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Can middle powers restore the international order? Think again
Successful middle powers do not defy systemic pressures but recognise structural change early enough to avoid becoming trapped.
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3 paths to stability in a conflict-ridden world
28 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Why commodities could be the next big thing in markets
28 May 2026 - 7:34PM
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Hong Kong’s golden window to renew ageing housing estates is now
After years of playing catch-up, Hong Kong can begin to look beyond the short term and make bolder plans for its public housing estates.
28 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Children ride scooters on the grounds of the Kai Tak Light Public Housing development on February 23. Photo: Jelly Tse
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China’s next big leap: becoming a frontier science civilisation
Beijing’s pivot to focus on basic research signals a transition from an industrial civilisation towards a scientific civilisation looking to lead.
28 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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China’s weaving of a web of ties makes it a diplomatic superpower
For China, cooperation doesn’t follow from pre-existing interests; it’s what shapes ties. And this relational web is increasingly visible.
27 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Why America’s AI firms are hedging when it comes to China
Anthropic and other US AI firms pushing to tighten controls on China while wooing China-adjacent markets shows they’re hedging their bets.
27 May 2026 - 5:19PM
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Anthropic, the creator of the Claude AI, has disclosed US$1.56 million in federal lobbying while calling for the United States to establish a 12-to-24-month lead in frontier artificial intelligence. Photo: dpa
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Why Hong Kong must measure the social impact of its cultural events
Without robust data, cultural funding remains vulnerable: proving the social return on investment secures our cultural institutions.
27 May 2026 - 11:24AM
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Asia Opinion
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The 4 trilateral frameworks defining northeast Asia future
As great-power bargaining between the US, China and Russia collides with three regional triangles, finding a balance will be key to managing competition.
27 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Trump makes everything worse but he didn’t start it
Essays from over a decade ago show that America’s institutional decay and populist revolt predate the current US president’s rise to power.
26 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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In Beijing, the US and China tiptoed around tech and critical minerals
Summit addressed the top and bottom layers – geopolitical framing and trade mechanics – but left the strategic middle layer largely implicit.
26 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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US President Donald Trump gestures towards Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, on May 15. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong housing: small shoebox flat wins not enough to fix big issues
While the current administration has made strides on the housing front, the wait for a proper place to live is harming Hongkongers’ mental health.
26 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s chance to show the best of urbanism
Hong Kong has an opportunity to affirm that, rather than being opposites, technological advancement and human-centric design go hand in hand.
26 May 2026 - 7:18AM
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How the US and China can ensure their board of trade is effective
Both sides need to learn from past failures, agree on a mandate and appoint officials with the clout to push decisions.
25 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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The 2 main sources of resilience in Asian real estate
The shock absorbers of supply constraints, a flight to quality, the search for safe havens and domestic demand provide a robust base.
25 May 2026 - 5:27PM
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A tram travels past premium office buildings in Central, Hong Kong, on January 26. Photo: Jelly Tse
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To understand the great Asia-Pacific power struggle, just look at the map
The United States’ anti-communist containment strategy dates back to its occupation of Japan and shortly after its decolonisation of the Philippines. This strategy is today more active than ever.
25 May 2026 - 9:36AM
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Hong Kong can empower commuters by embracing e-bikes
New bike lanes, charging hubs and feeder routes to MTR stations would make less accessible areas of the New Territories more desirable.
25 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Asia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll
Research shows demographic decline hits productivity, not workforce size. Keeping older workers active through technology is the solution.
24 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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A street food hawker waits for customers by a roadside in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 12. Photo: EPA
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Hong Kong can empower commuters by embracing e-bikes
New bike lanes, charging hubs and feeder routes to MTR stations would make less accessible areas of the New Territories more desirable.
25 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong housing: small shoebox flat wins not enough to fix big issues
While the current administration has made strides on the housing front, the wait for a proper place to live is harming Hongkongers’ mental health.
26 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Why Hong Kong must measure the social impact of its cultural events
Without robust data, cultural funding remains vulnerable: proving the social return on investment secures our cultural institutions.
27 May 2026 - 11:24AM
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Jeffrey Robertson
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Can middle powers restore the international order? Think again
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Albert Bakhtizin
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3 paths to stability in a conflict-ridden world
28 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Why commodities could be the next big thing in markets
28 May 2026 - 7:34PM
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Moon Kok
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Hong Kong’s golden window to renew ageing housing estates is now
28 May 2026 - 9:30AM
Tan Kong Yam
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China’s next big leap: becoming a frontier science civilisation
28 May 2026 - 5:30AM
Manuel Galileo
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China’s weaving of a web of ties makes it a diplomatic superpower
27 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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