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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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Mexico
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Relations deteriorated after Mexico’s former president in 2019 demanded an apology for abuses committed during Spain’s colonial rule in Mexico.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Japan
Japan, Australia finalise contracts to deliver first 3 of planned frigates
This comes as Japan is set to ease rules on defence equipment exports, which have strict limits on exporting weapons with lethal capability.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong minister urges long-term view, says Middle East investment unaffected
Minister Algernon Yau urges businesses to avoid short-term thinking, says Hong Kong entrepreneurs are discerning in assessing opportunities.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:48PM
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China manufacturing
Iran war energy shock sees Chinese firms recalibrate overseas expansion plans
Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:33AM
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Spain
Spain signs deals with Brazil as Sanchez builds anti-Trump bloc
The Spanish leader is hosting heads of state and government in a bid to counter the US president and revive the political left.
18 Apr 2026 - 5:23AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz
Trump, meanwhile, says he received a Nato offer to help secure the key waterway but told the alliance to ‘STAY AWAY’.
18 Apr 2026 - 1:35AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Erdogan also stressed the importance of acting with ‘prudent understanding’ to end the Iran war.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:20PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels
Move eases oil fears, but US’ Iran blockade remains amid questions over enforcement and China’s role, as Trump claims to have ended 10 wars.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:47AM
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United States
Iran has opened Strait of Hormuz but will the US ease its economic squeeze?
Chinese analysts say Tehran has long shown resilience in the face of sanctions and other US tactics.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Lebanon becomes key to Iran-US peace talks amid fears of Israel’s ‘hegemony’
Pakistan is the regional go-between to help maintain the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and push for a conclusive deal to end the Iran war.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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China-Asean relations
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Vietnam and China are now perfectly aligned
The emerging partnership enables Vietnam to preserve diplomatic flexibility and advance economic diversification in the face of US pressure.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Everybody’s suffering’: Kazakhstan seeks UN reforms amid fragile Iran truce
President Tokayev told the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that multilateralism is being undermined as major decisions move outside the UN framework.
17 Apr 2026 - 7:49PM
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US-China relations
US-China tensions simmer, economy outperforms, Auto China begins
This week: The US and China exchange trade-war swings, China’s economic growth beats expectations, and the US blockades Iranian ports. Next week: Carmakers debut models at Auto China, Victory Giant starts trading after Hong Kong IPO, robots compete in Beijing half marathon and more.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
US-China trade war
Why the biggest threat to US dollar dominance may well be Washington itself
Economic sanctions, access to US-led banking systems are powerful tools, but overuse reduces their effectiveness over time, Congress told.
17 Apr 2026 - 4:57PM
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China-Latin America relations
US will help Peru ‘take back’ Chancay port from China, Congress chair says
Maria Elvira Salazar warns port’s ‘dual usage’ potential could enable Chinese submarines, carriers and warships to operate from Peru.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:01AM
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South China Sea
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Without restraint, Beijing and Manila can’t deliver the South China Sea code
Much hinges on how China and the Philippines manage the distrust between their frontline maritime forces.
17 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
‘Won’t back down’: Greer seeks more funding for Trump’s trade wars
US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:16AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel and Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire as US pushes broader deal
A pause in fighting may help ease tensions with Iran, as Trump eyes a White House meeting between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon.
17 Apr 2026 - 5:25PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperation
EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:53PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Will China arm Iran during the ceasefire?
Pentagon says Beijing offered assurances as US tightens blockade and warns Tehran talks could quickly give way to renewed strikes.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:17AM
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India
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Why India feels exposed by Pakistan’s diplomacy in Iran war
Pakistan, with its contested reputation, leapt into diplomatic action while India, despite its heft and concerns, was absent from the frame.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:11PM
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Indonesia
Chinese drone exposes Indonesia’s ‘insufficient’ undersea capabilities
Indonesia is likely to resolve the drone issue through ‘quiet diplomacy’ and not escalate it into a major row, analysts say.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:24PM
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China-Japan relations
China says embassy intrusion, bomb threat are among ‘grave violations’ in Japan
Acting head of embassy lists incidents he describes as ‘a threat to the safety of Chinese diplomatic personnel and premises’.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:02PM
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China-EU relations
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Europe lacks China strategy, needs new US approach, Biscop says
Sven Biscop, director at the Royal Institute for International Relations in Brussels, on what the Iran war and the transatlantic collision reveal about Europe’s place in a fast-changing world.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:23PM
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Japan
Why Japan will remain the most trusted power in Asean despite military push
A survey by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shows respondents trusted Japan more as a power than the EU, the US, China and India.
16 Apr 2026 - 6:27PM
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