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Open Questions series
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Russia
Putin offers to mediate Iran crisis amid tensions with Israel, Trump threat
The Russian leader spoke with Israel’s Netanyahu and Iran’s Pezeshkian on Friday, offering Moscow’s help to mediate in the region, the Kremlin said.
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The Philippines
French ‘intimacy’: Philippines, France near deal for Indo-Pacific strength
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India
Why India is losing ground over Bangladesh and Myanmar to regional rivals
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Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia plan defence deal to counter chaos in Middle East
Iran’s neighbours are worried that the US’ increasingly erratic behaviour may pose a risk to regional power balance and trade, analysts say.
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Japan
Japan, US vow ‘unshaken’ defence ties despite Trump’s pivot from Asia
‘We talk about America first, yes, but it doesn’t mean America alone,’ Pentagon chief Hegseth tells Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:47AM
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US-China relations
Lutnick warns Taipei to keep Trump ‘happy’ as US chip deal draws Beijing rebuke
Trade official says island must stay in Trump’s favour for protection, but says he still plans an April China visit amid good ties with Xi.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
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US-China relations
US bill for US$300 million arms sale to Taiwan passed in House
The 482-page bill outlining varying military assistance comes as Taipei announced that more US weapons sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela’s Machado says she ‘presented’ her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
US president praises Machado for her ‘wonderful’ gesture as he warms to Venezuela’s new leaders.
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Iran
US says Iran halted 800 protester executions after Trump warnings
White House cites direct pressure for the stay of executions, as Gulf allies scramble to de-escalate threats of a US military strike on Iran.
16 Jan 2026 - 10:08AM
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Greenland
Europeans send military personnel to Greenland in message to Trump
Initial deployments are small, but Denmark is planning a ‘larger, more permanent’ Nato presence.
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Ukraine war
Kremlin warns Ukraine running out of time to accept peace terms
The Kremlin insists Ukraine is running out of options as US-led talks stall, warning that the ‘situation is deteriorating’ for Kyiv daily.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:41PM
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European Union
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An internally split Europe can never fully engage China and Asia
The Brussels effect is real but so is Europe’s strategic subordination to the US. For China, and Asia, this means proceeding with pragmatism.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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Malaysia
FMT apologises for racial query tying Malaysia’s ‘Chinese problem’ to Palestine
During a George Galloway lecture, a Free Malaysia Today reporter asked if the ‘Palestine problem’ parallels Malaysia’s ‘Chinese problem’.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:59PM
2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Token gesture? Why US is spending US$45 million on Thai-Cambodian border war
Washington is looking to reposition itself as the main peacemaker in Southeast Asia following Beijing’s mediation successes, analysts say.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:26PM
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South Korean prosecutors seek death sentence for Yoon
While prosecutors are pursuing a death sentence for the ousted president over his martial law debacle, legal experts said life in prison is a more likely outcome.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:42PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China-EU tariff consensus on EVs will cut shipments but boost profits
Agreement on price floors will allow mainland carmakers to avoid price wars and nurture brand reputation, analysts say.
5 hours ago
US-China trade war
Trump sets 180-day deadline to counter China’s control of critical minerals
US government warns global suppliers to negotiate agreements to secure reliable, diversified supplies for the US or face new trade hurdles.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:29AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Trump praises Venezuela’s ‘terrific’ interim president after call
After sidelining Venezuela’s opposition, the US president touts ‘tremendous progress’ on oil and security with Maduro’s former deputy.
15 Jan 2026 - 10:32AM
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US-China relations
Biden administration decision to scrap China Initiative flawed: White House
US top science adviser Michael Kratsios says ceasing programme aimed at combating economic espionage from Beijing ‘damaging’.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:56AM
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Middle East
Trump claims ‘killing in Iran is stopping’, but keeps US options open
US president says that Iran hangings are off the table, and to ‘watch it and see’ about military action.
15 Jan 2026 - 12:27PM
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Sustainability
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High Seas Treaty will both boost China’s power and hold it accountable
Beijing realises that maritime leadership will be measured not just by fleets and bases but also by who protects the planet’s last great commons.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:33AM
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US-China relations
‘Wartime footing’: US Navy chief unveils Trump’s Golden Fleet shipbuilding push
John Phelan says it is essential that America matches China’s superior production capacity and manufacturing workforce.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:12AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza entering next ceasefire phase as US pushes to disarm Hamas
Second phase of fragile ceasefire in war-torn Gaza envisages a new transitional administration and Hamas giving up arms.
15 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
United States
US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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Brics
Could the Iran crisis push Global South blocs to deepen security ties?
A lack of response from the SCO and Brics could have a negative impact on the groups – but the crisis could also bring them closer.
14 Jan 2026 - 11:57PM
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United States
Denmark cites ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
US president asserts ‘we need Greenland’, as Denmark announces a stepped-up military presence in the Arctic with its allies.
15 Jan 2026 - 11:24AM
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Ukraine war
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Why Russia is gambling on a protracted war in Ukraine
Despite a stagnating economy and mounting casualties on the battlefield, Moscow believes it can wait out Ukrainian and Western resolve.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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South Korea
South Korea-Japan summit exposes ‘strategic’ divide amid great-power tensions
While Seoul urged broader regional cooperation that would include China, Tokyo emphasised closer alignment with Washington.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:17PM
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