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Hong Kong entertainment
Taiwan’s Mayday invites fans angered by axed Hong Kong show to free rehearsal
Concert scheduled for March 24 was cancelled and another show added on March 29, prompting wave of complaints.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:52PM
US, Israel war on Iran
How Iran’s strikes on US bases could offer a preview for the Asia-Pacific
11 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Why China may gain from US moving military assets for Iran war
11 Mar 2026 - 8:55PM
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The Philippines
As US missiles leave South Korea, the Philippines asks: are we next?
South Korea couldn’t stop the pull-out. Now, Manila must figure out if it is indeed a strategic partner or just another supply depot.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China’s ‘two sessions’ 2026: everything you need to know
From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions’.
11 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
United States
Taiwan scrambles to sign US arms deals before deadline amid budget gridlock
Taipei receives formal US offer for 82 Himars while agreements for howitzers and missiles also await sign-off by island’s legislature.
11 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Banking & finance
Deutsche Bank bets on Hong Kong boom as Asian billionaires look beyond US assets
Hong Kong is becoming a focal point for Asian billionaires seeking to pivot away from US exposure, Deutsche Bank’s private bank says.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM
US-China relations
Mainland Chinese see Taiwan positively, won’t retreat from US trade war: survey
China Pulse polling study gives rare window into views of ordinary people on mainland, where opinions are often restricted or even banned.
11 Mar 2026 - 6:08AM
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US-China relations
From ‘love and hate’ to nationalism, can Xi and Trump rebalance ties?
Chinese scholars say the US-China relationship has changed, and there’s a chance for the two powers to steer away from confrontation.
11 Mar 2026 - 12:58AM
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Hong Kong entertainment
Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date
Veteran rockers’ show originally scheduled for March 24 cancelled, with new concert added on March 29.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
Two Sessions 2026
Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution
Dong Jun’s remarks stressing prudence as Xi-Trump summit looms and amid Iran war suggest no military action on Taiwan for now, analysts say.
10 Mar 2026 - 8:05PM
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Two Sessions 2026
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High-level US-China dialogue is good for global stability
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has suggested the Trump-Xi summit is still on track and Beijing’s commitment to diplomacy is clear in budget allocations.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Two Sessions 2026
China’s Wang sees ‘landmark year’ in US relations
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US and China could shorten their ‘list of problems’, while also promoting Beijing as a source of global stability amid the war in Iran.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
US-China relations
Taiwan tensions No 1 in Beijing’s top 10 geopolitical risks of 2026: think tank
Most consequential external security variable may be uncertainty in the US ahead of the midterm elections in November, report warns.
9 Mar 2026 - 3:42PM
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China's military weapons
Why have China’s arms imports plummeted 72% over the past 5 years?
Neighbours in Asia and Oceania increase their overseas weapons purchases amid ‘fears over China’s intentions’.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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Two Sessions 2026
Wang Yi warns Japan on Taiwan ‘red line’, dashing hopes of ending diplomatic row
Invoking the legacy of WWII resistance, top diplomat cautions Tokyo against interfering in China’s affairs.
8 Mar 2026 - 7:51PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China’s ‘two sessions’
Top diplomat addresses questions on US ties, the Iran crisis, South China Sea disputes and Beijing’s vision for a multipolar world order.
8 Mar 2026 - 12:40PM
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Huang Kuo-chang
Whose vision for Taiwan’s military will win? Rival defence bills reveal rift
The island’s main political parties clash over whether to prioritise US arms or invest in home-grown weapons and ‘T-Dome’ air shield.
7 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China’s last CMC general standing urges more ‘political rectification’ for PLA
Combat readiness and loyalty to Xi Jinping also highlighted in Central Military Commission vice-chairman’s remarks at ‘two sessions’.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:52PM
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Lunar New Year
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Taiwan celebrates Lantern Festival with a bang
Firecrackers erupt as carriers march the Earth God’s sedan chair through Taipei.
6 Mar 2026 - 4:55PM
Two Sessions 2026
China targets lowest growth range in 35 years as pressures rise
Beijing to prioritise hi-tech over stimulus-driven growth with focus on the people in notable shift, premier’s work report to NPC reveals.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:58PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China keeps defence budget growth steady as modernisation deadline looms
Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending.
5 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What does Marco Rubio’s ‘unleash Chiang’ threat against Iran actually mean?
US secretary of state’s invocation of Cold War expression stirs unexpected debate in Taiwan.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:29PM
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Religion
What are Buddhist relics? The bones and teeth with great power for followers
Buddhist relics are seen as living, active sources of blessings imbued with supernatural qualities, but authenticity can be an issue.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
Mainland China
No PLA planes over Taiwan in 6 days. Why has Beijing pressed pause?
Analysts say the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:13PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report
Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:18PM
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Japan
Failure to launch: Japan’s Space One aborts Kairos flight after lift-off
The start-up has so far had three failed launches in its attempt to become the first Japanese private entity to put a satellite into orbit.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:46PM
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Ang Lee becomes first Asian person to win directing Oscar in 2006 – SCMP archive
Twenty years ago on March 5, 2006, Lee won the Academy Award for best director for the film Brokeback Mountain.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:54AM
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