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Education in Hong Kong
Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?
University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:39AM
China-Japan relations
Why Beijing has struggled to rally Asia against Japan over PM’s Taiwan remarks
19 Mar 2026 - 8:16AM
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Science
How China gets more bang for its military buck than the US
17 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
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Defence
How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?
Armed forces such as the US and China are increasingly arming themselves with UAVs, but analysts believe crewed aircraft still have a role.
15 Mar 2026 - 6:17AM
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Hong Kong economy
Dream or reality: can Hong Kong deliver on its AI ambitions?
Hong Kong’s AI revolution accelerates as policy funds skills training while industries and educators rush to integrate the shift.
16 Mar 2026 - 11:48AM
OpenClaw
Inside the OpenClaw AI mania in China, as security fears and enthusiasm surge
Appeal of autonomous AI agent spurs rapid adoption across country, from tech pros to retirees seeking a ‘digital staff’, but data wipes mar its rise and trigger warnings.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:53AM
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Hong Kong economy
Is AI displacing young people for entry-level jobs?
Rapid advances in AI are fuelling fears among Hong Kong’s fresh graduates that machines could replace them before their careers begin.
16 Mar 2026 - 11:48AM
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China manufacturing
China’s industrial policy goes global, challenging decades of free market rule
China’s tighter embrace of industrial policy in recent years has transformed its economy – and other countries are following suit.
12 Mar 2026 - 8:53AM
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China’s private sector
Why China’s red-hot tech push is leaving some sectors out in the cold
Beijing’s preferences for innovation and emerging industries are affecting businesses’ development paths and reshaping the corporate landscape.
11 Mar 2026 - 6:16AM
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US-China relations
As US universities retreat from China, who is filling the academic void?
Many elite Sino-American ventures have ended under the strain of geopolitics but other, more diverse, programmes are emerging.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:04AM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong, Sydney or Dubai? Prime real estate investors take their pick
Rich buyers are reshaping ultra-luxury property markets from Sydney and Hong Kong to Dubai, drawn by each city’s unique selling proposition.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:13AM
Two Sessions 2026
China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust
Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.
7 Mar 2026 - 8:16AM
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Science
Why China’s anti-corruption push in academia is key to its science and tech aims
Ahead of country’s annual ‘two sessions’ meetings, scientists urge more institutionalised and effective mechanisms to curb abuses of power.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:50AM
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Corruption in China
China’s war on corruption – is this just the end of the beginning?
More ‘tigers’ are being culled than ever before in a campaign that could be becoming the new normal.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:05AM
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Two Sessions 2026
How China is using its economic clout to give the US dollar a run for its money
Beijing is using economic clout to reshape its global financial influence – a strategy analysts say could play out over decades.
3 Mar 2026 - 10:08AM
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US-China relations
Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’
Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.
27 Feb 2026 - 1:57AM
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Banking & finance
Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong
From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.
26 Feb 2026 - 6:07PM
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Hong Kong budget 2026-27
What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?
Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.
20 Feb 2026 - 8:36AM
Pop Mart
Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?
As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property.
14 Feb 2026 - 10:01AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Will allowing more Hong Kong schools to use English be too testing for pupils?
After decades of debate, authorities and schools sector say time is right to adjust the language policy but some argue move is mainly political.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:01AM
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South China Sea
How Manila’s ‘naming and shaming’ challenges Beijing’s South China Sea stance
Analysts say the Philippines’ approach of ‘assertive transparency’ may be wearing thin at home and in the region.
12 Feb 2026 - 11:07AM
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South China Sea
The Philippines wants to seal South China Sea code of conduct. Can it deliver?
As 2026 Asean chair, Manila has highlighted its push to finalise within its term a code of conduct covering the contested waters.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:14AM
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South China Sea
Why High Seas Treaty could change ‘rules of the game’ in South China Sea row
Effective January 17, the framework protects unique marine biodiversity and ecosystems in areas beyond any individual country’s jurisdiction.
10 Feb 2026 - 9:43AM
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Science
How old is Chinese civilisation? A scholar says it really dates back 8,000 years
Leading scholar’s argument stretches the timeline back beyond the widely accepted figure of 5,000 years.
8 Feb 2026 - 6:37AM
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China trade
As Beijing and Moscow tout ties, China’s companies keep Ukraine’s lights on
Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:39AM
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Hong Kong economy
Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?
Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?
6 Feb 2026 - 8:32AM
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Corruption in China
What does the fall of PLA top brass Zhang Youxia say about Beijing’s Taiwan plans?
Investigations into China’s top military commanders have raised questions about the PLA’s battle readiness.
4 Feb 2026 - 6:14AM
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China travel
China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out
Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions.
3 Feb 2026 - 7:38AM
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