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Many of Iran’s senior leaders have been killed. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Not like Venezuela: why Iran is likely to survive US-Israeli strikes

Islamic Republic’s government is expected to prove resilient despite attacks that have targeted many of its top leaders.

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Science

NIH-awarded life scientist Shu Xiaokun abruptly shifts research from US to China

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2026 Trump-Xi summit

Why Trump’s China trip delay could open the door for ‘more substantive’ results

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China trade

As shipping risks mount, Xi pushes international port alliance as fail-safe

A speech last year highlights Beijing’s focus on maritime rights – a concern analysts say will only intensify as threats to global shipping increase.

Tensions flared between China and Panama last year over two ports, which Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison had operated on the Panama Canal for decades. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

It’s been 2 weeks since war broke out in Iran. Is there an end in sight?

Chinese analysts weigh the US president’s shifting signals and global oil risks, reject talk of any benefit to China.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong university president vows to boost humanities amid AI push elsewhere

‘We might be the only university that stands out to say humanities are important,’ HKU head tells media at reception event.

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2026 Trump-Xi summit

Exclusive | Could China’s rare earth supplies dictate how long US strikes on Iran go on?

The American military’s dependence on Chinese sources gives Beijing leverage in the lead-up to Trump’s trip, sources say.

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China accounted for 71 per cent of US rare earth element imports from 2021 to 2024, according to the US Geological Survey. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2026

Is Trump’s China trip still on? Despite Iran, Wang Yi sees potential

Chinese foreign minister suggests the summit with Xi is still on track and high-level engagement remains key.

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Two Sessions 2026

Abandon the lonely attic, join the China gym: Wang Yi to Europe

Foreign minister’s comments come at closely watched press conference on ‘two sessions’ sidelines.

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Two Sessions 2026

Will Iran feature in foreign policy talks at China’s ‘two sessions’?

The focus is on economics and the five-year plan but the turmoil could prompt a rethink in some areas, analysts say.

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The Iran crisis is most likely to be discussed with other conflicts such as the Ukraine war rather than be singled out for special mention at this year’s “two sessions”. Photo: EPA
Two Sessions 2026

How China is using its economic clout to give the US dollar a run for its money

Beijing is using economic clout to reshape its global financial influence – a strategy analysts say could play out over decades.

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US-China relations

Will Iran attack derail Trump’s high-stakes China visit to meet Xi Jinping?

China has condemned killing of Iranian leader as a grave violation of sovereignty and called US incitement of regime change ‘unacceptable’.

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US-China trade war

After Trump’s tariff setback, will US firms rush to stockpile Chinese goods?

Front-loading expected but not at levels seen ahead of last year’s sweeping “Liberation Day” duties, analysts say.

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China-Germany relations

Germany’s Merz leaves China with stronger ties as Trump trade battle looms

Analysts say German chancellor’s talks in Beijing helped build rapport with Chinese leaders and halt confrontation.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (centre) visits the Forbidden City in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa
China-EU relations

Merz the latest European leader to visit China amid tensions with US

Trade deficit is likely to be top priority for German chancellor on his first official visit to China since taking office.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to visit Beijing’s Forbidden City and tour Chinese and German companies during his trip to China next week. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Science

‘Romance’ between scientists and AI leads to progress on age-old maths problem

Chinese team makes record-breaking advances on ‘kissing number’ using a reinforcement learning system called PackingStar.

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Chinese scientists hit breakthrough on 2D semiconductor wafers

Quest for next-generation materials that can deliver superior performance in the coveted chips has become a global priority.

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US-China relations

Taiwan tensions poised to be primary flashpoint of Donald Trump’s Beijing agenda

Analysts say they expect ‘exceptionally intense’ strategic manoeuvring on Taipei when US president and Xi Jinping meet in April.

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US President Donald Trump (left) greets Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) in Busan, South Korea on October 30. Minutes before their meeting, Trump said he would “immediately” resume American nuclear weapons testing. Photo: dpa
China trade

Businesses to ‘keep doing it’ as Japan-China trade stays defiant after election

Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say.

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China-India relations

Could India’s twin trade agreements set back its improving ties with China?

Analysts expect the deals with Washington and Brussels to give New Delhi leverage with Beijing and may even slow the thaw.

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US-China relations

Trump’s peace board no match for UN and a possible boon to China, analysts find

As Beijing ponders its invitation, experts predict a cautious approach and point to the benefits of a diverted Washington.

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US President Donald Trump after the Board of Peace meeting at Davos on January 22. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Trump says the US dollar can move like a yo-yo. Will Treasuries be left hanging?

With the US president levelling threats at enemies, allies and his own central bank, alternatives like gold and Chinese assets are gaining appeal.

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China-EU relations

Finland’s leader set for 4-day China visit as Europe seeks to counter Trump

Petteri Orpo to lead executives from more than 20 companies in first China visit by a Finnish prime minister since 2017.

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Asean

Asian Angle | What a US-China ‘grand bargain’ would mean for Southeast Asia

Washington’s Venezuela raid has resurrected old fears about ‘spheres of influence’, sounding alarm bells for Southeast Asian autonomy.

Science

Chinese scientists shrink semiconductor chip into fibre as thin as human hair

Advance allows fibres to compute like chips or display information like transistors, paving the way for machine-wearable smart textiles.

A fibre integrated circuit is a novel electronic device that is as thin as a strand of human hair. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

China dumps more US debt, buys other assets as Trump targets Powell

Beijing’s Treasury holdings hit a September 2008 low, and analysts point to fears over Fed independence and debt sustainability, while gold’s appeal rises.

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China trimmed its holdings of US Treasuries in November to the lowest level since 2008. Image: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Why China fears Trump’s Nvidia H200 deal is a sophisticated Trojan horse

Can Washington bind Chinese rivals to American technologies or will access to the AI chips hasten Beijing’s challenge to US dominance?

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US-China trade war

Why China may buy Nvidia’s AI chips as US eases curbs – and replace them later

As the US reverses Biden-era restrictions, Beijing likely to take advantage – without compromising own industry, analysts say.

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