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US-Venezuela conflict
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Forget Venezuela and Greenland – here is the real trillion-dollar question
As the world fixates on US military adventurism, trillion-dollar shifts in trade, R&D and debt are rebalancing the global economy and geopolitics.
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Retailing
Foreign, Hong Kong retailers shut mainland China stores amid fierce competition
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US-Venezuela conflict
Editorial
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US raid on Venezuela should push nations to revive collective security
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US-Venezuela conflict
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Zheng Yongnian on US, Venezuela and why China doesn’t want ‘a separate kitchen’
Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.
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Banking & finance
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Hong Kong’s fertile ground for AI IPOs aligns with China’s tech strategy
If Hong Kong remains a stable offshore bridge linking global capital with priority technologies, it will bolster China’s innovation funding.
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US-Venezuela conflict
Could China execute special forces operation like US precision Maduro abduction?
The Pentagon sees China’s 20,000-30,000 special operation personnel as limited by logistics support and fragmented command structure.
11 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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Greenland
Britain ‘in talks with Nato to counter China and Russia in the Arctic’
Heidi Alexander said the talks are ‘business as usual’ rather than a response to recent threats by US President Trump to take over Greenland.
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Science
China applies to put up 200,000 satellites after calling Starlink a crash risk
US Federal Communications Commission says it approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites.
11 Jan 2026 - 9:40PM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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How Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ is escalating US-China rivalry
Maduro’s capture not only challenges China’s influence in Latin America but also signals a bolder US security posture that could reshuffle great-power competition.
11 Jan 2026 - 9:25PM
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Accidents and disasters in China
‘Strictly forbidden’: China warns hikers off Aotai Line after 3 die on trail
Group reportedly switched phones to flight mode while in restricted area, hampering emergency contact and rescuers’ attempts to find them.
11 Jan 2026 - 9:25PM
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Accidents and personal safety
8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong
KMB bus slowed down near Wong Tai Sin Square but coach reportedly failed to brake in time and slammed into rear.
11 Jan 2026 - 7:14PM
China-Africa relations
China urges Tanzania to back multilateralism, will ‘stand together’ with Africa
Top diplomat Wang Yi also reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
11 Jan 2026 - 8:11PM
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China's military weapons
China set to supercharge radar, engine and AI in fifth-gen J-20 stealth fighter
Analyst tells state media Mighty Dragon’s airborne weapons are expected to have a longer range and stronger anti-interference capabilities.
11 Jan 2026 - 10:01PM
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Pacific nations
US strips moral framing from foreign aid in ‘America first’ pivot
US funding for the Asia-Pacific now ties aid to business and security wins, a move analysts condemn as a ‘corrosive’ shift.
11 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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China travel
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips – but halve in Japan
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds.
11 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops
Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says.
11 Jan 2026 - 11:53PM
Science
China offers full-time job to top European immunologist Andrew Macpherson
Distinguished professor leaves Switzerland to take up role in China, attracted by its reputation for cutting-edge biomedical research.
11 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Can Peru keep both China and US onside in an increasingly volatile environment?
Its mineral resources make it a focus for superpower rivalry, but analysts say the country is in a very different situation to Venezuela.
11 Jan 2026 - 4:03PM
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China’s private sector
Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance
Rise of upper middle class reshapes China’s retail market, driving demand for quality goods and creating a battleground for global brands.
11 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Science
China turns mega-project failure into defining moment in modern engineering
In rendezvous beneath the Yangtze River, a multimillion-dollar tunnel boring machine meets its stalled twin with just 2mm of vertical error.
11 Jan 2026 - 3:02PM
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International Property
Heightened tensions with China rattle Japan’s property market: analysts
Bilateral friction is expected to impact assets tied to tourism, including hotels and high-street retail shops, CBRE’s Chinatsu Hani says.
11 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
How the US raid in Venezuela has triggered Brazilian fury and a Chinese opening
Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner.
11 Jan 2026 - 6:04AM
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Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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The global AI race: 3 scenarios the world must prepare for
From US-China dominance to regulatory reset or systemic disruption, the AI race is heading towards three very different outcomes.
11 Jan 2026 - 8:19AM
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Canada
Trump’s Venezuela and Greenland threats make Canada fear it’s next
The shock capture of Maduro and talk of seizing the Arctic island are forcing Canadians to take Trump’s 51st state threats seriously.
11 Jan 2026 - 5:12AM
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Taiwan
F-16 fighter crash brings fresh scrutiny to Taiwan’s ageing military equipment
Opposition politicians frame incident as readiness problem created by high operational tempo, ageing airframes and slow equipment delivery.
10 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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China-Japan relations
China calls on US to form united front against Japanese militarism
Tokyo is blurring the line between civilian and military sectors, undermining Beijing’s interests in Taiwan, state media account says.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:56PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan to fortify key facilities and ramp up ammunition output to ward off PLA
Senior official says the island must be ready for drones and new grey-zone tactics as Trump fuels doubts about US commitment.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong education summit to discuss impact of geopolitics on universities
City to host 2,500 delegates from more than 65 jurisdictions at Asia-Pacific Association for International Education conference.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:15PM
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