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Why Europe must end its strategic drift by working with China
Whether via bilateral channels or broader coalitions, Europe must craft a China policy that reflects pragmatism and enhances its resilience.
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Donald Trump has given Chinese stocks a major boost
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To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools
12 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Beijing’s ties with Moscow and Kyiv should be leveraged for peace
With its diplomatic access and record of engagement with all parties, China could be the ingredient required to bring peace in our time.
12 Jun 2025 - 7:18AM
Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, greets his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany, on February 15. Photo: Xinhua
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Hey, Nato boss man, keep your hands off the Asia-Pacific region
The West’s unspoken assumption is that Asians cannot be trusted to manage their own affairs, at least when Western interests are involved.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
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Why US defence chief’s attack on China won’t find favour in Southeast Asia
The US is playing up the ‘China threat’ and wants allies in Asia to increase defence spending, but it may find this to be a hard sell.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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As China reins in the EV sector, 1 solution stands above the rest
Industry consolidation would not only end an unsustainable race to the bottom but also help Beijing’s broader economic agenda.
11 Jun 2025 - 6:13PM
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Employees work on an assembly line of an EV factory in Chongqing on May 20. After consolidation, the remaining companies will be in a stronger financial position to provide more stable employment and higher wages. Photo: EPA-EFE
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How can education help set US-China relations on a healthier course?
Educators in the US and China can help build a more positive political relationship by thinking critically about what they teach in schools.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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How Europe can be Southeast Asia’s hedge against US-China trade war
The region’s best bet might be to take its own side and develop greater trade and diplomatic relations with Europe.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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Asia is becoming more multipolar but not because of US decline
The Trump administration’s unclear foreign policy aims are prompting US partners to look beyond security alignment with Washington alone.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:24PM
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US risks soft power by alienating Chinese students
America can guard its core technologies, but relinquishing its status as an international education hub will undermine its global influence.
10 Jun 2025 - 7:47PM
Students cheer during the 374th Harvard Commencement on May 29. The school has been a frequent target of US President Donald Trump as he pushes for strict oversight on admissions and hiring. Photo: AFP
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US crackdowns on academia will only send global talent elsewhere
The Trump administration’s war on international students need not impede efforts to create research platforms that transcend borders.
10 Jun 2025 - 4:30PM
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Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order
The city has come to the end of its post-war growth trajectory and must lean on its strengths to find its place in the world.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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What will China look like in 2030? A forecast on the next 5-year plan
China is likely to leverage advanced technology to boost manufacturing, achieving self-sufficiency while becoming an indispensable exporter.
10 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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Why democracy vs autocracy isn’t the definitive contest shaping the world
With unilateralism on the rise, the world is moving towards a situation where no power is willing to take on the mantle of global leadership.
10 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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US President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2025. Photo: Reuters
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Why Xi’s decision to talk to Trump during trade crisis speaks volumes
In times of US-China tension, Chinese leaders tend to rebuff calls from their American counterparts. Xi choosing to speak to Trump stands out.
9 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector
The decline in the city’s interbank offered rates should be good news for the real estate sector but its underlying problems remain acute.
9 Jun 2025 - 5:41PM
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Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport
It’s also a chance to display Greater Bay Area cooperation and a powerful lesson in civic pride for Hong Kong youth.
8 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So
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South Korea’s president faces tough balancing act between allies, adversaries
Lee Jae-myung has to deal with a North Korea emboldened by strengthened ties with Russia and must consider the stances of the US, Japan and China.
9 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare
In handling a freshwater contamination scare, officials have shown a lack of understanding on a human-to-human level.
9 Jun 2025 - 10:38AM
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Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order
The city has come to the end of its post-war growth trajectory and must lean on its strengths to find its place in the world.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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