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Faith, hope and ancestry: how Beijing is trying to win over Taiwan’s next generation
Xintian village is symbolic of efforts to reinforce Taiwanese people’s historical and religious links to the mainland.
3 May 2026 - 6:05AM
US-China relations
Can the US Democrats beat Trump by becoming more like him?
2 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might
2 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport
Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe.
2 May 2026 - 9:30PM
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A China Eastern Airbus A350-900 struck a jet bridge with its wing as it approached a gate at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Saturday morning. Photo: Weibo
China’s soft power
Why are modern Chinese audiences shying away from dubbed films?
Greater subtitle literacy among streaming viewers is among factors chipping away at enthusiasm for dubbed movies in China.
2 May 2026 - 5:47PM
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Taiwan
Counting gains from Beijing, Taiwan’s opposition leader eyes US trip in June
KMT chairwoman will test her cross-strait message when she meets think tanks, overseas Taiwanese and potentially policymakers in America.
2 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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Taiwan
Why Beijing now wants its spies executed in Taiwan back in the spotlight
Mainland China is seeing a surge in interest over ‘invisible martyrs’ such as Wu Shi, a KMT defector who was executed in Taipei in 1950.
2 May 2026 - 8:49AM
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Science
Xi urges ‘disruptive innovation’ to boost China amid US tech race
Chinese leader also calls for expanding country’s talent pool and fostering an innovation culture ‘open, inclusive and tolerant of failure’.
30 Apr 2026 - 8:11PM
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Corruption in China
Former CSRC chairman Yi Huiman to face trial for taking bribes, abusing power
Communist Party’s top anti-graft watchdog wraps up investigation into Yi’s activities with long list of allegations.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:02PM
China's economic recovery
Open Questions
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How China can avoid a repeat of Japan’s ‘lost decades’
Bai Chongen, an economist and adviser to China’s government, explains how the country can dodge ‘Japanification’ and why its economic rise is misunderstood.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:01PM
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Taiwan
Is it wrong to show Taiwan officers a WWII film about KMT forces fighting Japan?
Battalion commander’s screening stirs debate over Beijing’s state-led messaging to sway opinions on the self-ruled island.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:40PM
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Wellington Koo, Taiwan’s defence minister, has pledged a review of the island’s oversight mechanisms, including stricter vetting of teaching materials. Photo: Reuters
China’s Communist Party
Foreign forces pushing ‘lying flat’ credo aim to sabotage ‘future of China’
Foreign funding is behind spread of narrative intended to erode young people’s spirit and social values, Ministry of State Security says.
28 Apr 2026 - 6:10PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan completes US tank deal as final Abrams shipment reaches port
Acquisition marks the biggest upgrade to Taiwan’s armoured forces in decades as island moves to bolster northern defence.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:11PM
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China’s Communist Party
Could hair or cosmetics be make-or-break for China’s would-be civil servants?
Competition for ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs has intensified, prompting official media to publish advice for jobseekers.
25 Apr 2026 - 6:02PM
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China’s Communist Party
China must ‘strengthen education’ of Tibetan Buddhists, Beijing official says
On inspection tour, Li Ganjie urges local authorities to promote new ‘unity’ law to ethnic minority groups.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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Li Ganjie is head of the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department and a member of the now 22-man Politburo. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan
Does William Lai’s cancelled eSwatini trip show Beijing’s reach in Africa?
Beijing denies using economic coercion to derail Taiwanese leader’s visit to African ally.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM
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Taiwan
Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection
Results also suggest a more pragmatic public mood on cross-strait relations, with many respondents favouring dialogue over confrontation.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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Taiwan
Taiwan’s leader Lai delays Africa trip after 3 nations revoke flight permission
Taiwan blames Beijing for the move, which forced William Lai to put off visit to eSwatini, the island’s sole remaining partner in Africa.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:25PM
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William Lai’s office says this is the first time any Taiwanese leader has had to delay an overseas visit at the last minute. Photo: AFP
China’s Communist Party
Why leading Chinese scientists are rising to the top in the Communist Party
The number of members from the country’s elite research academies in a key decision-making body has doubled in the course of a decade.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
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China’s anti-sanctions law
How China is reinforcing its ‘legal shield’ against foreign pressure
New rules take aim at sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could provide a high-stakes testing ground.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:46AM
Taiwan
Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP
The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:23PM
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Taiwan
Trade, travel and TV: Taiwan industries hail Beijing’s 10-point economic package
Measures spark hopes for hard-hit sectors in possible KMT poll boost, but ruling DPP warns about economic access as a ‘political tool’.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:19PM
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Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun arrives in Shanghai on April 7 to begin a six-day trip to the mainland. Photo: AP
Taiwan
Xi stresses ‘patience’ on Taiwan reunification in talks with opposition leader
In rare meeting, Communist Party chief said resolving cross-strait issues would take time, according to Cheng Li-wun and delegation member.
16 Apr 2026 - 4:05PM
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US-China relations
Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan
Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:46AM
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Shenzhen
Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?
Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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