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Capital

Nuuk

Head of State

King Frederik X

Head of Government

Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede.

A Danish naval vessel patrolling near Nuuk, Greenland. Photo: AP

Denmark

Denmark to buy US patrol planes despite rift over Greenland

Denmark finalises a deal for three P-8A aircraft amid diplomatic tensions over Trump’s bid for Arctic island.

30 Dec 2025 - 1:01PM

Donald Trump

Does the US want to conquer Greenland? Trump’s new envoy weighs in

24 Dec 2025 - 1:13PM

Nordic nations

‘Respect our integrity’: Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

22 Dec 2025 - 6:59PMvideocam

Climate change

Arctic has hottest year ever recorded, as climate impacts cascade

The region is warming far faster than the global average due to a phenomenon known as ‘Arctic Amplification’.

18 Dec 2025 - 6:25PMvideocam

A boy throws ice into the sea in Nuuk, Greenland, in March. Photo: AP

US-China relations

Senior Democrat urges Rubio to fill Arctic post and halt rise of China, Russia

In a letter, Raja Krishnamoorthi asks US Secretary of State to restore key US role in ‘one of the world’s most strategically vital regions’.

12 Dec 2025 - 11:50PMvideocam

United States

Opinion | Venezuela? Trump’s real aim could be laying claim to the western hemisphere

In the aftermath of American exceptionalism, Trump and Xi could form respective ‘greater areas’, each ordered by their own nation’s political and legal norms.

23 Nov 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

US-China trade war

Explainer | Rare earths, chips and batteries – what China can and cannot weaponise

Experts explore how China balances export curbs with legal reforms as global partners diversify supplies, firms hunt rare-earth alternatives.

13 Nov 2025 - 1:32AMvideocam

Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: Reuters

US-China trade war

Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies

From Tokyo to Bangkok, Washington is forging new partnerships to counter China’s dominance.

29 Oct 2025 - 7:00PMvideocam

Tourism

‘Unreal’: spend a night in a glass igloo atop an Arctic cruise ship at sea

Cantilevered over the ship’s edge, the National Geographic Endurance’s glass igloos let passengers enjoy an incredible night amid the fjords.

14 Oct 2025 - 10:15AM

John Lee policy address 2025

How much screen time should kids have? Hong Kong leader to seek expert advice

Government source rules out bans but backs tougher restrictions on device use in schools and homes under new initiative within policy address.

16 Sep 2025 - 9:17AM

Authorities will seek to further limit young children’s use of mobile digital devices, including social media access, by updating the city’s guidelines. Photo: Jelly Tse

Britain

Dozens arrested at latest UK protest for banned group Palestine Action

The pro-Palestinian group was banned under anti-terrorism legislation in July, making it a crime to support or belong to the organisation.

6 Sep 2025 - 10:38PM

Police officers detain a demonstrator on the day of the “Lift The Ban” rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government’s proscription of “Palestine Action” under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong courts

Letters | Decision of tribunal in Hong Kong against solicitor is irreproachable

Readers discuss the banning of a solicitor from practising in the city, a Hong Kong tennis player’s achievements, and the effect of Trump’s tariffs on the Global South.

2 Sep 2025 - 11:30AM

China's military weapons

The Front Line | Chinese state media hints at variants of hypersonic missile in parade

One anticipated highlight is air-launched variant of the originally sea-based YJ-21, nicknamed an ‘aircraft carrier killer’.

2 Sep 2025 - 9:15AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Editorial | Sense of urgency as SCO powers work to resist bullying from the West

Summit saw President Xi call for the setting up of an SCO development bank to be expedited and more exchanges to counter the US tech chokepoint.

2 Sep 2025 - 7:15AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping chat on the second day of the two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Tianjin, China, on September 1. Photo: Kyodo

SCO

As US sanctions take toll, Xi Jinping presses SCO to target ‘bullying’

The bloc needs to underpin economic and security cooperation among members, Chinese president says.

