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How India-Pakistan conflict redefines the global security landscape
The battlefield testing of Chinese weapons systems during the India-Pakistan clash may signal a paradigm shift in global military dynamics.
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The world’s biggest rogue state looks to sanction little Hong Kong
18 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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By eroding US soft power, Trump is ceding the contest to China
18 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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Let’s dispel any doubts now over Hong Kong’s post-2047 future
The city would do well to bring forward the draft of 2047 lease extension legislation and assuage the business community’s fears.
18 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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A painting by artist Chow Chun-fai depicting the scene of the handover in 1997 is seen at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025, at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, on March 26. Photo: Eugene Lee
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How the Indo-Pacific got its name – and what China has to do with it
Dating back to a German geographer favoured by Hitler and popularised by a former Japanese PM, the term was a strategic Western rebrand.
18 May 2025 - 10:00AM
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Pope Leo stands as a counterpoint to Trump’s polarising leadership
Despite reservations about his US background, Leo’s ties to the Global South and support for the marginalised have won him global acceptance.
18 May 2025 - 2:00PM
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J-10C success in India-Pakistan clash testifies to China’s air superiority
The performance of the Chinese-made fighter jet in combat reveals a doctrinal shift in China’s military evolution.
18 May 2025 - 5:30AM
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Chinese J-10 fighter jets perform during the first edition of the Egypt International Airshow at al-Alamein airport on September 4. Photo: AP
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Zhao Xintong may have given snooker the 147 break it needs
The story of China’s new world champion is both lesson and inspiration. His success can broaden the sport’s appeal. And Hong Kong may benefit.
17 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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No, stock markets are not a barometer of the world’s economic health
Markets have largely returned to calm after the US-China trade truce but all is not as it seems.
17 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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Seeking the silver lining in Trump’s tariff turmoil
Trump’s tariffs could encourage governments to confront entrenched vested interests, but success requires a genuine commitment to reform.
17 May 2025 - 10:00AM
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I’m not ‘lying flat’, just choosing a saner lifestyle than China’s 996
In China, work culture is shifting and companies are sending employees home earlier. I chose balance over fatigue before the tide turned.
17 May 2025 - 9:30AM
A woman with a child attends a New Year’s Eve countdown yoga session at Singapore’s Marina Bay in 2016. Photo: Xinhua
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Despite Hong Kong’s property downturn, case for subsidised housing remains
Although home prices have fallen, subsidised housing’s raison d’être remains, with larger units much in demand.
17 May 2025 - 9:00AM
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Farewell, my pink lady, that beloved smelly but sturdy sofa
After a rocky intellectual and emotional journey of almost a decade on my dirty couch, I have decided to let it go for a hi-tech massage capsule.
16 May 2025 - 9:50PM
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With an unpredictable Trump, it’s best to be cautious over US-China trade truce
While the rollback of tariffs restores a measure of normality to global markets, the world will not return to the status quo ante.
16 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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China’s message on trade deals is clear: multilateral is the only way
The choice of the Swiss city of Geneva for US-China negotiations was telling, and the breakthroughs achieved are only the start of a long process.
16 May 2025 - 5:04PM
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US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 10. Photo: Handout via Reuters
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Thanks to Trump, we now have a profound appreciation of supply chains
The US president’s tariffs revealed the fragility of the global trading system, highlighting the costs of disrupting intricate supply chains.
16 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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4 lessons for China as Pakistan J-10s down Indian Rafale jets
It is a boost for China’s defence industry, arms exports and the PLA’s confidence – and should encourage Beijing to increase its nuclear stockpile.
16 May 2025 - 5:30AM
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Help Hongkongers age in place. Care homes are not a long-term solution
If our homes become safer and more adaptable, seniors can live independently for as long as possible without needing care homes.
12 May 2025 - 10:43AM
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China faces a tough balancing act with India and Pakistan
Beijing must juggle regional stability, global trade tensions and its standing as a responsible major power.
13 May 2025 - 5:30AM
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Why the US-China trade ceasefire won’t save Christmas
Trump’s trade war has already done harm, disrupting the months-long process that gets Chinese-made toys in US stores before the holidays.
13 May 2025 - 6:30PM
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How melding Hong Kong’s traditions and youthful energy can lift tourism
With a blend of history, identity and creativity, the city has what it takes to become Asia’s capital of cultural connection.
14 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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How India-Pakistan conflict redefines the global security landscape
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The world’s biggest rogue state looks to sanction little Hong Kong
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By eroding US soft power, Trump is ceding the contest to China
18 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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Let’s dispel any doubts now over Hong Kong’s post-2047 future
18 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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How the Indo-Pacific got its name – and what China has to do with it
18 May 2025 - 10:00AM
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Pope Leo stands as a counterpoint to Trump’s polarising leadership
18 May 2025 - 2:00PM
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