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Robots work on production lines at a mould and stamping company in Fuzhou, in China’s eastern Fujian province, on April 16. Photo: AFP
China economy

Outside In | China’s manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate

The changes are structural and protectionism will only weaken long-term growth.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | A world adrift looks to China for institutional anchors. Enter Hong Kong

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its 5-year plan

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China-EU relations

Opinion | A new framework may be the only way to save China-EU trade

Both sides have every incentive to explore a deal that does what blunt protectionism cannot: manage the complexities of their interdependence.

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A VW ID.Unyx 08 is displayed during the Volkswagen Group Night ahead of the Auto China 2026 trade show in Beijing on April 21. Photo: dpa
A VW ID.Unyx 08 is displayed during the Volkswagen Group Night ahead of the Auto China 2026 trade show in Beijing on April 21. Photo: dpa
Japan

As I see it | A remilitarised Japan threatens more than just China

As Japan expands its defence posture with the backing of major allies, its leaders seek to portray Beijing’s objections as an overreaction.

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China-EU relations

Opinion | Facing US and Chinese pressure, the EU must forge its own strategy

To remain competitive, Brussels must leverage its market power to engage Beijing – while aligning with Washington on its own terms.

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China manufacturing

Opinion | How China’s manufacturing is winning the Iran war

China’s production advantage is built on years of preparation, investment in renewables and cost discipline that are difficult to displace.

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A man looks at an electric sedan from Chinese automaker BYD during the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai in 2023. Photo: AP
A man looks at an electric sedan from Chinese automaker BYD during the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai in 2023. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Without diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation

The danger is that every state insists it is acting defensively while collectively building the habits and infrastructure of confrontation.

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China economy

Opinion | For the US dollar, a subtler shift than a ‘petroyuan’ order is underfoot

Talk of a dollar collapse or ‘petroyuan’ order arriving amid the Iran war misses the mark. The larger shift is subtler and no less consequential.

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China economy

Opinion | Why Beijing is going all in on tokens – and what it really wants

Export of tokens not only embeds China’s energy advantage into global AI systems, it pulls the value chain deeper into the country’s interior.

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Taiwan

As I see it | Kuomintang gets the carrots, DPP the stick

Beijing and Taiwan’s opposition KMT want to foster cross-strait interdependence but DPP offers only isolation and endless confrontation.

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Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 10. Photo: CTI via Reuters
Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 10. Photo: CTI via Reuters
Food and agriculture

Outside In | The Iran war is brewing a food crisis we must avert

The world’s focus has been on energy shortages but famine and widening food insecurity are faces of the same coin.

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China economy

Opinion | Engine dilemma lies at heart of successful take-off for China’s C919

Launching the aircraft with the imported LEAP-1C engine has led to bottlenecks and dependence but developing a convincing home-made engine will take time.

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China-Middle East relations

Opinion | China can offer Gulf states more than just a security umbrella

As threat perceptions reset, Gulf states are likely to pursue a dual track of restrained regional policy and diversified partnerships.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Opinion | How China’s patient diplomacy can help secure peace in Iran

China’s diplomacy, backed by leverage and guarantees of assistance, could provide a template for contemporary conflicts where a single side cannot carry the day.

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A pedestrian passes a billboard for the US-Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11. Photo: Xinhua
A pedestrian passes a billboard for the US-Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11. Photo: Xinhua
Diplomacy

Opinion | It’s time to unlock Hong Kong’s international relations potential

Globally connected and intellectually vibrant, the city can offer cutting-edge research and lead diplomatic debates of global importance.

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US-China relations

Opinion | US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness

Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development.

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Chinese culture

As I see it | How ancient Chinese philosophers make sense of modern headaches

Scholar Daniel A. Bell has written an entertaining new book, exposing a new generation to ancient Chinese wisdom on the issues of our day.

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A Confucius statue in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Confucianism has traditionally been the predominant ideology in Chinese cultural and intellectual contexts, with other philosophical schools usually sidelined. Photo: Shutterstock
A Confucius statue in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Confucianism has traditionally been the predominant ideology in Chinese cultural and intellectual contexts, with other philosophical schools usually sidelined. Photo: Shutterstock
Diplomacy

Opinion | China’s diplomacy succeeds even if it doesn’t bring Middle East peace

From Beijing’s perspective, diplomacy is remarkably effective in advancing China’s regional interests and differentiating it from the US.

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | The world can look to Hong Kong as a pioneer of ethical AI

As emerging markets chart their own destinies regarding artificial intelligence, the city can serve as a nexus for responsible governance.

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Asean

Opinion | How new US-Indonesia defence pact sharpens China’s ‘Malacca dilemma’

The US is investing in the systems, skills and relationships that would matter if access to the Strait of Malacca ever came under pressure.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts an honour cordon for Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon, in Washington, US, on April 13. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

Opinion | Why Spain’s outreach to China offers a viable model for Europe

De-risking while also deepening ties beyond the transactional shows that interdependence and strategic autonomy aren’t mutually exclusive.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (centre) speaks with students at Tsinghua University in Beijing on April 13. Photo: AFP
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (centre) speaks with students at Tsinghua University in Beijing on April 13. Photo: AFP
Asean

Opinion | As Iran war fallout hits Southeast Asia, US is losing influence to China

Asean survey reflects China’s growing strategic influence but also concerns. The question is: will China crowd the US out of the region?

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model

Industrial policy can guide and catalyse but it cannot substitute for a genuine competitive advantage.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can beat Singapore as the launch pad for Chinese firms

Chinese enterprises going global is this decade’s economic story. Hong Kong needs a system to guide them through each stage of their journey.

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Hong Kong’s dense, chaotic urban environment is not a flaw; it is an invaluable living laboratory for innovation. Photo: Getty Images / iStockphoto
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