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Xi Jinping tells Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun ‘we need peace’
High-profile meeting sees Beijing outline a vision of harmonious relations, shared development outcomes and greater dialogue.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM
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Takeaways from Cheng Li-wun’s press conference about meeting with Xi Jinping
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High fertiliser prices mean more soybeans for farmers – and greater reliance on China
Analysts question the cost of China deploying ‘fertiliser diplomacy’ and boosting soybean purchases ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
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Will Cheng Li-wun’s meeting with Xi Jinping temper cross-strait ties?
It largely depends on Cheng’s Kuomintang regaining power in Taiwan, analysts say.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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China Economy
Why China’s green energy strategy may shield it from the Iran war oil shock
As war in the Persian Gulf triggers volatility in global oil markets, Beijing sees its energy system as a stabilising force.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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What Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ may mean for Nato’s long-standing alliance
Global Economy
China banks buffer against AI contagions as US sweats over Anthropic’s Mythos
With Beijing prioritising financial stability, analysts say state lenders take a measured approach to generative models amid growing global cybersecurity risks.
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Military
Move over, Hercules: China’s new Y-30 aims to outmuscle America’s best
PLA’s four-engine turboprop described as outperforming US counterpart in engine power, payload capacity, structure and material.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse
Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.
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Business
SMEs leverage Standard Chartered’s global network and expertise to achieve growth
Bank’s financial services and partnership with consultancy Altios help Singapore-headquartered company TFE expand into India.
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China telecoms face US exit risk as FCC deepens crackdown on data centres
Chinese companies could be required to sell, transfer or shut down their US-based data centres and network nodes, analysts say.
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China-North Korea thaw gathers pace as Kim says ties have reached a new level
The North Korean leader met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang on Friday as the two sides pledged further ‘practical cooperation’.
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Russia & Central Asia
Ukrainians sceptical as Russia’s Putin orders Easter truce
The Kremlin says its forces will stop fighting ‘in all directions’ for 32 hours, and Zelensky says Kyiv is willing to reciprocate.
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Tech
China’s Li Qiang hosts Moonshot AI chief, urges faster industrial AI roll-out
Beijing signals stronger push to embed AI in manufacturing as premier meets rising start-up founders and industry leaders.
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Society
Tai Po blaze: no fire risk checks done for HK$336 million estate renovation
Authorities did not pay special attention to fire hazards at residential estates undergoing large-scale maintenance before deadly fire, official says.
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US Vice-President J.D. Vance strikes upbeat tone en route to Iran talks
As the clock ticks down to negotiations in Islamabad, two big factors stand in the way of progress.
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Iranian duo set to lead US ceasefire talks were once on Israeli hit list
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will lead first direct talks since Operation Epic Fury began.
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US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace
The six GCC nations worry that the US will prioritise Tehran’s needs and leave the Gulf monarchies vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM
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Health & Environment
New Kai Tak Hospital to open in 2 phases starting in October
With 2,400 beds, Hong Kong’s largest public hospital will serve patients in Kowloon.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:43PM
Tech Trends
Alibaba takes on Seedance as AI rivalry offers glimpse into race for top talent
HappyHorse’s debut on the global stage has put the spotlight on its creator, Zhang Di, who has been away from Alibaba for five years.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Europe
Prince Harry sued by African charity he set up to honour Princess Diana
The British royal, who faces a defamation suit, had stepped down as a patron of Sentebale last year after disagreements over fundraising.
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My love-hate relationship with Apple as an Android user
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Despite its hype, AI is just a means to economic resilience
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Letters
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US-Iran ceasefire is more of a recalibration than an off-ramp
10 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Peter T. C. Chang
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A stark clash of world views will overshadow Trump’s visit to China
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Why Latin America is becoming indispensable to China
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Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years
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Chinese AI rivals clash over Anthropic’s OpenClaw exit amid global token crunch
Chinese companies are competing to offer the cheapest alternatives to premium US services from the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Beijing signals stronger push to embed AI in manufacturing as premier meets rising start-up founders and industry leaders.
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Tencent moves to rein in AI content flood on WeChat with stricter rules
Updated guidelines target mass-produced and AI-rewritten posts, reflecting growing concern over the spread of low-effort content.
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What next for the struggling rural mothers in China who helped to build AI?
Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning.
5 Apr 2026 - 6:10AM
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Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?
Wild boar numbers have dropped by half in recent years, prompting calls from experts for an end to aggressive control measures such as culling.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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Inside the shadowy practices plaguing China’s science awards
Beijing has rolled out new rules for investigating violations in scientific activities. So why are critics still pessimistic?
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Europe’s crisis tourism: how the Iran war swallowed the EU’s geopolitical agenda
From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course.
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