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Greenland meltdown: what does Trump’s quest mean for the global order and China?
US leader’s refusal to rule out use of America’s military to control Danish territory risks forcing Europe to recalibrate ties with Beijing.
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Trump’s freewheeling Davos speech stirs unease among global audience
Harsh rhetoric from the US leader at forum combined threats towards allies with praise for traditional adversaries during a 70-minute talk.
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Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say
New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market.
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US losing out to China with ‘onslaught’ on cutting-edge research: Nobel laureate
America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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China is building a triad reactor system to power world-class chemical plant
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Sidestepping Greenland, Nato chief urges Arctic unity to counter China, Russia
At Davos, Mark Rutte calls for Nato to ‘defend the Arctic region’ but says Ukraine should be top priority for security alliance.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:40PM
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China widens trade gap with Africa to record US$102 billion amid US pressure
Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts
Ricky Cheng’s trip to Macau suspected of breaching provisions under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance regarding civil servants, government says.
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China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling China research
MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say.
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Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before a Trump visit?
Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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Under pressure from the US president, the bloc is considering measures that could inflict billions of dollars of losses on American firms.
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AI shaping world’s biggest infrastructure buildout: Nvidia CEO
Each country should build their own AI system, incorporating its own language and culture into the AI models, Huang says at the WEF in Davos.
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Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?
Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices.
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Archegos’ Bill Hwang seeks Trump pardon for fraud that cost banks US$10 billion
The veteran US investor was sentenced to 18 years in jail after being convicted in the high-profile Wall Street case.
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Duel in Davos: Macron’s ‘Top Gun’ shades charm internet, get mocked by Trump
The French leader’s US$770 sunglasses, which he wore as he criticised the US president, have sparked a flood of social media memes.
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2 Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples
Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing.
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Spain’s train drivers call three-day strike after deadly accidents
44 people have died in two incidents that happened just days apart.
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Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations
The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs.
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At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world
The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation.
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The US has played its hand in Latin America. Will China’s firms there cash out?
After the abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, many Chinese entrepreneurs in the region say they are staying put – for now.
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Why US raid on Venezuela could ‘work to China’s advantage’: John Mearsheimer
International relations scholar says US could easily take Greenland, while regime change in Tehran would be more difficult.
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.
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‘Embrace the moment’: on China, Daniel Kritenbrink puts pragmatism first
Former US ambassador to Vietnam says a return to the past for US-China relations is unrealistic, but both economic powers benefit from ties.
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How new C100 chief plans to foster ties between Chinese-Americans and China
The Committee of 100’s president Paul Cheung has high hopes for Chinese-Americans’ relationship with China in these uncertain times.
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DeepSeek a year on: how a Chinese start-up sparked a global AI arms race
DeepSeek’s meteoric rise propelled the growth of the open-source AI ecosystem by spurring its competitors to join the movement.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:24PM
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China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling China research
MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say.
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AI shaping world’s biggest infrastructure buildout: Nvidia CEO
Each country should build their own AI system, incorporating its own language and culture into the AI models, Huang says at the WEF in Davos.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:21PM
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Policy
Shanghai to open ‘free-to-fly’ zones covering 46% of city for consumer drones
From February 1, consumer drones will be allowed to fly in designated airspace under new rules to boost the city’s low-altitude economy.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:15PM
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The West cheered China’s coal-fired export ban. Then came the massive blackouts
Did Beijing’s decision to stop financing overseas coal plants after pressure from US and Europe lead to mass – yet avoidable – power cuts?
21 Jan 2026 - 6:12AM
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Hong Kong degree is ‘passport’ to jobs in the world’s third-largest art market
Art graduates from the mainland, looking to expand their horizons and gain an edge in the job market, are flocking to Hong Kong for further study.
20 Jan 2026 - 8:22AM
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Can China’s cosmetics brands rival K-beauty and refashion global markets?
Once the top export market for South Korean cosmetics, Chinese firms lead at home and have made headway overseas – but gaps remain.
18 Jan 2026 - 6:06AM
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China curbs US AI chips, shuns foreign capital in pursuit of tech self-reliance
These restrictions signify a new phase in the US-China tech war where ‘offensive and defensive roles have shifted’, says an analyst.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:46AM
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