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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng greets US Senator Steve Daines ahead of their meeting at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on March 22. Photo: AFP

China against ‘weaponisation’ of trade, open to candid talks, US senator told

Vice-Premier He Lifeng makes China’s stand clear during talks with Senator Steve Daines, says Premier Li Qiang will meet him on Sunday.

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Trump vows direct talks with Xi, rules out Musk from China strategy

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Don’t expect the US to scale back its Asia-Pacific military presence, analysts say

Trump may not have spelled out his South China Sea position but deployments are peaking and only likely to be maintained, according to observers.

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Military

China’s Fujian aircraft carrier sets off on seventh sea trial

There is speculation its advanced electromagnetic catapults could be put to the test, and that it could be ready for delivery this year.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong authorities step in as complaints over Coldplay ticketing errors mount

RedNote account of tourism minister hit with complaints from angry mainland Chinese music fans after Cityline says some tickets will need to be exchanged.

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Westlake University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, pioneered the entrepreneur-funded model. Photo: Westlake University

How are new Chinese universities attracting top talent from around the world?

Politics

Panama ports deal of strategic importance, say Hong Kong political heavyweights

‘Not easy’ for Hong Kong or mainland Chinese firms to take part in ‘some strategic projects’, NPC Standing Committee member Starry Lee says.

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A cargo ship sails past the Panama Canal’s Port of Balboa, managed by CK Hutchison. Photo: AP
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Politics

No facial recognition without consent: China lays down the law on pervasive tech

Measures from cyberspace regulator and police ministry taking effect on June 1 mark first major attempt to regulate widely used technology.

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East Asia

South Koreans rally as court prepares impeachment ruling

Despite predictions of a verdict by mid-March, the Constitutional Court has yet to rule, the longest deliberation in its history.

Hong Kong

Eight reasons Hong Kong is an incredible place to work, live and study

The city entices global talent with its low-tax regime, established rule of law, well-developed transport system and vibrant entertainment scene.

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Hong Kong, with its highly developed free-market economy, enjoys an enviable international reputation not only as a dynamic, East-meets-West financial, business and innovation hub, but also a destination with a rich, cosmopolitan history and culture.

Middle East

Israel attacks Lebanon following cross-border rocket fire

Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky truce that ended a year-long war with Hezbollah.

Heavy black smoke billows from an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese village of Sujoud. Photo: dpa

United States & Canada

Trump terminates legal protection for 500,000 immigrants

Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation campaign in US history and curb immigration, mainly from Latin American nations.

China Economy

China’s hottest new show is a Sichuan-dialect micro drama set in the 1980s

My Sweet Home has achieved phenomenal success by moving beyond the trashy tropes of China’s booming micro drama industry.

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Diplomacy

China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter world ‘chaos’

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses a meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

China

3 years on: no final report and no answers to China Eastern plane disaster

Chinese authorities opt out of issuing update on MU5735 crash investigation.

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On March 21, 2022, 123 passengers and nine crew were killed when China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 crashed into a mountain. Photo: Xinhua

Science

China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order

Beijing now has the power to disrupt global communications after scientists revealed a device that can sever undersea cables.

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South Asia

Leading human rights, Baloch advocate detained in Pakistan

Mahrang Baloch has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group, which alleges extrajudicial harassment, arrests and killings by Islamabad.

Politics

‘Scared of dark skin’ no more? Young Thais reject stigma as beauty norms evolve

With a new generation of Thais challenging biases and redefining beauty norms, fair skin’s once-unquestioned dominance appears to be fading.

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Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-Iam 2022 walks onstage at a Miss Universe contest. While some beauty pageants now celebrate more diverse aesthetics, Thailand’s most popular television shows still star fair-skinned leads. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Economics

Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal

New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) shakes hands with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in New Delhi on Monday. Photo: AFP

Transport

Another Hong Kong flight cancelled as Heathrow Airport chaos drags on

‘This is an unprecedented situation, and we have not seen a closure of Heathrow on this scale for many years,’ British Airways CEO Sean Doyle says.

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Hong Kong Economy

Panda Le Le’s bald patches? Hong Kong Ocean Park explains what’s behind it

Internet users have raised concerns after spotting the 19-year-old bear’s bald patches during live streams.

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Illustration: Henry Wong

How did China’s top weapons brains become targets of its anti-corruption push?

Acceleration of defence sector’s anti-corruption drive may be linked to the downfall of former defence minister Li Shangfu, analysts say.

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‘De-dollar’ diplomacy: Brics focus on alternative currency stirs Trump’s ire

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A battle is playing out over Congolese cobalt. China is well ahead

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China Economy

Open Questions | Why China’s economic recovery is captivating investors again: Robin Xing

Morgan Stanley’s chief China economist sees green shoots in China thanks to innovation, but highlights need for social security reform.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | Political analyst Zheng Yongnian on how China should respond to Trump’s return

Chinese political scientist says if the country’s private enterprises can’t thrive, foreign capital won’t either.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | China watcher Wang Xiangwei says ‘bloated bureaucracy’ is stifling growth

Journalism professor and former Post editor says China must walk the talk to reassure private sector, with lessons from DeepSeek, Ne Zha.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, analyst Rick Waters says

Ex-US Department of State official discusses the role of civil diplomats and whether US should have an end-state goal in its China strategy.

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Huawei-related chip equipment maker to debut products at Shanghai trade show

SiCarrier, a chip tool maker backed by the Shenzhen government, will launch new products at the three-day Semicon China exhibition.

This photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows products from Maxone displayed at Semicon China in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

AI reasoning rivals: Tencent touts new model’s performance over DeepSeek-R1

The tech giant’s latest offering leverages large-scale reinforcement learning, rivalling DeepSeek in top benchmark tests.

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Tech Trends

Exclusive | Why Lee Kai-fu is betting his AI start-up’s future on DeepSeek

In an interview with the Post, Lee discusses China’s ‘ChatGPT moment’ and 01.AI’s transition from a model developer to a solutions provider.

Business

BYD’s Denza unveils N9 SUV to challenge Mercedes, BMW in premium EV segment

The N9 starts from 389,800 (US$60,860), equipped with BYD’s autonomous driving systems and can support on-vehicle drone systems.

BYD’s premium brand Denza launches its most expensive model called N9 in Shenzhen on March 21, 2025. Photo: Handout

China Economy

What’s behind the pro-Beijing camp’s criticism of the Panama ports deal?

The backlash against Hutchison’s ports sell-off is designed to send a message to other Chinese firms with overseas assets, analysts say.

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A cargo ship sails past the Panama Canal’s Port of Balboa. CK Hutchison’s decision to sell off the port and other assets to a US consortium has attracted intense criticism in China. Photo: AP

Politics

How did China’s top weapons brains become targets of its anti-corruption push?

Acceleration of defence sector’s anti-corruption drive may be linked to the downfall of former defence minister Li Shangfu, analysts say.

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Diplomacy

Can China’s belt and road lead the way as Trump turns world order upside down?

It is China’s moment to shine as the US disrupts the post-World War II order, but there may be challenges ahead, analysts say.

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Diplomacy

Trump cut off aid to South Africa. Will it tilt the balance in China’s favour?

Washington’s ‘self-centred foreign policy’ may push Pretoria and others closer to Beijing, observer says.

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