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An Australian tour revealed the nation’s growing sentiment of warming to China, while Trump’s tariffs and foreign policy have increasingly seen the US viewed with suspicion or as ‘unsafe’. Photo: AP
China-Australia relations

Australia’s 180-degree shift from 5 years ago: China in favour; US out

Aussie comedian exposes the truth about nation’s feelings towards US president, democracy and public safety.

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Australia

Australia unveils billions for nuclear submarines under Aukus security pact

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Pacific nations

US strips moral framing from foreign aid in ‘America first’ pivot

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Cathay Pacific

Trailblazing female captain of Hong Kong’s Cathay juggles flights and motherhood

Candy Wu is first among carrier’s small but growing team of female pilots, who, like their male counterparts, must constantly update their skills.

Cathay Pacific’s first female captain Candy Wu at the Flight Training Adelaide academy in Australia, where she graduated in 1995. Photo: Denise Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific broadens reach as regional tensions grow

Airline is focusing on diversification to become more resilient in face of geopolitical risks, Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says.

Science

Australian battery scientist Guo Zaiping joins CityU as energy material chair

Leading Chinese academic whose work could revolutionise the electric vehicle industry has taken up a prestigious new role in Hong Kong.

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Australia

Openly gay Australian football player still faces online death threats

Josh Cavallo, who plays for Adelaide United, was 21 in 2021 when he decided to come out.

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Josh Cavallo, who plays for Adelaide United, was 21 in 2021 when he decided to come out. Photo: via AP
Australia

Tariff on Philippine canned pineapples: a thorn in Australia-Manila ties?

Canberra’s tougher market regulation could provide fodder for trade conflicts as it expands economic ties with Southeast Asian partners.

Australia

Jack Black’s band cancels Australia tour after ‘don’t miss Trump next time’ quip

The Kung Fu Panda actor said he was ‘blindsided’ by Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass’ remarks making light of the assassination attempt.

China-Australia relations

China, Australia to ‘properly’ manage disputes: Premier Li Qiang

New energy vehicles, visa-free travel in focus as Premier Li Qiang recounts ‘fruitful’ talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang is greeted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Monday. Photo: AP
Australia

‘Pick a pair’: Chinese premier promises Australia more pandas

The second day of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia on Sunday focused on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship.

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China’s Premier Li Qiang shakes hands with South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas (left) at Adelaide Zoo on Sunday. Photo: dpa
China-Australia relations

Chinese premier tells Australia: let’s try to set aside our differences

Li kicks off visit where trade is expected to feature prominently with message stressing importance of ‘seeking common ground’.

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New Zealand

Premier Li pledges more trade as China extends New Zealand visa-free travel

Li told Prime Minister Christopher Luxon differences between the two sides should not become a ‘chasm’ as he promised more investment.

China-Australia relations

As Li Qiang visits, ‘persistent duality’ of Australia’s China thinking on show

Australians seem perennially conflicted about China. They like the pandas and value pragmatic ties. But the security concerns? Not so much.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Jakarta last year. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

Singapore Airlines offers SQ321 victims ‘generous’ US$10,000 compensation

Passengers who suffered more serious injuries when the flight was hit by violent turbulence last month will be offered at least US$25,000.

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An Australian passenger who was injured on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 is seen at a hospital in Bangkok on May 23. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

China beaten by Australia in front of over 75,000 fans in pre-Olympic friendly

Real Madrid’s Hayley Raso and Everton’s Clare Wheeler were on the scoresheet in Sydney friendly. Australia are going to France for Games, while China miss out.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

China suffer late setback as Australia equalise at death on Milicic’s debut

Steel Roses took 30th-minute lead in Adelaide but conceded an equaliser in fifth minute of stoppage time. It was still a positive debut in the dugout for their new Australian head coach.

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English Premier League

Villa U21 coach, who worked with Emery, Postecoglou hails Kitchee owner’s help

Aston Villa coach Gombau reveals gratitude for Kitchee chief patience following first season ‘mistakes’, Spaniard working closely with Unai Emery, after time assisting Ange Postecoglou.

Aston Villa under-21s coach Josep Gombau chats to his players during the HKFC Soccer Sevens. Photo: HKFC Soccer Sevens
Cinema

The Babadook at 10: supernatural horror film unafraid to tackle a taboo

Jennifer Kent’s thrilling 2014 debut The Babadook poses the questions no one dare ask about motherhood. It’s a supernatural psychological horror film even Stephen King called ‘deeply disturbing’.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong should uphold Muslim women’s right to wear the hijab

Readers discuss the importance of the freedom of religion in a cosmopolitan city, the need for sensible rules to reduce plastic waste, and the ICC’s demand for accountability in Gaza war.

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Pacific nations

Australia, New Zealand scramble to evacuate tourists from riot-hit New Caledonia

Six people have been killed and the unrest has left a trail of burnt businesses and cars and looted shops, with road barricades restricting access to medicine and food.

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A Kanak flag is seen waving next to a burnt-out vehicle at a roadblock in New Caledonia. Three of the six people killed in the unrest were indigenous Kanaks shot by armed civilians. Photo: AFP
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China women’s team hire ex-assistant to Tottenham’s Postecoglou as manager

Ante Milicic worked with Ange Postecoglou during stint as Australia men’s manager. He replaces Shui Qingxia who left after failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Former Australia coach Ante Milicic has been named as the new China women’s boss. Photo: Reuters
Australia

‘Treat people like adults’: Australia, New Zealand take work from home to heart

Some employers love it. Others have issued ‘return-to-work’ mandates, forcing employees back into the office. Finding a balance is key, experts say – and flexibility isn’t without its downsides.

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Banking & finance

DHL sees supply chain boost for SE Asia, Hong Kong remains crucial logistics hub

DHL Express expects its Asia-Pacific business to be strong driven by shifts in supply chain businesses moving out of China amid geopolitical tensions.

Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | Shopping, sedan chairs, seeing China – tips for 1930s Hong Kong tourists

Pearl of the Orient, a city of myriad lights – Hong Kong was promoted to 1930s visitors by China’s Nationalist government much as it would be for decades afterwards. No sedan chair rides these days, though.

Hong Kong as seen from Smuggler’s Pass above Kam Shan, in an undated photograph. Early tourist guides to the city encouraged visitors to go out into the countryside. Photo: Getty Images
LIV Golf

Koepka keeps head to win LIV Golf Singapore ahead of PGA Championship defence

‘It’s all starting to come around,’ Koepka says as ‘a lot of work’ pays off at Sentosa Golf Club.

Brooks Koepka reads a putt during the third round in Singapore. Photo: Reuters
Tourism

As naturists intended: 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches

Public nudity is generally taboo in Asia, but for those who wish to sunbathe in their birthday suit, here are 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches, from Haulover Beach, Miami to Mar Bella, Barcelona.

Japan

With eye on China, Japan launches whistle-stop diplomatic tour of Global South

Madagascar, Ivory Coast and Nigeria were first on the itinerary for Tokyo’s top diplomat this week, as she also sought to push Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

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