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China is leading in holistic AI development. Can the US catch up?
The country that will emerge victorious may not have the best models, but rather the applications which best meet people’s everyday needs.
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For clues to China’s next overcapacity cycle, watch the Spring Festival Gala
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Outside its few red lines, China is the ultimate win-win country
11 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Jimmy Lai ruling shows Hong Kong’s resolve to uphold the rule of law
No smear tactics or coercive sanction from Lai’s supporters or Western benefactors will weaken Hong Kong’s determination to safeguard national security.
11 Feb 2026 - 7:30AM
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The Chief Superintendent of the Hong Kong police’s National Security Department, Steve Li Kwai-wah, speaks to the media at the West Kowloon court in Hong Kong on February 9. Photo: EPA
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Hong Kong must keep up ‘unrelenting’ fight to safeguard national security
The central government’s white paper is the clearest and strongest warning yet against violations of national security.
11 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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New US-led minerals bloc renews pressure on Asia to pick sides
For Asia’s China-linked economies, the challenge is to remain open to all opportunities while safeguarding supply chains of the future.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example
Critics of the former media boss’ sentencing should remember that he was not on trial for his beliefs, but rather for a clearly defined crime against national security.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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A loneliness crisis is the price China is paying for rapid modernisation
As migrant workers head home for the Lunar New Year break, it is a good time to reflect on how the loneliness that has gripped Chinese society can be alleviated.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM
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I feel for young Hongkongers who say they are ‘from the UK’
Instead of mocking those who adopt a superficial Western identity, we might pause and ask: what pressure made them feel this was necessary?
10 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Cambodia is in a frontline battle against transnational scam syndicates
Targeted due to geography, Cambodia is on the front foot now, dismantling scam compounds, rescuing victims and prosecuting criminals.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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Why China keeps fossil fuels central even as it ramps up green energy
By preserving a diversified energy mix, Beijing is prioritising redundancy over an idealised, rapid transformation.
9 Feb 2026 - 9:29PM
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Asian property markets’ supply constraints are a double-edged sword
The narrow pool of high-quality assets benefits landlords and affluent investors but poses a challenge to prospective buyers and renters.
9 Feb 2026 - 4:31PM
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Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs
Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.
9 Feb 2026 - 12:37PM
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Boost birth rates? Governments should focus on the population they have
Instead of growing the population at all costs, governments should be practically addressing longer life expectancies.
9 Feb 2026 - 8:31AM
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TikTok deal good for Chinese owners but terrible for users in the United States
The social media platform, now majority owned by Americans, will herald a new era of state control and corporate manipulation of US citizens.
8 Feb 2026 - 10:15PM
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Hong Kong can be hub of revival in the Sino-British relationship
As China and the UK mend relations, Hong Kong should strive to be a platform for a wider range of Sino-British joint ventures.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:59AM
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Why the US really fears Chinese ‘overcapacity’
China doesn’t have a problem with ‘overcapacity’; rather, the United States lacks an economic strategy that can generate abundance.
8 Feb 2026 - 5:39PM
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Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse
A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment.
4 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction
The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume.
4 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong’s seat belt policy U-turn shows little learned from waste levy mess
Once again, despite good intentions, policymakers have failed to consider every eventuality and prepare adequately.
2 Feb 2026 - 11:29AM
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Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations
Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand.
2 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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China is leading in holistic AI development. Can the US catch up?
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For clues to China’s next overcapacity cycle, watch the Spring Festival Gala
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Outside its few red lines, China is the ultimate win-win country
11 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Jimmy Lai ruling shows Hong Kong’s resolve to uphold the rule of law
11 Feb 2026 - 7:30AM
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Hong Kong must keep up ‘unrelenting’ fight to safeguard national security
11 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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New US-led minerals bloc renews pressure on Asia to pick sides
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