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Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham (centre) walks at Manchester Piccadilly station in Manchester on June 22, as he leaves for London. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Macroscope | Can Andy Burnham fix Britain’s essential services and debt problem?

The favourite to become Britain’s next prime minister is the latest figure promoting greater state control of important national assets.

China society

Opinion | Young Americans feel more threatened by AI than young Chinese. Why?

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China-EU relations

As I see it | Europe wants a new Plaza Accord for China – seriously?

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United States

Outside In | US the ultimate loser as Iran war ushers in global power upheaval

Defeated by asymmetric warfare and spurned by allies, the US has ended up boosting China’s economy and standing instead.

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US President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, on June 23. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, on June 23. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | How Chinese philosophy influenced US founding fathers

From the Mandate of Heaven to the ‘pursuit of happiness’, the US and China share a rich intellectual tradition of ethical governance.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can take the regulatory high road amid US-China AI decoupling

As a global ‘sovereign AI premium’ emerges and US weaponisation of AI models triggers panic, Hong Kong can bridge diverging AI ecosystems.

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War and conflict

Opinion | 8 takeaways from the US-Iran war

From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Britain

Opinion | UK’s revolving door of prime ministers reveals a deeper malaise

Britain’s democratic institutions can endure instability, but this does not translate into an ability to deliver sustained national renewal.

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China-EU relations

Opinion | EU and China need a grand bargain to avoid a trade war

A mutually beneficial pact must acknowledge a new economic reality and more fully tap the potential for two-way investment.

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Anthropic

As I see it | US Anthropic ban is best advert for Chinese AI

Cutting off the company’s latest models for non-Americans only serves to highlight China’s open-source alternatives to the rest of the world.

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A person holds a phone with the logo of the AI assistant “Claude Mythos” built by Anthropic, on June 10. Photo: AFP
European Union

Opinion | Europe was happy with the trade rules – until China’s industrial rise

Beijing should not be accused of trade unfairness simply because Chinese companies have become efficient, innovative and globally competitive.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Technology

Opinion | How the I Ching inspired modern computing and AI

The connection between Chinese civilisation and Western scientific thinking is far deeper and more intricate than commonly understood.

Diplomacy

Opinion | What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?

Reverting to the long-used name reflects a more traditional maritime focus while prioritising deterring China, as the Quad loses relevance.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China’s Iran strategy an exercise in power without projection

The Iran war may be remembered not just for who won or lost, but for how Beijing quietly altered the terms of great-power conduct.

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Chinese culture

As I see it | What the I Ching is really about

While it may depart from scientific axioms, readers can glean much about their circumstances by consulting the Book of Changes.

The I Ching contains 64 hexagrams, where solid and divided lines represent the cosmic principles of yang and yin respectively. Photo: Shutterstock
The I Ching contains 64 hexagrams, where solid and divided lines represent the cosmic principles of yang and yin respectively. Photo: Shutterstock
China's population

Opinion | As populations fall, nations that can tap human potential will succeed

Countries that use today’s demographic window to accumulate human and technological capital will gain a long-term advantage.

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Banking & finance

Opinion | AI has been known to hallucinate. So have financial markets

Stock markets are booming on the assumption that US tech giants will deliver, but as liquidity becomes scarce, a reality check will ensue.

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Artificial intelligence

Outside In | AI’s looming impact on jobs warrants some brakes on development

Just as drugs can’t go to market without thorough testing, the uncertainty surrounding the effect of AI means it must face globally agreed regulations.

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A staff member collects data on a robot’s movements as it works in a simulated supermarket at the embodied intelligence robot data and training base of the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics in Beijing on June 12. Photo: Xinhua
A staff member collects data on a robot’s movements as it works in a simulated supermarket at the embodied intelligence robot data and training base of the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics in Beijing on June 12. Photo: Xinhua
US-ally trade wars

Opinion | Many countries are ‘quiet quitting’ the US and China on trade

While the US and Chinese markets are essential, other countries are making deals with each other in search of more diversified trade.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Macroscope | Investors focused on Hormuz miss bigger threat to world economy

As energy security becomes a more potent force, stress tests for countries vulnerable to supply disruptions are likely to become more severe.

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US-China relations

Opinion | The West must reckon with the reality of China’s rise

Beijing’s emergence as a major power must be navigated with wisdom and respect, rather than framed as a threat that needs to be contained.

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Climate change

Opinion | Geopolitics is complicating the green transition – and China’s moment

Governments want to transition to cleaner energy but also cut strategic reliance on China. Balancing these goals will be tricky.

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A traffic jam outside the Berlaymont building as the European Commission College meets in Brussels on April 22 to discuss the AccelerateEU initiative towards clean, homegrown energy. Photo: EPA
A traffic jam outside the Berlaymont building as the European Commission College meets in Brussels on April 22 to discuss the AccelerateEU initiative towards clean, homegrown energy. Photo: EPA
Diplomacy

Opinion | How Asia can benefit from a Russia-India-China dialogue revival

Far from acting as another bloc, such a grouping could help ensure that regional competition is managed rather than reproduced.

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European Union

As I see it | Is Europe declining faster than Qing China? A Chinese-French debate

While a startling historical comparison made by a former French diplomat has caused a stir, it might be too soon to write off Europe.

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China economy

Opinion | The real danger in Western peddling of the China overcapacity myth

Protectionism will only slow the green energy transition and make the technologies of the future unaffordable for those most in need.

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Wind power generation equipment is ready to be shipped for export at Lianyungang port in China on December 9, 2024. Photo: Getty Images
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