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Drowning desert: how Xinjiang’s infrastructure could fail under record rain
Unprecedented downpours prompt warning that links and systems adapted to an arid past may struggle to cope with a wetter future.
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Science
Study shows 4,000-year battle of Eastern and Western genes in China’s heartland
23 Jun 2026 - 12:00PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s nationwide diesel subsidy gets citizens all pumped up
22 Jun 2026 - 3:24PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to roll out measures boosting offshore yuan trading in July
Government wants more listed firms trading stocks in renminbi and will use city’s hub status to help mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.
22 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push
Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026.
23 Jun 2026 - 11:06AM
US, Israel war on Iran
China urged to boost navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply
Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed fragility of maritime chokepoints and more should be done to protect shipments, analysts say.
18 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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Afghanistan
Afghan government workers face sack, jail after smartphone ban begins
Employees will be available only ‘via telephone calls and email’, an official says, citing an order from the supreme leader.
17 Jun 2026 - 9:36PM
Diplomacy
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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.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:58AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong’s media must go global amid tech disruption, economic uncertainty
Deals signed during city leader’s Central Asian trip have opened new doors for industry, but it’s up to companies to boldly step through them.
15 Jun 2026 - 1:58PM
Hong Kong economy
HKEX, Kazakhstan’s AIFC explore dual listings with miners after landmark debut
Head of Astana’s special financial zone says deals signed with Hong Kong during John Lee’s visit mark ‘important milestone’ for cooperation.
15 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
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‘Not giving up on any market’: John Lee on his push for Hong Kong’s interests
Traditional markets such as US and Europe matter just as much even as city seeks new partners, Hong Kong leader says.
14 Jun 2026 - 9:05AM
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Diplomacy
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Central Asia is finally coming into its own
The region’s five countries, inadvertent beneficiaries of Chinese infrastructure investment, then wars and tariffs elsewhere, are finding their feet.
13 Jun 2026 - 6:50AM
Banking & finance
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AIIB chief Zou Jiayi on financing Asia’s green transition
President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on how it bridges differences to build a more sustainable, climate-resilient world.
11 Jun 2026 - 3:58PM
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Hong Kong economy
Kazakhstan bank turns to Hong Kong as gateway to offshore renminbi finance
Chinese-backed Altyn Bank says Kazakh investors are turning to Hong Kong dim sum bonds to raise long-term capital for regional infrastructure.
11 Jun 2026 - 8:30AM
Yuan
‘Increasingly influential’ use of China’s currency puts euro on notice
The US dollar is still dominant, but a slump in Europe may see China’s currency gain strength and reach the No 2 spot in global settlements.
11 Jun 2026 - 10:11AM
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China airliners
Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
Wildlife strike in Beijing caught on video near popular vantage point, illustrating how rising flight volumes expose Comac’s fleet of jets to more operational risks.
11 Jun 2026 - 12:24PM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Hong Kong unleashes new growth engine through landmark Central Asia mission
The deals signed during the chief executive’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan underscore the potential economic synergy that can be unleashed.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:26AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Why Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are drawing closer
As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its financial partnerships and deepen engagement with China, Hong Kong’s offerings stand out.
9 Jun 2026 - 4:08AM
Hong Kong economy
Lantau reclamation plans should be revived, property tycoon Gordon Wu says
Lack of urban land will hold back city’s development as population grows, Hopewell Holdings chairman argues.
8 Jun 2026 - 11:52AM
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Food and Drinks
Chinese photographers serve a visual feast at World Food Photography Awards 2026
Hotpot feasts, communal banquets and street food scenes were the highlights from Chinese photographers during this year’s competition.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:09PM
Armenia
Armenia sets course towards West as Pashinyan secures election win
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gets a third consecutive term following a general election.
8 Jun 2026 - 4:39PM
Hong Kong economy
Central Asia tipped to be Hong Kong’s next logistics hub: Airport Authority head
Chairman Fred Lam says flight disruptions in Middle East and Russia make region viable hub connecting Asia and Europe.
8 Jun 2026 - 12:43AM
Hong Kong economy
96 deals signed, flights planned: what’s next for Hong Kong and Central Asia?
Observers say real challenge lies ahead as government and business stakeholders follow up to realise gains.
6 Jun 2026 - 9:38PM
China-Russia relations
Chinese military team inspects Russia bases as Putin hails ‘natural allies’
Two-day inspection trip this week was part of routine verification exercise under 1996 and 1997 border agreements, Tass reports.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:59PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong signs 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion
City leader John Lee hails Central Asia visit as setting stage for closer government and business ties with region.
4 Jun 2026 - 11:21PM
Hong Kong economy
Direct Hong Kong-Almaty flights ‘will save travellers 10 hours, draw tourists’
Lawmakers say new route set to be launched next year will strengthen business ties and bring tourists to Hong Kong shores, with visa-free access under discussion.
4 Jun 2026 - 7:14PM
Hong Kong economy
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan to launch this year, sources say
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Tashkent to start as talks begin on reciprocal 30-day visa-free stay agreement to boost trade, tourism and regional ties.
4 Jun 2026 - 7:38PM
Education in Hong Kong
West’s xenophobia, cash woes present huge openings for Hong Kong, scholar says
Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University set to launch another joint undergraduate programme with Polytechnic University.
4 Jun 2026 - 6:41PM
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