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Artificial intelligence
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How the US ceded the robotics economy to China
Chinese gains in robotics show that nations wishing to compete must go beyond financial engineering to master their physical realities.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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Two Sessions 2026
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Now is the time for China to show it’s serious about opening up
2 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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Artificial intelligence
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As AI agents advance, Hong Kong should shape the rules now
1 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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Diplomacy
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Why China steers clear of the West’s transactional diplomacy
Strains in transatlantic ties show the limits of quid pro quo diplomacy – and the appeal of Beijing’s relationship-first approach.
1 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Munich Security Conference on February 14 in Munich, southern Germany. Photo: Pool / AFP
War and conflict
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US-Israeli strike on Iran signals new phase of global escalation
This is deterrence fatigue: escalation thresholds weakened by repeated testing and retaliation. The risk is not only war but systemic strain.
28 Feb 2026 - 9:20PM
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Taiwan
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Taipei must break free of its abusive relationship with Washington
US President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz is not Taiwan’s fault, but the self-ruled island must come to see that Washington is unreliable.
28 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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European Union
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Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost?
The EU post-war project left Europe lagging behind the US and China. Now, without American protection, the continent must reclaim its edge.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China economy
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How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance
Support for ‘little giants’ and other specialised SMEs remains a vital part of the long-term strategy to bolster China’s global manufacturing.
25 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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United States
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Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump has legal cards for tariffs in hand
The US’ trading partners are understandably taking a wait-and-see approach to the tariff landscape after the court decision.
24 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong courts
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A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely
Foreign governments campaigning for the former media boss’ release should thoroughly look into the nuances of the case as the legal process plays out.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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China-Africa relations
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China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
In contrast to Western proposals that come with strings attached, China has turned its own market into the main instrument of partnership.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
A volunteer grinds coffee beans with children during a hands-on experience session at the Ethiopian pavilion of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park in Changsha, Hunan province on August 30, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
China-EU relations
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Germany’s outreach to China signals a reckoning, rather than a shift
The German chancellor realises that while China poses a long-term economic challenge, the United States is currently the more disruptive partner.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:07PM
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Food and agriculture
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How China’s national food security push could reshape global markets
Amid increasing pressure from trade wars and climate change, Beijing is reframing agriculture as a matter of national security.
22 Feb 2026 - 9:43PM
Robotics
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Humans vs robots? China begs to disagree
As China embraces humanoid robots, policymakers and companies are expanding the scope of innovation and applications in daily life.
22 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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China economy
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How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds
No longer confined to trade and technology, competition between China and the West is now playing out in the realm of cultural imagination.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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US-China relations
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Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape
The US approach of deploying capital and diplomatic leverage must make up for China’s years-long head start in building its reserves.
20 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Diplomacy
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The 21st-century order has outgrown 20th-century institutions
Despite international tensions, countries still seek cooperation based on shared interests. Institutions must embrace this trend.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:20AM
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US-China relations
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US and China can again find common ground – in AI’s risks
If Beijing and Washington could meet in 1972 to manage a shared threat, today’s leaders can cooperate to shape the rules of AI.
19 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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People use augmented reality headsets during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference at the Shanghai World Expo and Convention Center in Shanghai on July 28, 2025. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / TNS
Banking & finance
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US dollar weakness is no game changer for a globalised yuan
Beijing will seize on the crisis to promote the yuan, but without capital account liberalisation – essential for a truly global currency – its rise will remain limited.
19 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
Chinese culture
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Lunar New Year doesn’t need a home-cooked feast to be full of flavour
The most important thing isn’t if you cooked the food yourself or followed tradition to the letter – it’s being with people you care about.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:23AM
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China technology
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US tech war spurring China’s 21st century research renaissance
China has gone from rice paddy to the world’s factory, but it will complete its modernisation in research labs.
19 Feb 2026 - 6:54AM
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China-Latin America relations
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Why trade alone won’t make China beloved in South America
The path of China-South America relations will be decided in neighbourhoods and kitchens, not just presidential palaces or investment forums.
18 Feb 2026 - 7:06AM
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Influencers pose for a photo at the launch event of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea
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Can Manila’s South China Sea strategy of defiance and diplomacy hold?
China and the Philippines are both signalling openness to diplomacy alongside continued military flexing, but this may not be sustainable.
16 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong politics
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Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom
Contrary to what external critics might say about Hong Kong, the national security regime has helped build a foundation for the city’s comeback.
15 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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China technology
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‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent
The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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