | How China’s patient diplomacy can help secure peace in Iran

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Behind the viral rise of China’s ‘cyberpunk city’

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China’s hidden chilli capital, and the birthplace of the chilli crisp

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Why AI is driving a solo start-up wave in China

The photo taken on April 12, 2026 shows founder of SoloNest Karen Dai posing for a portrait photo with her new book “One Person Company” at a conference room in Shanghai. Young Chinese, many who fear age discrimination in their workplace after turning 35, are increasingly starting “one-person companies” that have artificial intelligence do most of the work. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY: China-AI-technology-science-employment, FOCUS by Mary YANG

How China is surviving the global oil shock

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