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Trump has a US$30 billion plan to match China at shipbuilding. Can he win?
Observers say US may struggle to match China’s fast-growing naval fleet and commercial shipbuilding, even with the support of Asian allies.
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Live: Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong enters Hong Kong waters for 5-day visit
Warship’s visit marks first time one of country’s fully domestically built carriers has made a call at Hong Kong.
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Questions loom at Brics Rio summit about group’s effectiveness
Emerging economy leaders gather amid geopolitical tensions, frayed Washington alliances under Trump trade policy.
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Trump reaches Vietnam trade deal with 20% import tariff
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Wang Yi tells top EU officials to unite against ‘unilateralism and bullying’
Remarks come as Chinese foreign minister and European leaders discuss agenda for summit in Beijing and Hefei on July 24 and 25.
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New memoir reveals Lee Kuan Yew’s respectful strategy for China relations
Veteran newspaper editor Cheong Yip Seng’s new memoir outlines Lee’s diplomatic skill with China that earned him Beijing’s enduring trust.
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Acclaimed photographer Cristina Mittermeier’s dynamic pictures inspire change
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China must watch out for US-led Quad as tensions fail to dent unity: observers
Cooperation on geopolitical and geostrategic interests seen to be largely unaffected, along with ‘basic strategic choice to counter China’.
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Communication expert Julian Cheng leaves Canada career for China university
Global expert in optical and radio frequency wireless communication will join newly established Great Bay University in southern China.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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‘Big beautiful bill’ stalls in US House as Trump battles Republican rebellion
Hardliners are withholding their support over concerns about the cost of the legislation, as the US president’s July 4 deadline draws near.
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Beijing says Dalai Lama’s succession plan breaks tradition, tensions set to rise
Beijing’s foreign ministry responds to the exiled spiritual leader who says his office has sole authority to recognise next Dalai Lama.
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Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top sex crimes charges
The hip-hop mogul must remain in jail until his sentencing for two prostitution-related offences, a US judge says.
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Beijing eyes ocean-driven growth, as Chinese leader pledges more support for offshore sectors like wind power, shipping and marine biotech.
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Tesla’s global sales drop again as competition, Musk backlash bite
But Tesla shares gained 3 per cent in early trading as the drop in sales proved less severe than the bleakest analyst projections.
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Idaho student stabbings: Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to avoid death penalty
The plea deal means he will serve four life sentences for the brutal killings, which shocked the nation and set off a US-wide manhunt.
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WHO pushes for 50% price increase on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco
Health taxes implemented over the next 10 years could help cut consumption of products that contribute to diseases, the agency says.
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Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies amid US arms freeze
The pause on some US shipments could deprive Kyiv of formidable systems such as air defence missiles and precision-guided artillery.
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China’s real consumption ‘far from as low as it seems’, think tank argues
The consumption-volume gap between China and developed countries across various sectors is far narrower than mainstream metrics show, China Finance 40 Forum argues.
2 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
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Mainland China is expected to account for 30 per cent of global foundry capacity by 2030, market research firm Yole Group projects.
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Trump’s Golden Dome: will the numbers add up to deter China in the Indo-Pacific?
Planned defence system could make it harder for PLA to strike US bases like those in Guam and Okinawa, or warships trying to defend Taiwan.
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By toy or tea, some China retailers still see US as path to profit
More offline mainland brands are placing big bets on American consumers despite bilateral tensions and weak investor sentiment.
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Will Trump visit China for WWII victory parade? Optimism as speculation swirls
China has ‘no information’ on whether US leader will attend parade but one observer says it is ‘only appropriate’ to invite wartime ally.
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