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War crimes are self-defence in the US and Israel
The Americans and Israelis dare you to challenge their ridiculous claims as they deliberately and systematically target Iranian civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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Why Shein’s French fines are a warning to Chinese firms going global
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Hong Kong’s domestic helpers need safe places to work and play
14 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
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China builds Southeast Asia expertise as the US lets it wither
Yet neither power will truly grasp this complex, diverse region if they continue to treat it merely as a geopolitical chessboard.
14 Jun 2026 - 3:17PM
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Why executive branches are best placed to gauge national security risks
Courts the world over sit on national security cases but defer to executive judgment on national security issues. Hong Kong is no different.
14 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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How China can curb neijuan before the next generation burns out
Driven by structural forces, neijuan is experienced as market crowding and a narrowing of everyday life. The costs aren’t only economic.
14 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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The World Cup will not solve the globe’s problems, but it can bring us together
After months of controversy, the tournament has finally kicked off, and it may just live up to its billing as the greatest show on earth.
13 Jun 2026 - 10:14PM
Singers Elyanna and Jessie Reyez perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: Reuters
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Moment of truth is coming for the AI stock boom
Tech barons are seeking to raise outrageous sums before the balloon goes up. If it does, where will portfolio investment go?
13 Jun 2026 - 10:17PM
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Asian Angle
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Indonesia’s nickel rule changes are spooking Chinese investors
A leaked grievance letter reveals how Jakarta’s resource nationalism risks driving essential Chinese capital away.
13 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM
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Being Chinese
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When a Chinese auntie met the right uncle
We work well together because we enjoy discovering a version of ourselves in each other, and new things and new ways of being.
13 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
Asia Opinion
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Philippines’ belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend
Manila’s security-first approach and alignment with extra-regional powers is at odds with the pragmatic direction of China-Asean relations.
13 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all
As others exert geopolitical influence based on economic or military might, North Korea’s leader has turned a weaker hand to his advantage.
12 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Outside In
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Central Asia is finally coming into its own
The region’s five countries, inadvertent beneficiaries of Chinese infrastructure investment, then wars and tariffs elsewhere, are finding their feet.
13 Jun 2026 - 6:50AM
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Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought
Internal scrutiny and public engagement are a must for institutions to gain support and show they are working in the people’s best interests.
12 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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Thanks to Trump, Chinese people have a more realistic view of America
The positive view many Chinese had for the US has been replaced with one of a complex society dealing with many challenges.
12 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Why tech titans’ IPOs matter as much in China as in the US
Beijing will have to ask whether its capital markets and financial regulations can create and sustain companies of a similar scale.
11 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Macroscope
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Investors expecting a US interest rate rise could be in for a surprise
Rising bond yields are doing some of the Fed’s work, as are investor fears over the US central bank’s independence under Kevin Warsh.
11 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
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Teachers behaving badly should prompt reflection in Hong Kong
Outrage over videos of educators’ bullying behaviour ought to spark introspection on why people act this way.
8 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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A still from a video in which basketball coach Yung Kam-wah is seen forcing a player to slap himself on the face as a punishment during a training at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong unleashes new growth engine through landmark Central Asia mission
The deals signed during the chief executive’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan underscore the potential economic synergy that can be unleashed.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:26AM
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Why Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are drawing closer
As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its financial partnerships and deepen engagement with China, Hong Kong’s offerings stand out.
9 Jun 2026 - 4:08AM
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Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the corner
The city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.
9 Jun 2026 - 9:42AM
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War crimes are self-defence in the US and Israel
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Hong Kong’s domestic helpers need safe places to work and play
14 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
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China builds Southeast Asia expertise as the US lets it wither
14 Jun 2026 - 3:17PM
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Why executive branches are best placed to gauge national security risks
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How China can curb neijuan before the next generation burns out
14 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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