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Why China-Serbia ties face scrutiny, not severance, after historic Vucic loss

There may be sharper scrutiny of Chinese investments, but the shift is unlikely to upend a relationship built over years, experts say.

Supporters of Student List gather in Belgrade’s Slavija Square to celebrate their victory in Serbia’s snap parliamentary elections on Sunday. Photo: AFP

China Economy

Yulan bond debuts in Dubai amid Beijing’s yuan-denominated asset push

A woman takes photos of the city skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on October 20. Photo: AP

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong exports jump nearly 65% in September, highest growth in over 40 years

Imports rose by 57.8 per cent to HK$808.9 billion, leaving a trade deficit of HK$46.3 billion. Photo: Nora Tam

Politics

Chinese anti-scam blogger killed by contractors hired online to silence his work

Suspended death sentence for ringleader involved in Wu Kai’s death sparks public fury and demands for immediate execution.

The body of blogger Wu Kai, who used the handle Huijian on social media, was found in late 2024 after a contract to kidnap him was reportedly put out on Telegram. Photo: Weibo/胡锡进

Tech Trends

How Lao Gan Ma, China’s iconic chilli brand, got caught in an AI storm

Viral claims of AI-driven job cuts at the Guizhou-based firm have brought anxieties about automation into sharp focus.

Bottles of Lao Gan Ma chilli sauce are displayed on shelves for sale at a supermarket on October 26 in Guangzhou, China’s Guangdong province. Photo: Getty Images

China EVs

New BYD factories in Europe, China’s hybrid car exports surge: 7 EV reads

From CATL’s profit dip to analyst warning anti-China protectionism is hurting US carmakers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

A drone photo shows new energy vehicles to be exported at Yantai Port in east China’s Shandong province on September 15. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

In Melaka, is avoiding another Umno rout Anwar’s best hope?

After a string of state election defeats, Malaysia’s PM is under pressure to prove his coalition can slow Umno’s ‘blue wave’.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gives a speech on Saturday at a Pakatan Harapan candidate announcement ceremony ahead of next month’s Melaka state election. Photo: Facebook/AnwarIbrahimOfficial

Business

Why Hong Kong’s extensive I&T ecosystem and global connectivity appeal to top-tier talent

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German Silke Schmickl, Chanel senior curator and head of moving image at Hong Kong’s M+ museum, has been fascinated by the city since her childhood.
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EU plans high-level China currency talks as fears of new trade shock mount

Top officials will visit the Chinese capital in the coming months in a bid to persuade Beijing to revalue the yuan, according to sources.

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EU leaders say the yuan is undervalued, making Chinese products cheaper for European buyers and contributing to the so-called China shock 2.0. Photo: Getty Images

Big Tech

ByteDance goes on a hiring spree to move its robots from lab to factory floor

Most of the openings are based in Beijing and span the robotics development pipeline, including data-collection and model-training systems.

ByteDance is hiring around a dozen new robotics positions for its Seed team. Photo: AFP via Getty Images/TNS

Politics

Students march in Indonesian capital to protest haze, Prabowo’s policies

The ‌students are calling on Jakarta to declare the wildfires a national disaster and halt spending ⁠on ‘white-elephant’ projects.

University students protest against the government’s handling of haze and wildfires outside the Central Kalimantan Governor’s office in Palangka Raya on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Science

China formally launches project to build aircraft carrier-sized ‘science island’

Due for completion by 2030, the semi-submersible twin-hull platform is the world’s first mobile, self-sustaining artificial island.

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An artist’s impression of the Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility. Photo: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

China Business

Massive state buying can’t reverse China’s stock slide, analysts warn

The ‘national team’ may have poured in US$25 billion this month, but real recovery depends on the economy, investment banks say.

Closing index prices of Chinese stocks are displayed on a smartphone in Haian, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, on October 27, 2026. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Politics

Will US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chances

Fearing post-election paralysis in the White House, Tokyo is fast-tracking defence partnerships across the region to reduce US reliance.

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US, Japanese and Canadian forces conduct exercise Keen Sword, amid growing concern in Tokyo over Washington's political stability and Indo-Pacific security commitments. Photo: US Pacific Fleet

Food & Drink

Michelin took away Sézanne’s 3 stars. Why is its new head chef so glad?

Steve Lancaster is putting his stamp on the Tokyo restaurant after it lost its three stars following the departure of chef Daniel Calvert.

Steve Lancaster is the executive chef at Sézanne in the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, a position he started in March 2026. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

Politics

Why has Beijing appointed a propaganda veteran to lead a border province?

Choice of Mo Gaoyi as Yunnan chief shows how leadership criteria are evolving, analysts say, given his limited local government experience.

During his time at the State Council Information Office, Mo Gaoyi oversaw Chinese government press briefings and leveraged Chinese and global digital platforms to project Beijing’s narrative. Photo: SCIO

Science

China’s battery factories could be sitting right on top of vast lithium deposits

Study identifies areas where volcanoes may have deposited the critical mineral and they overlap with the Chinese power unit heartland.

China’s thousands of lithium-ion battery manufacturers mainly rely on imported lithium. Photo: Shutterstock

China Business

‘Awfully bleak’: why global carmakers keep losing ground in China’s vast market

Carmakers are scrambling to revamp their strategies as China’s cash-strapped consumers turn away from expensive foreign brands.

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Visitors look at vehicles on display at the Audi booth during an expo in Shanghai last year. Photo: EPA-EFE

Politics

Beyond ammo: India’s bid for a lasting role in Europe’s defence

A US$872 million ammo export windfall gave New Delhi a foot in the door. Turning crisis sales into a lasting presence may prove harder.

Indian soldiers attend tactical drills in Kargil, Ladakh, with the army's latest weapons, including launchers, machine guns and modern assault rifles, in July 2025. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
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JPMAM plans more active ETFs in China after first fund hit US$300 million cap

Any active strategy that suits the ETF format and meets investor demand will be considered, its China chief says.

JPMorgan Asset Management’s China CEO Desiree Wang said the company would launch more actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in mainland China. Photo: Shutterstock
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