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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in Moscow, on May 9. Photo: AFP
China-Russia relations

Opinion | Why China and Russia are playing up their World War II legacies

Beijing and Moscow are crafting an interpretation of world affairs that directly challenges that of their rivals.

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US-China trade war

China, Brazil agree to defend multipolar world order amid Trump tariff turmoil

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US-China trade war

China expected to ramp up soybean imports from Brazil amid trade war: analysts

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China-Russia relations

China’s Xi Jinping readies for ‘mutual trust’ mission with Putin in Russia

The Chinese president will be in Moscow this week for the anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet again in Moscow this week. Photo: AP
United States

Opinion | Trump’s unpredictability and a fractured US are a dangerous mix

As Trump erratically escalates trade tensions with China and the Global South, his domestic behaviour only adds to geopolitical uncertainty.

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US-China trade war

How Trump deal, Pakistan could derail India’s warming China ties

Analysts say India’s tariff negotiations with the US and conflict with neighbour could also complicate Beijing’s push in Global South.

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US-China relations

Opinion | US vs China: who can endure a trade war longer?

While Trump assumes that China’s trade surplus with the US makes it inherently vulnerable, Beijing appears unfazed.

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Parts for toys depicting US President Donald Trump are seen at a factory specialising in solar-powered plastic gadgets in Yiwu, in China’s Zhejiang province on April 11. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Macroscope | Trump threatening the Fed shows where political risks really lie

The erosion of governance standards in the US shows advanced markets have more consequential political risks than many emerging economies.

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Pope Francis

Opinion | The world has lost a pope dedicated to the poor and the planet

From promoting climate justice to supporting migrants, Pope Francis genuinely practised the ‘preferential option for the poor’.

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US-China relations

‘Complacent’ US risks losing out to China in Global South tech race, report says

Washington risks ‘falling behind’ in the race to shape advanced technology if it does not engage with developing countries, report warns.

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Technology may help China advance its interests internationally, according to the think tank study. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

China fires back after US official takes swipe at aid to Global South

Beijing tells Washington to stop sowing discord after US treasury secretary accuses China of signing ‘rapacious deals’ with developing world.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks outside the White House in Washington on March 13. Bessent took aim at China’s currency swap deal with Argentina in an interview earlier this week. Photo: TNS
US-China trade war

Will Trump’s tariffs force Global South to show ‘true colours’ on US and China?

Beijing’s ties with developing world to face test as Washington may push countries to take tougher China stance, analysts say.

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China-India relations

Opinion | Void left by US aid cuts could be vital test for China-India detente

As the world struggles to send aid to Myanmar, New Delhi and Beijing have a chance to emerge as leaders in humanitarian relief.

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US-China relations

Open Questions | Ex-CIA official Dennis Wilder on why US-Europe rift is ‘highly exaggerated’

The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
US-China relations

Global South can count on China as old world order crumbles under Trump: analyst

Zheng Yongnian is pessimistic about state of the West, but says the Chinese model of collective development could mean progress for all.

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Zheng Yongnian, dean of the school of public policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Shenzhen campus, at the Boao Forum in Hainan province, southern China, on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Russia

Global South must lead world economy as US retreats, Boao Forum told

At annual gathering in south China, experts call for developed world to unite and build new economic system as Trump threatens trade.

Ukraine war

China, Brazil back US-led push for ceasefire in Ukraine war

Endorsement follows meeting in New York led by two countries’ UN ambassadors amid ‘potential turning point’.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | In today’s changing world order, the best hedge is agility

As great power rivalries intensify, collective action and strategic diversification can help others boost influence and avoid dependence.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
China economy

Opinion | 4 lesser-known factors shaping China’s destiny

Fiercely competitive and innovative, the country is bound to succeed. But four issues must be borne in mind.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | AI is no longer a mere investment, but a matter of sovereignty

As the US-China race for primacy in artificial intelligence heats up, nations must boost their capabilities or fall behind in the global divide.

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Donald Trump

Opinion | How the Global South can rise above the fray as the West fractures

Countries must seize this moment to promote an open, inclusive world order grounded in common interests and mutual respect.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Climate change

Opinion | Can China, India step in to fill climate void left by Trump’s America?

The US’ absence from international deliberations on climate change must not be allowed to derail efforts to solve the crisis.

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A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire near a burned structure in Los Angeles, on January 8. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Editorial | Wang offers stability to world at time of growing uncertainty

Foreign minister makes it clear China is a responsible power, champion of the global order and willing to cooperate against risks.

Two Sessions 2025

In turbulent Trump times, China frames itself as defender of world stability

In his annual press conference, Chinese foreign minister presents his country as a force of certainty and a champion of the Global South.

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Two Sessions 2025

China’s ‘heart will always be with the Global South’: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China seeks ‘strength through unity’ with Global South, which holds the key to world stability, Wang says at ‘two sessions’ press briefing.

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The sun rises over Tiananmen Square ahead of the opening session of China’s annual legislative meetings, in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Two Sessions 2025

China hits out at US Pacific policy ‘failure’, tariffs war – as it happened

Foreign minister answers questions about strained US ties, the Ukraine war and China’s strategy in Middle East.

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi facing the press. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change

China miners accelerate overseas buying spree

Last month, MMG said it would buy British miner Anglo American’s nickel business in Brazil.

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DeepSeek

How DeepSeek could give China the soft power edge it’s looking for

If DeepSeek is cheaper alternative ‘it is possible that AI development and adoption in the Global South could take a Chinese turn’: analyst.

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