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Key lessons from China’s ascent over the past 25 years
The country’s rise was shaped less by a single turning point than by its commitment to long-term planning, meritocracy and global engagement.
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Is Hainan the next Hong Kong? That’s the wrong question to ask
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Why Donald Trump will focus on the Fed in 2026
31 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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How China’s home-grown luxury labels took on Western brands
Chinese brands are gaining ground at home and worldwide as domestic consumers increasingly turn to labels with Chinese imagery and values.
31 Dec 2025 - 4:32PM
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People walk past Christmas decorations outside a store of Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex along a shopping street in Beijing on December 15. Photo: AFP
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Why China is Myanmar’s only real hope
A general election won’t end the country’s brutal civil war, but regional coordination by key neighbouring countries without Western interference might.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Be a potato: the lesson of the resilient staple resonates as 2026 approaches
A decade on, the humble tuber’s public adoption remains an elusive goal for China’s planners and yet it offers a lesson for uncertain times.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:04AM
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Australia is losing its ability to engage Asia on its own terms
With security increasingly tied to regional developments, Australia’s eroding Asia literacy risks shutting Canberra out of crucial decisions.
31 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Chinatown in Melbourne, seen in 2020. Despite its strong trade and people-to-people links to Asia, reinforced by waves of migration, Australia’s Asia literacy has steadily declined. Photo: Shutterstock
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If Trump wants a deal with China, he must rein in US allies in Asia
From Manila to Tokyo, domestic political dynamics are increasing the risks of a dangerous confrontation between Washington and Beijing.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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World Opinion
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Amid the bad news of 2025, science cooperation has been a beacon of hope
Even in a difficult year for many, science has demonstrated the ability to transcend borders, unite people and help those in need.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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Rise of China’s open source platforms will finally burst the AI bubble
Even if open source models aren’t as good as their proprietary rivals, they will still win in the marketplace as long as they can do the job.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Forest conservation must be long-term priority for Southeast Asia
The region’s challenges are primarily political as underfunding and business interests create fragmented institutions, weak enforcement and poor data.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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The Angkola Protestant Church stands amid flood devastation at Aek Ngadol village in South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on December 25. Photo: AFP
World Opinion
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Europe risks a self-fulfilling prophecy of war with Russia
The EU should secure its future through fair contributions to Nato and a lucrative transatlantic defence market, not conflict with Moscow.
29 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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How AI helped Asia’s real estate sector pass the tariff stress test
While multiple factors are at play, this year’s tech exuberance helped the region’s property markets stay afloat.
29 Dec 2025 - 4:31PM
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Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs
The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance
Thousands of ageing high-rises will need repair work over the next few years. Responsibility for the projects amid reports of bid-rigging needs to be addressed.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
Residents of Fu Shin Estate in Tai Po held a meeting on December 20 to discuss their own renovation project after the nearby fire tragedy. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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How Elon Musk and his merry band of billionaires run the United States
China follows a different system, but perhaps America should look into why the richest Chinese do not pose a problem similar to those in the US.
28 Dec 2025 - 11:53PM
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Trump’s pivot puts Pacific Rim at heart of global power shift
America’s strategy is hastening the geopolitical change of influence from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with US-China competition the primary driver.
28 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance
Thousands of ageing high-rises will need repair work over the next few years. Responsibility for the projects amid reports of bid-rigging needs to be addressed.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
Residents of Fu Shin Estate in Tai Po held a meeting on December 20 to discuss their own renovation project after the nearby fire tragedy. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs
The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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World Opinion
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Amid the bad news of 2025, science cooperation has been a beacon of hope
Even in a difficult year for many, science has demonstrated the ability to transcend borders, unite people and help those in need.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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Quiet courage of ordinary people can rebuild a world in crisis
It’s easy for us to feel powerless as deadly wars rage on, but the resilience of ordinary men and women gives us hope for the new year.
28 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Key lessons from China’s ascent over the past 25 years
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Is Hainan the next Hong Kong? That’s the wrong question to ask
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Why Donald Trump will focus on the Fed in 2026
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How China’s home-grown luxury labels took on Western brands
31 Dec 2025 - 4:32PM
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Why China is Myanmar’s only real hope
31 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Australia is losing its ability to engage Asia on its own terms
31 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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