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Open Questions series
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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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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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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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Indonesia
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Inside Indonesia’s inner circle: Hashim Djojohadikusumo on Prabowo’s vision
The Indonesian president’s brother talks ‘fried’ stocks, ‘mosquito’ rivals and MSCI’s Turkmenistan insult in an exclusive interview.
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South Korea
Hope for thaw? Seoul hints at ‘new progress’ in US-North Korea ties
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India
India’s trade blitz seeks to keep a sinking global order afloat
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Xi Jinping
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Xi’s same-day calls with Trump and Putin showcase head-of-state diplomacy
At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the extraordinary back-to-back conversations with the leaders of Russia and the US highlight Xi’s diplomatic approach.
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US-China relations
US steps up Apec role after Xi–Trump call as ties with China show signs of thaw
Washington says its delegation to Guangzhou will press ‘America first’ trade goals while coordinating with Beijing after leaders’ talk.
6 hours ago
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India
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Why the new US-India trade agreement is a big deal
The warming of New Delhi’s ties with Washington has implications for Russia, China and the global dynamics of trade and geopolitical power.
7 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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Canada
Canada and France open Greenland consulates to show support amid Trump threats
The US president insists that Washington must control the strategic Arctic island but has backed off threats to seize it for now.
7 Feb 2026 - 5:22AM
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US-China relations
US accuses China of secret nuclear testing after offering Beijing arms treaty
The allegations highlight tensions between Washington and Beijing, following the expiry of the New Start arms control treaty with Russia.
6 hours ago
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Britain
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Starmer faces a hysterical backlash over new Chinese embassy
The worst features of UK politics and media, with help from ‘yellow-ribbon’ BN(O)ers, have been on full display over the ‘mega’ embassy plan.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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China trade
China-Canada canola deal faces test as USMCA trade talks loom, insiders warn
Initial shipments bring hope, but ‘Fortress North America’ threat and lack of long-term guarantees leave producers wary of Beijing’s commitment.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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Apec’s quiet cooperation still matters in a noisy, divided world
Year-round, multiple intensive working meetings keep the forum an ‘engine room’ of cooperation, reflecting its commitment to multilateralism.
6 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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Indonesia
Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in ‘watershed moment’
Canberra has signed a series of defence, police and aid deals across the Pacific region to try to boost its influence and limit China’s.
6 Feb 2026 - 12:55PM
US-China relations
Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal
For first time in half a century, the world is without a legally binding agreement to control nuclear weapons, as New Start accord expires.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:18AM
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US-Iran tensions
Ahead of talks, Iran deploys ballistic missile at underground ‘missile city’
Tehran signals offensive readiness as negotiators arrive in Oman for high-stakes talks.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:38AM
US-China trade war
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US defends new minerals alliance, rejecting claims it targets China
Washington says the Forge initiative is about securing supply chains against shocks and price coercion, not building an exclusive bloc.
6 Feb 2026 - 7:50AM
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US-Japan relations
Trump announces White House visit by Japanese PM Takaichi on March 19
The US and Japan have been working to strike a ‘very substantial’ deal on trade, as well as collaborating on national security, Trump said.
6 Feb 2026 - 2:55AM
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US-China relations
What Xi’s calls with Trump and Putin reveal about China’s balancing act
Beijing holds rare same-day talks with Kremlin and White House as powers face headwinds at home, energy uncertainties and nuclear pact’s end.
5 Feb 2026 - 11:58PM
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Hong Kong politics
Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent
Envoy remarks on absence of traditional ‘guest of honour’ from city government, amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
5 Feb 2026 - 10:59PM
US-China relations
Xi holds Trump, Putin calls as Iran tensions mount
Iran was among the topics Xi Jinping discussed with his US and Russian counterparts in separate calls on Wednesday ahead of new diplomatic efforts to end the country’s nuclear programme.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
Ukraine war
Open Questions
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Historian on Trump’s new world order and a Europe in crisis
Luuk van Middelaar explains return of great-power rule, Europe’s wake-up call and its struggle to fend off Putin in Ukraine and respond to ‘danger’ from US.
5 Feb 2026 - 12:20PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan accuses ‘elements supported by India’ of organising Balochistan attacks
The attacks in recent days in the restive province caused the deaths of more than 250 civilians, security personnel and insurgents.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:17PM
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Canada
‘Devil’s in the details’: why Asia may not sign up to Canada’s alliance call
While Canadian PM Mark Carney’s vision appeals to many, analysts say a lack of detail and divergent interests make a unified front unlikely.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:06PM
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US-China trade war
Canada’s former deputy PM hopes for less economic dependency on China in future
Canada’s former deputy prime minister supports economic system ‘in which China works’ but other countries’ vulnerabilities are limited.
5 Feb 2026 - 8:28AM
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Japan
Could a ‘shock’ Pyongyang visit cement Japan PM Takaichi’s snap election bid?
Despite scepticism, a leading campaigner claims Pyongyang is ready to return surviving abductees for ‘immediate, large-scale’ aid.
5 Feb 2026 - 10:24AM
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US-China trade war
US pitches critical minerals plan to allies to halt Beijing’s dominance
More than 50 countries encouraged to back US-led framework using price floors and financing to blunt Beijing’s control of hi-tech materials.
5 Feb 2026 - 7:20AM
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Middle East
Trump says Iran leaders should be ‘very worried’ as talks near
Negotiations will take place in Oman, but there is disagreement over whether Tehran’s missile programme will be discussed.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:58AM
Ukraine war
Ukraine and Russia wrap ‘productive’ first day of US-backed peace talks
The negotiations in Abu Dhabi focused on Moscow’s territorial demands and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
5 Feb 2026 - 4:18AM
China-Latin America relations
Panama president defends ruling after China slams canal port concession decision
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino rejects Chinese criticism, arguing verdict was within Panama’s constitutional and legal framework.
5 Feb 2026 - 1:09AM
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