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Open Questions series
Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’
8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’
8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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United States
Outside In
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How America lost its swagger after 100 days of war against Iran
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-China relations
Opinion
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How Chinese philosophy influenced US founding fathers
26 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
Venezuela
Venezuela earthquakes draw aid from governments that cut ties with Caracas
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China-Latin America relations
EU pitches Brazil a ‘more beneficial’ rare earths deal than US or China
EU’s Jozef Sikela promises refining investment and technology transfer, in a race for Brazilian minerals that the US and China already lead.
26 Jun 2026 - 6:03AM
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Natural disasters
Venezuela twin quakes death toll hits 235 as rescuers comb rubble for survivors
Thousands are missing and many feared dead after the country was hit by two of the strongest tremors in over a century.
4 hours ago
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US-China relations
Trump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline: US diplomat
Michael DeSombre confirms long-standing US policy still in place despite Trump’s apparent departure from it after Beijing meeting with Xi.
26 Jun 2026 - 3:36AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after Singapore-flagged vessel attacked
Cargo ship was hit by a projectile close to Oman, testing a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.
1 hour ago
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US-Venezuela conflict
As Venezuela reels from earthquake disaster, a test for new US relationship
Washington’s swift disaster response clearest indication yet of how relationship with Caracas has evolved, but bigger challenges lie ahead.
4 hours ago
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South China Sea
US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones, Philippines: think tank
Reliance on close-in aerial reconnaissance over contested waters comes as large American vessels face growing constraints.
4 hours ago
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US-China trade war
China vows to pursue US tariff cuts while decrying ‘malicious’ trade acts
Beijing targets ‘win-win’ ties, dangling a US$300 billion proposal while justifying fresh restrictions on American firms over a Pentagon blacklist.
25 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
Middle East
US’ Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord
Rubio did not discuss a US$300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran that is part of the peace proposal.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
European Union
EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine’s recovery
The EU has provided €200 billion in support to Ukraine so far, and approved €90 billion more over the next two years.
25 Jun 2026 - 7:45PM
South Korea
As US wavers, ex-minister says Japan and South Korea ‘only have each other’
Former Japanese defence minister Taro Kono said Tokyo and Seoul ‘need to step up our own effort for stability in the region’.
25 Jun 2026 - 3:59PM
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US-China relations
US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements row
Washington not sending ‘high-level participants’ to tourism ministerial summit after alleged ‘arbitrary and targeted’ behaviour towards US.
25 Jun 2026 - 6:12AM
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China trade
Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end
Is finding another Hanoi haven possible, or would trying be a fool’s errand for Chinese firms looking to get the jump on Trump and evade tariffs?
25 Jun 2026 - 6:31AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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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.
25 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Huawei
Danish court orders state to pay telecoms firm US$12m for Huawei gear removal
Court in Copenhagen says Huawei gear removal from TDC NET’s network went beyond regulation, entitling Danish firm to damages.
24 Jun 2026 - 11:31PM
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China's military weapons
PLA’s advanced carrier Fujian transits Taiwan Strait amid military drills
The vessel’s passage comes a day after island starts a five-day exercise to boost its combat readiness.
24 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
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China-Middle East relations
At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to save the Gulf
At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, observers see regional self-reliance and economic needs as motivators for change after Iran war.
24 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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The Philippines
Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in Philippines
The community is drawing attention partly due to the South China Sea row and spying cases involving Chinese nationals in the Philippines.
24 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM
China-EU relations
Opinion
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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.
24 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
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United States
Letters
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US is not retreating from Asia. It’s rewriting the terms of its security umbrella
Readers discuss Washington’s message at the Shangri-La Dialogue, facilitating Central Asia’s economic integration, and Hong Kong’s sexual health clinics.
24 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
‘China Opportunity 2.0’: Li Qiang pitches revised narrative at ‘Summer Davos’
The Chinese premier made the speech at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian.
25 Jun 2026 - 4:38PM
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South Korea
Why North Korea prefers a ‘hostile’ neighbour to Seoul’s peace efforts
One way to break the deadlock is to revive talks between the two Koreas, China and the US to end the Korean war, an analyst suggests.
24 Jun 2026 - 9:43AM
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Britain
Editorial
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Even as Starmer goes, Britain’s pragmatic China stance likely to stay
Andy Burnham, tipped to succeed Starmer, is not an outspoken critic of Beijing and engagement is set to continue despite broader geopolitical tensions.
24 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
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US-China relations
‘China Initiative 2.0’: US crackdown on Chinese scholars intensifies
Immigration lawyers and activists claim the Trump Administration has ramped up its targeting of Chinese scientists and researchers in US.
24 Jun 2026 - 7:12AM
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China-Latin America relations
US targets Cuba mining sector to block use of China-linked supply chains
Washington revealed sanctions on foreign-backed mining ventures on Tuesday, which Havana slammed for being ‘dishonest and mendacious’.
24 Jun 2026 - 4:47AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’
With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.
24 Jun 2026 - 1:54AM
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