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Australia should leave politics out of climate collaboration with China
Seeing Beijing solely through a security lens undermines Canberra’s capacity to engage pragmatically on shared environmental interests.
3 Jul 2025 - 9:46PM
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Why investors banking on ‘peak Trump’ are dangerously wrong
3 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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How Hong Kong can win race to become world’s tokenisation hub
3 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Why Central Asia plays a growing role in China’s strategic calculus
Cooperation on trade, infrastructure, energy and more shows that China sees Central Asia as an important trade partner and geopolitical buffer.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev before flying back to Beijing after the completion of the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 18. Photo: Xinhua
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Rich guys’ ostentatious weddings are reflection of human condition
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ US$55 million nuptials in the Italian city of Venice say as much about the 1 per cent as the world we live in today.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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Why Silicon Valley signing up to nationalism puts Asia on edge
A mix of opportunism and patriotism drives US Big Tech’s embrace of Washington, raising legitimate worry about the ethical use of lethal AI weapons.
2 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem
An ecosystem that combines e-commerce with social media, it turns users into marketers, breeds viral hits – and projects cultural power.
2 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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A person holds up Labubu dolls in a store during a press tour to Pop Land, a theme park opened by Chinese toy company Pop Mart, in Beijing, China, on June 2. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong must ensure a quality AI education is available to all
The government should introduce inclusive tech education policies to prevent AI from becoming another driver of social exclusion.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Myanmar crisis demands Asean rethink on regional diplomacy
Asean must match the people’s demands for justice, dignity and freedom with nothing less than bold, principled leadership.
2 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Why China’s consumption problem is also a supply issue
Households with money to spend need access to diversified, high-quality services they actually want – a problem Beijing is well equipped to handle.
1 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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As Hong Kong is learning, a deepfake crime epidemic is upon us
Anyone with an image can become fodder for fraud. For a global city like Hong Kong, the threat is not just financial, it is existential.
1 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po became the subject of a deepfake deception earlier this year as the authorities warned the public not to believe a video touting a new government investment opportunity. Photo: Handout
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More than an education hub, Hong Kong can be a global academic pioneer
While celebrating its universities’ high global rankings, now is the time for the city to press home its advantages and answer a higher calling.
1 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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China’s rapid adoption of AI demands greater scrutiny of the social impact
In contrast to the perception that Beijing has placed a lot of ‘guardrails’ on AI, China’s AI regulation so far has been limited.
1 Jul 2025 - 7:00AM
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Global hit Labubu was forged in the heat of China’s demanding market
In China’s demanding market that’s shifting towards emotionally driven spending, creative brands that succeed can look to conquer the world.
1 Jul 2025 - 9:06AM
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US shift towards Pakistan may unsettle India and the South Asia balance
Islamabad welcomes the opportunity to hedge against China but New Delhi may well go looking for other, more reliable partners.
30 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Anti-India demonstrators hold a banner with a portrait of Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir in Karachi on May 10. Photo: AFP
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Don’t overhype the diverging fortunes of Chinese and Indian real estate
India’s property sector is booming, but China’s plays a more important role in Asia and is supported by better fundamentals.
30 Jun 2025 - 5:22PM
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As attacks on Iran show, Russia can now do very little for its allies
Moscow’s credibility is sinking after it failed to stand up for allies in Iran, Syria and Armenia.
30 Jun 2025 - 10:30AM
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Has Trump started another forever war? Not if Americans can help it
As the US ramps up aggression against Iran, fears of another full-scale invasion in the Middle East abound. Thankfully, all hope is not lost.
23 Jun 2025 - 10:30PM
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A protester in Los Angeles, California holds up a placard denouncing war following the US and Israel’s airstrikes on Iran on June 22. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Is China a just society? Economic woes erode public perception of fairness
The case of Chinese actress Nashi, who was found to have used subterfuge to get ahead in her studies, touched a raw nerve on the mainland.
24 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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Why blocking the Strait of Hormuz is a recipe for disaster
With its ruinous consequences and difficulty in execution, a full blockade is unlikely. But the risks of miscalculation must not be ignored.
25 Jun 2025 - 8:54AM
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Beyond Iran: the precarious balance of global oil prices
The world is more resilient and energy-efficient than in the 1970s, yet broader structural vulnerabilities persist and could hit Asia hard.
24 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Australia should leave politics out of climate collaboration with China
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Rich guys’ ostentatious weddings are reflection of human condition
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