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Open Questions series
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
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15 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
US-China trade war
Trump sets 180-day deadline to counter China’s control of critical minerals
US government warns global suppliers to negotiate agreements to secure reliable, diversified supplies for the US or face new trade hurdles.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:29AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Trump praises Venezuela’s ‘terrific’ interim president after call
After sidelining Venezuela’s opposition, the US president touts ‘tremendous progress’ on oil and security with Maduro’s former deputy.
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US-China relations
Biden administration decision to scrap China Initiative flawed: White House
US top science adviser Michael Kratsios says ceasing programme aimed at combating economic espionage from Beijing ‘damaging’.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:56AM
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Middle East
Trump claims ‘killing in Iran is stopping’, but keeps US options open
US president says that Iran hangings are off the table, and to ‘watch it and see’ about military action.
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Sustainability
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High Seas Treaty will both boost China’s power and hold it accountable
Beijing realises that maritime leadership will be measured not just by fleets and bases but also by who protects the planet’s last great commons.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:33AM
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US-China relations
‘Wartime footing’: US Navy chief unveils Trump’s Golden Fleet shipbuilding push
John Phelan says it is essential that America matches China’s superior production capacity and manufacturing workforce.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:12AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza entering next ceasefire phase as US pushes to disarm Hamas
Second phase of fragile ceasefire in war-torn Gaza envisages a new transitional administration and Hamas giving up arms.
2 hours ago
United States
US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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Brics
Could the Iran crisis push Global South blocs to deepen security ties?
A lack of response from the SCO and Brics could have a negative impact on the groups – but the crisis could also bring them closer.
14 Jan 2026 - 11:57PM
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United States
Denmark cites ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
US president asserts ‘we need Greenland’, as Denmark announces a stepped-up military presence in the Arctic with its allies.
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Ukraine war
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Why Russia is gambling on a protracted war in Ukraine
Despite a stagnating economy and mounting casualties on the battlefield, Moscow believes it can wait out Ukrainian and Western resolve.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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South Korea
South Korea-Japan summit exposes ‘strategic’ divide amid great-power tensions
While Seoul urged broader regional cooperation that would include China, Tokyo emphasised closer alignment with Washington.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:17PM
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Myanmar
Philippine minister’s ‘premature’ Myanmar visit casts doubts over Asean’s role
Critics say the visit may be viewed as the bloc’s new chair endorsing a controversial junta-led election in Myanmar.
14 Jan 2026 - 4:16PM
China-India relations
Building bridges? India proposes inviting Chinese firms back to public projects
India plans to remove curbs that effectively shut Chinese firms out of most of its government projects in a bid to ease shortages and delays.
14 Jan 2026 - 4:28PM
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US-China relations
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The Chinese century may already be here
International competition will be won by nations with steady and realistic policies guided by a vision, not the ones indulging in cowboy militarism.
14 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Japan
Japan PM, South Korean president rock out to K-pop in surprise drum duet
The Japanese leader led the session by showing the South Korean president how to play the drums after their talks in Nara.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:03PM
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United States
Not ‘Trump-compatible’? China expert Rudd exits Australia’s US ambassador role
Kevin Rudd left his post a year earlier than planned following criticism from US President Donald Trump at White House meeting in October.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:34AM
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US-China relations
Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Enrolment from mainland China grew 4.5% in 2025 even as Washington tightened vetting and revoked thousands of student visas.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:55AM
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Greenland
Greenland says ‘we choose Denmark’, as talks with Trump officials loom
The island would rather remain Danish than be taken over by the US, its leader says, despite ongoing discussions about independence.
14 Jan 2026 - 3:08AM
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South China Sea
Claims of lies, coercion in Beijing-Manila war of words over South China Sea
On Monday, a Manila maritime council accused China of aggressive tactics; the next day Beijing said the Philippines was ‘provoking trouble’.
13 Jan 2026 - 8:58PM
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India
Germany’s Merz backs India-EU trade deal during first official visit to Asia
The German chancellor and India’s Modi have signed agreements aimed at boosting bilateral trade and enhancing defence cooperation.
13 Jan 2026 - 5:46PM
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Donald Trump
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Trump slaps 25% extra tariffs on Iran’s trading partners
Trump announces tariffs ‘effective immediately’ on economies doing business with Tehran, including India and China, Iran’s largest trading partner.
13 Jan 2026 - 5:42PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Honduras rejects ‘illegal’ recount order of vote won by Trump-backed candidate
Electoral body labels recount decree ‘unconstitutional’, confirming Trump-backed Nasry Asfura as winner despite outgoing president’s protests.
13 Jan 2026 - 5:39PM
Japan
Japan PM seeks unity with South Korea’s Lee as China tensions persist
Takaichi aims to bolster ties with Seoul by avoiding ‘divisive’ issues as Tokyo grapples with Beijing’s economic retaliation.
13 Jan 2026 - 2:30PM
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Taiwan
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The US wants to block China’s peaceful reunification. It won’t work
US weapons sales to Taiwan violate the one-China principle but won’t sway Asean or the wider international community.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:56AM
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