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Why China is worried by Japan’s plans to change rules on arms sales
The government in Tokyo is considering relaxing its restrictions on exports of lethal weapons amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
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China, Pakistan launch five-point plan to ease Iran crisis, push ceasefire
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Military
Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down
Tehran says it has shot down a Wing Loong II, which could be proof of ‘active complicity’ in the US-Israeli war.
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Politics
Is Taiwan’s opposition KMT splitting into pro-US and pro-Beijing camps?
Big differences have emerged over defence spending just as the party’s chairwoman prepares to set off for the mainland.
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Education
Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families
City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers.
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China team releases world’s first bamboo drone flight control software – for free
Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development.
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UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks
The UAE has quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports, and cracked down on IRGC-related networks.
4 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
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Economy
China’s GPS rival, BeiDou, dominates at home. Now, it aims to convert the world
China is overhauling its home-grown satellite navigation system as part of a push to expand the network’s global influence.
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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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Australia’s 180-degree shift from 5 years ago: China in favour; US out
Aussie comedian exposes the truth about nation’s feelings towards US president, democracy and public safety.
4 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Middle East
1 dead in strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant: IAEA
It is the fourth time the facility has been targeted, according to Iranian reports.
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Europe
‘Ease the burden’: 5 EU nations urge tax on energy firms’ profits
As fuel prices spike, finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria ‘stand united’ and call for action.
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Africa
‘Restrict everything’: Senegal curbs ministers’ foreign trips amid Iran war
PM says budgets in one of the world’s poorest nations were based on an oil price of US$62 a barrel. However, that has almost doubled.
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Diplomacy
In a time of war, Chinese museums are a safe haven for ancient treasures of Iran
Cultural exchanges established with the Middle East are underscoring China’s role as a safe harbour for vulnerable global heritage.
4 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Americas
1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured
The Ministry of Health reported the collapse of a wall inside the stadium in the capital, but police and the Alianza Lima club denied this.
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Society
Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum
Immigration statistics show 426,799 residents departed Hong Kong as of 4pm on Saturday.
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US
What 2 downed jets mean for US vulnerability in the Iran war
US launches rescue mission after F-15E downing; one crew member found, another missing in first such combat loss since war began.
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Middle East
Israel sets sights on Lebanon’s Hezbollah sites after blowing up crucial bridges
Lebanon was drawn into the Iran war when Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel to avenge the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
4 Apr 2026 - 1:36PM
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Big Tech
Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?
Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:09AM
Law and Crime
Hospital Authority apologises for data breach involving 56,000 patients
Privacy watchdog and police investigating after patients’ names, identity card numbers, dates of hospital visits and medical procedures leaked.
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Why dollar and gold prices are looking abnormal amid Iran war
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Lijia Zhang
Being Chinese
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Chinese overseas need not keep to ourselves. I certainly don’t
4 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Dicky Yordan
Asian Angle
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Hormuz is sending Southeast Asia a warning – and we can no longer ignore it
4 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
Wee Kek Koon
Reflections
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History of Chinese flatbreads reflects how food has echoes of faraway places
4 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
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Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
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Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years
Harvard economist explains why cryptocurrencies will never take the US dollar’s place, despite their popularity in underground economies.
30 Mar 2026 - 10:03AM
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Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins
As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.
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Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein
Former diplomat posted to Beijing speaks on Iran, Taiwan and global supply chains as details of Xi-Trump meeting are worked out.
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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.
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Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as firm bets on physical AI
China’s microelectronics, motors, rare earth and magnets – which are foundational to robotics – are the world’s best, says Huang.
21 Mar 2026 - 6:18PM
Big Tech
Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?
Speech by CEO of Chinese AI start-up at Nvidia event in US highlights symbiotic nature of tech relationship despite geopolitical tensions.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:09AM
Policy
Beijing mandates internal ethics committees for all Chinese AI companies
Since 2022, big tech firms including Alibaba and Baidu have established internal science and technology ethics review committees.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:54PM
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Tencent expands OpenClaw suite with enterprise tool amid China’s ‘lobster’ craze
ClawPro tool promises quick AI agent deployment, giving enterprises control over models, tokens and security.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Society
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
Science
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?
1 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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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.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:03AM
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Diplomacy
China’s looted heritage campaign: assertive, ambitious – and complicated
As the United States steps back from cultural governance, China aims to reshape how the world reclaims looted heritage – with Japan its biggest test.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:17AM
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