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Putin is pushing for a ‘serious’ new energy deal in China. Will he get it?
The Russian leader arrives in China days after Trump in search of an energy deal, with yuan settlements, pricing potentially on the table.
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US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration’s pressure on Cuba
US Justice Department preparing to indict ageing Cuban leader on Wednesday over the shooting down of two aircraft three decades ago.
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Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in China just days after Donald Trump’s visit
Putin is visiting the country for the 25th time and will be looking to strengthen the close bond between the nations during the meetup.
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China Economy
As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen?
China is one of several nations trimming their exposure to US debt, as inflation drives Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.
19 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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Vodka, bullet train and boat rides: how Xi and Putin built up a personal rapport
Society
Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17
Workers violating law face HK$3,000 fine, while contractors who fail to prevent them from lighting up can be hit with HK$400,000 penalty.
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China hails latest breakthrough on space solar power technology
Researchers build system that can send energy to multiple moving targets, taking another step towards dream of an orbiting power station.
19 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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US to drop tax claims against Trump ‘forever’, in IRS lawsuit deal
The president and his sons’ finances will be further shielded as part of a settlement of the US$10 billion case over his leaked tax returns.
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International
Global real estate event in Riyadh sees record transactions amid growing influence in sector
Cityscape Global achieves more than US$63 billion as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a major investment hub for urban development.
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From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s jibes at Trump are hit in China
The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users.
19 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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US charges 7 Chinese executives and 4 shipping firms linked to container cartel
The companies are accused of conspiring to restrict output and fix prices during the coronavirus pandemic.
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China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining in South Africa
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced Fang’s death, confirming an SCMP report in March.
19 May 2026 - 7:01PM
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Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties ahead of China visit hot on Trump’s heels
Russian leader’s trip is widely seen as a move to boost energy relationship with Beijing as the Iran war disrupts global supply.
19 May 2026 - 3:59PM
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China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic
Seven of the top 10 foreign holders cut their exposure to US government debt, led by Japan, which offloaded US$47.7 billion.
19 May 2026 - 9:19AM
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Middle East
Iran hosts mass weddings for couples volunteering for wartime sacrifice
The ceremonies, involving hundreds of couples in several major squares in Tehran, were broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale.
19 May 2026 - 7:48PM
United States & Canada
Trump backs Paxton over Cornyn for Texas senator in shock endorsement
The move gives Paxton a crucial boost over the incumbent, but may also give the Democrats’ Talarico an opening to flip the state.
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet
The Treasury’s move came after Iran said its latest peace proposal to the US involved ending hostilities on all fronts.
19 May 2026 - 11:37PM
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Bitter Christmas: Pedro Almodovar engrosses with his latest meta movie
A film within a film within a film, Bitter Christmas examines the relationship between life and cinema.
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US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack that killed 155
CENTCOM head Brad Cooper said the school was on an active missile base, making the investigation ‘more complex’.
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Military
Chinese carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties
The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise.
19 May 2026 - 6:22PM
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Malacca Strait could be the next hinge point if Asia isn’t careful
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Zhou Xiaoming
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Despite summit pledges, don’t expect US-China trade to improve
19 May 2026 - 8:30PM
James David Spellman
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Quantum IPO wave is a milestone. It should also come with a warning
19 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Lam Chiu Ying
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Mass tourism is not ecotourism. Hong Kong must do better on this soon
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Naphtha shock must spur East Asia to cut its plastics reliance
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China will buy at least US$17 billion of US farm goods annually, White House says
The agreement was struck at the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to US fact sheet.
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Mainland China’s Wu Yongping on what the Xi-Trump summit means for Taiwan
Regardless of the meeting’s outcome, the trend towards resolution of the Taiwan question won’t change, according to the Tsinghua academic.
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Taiwan’s Cheng Li-wun on cross-strait peace, meeting Xi and managing US ties
Kuomintang chairwoman says hostility towards mainland is a product of political engineering that does not reflect reality of Taiwan.
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Bai Chongen on China’s new economic paradigm and closing the US tech gap
Top economist explains how China has less in common with 1990s Japan than many think – and why talk of Chinese overcapacity is often ‘imprecise’.
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Why China’s yuan faces the same ‘illusions’ that stalled the euro: Daniel Gros
Former European economic adviser says Beijing’s bid to build an international currency will hinge on leaders allowing it to fluctuate freely.
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China’s booming tech exports give Beijing ‘wind in its sails’ for Trump summit
The role of tech products in April’s trade data reflects how computing-related goods are a ‘new and important growth driver’ for exports.
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AMD meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism on US AI chips
‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say.
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DeepSeek adds former Jane Street engineer to harness team amid agentic AI push
Move underscores start-up’s efforts to build harnesses – software that turns an AI model into a functional and autonomous AI agent.
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China’s Moonshot AI moves to unwind offshore structure in IPO pursuit: sources
Beijing-based unicorn tells shareholders it will dismantle VIE model as regulators tighten oversight, as shift may signal new era for foreign tech investment.
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Is China becoming Europe’s top science partner amid an American brain drain?
‘Massive changes in the global flow of talent’ are creating opportunities, according to the head of Germany’s Max Planck Society.
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Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?
The US delegation went to Beijing looking for deals, but a ‘super cycle’ of capital expenditures across Asia is already fuelling enormous growth.
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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.
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Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic
US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.
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