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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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China-North Korea relations
Wang Yi set to visit North Korea, first for China’s top envoy since 2019
Trip comes as Beijing and Pyongyang step up engagement, including high-level exchanges in recent months.
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The Philippines
Philippine lawmakers’ call for oil deals with China prompts warnings of ‘a trap’
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China-Australia relations
‘Neighbours matter’: China, Australia vow more contact amid global tension
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North Korea
North Korea launches fifth missile test after dousing South’s peace hopes
A top Pyongyang official says the designation of the South as a hostile state ‘can never change with any words or conduct’.
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Singapore
Singapore minister: ‘right of passage’ through Hormuz non-negotiable
Vivian Balakrishnan says freedom of navigation is ‘of profound importance’ because it affects the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:16AM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Only virtual talks, no new investment push before Xi-Trump summit: Greer
US Trade Representative underscores US seeks substantial tariffs, unhindered rare earth access, and a stability-preserving leaders’ meeting.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:15AM
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Middle East
Abducted US journalist released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says
Iran-backed militia frees Shelly Kittleson with a warning that the move ‘will not be repeated’.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:25AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz
Beijing and Moscow blocked Gulf-backed resolution hours before the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
8 Apr 2026 - 8:57AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran allows 2 French former detainees to leave country
The green light for them to leave Iran, long sought by France, signalled how Iran is differentiating between nations amid the Iran war.
7 Apr 2026 - 11:13PM
Hungary
Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban re-election bid
Orban, a Eurosceptic nationalist in power since 2010, is facing the toughest re-election bid of his career, with polls indicating his party will lose.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:25AM
Malaysia
Iran ‘does not forget its friends’ as Malaysia-linked ships pass through Hormuz
The move signals Tehran’s use of access to Hormuz as leverage, analysts say, while drawing scrutiny over Malaysia’s oil transfers.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:52PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’: Donald Trump heightens Iran threats
Ahead of ‘complete demolition’ deadline, two sides face trust deficit and see no acceptable guarantor between them, analysts say.
7 Apr 2026 - 11:46PM
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Asean
Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern
Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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North Korea
Hidden meaning behind North Korea’s warm response to South’s drone apology
While North Korea praised the South’s actions as a ‘wise move’, it continues to rebuff any attempts at reconciliation dialogues.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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Technology
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In Asia-Pacific, the real maritime contest is over satellite surveillance
States’ ability to exercise territorial rights is increasingly mediated by their access to satellite data and analytics, but the tech is dominated by a powerful few.
7 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Taiwan
How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s Taiwan calculus
US strengths and strains offer Beijing a playbook, but key differences limit how far the conflict can guide future military strategy.
7 Apr 2026 - 2:20AM
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Nato
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In denying Trump airspace, Europe has drawn a line for Nato
Growing European defiance to US demands raises a critical question: is Nato a club of equals or a mechanism for enforcing one nation’s agenda?
7 Apr 2026 - 8:07PM
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North Korea
North Korean silence on Iran signals openness to US talks: Seoul’s spy agency
Pyongyang has not sent weapons and supplies to its long-time ally , nor has it issued messages to mark Iranian leadership changes.
6 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Trump issues fiery, foul-mouthed message to Iran
US president extends deadline, saying Iran has until late April 7 US time to ‘make a deal’ or he would be ‘blowing everything up’.
6 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
Japan
Japan’s Takaichi seeks urgent summit with Iran as Trump’s Hormuz deadline looms
Japan has been bearing the brunt of the Iran war as the resource-poor nation relies on the Middle East for most of its crude oil imports.
6 Apr 2026 - 1:32PM
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Education in Hong Kong
How a US clampdown affected mainland Chinese, Hong Kong student visa numbers
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last May the country would take stricter approach to Chinese student visas.
6 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Africa
DR Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under deal
Kinshasa to receive US-funded deportees as the Trump administration expands controversial migration agreements across Africa.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:21AM
Global South
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Global South nations are insulating themselves from the heat of US actions
The ‘Great Insulation’ is coming – not major powers decoupling top-down but small and middle powers building a firewall from the bottom up.
6 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine and Syria pledge security cooperation as Zelensky expands Middle East tour
Zelensky and Sharaa discuss drone defence and food security as Kyiv seeks to export its military expertise.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
Hungary
Orban appears to blame Ukraine after explosives found on gas pipeline to Hungary
Discovery on Serbian border comes as the Hungarian leader faces a tight election and ‘false flag’ accusations from opposition.
6 Apr 2026 - 1:46PM
Central Asia
Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia
Central Asia’s typical trade routes through Russia are hampered by heavy sanctions, while the Taliban is trying to trade with the world despite international sanctions.
5 Apr 2026 - 9:26PM
United States
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Fixing US branding woes starts with rebuilding trust Trump has damaged
Lavishly funded celebrations will not fly in Asian countries struggling to get by and increasingly sceptical of Trump’s America.
5 Apr 2026 - 6:26PM
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India
India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil supply as Iran war energises ties
The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say.
5 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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