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How Asia’s failure to cooperate is killing its rivers and oceans
The recent UN Ocean Conference was a missed opportunity for a region that has the means to save its marine environment, but not the political will.
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Is the Aukus submarine deal dead in the water under Trump?
19 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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New world order: Greater China, Russia and Israel, but smaller US
18 Jun 2025 - 9:29PM
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Where is the tolerant, friendly and open US of my college days?
Young people choosing to study abroad are curious about the world and other cultures, not political pawns or risks to national security.
18 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Posters of American and British universities, including Harvard University, are seen on the wall at an overseas education agency in Beijing on May 29. Photo: AFP
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Israeli strikes one more challenge for new China-Iran rail corridor
Weeks before the air strikes, a new overland trade route was launched that could help Iran evade sanctions and advance its regional ambitions.
18 Jun 2025 - 4:30PM
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In China-Russia relations, power speaks louder than friendship
A leaked Russian memo reportedly calling China a potential threat continues the long and tangled arc of Sino-Russian history.
18 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Why the US and China have failed to stop war in the Middle East
Recent diplomatic efforts by Washington and Beijing have either excluded key actors or entrenched existing divisions.
18 Jun 2025 - 7:16AM
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Smoke rises from the building of Iran’s state-run television network after an Israeli strike on Tehran, Iran, on June 16. Photo: AP
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US-China trade war’s shift to export controls is music to Beijing’s ears
China’s ability to control exports of rare earths far outstrips the ability of the US and its allies to slow China’s technological advance.
17 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Why Australia should welcome collapse of lopsided Aukus deal
Aukus was a bad deal for Australia when it was signed and even more so now. A US review that could bring the deal to an end is happy news.
17 Jun 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong an example in balancing national security and people’s rights
Five years on from introduction of security law, the city is showing how the two issues, rather than being in conflict, are interconnected and reinforce each other.
17 Jun 2025 - 10:23AM
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China attains leverage in trade war on the back of its trump card: rare earths
Rare earths are vital components used in various modern technologies, including smartphones, EV batteries and precision-guided missiles.
17 Jun 2025 - 10:17AM
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China dominates the global supply of rare earth elements, including 70 per cent of mining and around 90 per cent of refining these minerals. Photo: Shutterstock
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Hong Kong developing a yuan-pegged stablecoin would be a game changer
In a world of dollar-pegged stablecoins, the case for yuan-based alternatives – and what it means for the future of money – is compelling.
18 Jun 2025 - 7:44AM
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World Opinion
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Nationwide anti-Trump protests show all may not be lost for US
The president’s actions – even on immigration – are increasingly unpopular, yet he continues to forge ahead instead of reaching out for unity.
16 Jun 2025 - 9:42PM
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Despite setbacks, Seoul’s property market is an example of resilience
While each Asian economy has its nuances, recent South Korean trends offer prime insight for understanding the wider regional market.
16 Jun 2025 - 5:40PM
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Hotpot over hot dogs? Hong Kong cinemas need new ideas to survive
Even in the streaming era, people are still drawn to the immersion and interaction of live performances, something cinemas can offer.
16 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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People take pictures inside the theatre of Grand Ocean Cinema after their movie on May 26. The 56-year-old cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui closed its doors for good on June 2. Photo: Elson Li
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London and Hong Kong can lead way in UK-China finance cooperation
From green finance to fintech, both cities are at the forefront of progress in financial services, and there is much room to grow.
16 Jun 2025 - 8:06AM
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How hapless Chinese scientists became ‘agroterrorists’ in the US
Experts say the fungus Fusarium graminearum is more of a pest than ‘a dangerous biological pathogen’, as FBI director Kash Patel has claimed.
15 Jun 2025 - 9:28PM
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Nationwide anti-Trump protests show all may not be lost for US
The president’s actions – even on immigration – are increasingly unpopular, yet he continues to forge ahead instead of reaching out for unity.
16 Jun 2025 - 9:42PM
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People attend a “No Kings” protest in Manhattan, New York City, on June 14 as President Donald Trump hosted a military parade in Washington, DC, to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary. Photo: Xinhua
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Why the US and China have failed to stop war in the Middle East
Recent diplomatic efforts by Washington and Beijing have either excluded key actors or entrenched existing divisions.
18 Jun 2025 - 7:16AM
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In China-Russia relations, power speaks louder than friendship
A leaked Russian memo reportedly calling China a potential threat continues the long and tangled arc of Sino-Russian history.
18 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Israeli strikes one more challenge for new China-Iran rail corridor
Weeks before the air strikes, a new overland trade route was launched that could help Iran evade sanctions and advance its regional ambitions.
18 Jun 2025 - 4:30PM
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