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Why do China and other powers still want aircraft carriers?
Submarines and drones are ‘the story of naval warfare in the 21st century’ but carriers continue to be an important symbol of military might.
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Why are Asia’s families eyeing liquid assets to secure their children’s wealth?
More of the continent’s parents are providing share portfolios and other assets for their offspring as confidence in property begins to wane.
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Taiwan targets Beijing’s grey-zone tactics near remote South China Sea islands
Surge in mainland Chinese coastguard vessels around the Dongsha over past year fuels concerns in Taiwan, with navy tasked to help respond.
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Education authorities say sorry after parents get school allocation messages early
Education Bureau says it rectified the system, urging parents to disregard the SMS messages sent this morning.
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US and China hold ‘candid’ maritime military safety talks in Hawaii
Officials discussed ways to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations during encounters between their forces.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:40AM
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China’s overseas expansion fuelled by huge government subsidies: OECD report
A Chinese chamber of commerce questioned the OECD’s method for measuring subsidies, saying international standards might not have been observed.
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Why oil-hungry Asia ignores risks linked to Russia’s ‘dark fleet’
Asia prioritises fuel needs over security risks from Russian oil to survive the energy crisis, despite sanctions and diplomatic dilemmas.
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How Changan Automobile’s design-driven brand strategy shapes its global expansion plans
Klaus Zyciora, vice-president of the Chinese carmaker, says its innovative, smart, low-carbon vehicles can entice customers around the world.
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Is UK a ‘reliable partner’? Fighter jet delays test Japan’s patience
Tokyo is concerned as its ageing fighters need to be replaced and the project lacks a clear development plan and schedule, analysts say.
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Trump claims Israel halted Beirut push as Iran threatens to end peace talks
US president insists negotiations continuing ‘at a rapid pace’, claims to have helped broker a halt to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
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China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen
Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:11AM
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Hong Kong leader’s visit set to unlock Kazakh flights, with incentives eyed
Hong Kong-based airline exploring launching such flights up to three times a week but details are being ironed out.
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Food Republic joins wave of foreign brands retreating in China
Singaporean operator leaves capital after 25 years as food court model loses favour amid rise of food delivery, shopping-mall evolution.
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Senators blast Trump over export of AI chips to overseas units of Chinese firms
Elizabeth Warren called on the commerce secretary to testify on the issue amid concerns over fuelling China’s military capabilities.
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We meet the owners of three motels who all found themselves running roadside establishments on America’s iconic Route 66.
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Denmark’s prime minister secures third term after marathon talks
Mette Frederiksen forms a left-leaning minority coalition government to end two months of post-election gridlock.
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China team drafts sanctions list targeting US, allies on 63 key tech sectors
Scientists have listed sensitive or globally competitive tech that may benefit from export restrictions to keep them out of foreign hands.
2 Jun 2026 - 12:07AM
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NBA star Curry ends trainer free agency, signs with Chinese sportswear firm Li Ning
Golden State Warriors guard announces deal on social media, hails partnership with company ‘rooted in sports and innovation’.
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Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies
Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip.
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Hong Kong must embrace ‘bipolar’ role to thrive in its ‘Stage 3.0’: Charles Li
Veteran deal maker urges an IPO link to lure global resource giants and turn Chinese buyers into owners as city solidifies role as East-West bridge and global capital hub.
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Stable US-China ties? It won’t last long, Evan Medeiros says
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Mainland China’s Wu Yongping on what the Xi-Trump summit means for Taiwan
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US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries
Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.
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Chinese EV makers recover in May but competition fierce amid overcapacity woes
Consumer willingness to embrace new tech, along with cash subsidies from local governments, gave the EV sector a much-needed boost.
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Akeso lung cancer drug trial raises hopes in US$20b market
Ivonescimab phase three trials reduce death risk by 34 per cent, as analysts predict it could transform non-small cell lung cancer therapy.
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Unitree clears Shanghai IPO hurdle as China’s humanoid robot wave gathers pace
Listing plan highlights Unitree’s push to invest more in robot ‘brains’ as it joins competitors in China’s humanoid rush.
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‘Silent killer’: the race to beat cancer in Hong Kong
Despite a rising number of cancer cases in Hong Kong, survival rates are improving. Here is what you need to know.
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China and Japan aren’t talking. Will their rare earth trade go quiet?
With bilateral relations at a low and Beijing already enacting limited export controls on critical minerals, fears of a broader ban grow.
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Why the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t Nato for Iran
Central Asian members in particular see bloc’s main value as preserving their sovereignty rather than enabling collective military action.
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How Chinese green tech and investment are reshaping the Central Asian landscape
As the belt and road pivots towards clean energy, Kazakhstan and its neighbours are emerging as top partners for Beijing-backed projects.
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