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People take part in a protest under the slogans “Hands off Greenland” and “Greenland for Greenlanders” in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 17. Photo: EPA
Denmark

Opinion | Cultural exchange with rivals isn’t capitulation. It’s pragmatism

Middle powers must keep their diplomatic options open and recognise that engagement with a country isn’t an endorsement of it.

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Diplomacy

China bids to host High Seas Treaty secretariat, even as US exits UN bodies

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong plans to build Northern Metropolis logistics hub for smart, green growth

US-China relations

China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies

Opportunity and challenge for Beijing on world stage amid Donald Trump’s order suspending support for 66 international organisations.

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US President Donald Trump’s executive order suspends American support for 31 United Nations agencies. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek pitches new route to scale AI, but researchers call for more testing

DeepSeek’s proposed ‘mHC’ design could change how AI models are trained, but experts caution it still needs to prove itself at scale.

Hong Kong property

CityU joins ranks of schools snapping up Hong Kong offices

University buys four-storey office block in Kowloon Tong for US$252 million from Singapore-based Mapletree.

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China’s soft power

Chinese spy? Propagandist? Former Confucius Institute director tells his story

Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives.

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Members of the Confucius Institute at Lancaster University in Bailrigg, England, celebrate the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival. Photo: Handout
Accidents and disasters in China

How will Jimmy Lai’s conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmer’s planned visit?

Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say.

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Racism and other prejudice

Christine Choy, who made documentary on racist killing of Vincent Chin, dies at 73

The indie filmmaker brought attention to the 1982 slaying, a galvanising moment in the fight against anti-Asian hate in the US.

China-Germany relations

Why top German diplomat’s China trip aims to manage rivalry but won’t reset ties

Critical minerals and Ukraine war expected to be top priorities as Germany’s foreign minister travels to China.

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is a prominent advocate for a firmer line towards Beijing. Photo: Reuters
China-UK relations

Despite Starmer’s ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Britain seeks tighter Beijing ties

Dispute around new Chinese embassy will be key test of London’s ability to bring bilateral relations out of ‘Ice Age’, according to analysts.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain’s policy towards China cannot continue to blow “hot and cold”. Photo: EPA
Food and Drinks

Hongkongers’ love of chocolate – does it hit the sweet spot?

Ahead of the Belgian Chocolate Festival, we ask some of the country’s chocolatiers how their heritage intersects with Hong Kong’s appetite.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Science

How the ‘green paradox’ is driving Trump to fossil fuels and China to renewables

Ambitious transformation of country’s energy consumption and urban planning makes economic sense too, analysts say.

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US-China relations

US rivalry pushing China to apply domestic law abroad, legal experts say

Domestic laws are playing an ‘increasingly important’ role in international relations, according to legal specialists.

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A legal professor warned that countries faced a “dilemma” over whether domestic or international law should apply. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival

Number of international first-year students at city’s public universities below pre-pandemic levels despite government doubling quotas.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

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Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

The University of Hong Kong rose from 35th to 33rd place in the World University Rankings, the highest among all local varsities. Photo: Karma Lo
US-China relations

US image, morale of China team could suffer after government shutdown: analysts

Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong schools turn to property investment as city eyes education hub status

The demand and interest coming from the education segment is bringing some relief to Hong Kong’s struggling commercial real estate sector.

Science

Super Typhoon Ragasa: scientists warn climate change leads to stronger storms

Rising ocean temperatures are feared to be driving an increase in extreme weather events in the Pacific.

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Ragasa was the second category 10 typhoon in Hong Kong this year. Photo: Karma Lo
Science

China unveils world’s first ‘all-frequency’ 6G chip capable of 100Gbps speeds

Device can provide high-speed internet across all frequencies, potentially increasing service speed to 5,000 times current level in rural US.

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Rural communities around the world often have to struggle with low-speed internet connections. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong science and tech

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tech talent of tomorrow shines amid US-China rivalry

University teams were big winners at Silicon Valley festival, showing city’s education efforts are paying off.

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong shines at Silicon Valley tech festival with record 51 awards

Lingnan University’s innovation team emerges as delegation’s biggest winner, with 8 gold medals and five prizes in fields including AI.

US-China relations

Trump’s chip tariffs may drive Southeast Asia into China’s arms, analysts warn

New US duties could add to distrust of Washington in Asia, where Beijing is trying to win friends and influence people.

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Vietnam has stepped up investment in semiconductor production and workforce training in recent years. Photo: AFP
Science

Australian battery scientist Guo Zaiping joins CityU as energy material chair

Leading Chinese academic whose work could revolutionise the electric vehicle industry has taken up a prestigious new role in Hong Kong.

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Chinese scientist Guo Zaiping, who specialises in the field of batteries, has taken up a prestigious new role at City University of Hong Kong (CityU HK). Photo: Handout
Biomedicine: Companies

As Hong Kong suicides rise, AI start-up targets ‘hidden’ depression

Existing government efforts are not sufficient to find ‘hidden patients’, such as those with mild symptoms, co-founder says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong students must remember grades aren’t everything

Readers discuss the true priorities of school education, climate fixes for the city’s vulnerable, and how to get seriously tough on illegal parking.

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