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Exclusive | Europe must act fast in Trump’s more brutal new world order: Luuk van Middelaar

Political theorist says rapid acceleration of the US president’s ‘offensive, almost imperial’ agenda has left Europe disoriented.

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What Xi’s calls with Trump and Putin reveal about China’s balancing act

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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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Politics

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi projected to sweep election

Takaichi’s LDP and its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party are forecast to win as many as 328 of the 465 lower house seats.

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Law and Crime

Tougher fire safety rules expected in new Hong Kong bill, including fixed fines

Authorities will submit draft law by end of year to strengthen enforcement and free up resources for more complex cases.

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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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Thailand’s caretaker PM, Anutin Charnvirakul, reacts on Sunday in Bangkok as his party takes the lead. Photo: Reuters
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People

Law and disorder: Japan’s police force faces its own crime wave

National Police Agency figures showed that 337 personnel had to be disciplined last year, the highest in a decade.

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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Business

The secret ingredient in your daily life: why Malaysian palm oil is used around the world

Found everywhere from food products to biofuel, this vegetable oil is preferred for its versatility, safety and sustainable production.

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Super Bowl: rising star, journeyman, Bad Bunny share Patriots-Seahawks stage

US sport’s biggest event features two teams nobody expected to reach NFL championship decider set to be shrouded in political controversy.

The Super Bowl LX logo being projected on the Ferry Building in San Francisco, on Friday. Photo: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

China Economy

Farmers’ son banker Xu Yiding under probe by China’s anti-corruption watchdog

The Agricultural Development Bank of China vice-president was once held up as a model figure for finance-driven poverty reduction.

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Banking & Finance

Will Hong Kong, Singapore capture Asia’s capital inflows? DBS CEO weighs in

The two financial hubs are best choices for global investors seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical risks, Tan Su Shan says.

Diplomacy

China, Philippines hold first talks in over a year: South China Sea thaw ahead?

Philippine president rejects calls for Manila to declare Chinese ambassador persona non grata even as frictions spike in South China Sea.

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Chinese and Philippine officials hold talks in Cebu on January 29. Photo: X/Chinaembmanila

Business

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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AutoFlight describes eVTOL aircraft Matrix as the largest of its kind in the world. Photo: Handout

Europe

Senior diplomat resigns as Norway investigates Epstein links

Norwegian media said Epstein left US$10 million in his will to the children of Mona Juul, who was Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq.

Americas

Venezuela frees opposition members after politically motivated detentions

‘Much to discuss about the … future of Venezuela,’ said Juan Pablo Guanipa, an ally of opposition leader Machado, after his release.

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Transport

New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday.

Nanjing and Wuxi in Jiangsu province and Hefei in Anhui are among the most sought-after new destinations. Photo: Jelly Tse

Europe

Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, exit polls show

Antonio Jose Seguro appeared to ‌be headed for a clear ‍victory, well ahead of his far-right, anti-establishment rival Andre Ventura.

Presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro, right, and his wife Margarida Maldonado Freitas greet people after voting in the second round of the Portuguese presidential elections, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal on Sunday. Photo: EPA

United States & Canada

Romania, Argentina leaders invited to Trump’s Board of Peace meeting in US

Romania’s Dan said his country had not decided whether it would take part in the meeting while Argentina’s Milei said he would attend.

Other Sport

Hurtling head first down an icy chute on a sled – skeleton at Winter Olympics

The sport, which has been in the Olympics since 1928, will be the event for thrill-seekers to watch during the Milano Cortina Games.

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Opinion | So what if some countries have fewer babies and shrinking populations?

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Editorial | Hong Kong’s move to craft a 5-year plan marks a paradigm shift

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Editorial | Tai Po fire highlights need for Hong Kong to allow class actions

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My Take | TikTok deal good for Chinese owners but terrible for users in the United States

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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

International relations scholar says US could easily take Greenland, while regime change in Tehran would be more difficult.

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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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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.

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Fosun Pharma unit licenses lung cancer drug to Eisai in US$1.55 billion deal

The deal comes as Chinese novel drug makers are having more say in how their new medicines are developed with global partners.

A view of the Shanghai facility of Fosun Pharma’s biopharma unit Henlius. Photo: Handout

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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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US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds in the race for AI

As both military powers vie to integrate innovative technology first, the race is on to develop and fast-track the latest advancements.

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