2 Sep 2025 - 9:48AMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping says the SCO needs to achieve “real results” to better protect members from “hegemonic” bullying. Photo: Xinhua

US-China relations

After The War | Once a forgotten WWII ally, China to reassert role as defender of world order

Experts say the country’s wartime sacrifice makes it a steward, not a disruptor, of the international system.

28 Aug 2025 - 12:52PMvideocam

Nordic nations

Denmark, Greenland apologise for historic mistreatment of Inuit women

Thousands of Greenlandic women and girls were fitted with IUDs without consent from 1966 to 1991.

27 Aug 2025 - 9:19PM

United States

Trump’s Greenland interest sparks diplomatic row, as Denmark summons US envoy

The US diplomat was summoned after three Trump-connected Americans allegedly ran covert operations to influence Greenland’s split from Denmark.

27 Aug 2025 - 5:27PMvideocam

Colourful houses in Ilulissat, North Greenland. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers warned of elevated chikungunya fever risk as cases rise across Asia

Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam highlights shorter incubation period in mosquitoes, allowing virus to replicate quickly.

10 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

US-China relations

Open Questions | ‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.

4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s war chest grows the most in 2 decades on bull market

The Exchange Fund’s first-half return grew 76.6 per cent from the HK$110.1 billion gain last year, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said.

1 Aug 2025 - 7:02PMvideocam

A tram is seen at Johnston Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Elson Li

Japan

Whale of a row in Japan as Interpol drops activist’s red notice

Tokyo’s foreign ministry has vowed to continue requesting the Sea Shepherd founder’s extradition to Japan.

24 Jul 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder Paul Watson during a visit to Nice, France, on February 28. Photo: AFP

Interpol

Interpol removes anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson from red notice list

Paul Watson, pursued by Japan and briefly detained in Greenland, hails ‘small justice victory’ for him and ‘a major justice victory’ for whales.

23 Jul 2025 - 1:51PM

Arctic

Opinion | China’s engagement in the Arctic is part and parcel of being a global power

As a recent study shows, Beijing’s activities and investments in the Arctic have been exaggerated in conventional media discourse.

16 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM

China's military weapons

Photos of China’s J-20A fighter spark speculation about military parade debut

Photographer claims Chinese fifth-generation jet, known as the Mighty Dragon, is rehearsing for September WWII anniversary event.

4 Jul 2025 - 7:38PM

In recent weeks, advanced aircraft have been spotted flying in formation across China, including several identified as J-20A jets, seen here in a photo that surfaced on Friday. Photo: Weibo

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | In seeking change, leaders must make tough choice on how hard to push

Whether it’s Trump’s optics-focused politics or Hong Kong’s cautious, pragmatic governance, modern political challenges require compromise.

27 Jun 2025 - 10:36AMvideocam

An Uber app is displayed on a mobile phone as a local taxi drives past in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, on May 16. Photo: Jelly Tse

Emmanuel Macron

France’s Macron visits Greenland, berates Trump for threats against Arctic territory

French president visits Greenland to show European support for the strategic Arctic island coveted by Trump.

16 Jun 2025 - 3:35PM

US-China relations

Pentagon chief assures lawmakers on review of US-Britain-Australia pact

‘Congress will be involved’ in 30-day assessment of Aukus alliance formed to counter Beijing’s regional clout, defence secretary testifies.

13 Jun 2025 - 6:04AMvideocam

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Greenland

Denmark to buy US patrol planes despite rift over Greenland

Denmark finalises a deal for three P-8A aircraft amid diplomatic tensions over Trump’s bid for Arctic island.

Does the US want to conquer Greenland? Trump’s new envoy weighs in

‘Respect our integrity’: Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

Arctic has hottest year ever recorded, as climate impacts cascade

The region is warming far faster than the global average due to a phenomenon known as ‘Arctic Amplification’.

Senior Democrat urges Rubio to fill Arctic post and halt rise of China, Russia

In a letter, Raja Krishnamoorthi asks US Secretary of State to restore key US role in ‘one of the world’s most strategically vital regions’.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Venezuela? Trump’s real aim could be laying claim to the western hemisphere

In the aftermath of American exceptionalism, Trump and Xi could form respective ‘greater areas’, each ordered by their own nation’s political and legal norms.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Rare earths, chips and batteries – what China can and cannot weaponise

Experts explore how China balances export curbs with legal reforms as global partners diversify supplies, firms hunt rare-earth alternatives.

Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies

From Tokyo to Bangkok, Washington is forging new partnerships to counter China’s dominance.

‘Unreal’: spend a night in a glass igloo atop an Arctic cruise ship at sea

Cantilevered over the ship’s edge, the National Geographic Endurance’s glass igloos let passengers enjoy an incredible night amid the fjords.

How much screen time should kids have? Hong Kong leader to seek expert advice

Government source rules out bans but backs tougher restrictions on device use in schools and homes under new initiative within policy address.

Dozens arrested at latest UK protest for banned group Palestine Action

The pro-Palestinian group was banned under anti-terrorism legislation in July, making it a crime to support or belong to the organisation.

Letters | Decision of tribunal in Hong Kong against solicitor is irreproachable

Readers discuss the banning of a solicitor from practising in the city, a Hong Kong tennis player’s achievements, and the effect of Trump’s tariffs on the Global South.

The Front Line | Chinese state media hints at variants of hypersonic missile in parade

One anticipated highlight is air-launched variant of the originally sea-based YJ-21, nicknamed an ‘aircraft carrier killer’.

Editorial | Sense of urgency as SCO powers work to resist bullying from the West

Summit saw President Xi call for the setting up of an SCO development bank to be expedited and more exchanges to counter the US tech chokepoint.

As US sanctions take toll, Xi Jinping presses SCO to target ‘bullying’

The bloc needs to underpin economic and security cooperation among members, Chinese president says.

After The War | Once a forgotten WWII ally, China to reassert role as defender of world order

Experts say the country’s wartime sacrifice makes it a steward, not a disruptor, of the international system.

Denmark, Greenland apologise for historic mistreatment of Inuit women

Thousands of Greenlandic women and girls were fitted with IUDs without consent from 1966 to 1991.

Trump’s Greenland interest sparks diplomatic row, as Denmark summons US envoy

The US diplomat was summoned after three Trump-connected Americans allegedly ran covert operations to influence Greenland’s split from Denmark.

Hongkongers warned of elevated chikungunya fever risk as cases rise across Asia

Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam highlights shorter incubation period in mosquitoes, allowing virus to replicate quickly.

Open Questions | ‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.

Hong Kong’s war chest grows the most in 2 decades on bull market

The Exchange Fund’s first-half return grew 76.6 per cent from the HK$110.1 billion gain last year, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said.

Whale of a row in Japan as Interpol drops activist’s red notice

Tokyo’s foreign ministry has vowed to continue requesting the Sea Shepherd founder’s extradition to Japan.

Interpol removes anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson from red notice list

Paul Watson, pursued by Japan and briefly detained in Greenland, hails ‘small justice victory’ for him and ‘a major justice victory’ for whales.

Opinion | China’s engagement in the Arctic is part and parcel of being a global power

As a recent study shows, Beijing’s activities and investments in the Arctic have been exaggerated in conventional media discourse.

Photos of China’s J-20A fighter spark speculation about military parade debut

Photographer claims Chinese fifth-generation jet, known as the Mighty Dragon, is rehearsing for September WWII anniversary event.

Opinion | In seeking change, leaders must make tough choice on how hard to push

Whether it’s Trump’s optics-focused politics or Hong Kong’s cautious, pragmatic governance, modern political challenges require compromise.

France’s Macron visits Greenland, berates Trump for threats against Arctic territory

French president visits Greenland to show European support for the strategic Arctic island coveted by Trump.

Pentagon chief assures lawmakers on review of US-Britain-Australia pact

‘Congress will be involved’ in 30-day assessment of Aukus alliance formed to counter Beijing’s regional clout, defence secretary testifies.

Opinion | Venezuela? Trump’s real aim could be laying claim to the western hemisphere

Explainer | Rare earths, chips and batteries – what China can and cannot weaponise