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Latest news, features and analysis on global diplomatic relations, with a focus on China’s international ties – especially with the US, its Asian neighbours and the European Union.
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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United States & Canada

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Science

Chinese scientist dies aged 41 amid concern over ‘insane’ workload of academics

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Chinese materials scientist Li Haibo died at the age of 41 on Tuesday, according to mainland media reports. Photo: QQ.com

People & Culture

Photographer turns Thai street cleaner into model who is scouted by make-up artist

A street cleaner in Thailand has become a model after being spotted by a Russian photographer. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@nongchat

Science

After decades in the US, star Chinese mathematician couple returns home

Mathematicians Chen Min and Shen Jie have joined new research university EIT, Ningbo, which opened its doors to students this year. Image: Handout

Global Economy

American firm dodges China’s tariff hikes, selling off millions in inventory

The Colorado-based maker of bead-like pellets – comprising “masterbatches” of additives (pictured) for yarn and clothing – has made a tactical move in the US-China trade war. Photo: Shutterstock
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele in El Congo municipality, El Salvador in February. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
United States

US deports another 10 gang members to El Salvador, Marco Rubio says

US secretary of state hailed alliance between Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele a day before Bukele’s White House visit.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh reintroduces ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports

US-Iran tensions

US Pentagon chief says military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb

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Japan

Opinion | Will Trump’s economic tsunami undermine the US-Japan security partnership?

Tariff shocks have eroded the tentative confidence that the alliance was on a strong footing under Trump’s second administration.

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US President Donald Trump meets Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House in Washington, US, on February 7. Photo: Reuters
My Take

My Take | It’s time for the European Union to do a ‘Kissinger’ with China

If Brussels wants to achieve ‘strategic autonomy’ in what has become a multipolar world, the only option that it has is to draw closer to Beijing.

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India

India’s new submarine base targets China’s growing sea power

The Rambilli base’s network of pens aim to provide India’s submarines with an undetected gateway to the Bay of Bengal – and beyond.

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Hong Kong economy

‘Total misperception’ Panama Canal under China’s influence, official says

Panama has to do ‘very, very good job’ in explaining to US administration that there is no foreign interference, vice-minister says.

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The Panama Canal will remain neutral despite recent agreements to enhance security cooperation between Panama and the United States, a Panamanian official says. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to boost efforts to lure investment, talent in light of US tariffs

Finance chief Paul Chan has instructed market regulator and stock exchange to prepare for potential influx of mainland companies looking to return to city for listing.

Ukraine war

Trump on Russia-Ukraine deal: there is a time ‘to put up or shut up’

Trump has shown signs of losing patience with Moscow and told it to ‘get moving’ on reaching an agreement.

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Nato

UK carrier strike group set for 8-month collaborative Pacific deployment

In ‘global messaging’ move, 12-nation force set for drills in waters near India, Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan.

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The HMS Prince of Wales (foreground) with F-35B Lightning jets on deck, RFA Tidespring (right) and USS Gettysburg (left). Photo: Handout
Bangladesh

Opinion | How China can help Bangladesh escape India’s foreign policy grip

The 15 years of Hasina government saw Bangladesh draw closer to India but for the next stage of greater regional integration, it needs China.

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A train is pictured during a trial run along the newly-constructed Belt and Road Initiative rail line via the China-built Padma Bridge in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 7, 2023. Photo: Xinhua
Israel-Gaza war

Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor

The IDF also launched strikes in the Khan Younis area after ordering tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.

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Middle East

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks, Trump threats

Iran’s foreign minister briefly spoke face-to-face with the US president’s special envoy, and says discussions will resume next week.

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Japan

Japan’s Ishiba warns of divided world at World Expo opening

Opinion polls show low levels of enthusiasm for the Expo, with 8.7 million advance tickets sold, below the target of 14 million.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes a speech during the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday. Photo: Kyodo
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Prabowo: Gaza violence undermines world’s rules-based system

Indonesian president says violence and unilateral decisions by the West are only leading the world towards unrest with little say for emerging nations.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto takes part in a panel discussion during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday. Photo: Handout
Iran

Last chance for diplomacy? US, Iran open decade-defining nuclear talks

With Trump’s threats and a tight two-month deadline, analysts warn that failure to compromise could trigger a dangerous escalatory cycle.

China trade

US, EU, German business chambers in China brace for ‘long-lasting’ trade war

Some say China-US strife offers an opportunity for other third countries to re-evaluate their relationship with China.

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Vietnam

Asian Angle | The ‘Tariff Man’ cometh: Vietnam’s misplaced faith in Trump 2.0

Hanoi was once confident in navigating a second Trump term. Now it faces the harsh reality of his trade policies eating into economic growth.

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US President Donald Trump stands during an arrival ceremony in Hanoi in 2017. Photo: AFP
US-Asean relations

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

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United States

Head of US Space Force base in Greenland fired after Vance visit

Colonel Susan Meyers sent a base-wide email showing support for Greenland and Denmark, amid Trump’s repeated threats to annex the territory.

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United Nations

World leaders urge Global South inclusion amid US-China tensions, Gaza conflict

World leaders at Turkey’s Antalya Diplomacy Forum urged for greater Global South inclusion and a two-state solution in Gaza, amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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The Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey discussed cooperation n in a new era of a fragmented world. Photo: Facebook/@ Antalya Diplomasi Forumu
Ukraine war

Trump tells Russia to ‘get moving’ on Ukraine, as US envoy Witkoff meets Putin

US-Russia talks on a possible peace deal appear to have stalled over disagreements around conditions for a full pause in hostilities.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) shakes hands with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff during a meeting in St Petersburg, Russia, on Friday. Photo: Sputnik/Kremlin via EPA-EFE
ByteDance

TikTok drives ByteDance’s overseas sales despite US hurdles: report

ByteDance’s total revenue is said to have risen to US$155 billion last year, placing the unicorn among the world’s top internet giants.

South China Sea

Philippines completes South China Sea resupply run without a hitch

Seventh trouble-free mission to disputed Second Thomas Shoal could be due to the July 2024 arrangement between both sides, analysts note.

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South Korea

Who is South Korea’s presidential front runner Lee Jae-myung?

Lee has pledged to take a pragmatic approach to foreign policy and the economy in sharp contrast with impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol.

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Lee Jae-myung addresses a rally in Seoul on March 1. Photo: EPA-EFE
United States

Supreme Court says Trump admin must help bring back man sent to El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported and put in a notorious prison in his native country despite being in the US legally.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant who lived in the US legally and was erroneously deported to El Salvador, is seen in a handout image obtained on Tuesday. Photo: Abrego Garcia Family via Reuters
China-EU relations

Exclusive | EU leaders plan trip to Beijing in July for summit with Xi

No date confirmed with the Chinese side as travel plan indicates serious effort to re-engage amid collapsed relationship with the US.

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Ukraine war

China and North Korea’s war aid to Russia creates risks in Pacific: US admiral

The US Indo-Pacific Command head told senators China has provided tools and chips in return for submarine tech and other help.

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