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Models pose near the BYD Seal 06 Dmi unveiled during an autho show in Beijing, on April 25, 2024. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Opinion | Chinese brands are impressing the world – but can they inspire it?

While Chinese companies excel in quality, pricing and design, some have yet to embed themselves in the emotional lives of global consumers.

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China economy

Opinion | Trump’s targeting of China will only spur its economic recovery

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Why China’s grip on American life will stay unshaken, Trump tariffs or not

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China-India relations

Opinion | Void left by US aid cuts could be vital test for China-India detente

As the world struggles to send aid to Myanmar, New Delhi and Beijing have a chance to emerge as leaders in humanitarian relief.

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People reach up for food aid being distributed in Sagaing, Myanmar, on April 3, following the March 28 earthquake. Photo: AFP
People reach up for food aid being distributed in Sagaing, Myanmar, on April 3, following the March 28 earthquake. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Opinion | Why China can and should go all out against Trump in his trade war

China has all the cards and the confidence; but for the US, the likely outcome is the bursting of the US financial bubble and the dollar’s demise.

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My Take

Opinion | As Trump’s tariffs roil markets, will new global order bypass the US dollar?

Amid fears of full-blown trade war and demise of rules-based globalisation, Beijing signals it will resist economic coercion and guard free-trade system.

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China-EU relations

Opinion | If the EU adopts a ‘US plus one’ strategy, Hong Kong has a role to play

Hong Kong can lean into its role as a superconnector and help boost cooperation between European countries and China.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
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US-China relations

Opinion | In picking a trade war with China, Donald Trump may find time is not on his side

Beijing’s swift response to Liberation Day tariffs signals it is ready for a long fight, while the US president needs a quick win.

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Taiwan

Opinion | Missed signals only worsen tensions over Taiwan

Addressing two major misperceptions that underpin the dynamics between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan would help promote stability.

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China economy

Opinion | Why China is pivoting to Africa for copper

Once a quiet workhorse of industry, copper has become a geopolitical flashpoint in the race for clean energy dominance.

Workers direct lorry traffic at the Tenke Fungurume mine, one of the largest copper and cobalt mines in the world, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in 2023. African countries, with their vast reserves, are becoming central to China’s new copper strategy. Photo: AFP
Food and agriculture

Opinion | How China and Laos are taking the food security bull by the horns

The cattle crossbreeding agreement between Beijing and Vientiane is an example of cooperation that could benefit the region.

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A view of a beef cattle market in Tongliao city in Inner Mongolia, China, on March 6. Although China is the world’s largest meat producer, it is also the biggest importer. Photo: Xinhua
A view of a beef cattle market in Tongliao city in Inner Mongolia, China, on March 6. Although China is the world’s largest meat producer, it is also the biggest importer. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Opinion | Trump’s plan for port fees on Chinese-made ships won’t save US shipyards

Instead, US exporters and smaller ports would face collapse even as higher costs force trade away and erode American economic interests in the long run.

Diplomacy

Macroscope | Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again

The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.

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Social media

Opinion | China’s collapse or domination? Avoid the mistakes of Sherlock Holmes’ creator

The creator of the great detective was fooled by a hoax; we should avoid certainty about the future too.

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Even the creator of Sherlock Holmes could fall prey to misinformation. Photo: BBC One
United States

Outside In | Real threat posed by Trump’s tariffs worse than a global recession

The US president cannot be allowed to replace world’s hard-won multilateral compromise and cooperation with bullying bilateralism.

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US President Donald Trump holds a tariffs poster in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 2. Photo: AZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US President Donald Trump holds a tariffs poster in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 2. Photo: AZUMA Press Wire/dpa
China economy

Macroscope | 3 reasons investors are falling in love with Chinese stocks again

Much has to go right for Chinese stocks to continue to outperform, but there is great potential if investor sentiment continues to thaw.

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China economy

Opinion | Despite hurdles, China’s ambition for global leadership role is clear

From the ‘two sessions’ to Boao Forum, Beijing is promoting tech independence, green innovation and support for developing nations.

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China economy

Opinion | Key to China’s success in stabilising foreign investment lies within playing

While geopolitical factors are critical, the real test for Beijing is in improving its domestic economic environment and boosting consumption.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets business representatives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 28. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets business representatives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 28. Photo: Xinhua
China's economic recovery

Opinion | China’s economic recovery cannot leave migrant workers behind

China’s migrant worker population hovers around 300 million but work-relief job creation covers just 1 per cent of that.

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China-Russia relations

Opinion | Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market

The likes of Geely and Chery have filled the gap left by Western rivals. Even with higher duties now levied by Moscow, Chinese vehicles remain the most popular.

My Take

China leads relief for quake-hit Myanmar. But will civil war stymie aid efforts?

China can play critical role in persuading junta and rebel groups to stop fighting to allow for relief work following devastating earthquake.

Rescuers dig through rubble in Mandalay, Myanmar on Monday following a devastating earthquake. Photo: Xinhua
Pakistan

Opinion | How tech innovation can bolster Pakistan’s relationship with China

Pakistan’s start-up ecosystem is set to flourish and collaboration with China in areas such as agritech and fintech can boost growth and prosperity.

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A woman takes a selfie with her friends after offering prayers at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan. About two-thirds of the population are under 30, and many are eager to adopt new technology. Photo: AFP
A woman takes a selfie with her friends after offering prayers at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan. About two-thirds of the population are under 30, and many are eager to adopt new technology. Photo: AFP
China economy

My Take | Labubu proves Hong Kong IP and Chinese manufacturing are a recipe for success

The blind-box retailer’s mass-market toys based on cute Hong Kong designs are fuelling its international rise – and setting a template.

Diplomacy

Opinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone

By blending economic might, technological prowess and cultural bonds, cooperation can be elevated into a transformative, inspiring force.

India

Opinion | Don’t blame China for India’s manufacturing decline

Beijing’s proposed manufacturing partnership ran aground only after New Delhi decided to take border tensions out on Chinese businesses.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, on June 7, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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