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Taiwan leader ‘glorifying Japanese colonial rule’, Beijing says
Backlash was prompted by a speech that said the early days of the KMT’s rule over the island were ‘worse than the colonial regime’.
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PLA ramps up Taiwan patrols after lull as Beijing slams William Lai’s speech
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Singapore-headquartered GLP eyes 50% rent surge as China demand fuels growth
Firm will ride Beijing’s push for domestic demand by expanding logistics, data centres and renewable energy capacity, GLP China CEO says.
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China Business
Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities under fire in Middle East
Risk-off mode takes hold as attacks bring crisis to ‘a more dangerous level for the global economy’, analyst says.
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Banking & Finance
SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns
Market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks amid concerns about deficiencies in listing documents and misconduct.
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Economy
How China opened the door to creating a direct rival to US payment systems
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A troubled US warship is moving away from Iran. Does it reflect bigger problems?
Fire damage and plumbing issues on the USS Gerald R. Ford suggest an overstretched military and ‘hollowed out’ industrial base, analysts say.
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Alibaba discloses GPU output for first time as quarterly profit misses estimates
The e-commerce giant’s revenue in the December quarter rose 2 per cent to US$40.7 billion.
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Politics
Support for Duterte’s ICC trial has halved in a year. Here’s why
Only 30 per cent of Gen Z Filipinos now back the ICC drugs war case, as AI-generated disinformation floods TikTok.
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Business
How Standard Chartered’s SME Banking helps Hong Kong arts and crafts design firm’s growth
Deepa Jivan, CEO of J.Gordhan & Co, says bank’s tailored financial solutions and expertise give it the agility to navigate global marketplace.
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China taps reserves as Iran war disrupts 30% of global fertiliser trade
War in the Middle East is causing global disruption – from oil to agriculture – as countries, including China, enter spring planting season.
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Public hearing outlines 6 key failures behind Tai Po fire – as it happened
Lead barrister Victor Dawes says messages show substandard scaffolding mesh was used by contractors, while a cigarette ‘most likely’ caused the blaze.
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China Economy
China’s youth unemployment falls for sixth consecutive month in February
But young job-hunters say they are still struggling to find work in a testing post-holiday labour market amid rising global economic uncertainty.
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Business
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison reports 7% gain in underlying profit
Diversified business mitigates impact of adverse developments including ‘legal conflict’ over Panama ports, chairman says.
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Science
Leading Chinese remote-sensing scientist Zhang Jinshui dies at 47
Beijing Normal University professor led major R&D programmes and was instrumental in boosting China’s food security with satellite tech.
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Shanghai certifies 30 overseas offices amid China’s investment sales pitch
The city welcomed a batch of new regional headquarters and R&D centres this week, as China continues its campaign to win back overseas capital.
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Politics
Beyond ‘lip service’: Philippines urged to act on air defence gaps
The Iran war has underscored the need for robust air systems and Manila should look to build a layered defence architecture, experts say.
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Hong Kong
Hongkongers on BN(O) pathway won’t face tougher English test, UK confirms
Minister for Migration and Citizenship Mike Tapp says current B1 English language requirement for settlement under BN(O) route will remain unchanged.
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Diplomacy
US says mainland China has no plans to attack Taiwan in 2027
Beijing seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community confirms in its annual report on global threats.
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Entertainment
A KPop Demon Hunters world tour? It could be happening
You, too, could help seal the Honmoon if the world tour goes ahead – though Netflix is yet to decide who would perform or where it would go.
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Football
Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Milan match, joins Ronaldo in elite club
Argentine World Cup winner reaches landmark in 1,142nd appearance for club and country, almost 100 games fewer than the Portuguese.
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China is weathering the Iran war oil shock better than others in Asia
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Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong
Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:04AM
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Strikes on Iran not the biggest threat to China’s belt and road goals: Pan Guang
Mainland academic assesses the risks to Chinese investment and diplomacy in the region and what it means for the other main players.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:02AM
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Top shipbuilding voice Li Yanqing rebukes Washington’s ‘China threat’ narrative
China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations.
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Abraham Newman on ‘weaponised interdependence’ in ‘neo‑royalist’ Trump era
American political scientist on how ‘interdependence’ can be exploited as part of the rivalry between major powers.
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Can Nvidia’s inference push at GTC help or hinder China’s catch-up efforts?
Nvidia’s Groq 3 LPU chip widens the AI gap with China, but offers Chinese firms niche inference market opportunities, analysts say.
17 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
China Business
China presses EV makers to end price war and focus on innovation as demand cools
Oversight of China’s industry intensifies, with carmakers urged to move beyond discounts and focus on chips and self-driving systems.
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Big Tech
China’s Tencent pledges new wave of AI investment as it bets on WeChat agents
The tech giant reported a 17 per cent increase in net income last year, in line with analysts’ predictions, as fervour over AI agents grips China.
18 Mar 2026 - 10:05PM
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Geely speeds to the top, BYD’s quest for faster charging: 7 EV reads
From top Chinese carmakers selling more units overseas to Geely’s upper hand in local market, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:30PM
Diplomacy
Why Beijing has struggled to rally Asia against Japan over PM’s Taiwan remarks
Many in the region harbour security concerns similar to Tokyo’s and prefer to stay neutral between the Asian heavyweights, analysts say.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:16AM
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Diplomacy
Why Japan thinks China’s growing cultural clout is something it needs to counter
The global success of Chinese video games and animation – as well as the appeal of traditional culture – has triggered a reaction in Tokyo.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:33AM
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Military
How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?
Armed forces such as the US and China are increasingly arming themselves with UAVs, but analysts believe crewed aircraft still have a role.
15 Mar 2026 - 6:17AM
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Inside the OpenClaw AI mania in China, as security fears and enthusiasm surge
Appeal of autonomous AI agent spurs rapid adoption across country, from tech pros to retirees seeking a ‘digital staff’, but data wipes mar its rise and trigger warnings.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:53AM
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