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Are North Korea, China and Russia’s ‘blood-forged’ ties more than just rhetoric?
National interests historically prevail over the much-lauded friendships ‘forged in blood’ among the three countries.
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How Asian businesses can compete with China’s apex predators
China’s growing supply chains offer short-term opportunities but Asia must quickly learn from how it tests and strategically nurtures firms.
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Trump’s war on everything will lead to his eventual downfall
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Australia should leave politics out of climate collaboration with China
Seeing Beijing solely through a security lens undermines Canberra’s capacity to engage pragmatically on shared environmental interests.
3 Jul 2025 - 9:46PM
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Why investors banking on ‘peak Trump’ are dangerously wrong
A recent set of upbeat reports shows markets underestimate Trump’s capacity to inflict more damage on the US and global economy.
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How Hong Kong can win race to become world’s tokenisation hub
The question is not whether tokenisation will reshape finance but who will shape it. Hong Kong’s strategy sets it apart from the pack.
3 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Why Central Asia plays a growing role in China’s strategic calculus
Cooperation on trade, infrastructure, energy and more shows that China sees Central Asia as an important trade partner and geopolitical buffer.
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Rich guys’ ostentatious weddings are reflection of human condition
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ US$55 million nuptials in the Italian city of Venice say as much about the 1 per cent as the world we live in today.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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Why Silicon Valley signing up to nationalism puts Asia on edge
A mix of opportunism and patriotism drives US Big Tech’s embrace of Washington, raising legitimate worry about the ethical use of lethal AI weapons.
2 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem
An ecosystem that combines e-commerce with social media, it turns users into marketers, breeds viral hits – and projects cultural power.
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Hong Kong must ensure a quality AI education is available to all
The government should introduce inclusive tech education policies to prevent AI from becoming another driver of social exclusion.
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Myanmar crisis demands Asean rethink on regional diplomacy
Asean must match the people’s demands for justice, dignity and freedom with nothing less than bold, principled leadership.
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Why China’s consumption problem is also a supply issue
Households with money to spend need access to diversified, high-quality services they actually want – a problem Beijing is well equipped to handle.
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As Hong Kong is learning, a deepfake crime epidemic is upon us
Anyone with an image can become fodder for fraud. For a global city like Hong Kong, the threat is not just financial, it is existential.
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Has Trump started another forever war? Not if Americans can help it
As the US ramps up aggression against Iran, fears of another full-scale invasion in the Middle East abound. Thankfully, all hope is not lost.
23 Jun 2025 - 10:30PM
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Is China a just society? Economic woes erode public perception of fairness
The case of Chinese actress Nashi, who was found to have used subterfuge to get ahead in her studies, touched a raw nerve on the mainland.
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Why blocking the Strait of Hormuz is a recipe for disaster
With its ruinous consequences and difficulty in execution, a full blockade is unlikely. But the risks of miscalculation must not be ignored.
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Beyond Iran: the precarious balance of global oil prices
The world is more resilient and energy-efficient than in the 1970s, yet broader structural vulnerabilities persist and could hit Asia hard.
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More than an education hub, Hong Kong can be a global academic pioneer
While celebrating its universities’ high global rankings, now is the time for the city to press home its advantages and answer a higher calling.
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China’s rapid adoption of AI demands greater scrutiny of the social impact
In contrast to the perception that Beijing has placed a lot of ‘guardrails’ on AI, China’s AI regulation so far has been limited.
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Global hit Labubu was forged in the heat of China’s demanding market
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US shift towards Pakistan may unsettle India and the South Asia balance
Islamabad welcomes the opportunity to hedge against China but New Delhi may well go looking for other, more reliable partners.
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Global hit Labubu was forged in the heat of China’s demanding market
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Close digital doors to fight cyberattacks in Hong Kong
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