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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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US-China relations
China, Russia should join US in new nuclear arms control deal: Rubio
US Secretary of State says US and China now have ‘strategic stability’ in their long-fractious relationship as crucial Trump-Xi summit nears.
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Middle East
US and Iran wrap up indirect nuclear talks as US forces mass in Middle East
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US-China relations
Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’
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Ukraine war
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Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth year
Barring Moscow or Kyiv reaching breaking points in their war efforts, neither side will make any steps to end or ‘freeze’ the conflict.
26 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Poland
Poland tells US it won’t be a ‘sucker’ as Trump reshapes Nato
Foreign Minister Sikorski pledged loyalty to Washington but called for greater EU security responsibility amid Trump’s policy shifts.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:51PM
China-Germany relations
‘China shock’ hits Germany as Merz joins Beijing pilgrimage
Chancellor Friedrich Merz becomes the latest European leader to visit China, as Germany contends with a surging bilateral trade deficit.
26 Feb 2026 - 5:11PM
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Japan
‘Hostage diplomacy’ fears mount over arrest of Japanese journalist in Iran
The incident comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with a large American military force positioned near Iran.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:23PM
North Korea
North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘eternal confrontation’ without US dialogue
As long as Washington acknowledges Pyongyang as a nuclear power, there is ‘no reason not to get along’, the North Korean leader says.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:45PM
Thailand
US, Thailand lead 30 nations in Southeast Asia’s largest military drill
Cobra Gold is necessary to address emerging threats and improve interoperability in the region, the US ambassador to Thailand says.
26 Feb 2026 - 11:43AM
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United States
US drops charges against Chinese scientists after diplomatic talks
Lawyers for the trio said the charges were dismissed by a judge in Detroit after ‘some kind of intervention’ by the Chinese consulate.
26 Feb 2026 - 11:07AM
China-Germany relations
Merz’s China tightrope: German leader has warm words, hard questions for Beijing
German chancellor strikes diplomatic tone in Beijing meetings while pushing his hosts on subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:05PM
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US-China trade war
US to keep China tariffs steady ahead of key Trump-Xi meeting: Greer
Trade envoy confirms levies on Chinese goods to remain within range of 35 per cent to 50 per cent depending on the product as tensions ease.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:18AM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky speaks with Trump, says Russia talks should lead to leaders’ meeting
The leader says Russian claims that Kyiv was trying to obtain nuclear arms were an attempt to exert political pressure on Ukraine.
26 Feb 2026 - 5:51AM
Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba coastguard kills 4 in firefight with US-registered speedboat
The authorities says shots were fired from the vessel as they approached to identify it.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:19AM
US-China relations
Pentagon to spend US$12 billion on surveillance, eyeing China’s build-up in Asia
The move targets Chinese manoeuvres, submarines and satellites in the Indo-Pacific, and strikes a contrast with Trump’s call for closer ties.
26 Feb 2026 - 2:57AM
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China trade
Trump’s USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China’s arms
Analysts expect Ottawa to diversify trade as future of North American trade pact remains uncertain, while a US departure would ‘hit Canada like an earthquake’.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:25PM
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India
Trade and diplomatic reset top the agenda for Canadian PM’s India visit
Both sides are set to boost trade links and repair ties further following a fallout over the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist, analysts say.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:45PM
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US-China trade war
US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit
Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:28AM
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European Union
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EU has a key role to play in the new world order in the making
In an uncertain global environment, the European Union remains committed to mutually beneficial relations with Hong Kong.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
China-EU relations
EU too slow to act as China rewrites global trade rules, trade chief Sefcovic warns
Commissioner calls for faster trade probes and WTO reform as Brussels confronts overcapacity, subsidies and a US$424 billion deficit.
25 Feb 2026 - 9:18AM
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Ukraine war
Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking nuclear arms with help from UK and France
Russia says the western allies believe Ukraine could end the war on more favourable terms if it had a dirty bomb, an allegation Kyiv denies.
25 Feb 2026 - 2:14AM
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US-China relations
Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models
Washington has been cracking down on Chinese-made drones in recent years, and the ban represents a significant escalation.
25 Feb 2026 - 1:07AM
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Malaysia
‘Alpha male’ Nick Adams dropped as Trump’s Malaysia envoy nominee
His controversial nomination, opposed by Malaysians, was ‘returned to the president’ last month.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
Indonesia
Why Indonesia’s lead role in Gaza peacekeeping force carries high political risk
Jakarta has reiterated that it ‘will not conduct military operations’ after it agreed to assume the role of deputy commander of the force.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:56PM
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France
France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as feud deepens
Paris angry after Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain his remarks about the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:18PM
India
India and Brazil set sights on US$30 billion trade milestone by 2030
The two founding Brics members are deepening links on rare earths, innovation and AI to diversify growth beyond the West.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:57PM
Human rights in China
China versus the West? Wang Yi tells UN no country is ‘human rights teacher’
Beijing’s top diplomat says issue should not be ‘exploited to adorn democracy’ or to ‘whitewash hegemony’ as he advocates for Global South.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:43PM
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Japan
No takebacks: Japan wants US to stick to trade deal amid tariff turmoil
Japan could see extra tax burdens on some goods if Trump’s new 10 per cent tariffs were to be applied unilaterally, the trade minister said.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:36PM
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