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The sad reality behind 1 million resumes sent to a Chinese company
The backlash to a nuclear giant enthusing over the resumes it received shows the desperation of young Chinese jobseekers.
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As US retreats, Asian powers can reshape world order to meet their needs
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Don’t blame China’s Jingye for failing to save UK steel industry
16 Apr 2025 - 9:00PM
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China can offer Trump the trillions of investment dollars America needs
If Trump’s Maga goal is genuine, cooperation with China – and opening the doors to Chinese investment – is his only rational choice.
16 Apr 2025 - 8:39PM
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US President Donald Trump in a cabinet meeting on April 10. Photo: AFP
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Countries hoping to negotiate away Trump tariffs should think again
Trump’s appetite exceeds what most nations can offer. He couldn’t care less if negotiations are not completed within the 90-day pause period.
16 Apr 2025 - 4:30PM
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Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US
The EU must move quickly to engage with China based on European interests instead of defaulting to American positions.
16 Apr 2025 - 10:49AM
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Like Cixi, Trump has made the mistake of declaring an ill-advised war
Soon after the empress dowager declared war on foreign powers in 1900, the Qing dynasty collapsed. Trump’s tariffs reflect the same delusion.
16 Apr 2025 - 6:30AM
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US President Donald Trump speaks during a photo opportunity on the South Portico of the White House on April 9. Photo: AFP
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How Trump’s tariff chaos could bring Europe and China closer together
Notwithstanding conflicting positions on issues such as Chinese exports and Ukraine, the EU and China now have much more common ground.
16 Apr 2025 - 12:15AM
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Trump making fossil fuels great again has global implications
The Trump administration is trying to shift global energy dynamics by ignoring climate change and using US oil and gas as geopolitical tools.
15 Apr 2025 - 8:55PM
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Trump chaos is lending weight to Xi’s prophecy of ‘profound changes’
First mentioned in 2017 and dismissed by many as rhetoric, one expert says it now truly feels like the world is undergoing a major shift.
15 Apr 2025 - 7:30PM
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How Russia could game US-China trade tensions
Russia can benefit from the tariff war, but not necessarily by selling more energy and produce to China.
15 Apr 2025 - 4:30PM
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People walk past a store selling Russian goods in the neighbourhood of Qianmen in Beijing, on January 13. Photo: AFP
Asia Opinion
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As Xi Jinping visits Malaysia, lessons from the Ming dynasty could be useful
Trump’s trade war and his imperialistic rhetoric should prompt the Global South to unite in favour of an approach that prioritises engagement.
15 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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China could rebuild global trade system as US puts faith in tariffs
China’s marathon quest to join the global trade system started as early as 1986, when its economic size and foreign trade were both tiny.
15 Apr 2025 - 7:00AM
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Hong Kong must lead in reimagining safety for the AI age
AI has created a dangerous new frontier. The city needs urgent action to protect residents from falling victim to predatory scams.
15 Apr 2025 - 6:30AM
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On Balance
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Tariff flip-flops and why Trump’s attack on China is misguided
Trump wants to counter China’s challenge to US dominance but his approach has only served to undermine allies while spooking investors.
14 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
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A trader facepalms on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, on April 4. Photo: AFP
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Chinese e-commerce giants help tariff-hit exporters pivot to domestic market
Meituan said it would actively heed the central government’s call to bolster domestic demand and consumption.
14 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM
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Photons and crayons: the quantum world’s gift inside our eyeballs
The science behind the colours of a rainbow is a reminder of the wonders of the original quantum designer.
14 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM
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Trump making fossil fuels great again has global implications
The Trump administration is trying to shift global energy dynamics by ignoring climate change and using US oil and gas as geopolitical tools.
15 Apr 2025 - 8:55PM
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US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to “Make Coal Clean Again,” at the White House in Washington on April 8. Photo: AFP
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How Trump’s tariff chaos could bring Europe and China closer together
Notwithstanding conflicting positions on issues such as Chinese exports and Ukraine, the EU and China now have much more common ground.
16 Apr 2025 - 12:15AM
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Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US
The EU must move quickly to engage with China based on European interests instead of defaulting to American positions.
16 Apr 2025 - 10:49AM
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Countries hoping to negotiate away Trump tariffs should think again
Trump’s appetite exceeds what most nations can offer. He couldn’t care less if negotiations are not completed within the 90-day pause period.
16 Apr 2025 - 4:30PM
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Don’t blame China’s Jingye for failing to save UK steel industry
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China can offer Trump the trillions of investment dollars America needs
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Countries hoping to negotiate away Trump tariffs should think again
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Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US
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