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Austin Rohlfing harvests soybeans on his family’s field in Missouri. China is putting strategies in place to reduce its reliance on soybean in animal feed as 80 per cent is sourced from overseas, mostly the US and Brazil. Photo: AP

China failed to hit 2025 soybean meal dependence target. US deal makes it harder

Beijing sees soybeans as the agricultural industry’s biggest vulnerability, while plans to cut their use in animal feed have little success.

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China signals strong soybean imports – what does it mean for food security?

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai gets 20 years in prison for national security crimes

City leader John Lee and Beijing office say Lai sentence shows justice and rule of law firmly upheld, while UK stresses it will ‘rapidly engage’ on the case.

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Science

US transformers are ageing. Why renewable energy could make things worse

Team in China finds that high renewable energy integration could make power transformers age nearly a quarter faster.

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Politics

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi sweeps election with historic win

Sanae Takaichi’s coalition secures 352 seats in parliament’s lower house, handing the prime minister a supermajority.

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China accused of secret nuclear tests, Eileen Gu’s wake up call: 5 weekend reads

From China’s companies keeping Ukraine’s lights on to pushing endurance limits, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Eileen Gu was all smiles after eventually qualifying for the final in second place. Photo: AP
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China Economy

‘Time is ripe’: why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia

China has almost completed the US$10 billion Pinglu Canal connecting its heartlands to Southeast Asia. Now, it is mulling an even larger waterway.

Politics

Malaysia’s ‘illegal’ temple row: PM slams vigilantism after rally ban

Police detained 19 people, including a controversial preacher, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday warned against playing ‘hero’.

Education

Academic innovation can help budding entrepreneurs overcome future challenges

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s 20-year evolution ensures it meets world’s fast-changing technological, industrial and societal needs.

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Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, in eastern China, helps its students develop an entrepreneurial mindset to prepare them for a dynamic, technology-driven world.

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Chinese EV maker Nio raises US$2.6 billion bet on battery swapping

Company touts 100 million swaps, but fast-charging batteries are eating into the technology’s speed advantage, analyst says.

Shanghai-based Nio is the only mainland carmaker that builds swap-ready EVs. Photo: Facebook/Nio

Science

‘Super antibody’ found by Chinese team could end 30% fatality tick-borne fever

Researchers in China say the protein could be a way to tackle a growing parasitic threat.

Science

Could this thrust device give Chinese drones an edge over F-35s?

An aerodynamic tail nozzle designed in Nanjing proves its mettle in a high-subsonic speed drone test.

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Diplomacy

A very Chinese time? How memes are paving the way for a soft power shift

Western social media trends paint ‘Chineseness’ in a positive light, but observers question whether Beijing will benefit.

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German tourists dressed in Hanfu costumes (traditional Chinese costumes) take a selfie at a Hanfu experience hall in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

China Business

Nikkei smashes record as Takaichi’s landslide victory ignites ‘Japan is back’ trade

Election result revives risk appetite after global tumult, as investors anticipate Japan will increase public spending to sustain growth.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (centre), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, places flowers symbolising success onto the names of candidates at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo on February 8, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

Conservatives storm to victory in Thailand’s election

The Bhumjaithai Party is forecast to win nearly 200 seats as People’s Party concedes election.

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Business

China’s Pop Mart gains on earnings hopes as investors eye growth beyond Labubu

The toymaker’s stock gains as user growth, livestream sales and overseas expansion signal resilience despite softer consumer demand in China.

Politics

Why Australia is picking up the tab for Philippine military upgrades

Canberra’s security interests are more closely aligned with Manila than those of Washington, observers say.

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Filipino and Australian troops fire a howitzer during a joint military exercise in Laur, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, last August. Photo: Reuters

Other Sport

Seattle Seahawks soar to victory against New England Patriots in Super Bowl

The win was buoyed by a dominant defensive display and Seattle avenged loss to the Patriots in previous appearance in 2015.

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in the Super Bowl. Photo: TNS

China Economy

As jobs dry up, China’s graduates turn to booming ‘micro drama’ industry

The bite-sized series now rival box office hits in popularity – and with that success comes opportunity.

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Business

Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue: bankers

Issuers raised US$7.4 billion in convertibles in early 2026, nearly half of last year’s total, as they rushed to lock in high share prices.

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5 horse-themed Chinese-language movies to watch, from Jackie Chan drama to Tibetan epics

In films, horses often symbolise strength, gracefulness and agility. Here are five Chinese-language movies where the animal plays a big role.

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Open Questions | Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch

China must shift from quantity to quality by focusing on 12-year schooling, more basic research and GBA integration, renowned economist says.

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Open Questions | How China’s 15-fold rise in Latin America dents US influence: Francisco Urdinez

A leading scholar says US action in Venezuela shows how Beijing’s economic ties now face rising geopolitical pushback.

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Open Questions | Jeffrey Ding on why diffusion, not innovation, is the secret to AI success

Professor says a ‘diffusion marathon’, where AI is gradually embedded in an economy over decades, will determine the winner of US-China tech war.

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Open Questions | Why US raid on Venezuela could ‘work to China’s advantage’: John Mearsheimer

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‘Optimus chain’: Chinese suppliers form backbone of Tesla’s humanoid robot plans

Tesla’s pivot to producing humanoid robots is expected to engage a network of key Chinese component makers.

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Chinese EV maker Nio raises US$2.6 billion bet on battery swapping

Company touts 100 million swaps, but fast-charging batteries are eating into the technology’s speed advantage, analyst says.

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AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies

CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators.

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Tesla launches China AI training centre as self-driving race accelerates

US EV giant opens hub to advance its Full Self-Driving software, as Chinese carmakers step up their own L3 autonomous driving plans.

The AI training centre’s launch marks a significant step towards commercialising Tesla’s Full Self-Driving navigation software in mainland China. Photo: Reuters

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All you need to know about the Year of the Horse

Discover the characteristics of people born in the Year of the Horse and why the coming Year of the Fire Horse is so revered in Chinese culture. Find out your Chinese zodiac animal sign, learn about the ancient river race that decided the zodiac order, and uncover the real historical roots of the zodiac system.

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How Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape

Starbucks’ China stake sale signals a seismic shift, as global firms retreat amid rising competition, price wars and evolving consumer tastes.

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As Beijing and Moscow tout ties, China’s companies keep Ukraine’s lights on

Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade.

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Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?

Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?

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