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China education
‘Natural’ choice: why Unesco’s new STEM education centre is based in Shanghai
China is working with the UN agency to help the world’s least developed countries advance technical education and grow their talent pools.
24 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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US-China relations
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Boeing went to China to sell planes. Beijing is buying something else
22 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Artificial intelligence
Armed with Nvidia chips, UAE aims to build an AI bridge to the Global South
18 May 2026 - 3:40PM
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Diplomacy
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Xi-Trump summit aside, 2 meetings in Asia matter for global trade
As Trump travelled to Beijing for the kind of bilateral dealmaking he prefers, two groups have continued their multilateral efforts.
15 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’
Leading think tank urges city to align with national development, diversify growth, boost innovation and deepen supply chain role.
15 May 2026 - 8:54PM
Brics
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Brics is less a structure than a sentiment
Despite lacking geopolitical alignment, Brics captures a prevailing mood among emerging economies that won’t fade away any time soon.
15 May 2026 - 7:36AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
After nearly 9 years, Trump is landing in a totally changed China. Is he ready?
China has strengthened its position since the US president’s last visit, analysts said, predicting more equitable results from any potential agreement.
13 May 2026 - 7:49AM
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Diplomacy
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Just because Brics isn’t a coherent bloc doesn’t mean it’s impotent
The grouping has a future, not as a binding structure demanding policy alignment but as a tool for members to enhance leverage and maximise options.
12 May 2026 - 7:43AM
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United States
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Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order
With the UN, IMF and World Bank mired in old power structures, universities could be the platform to shape how the global future unfolds.
9 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Science
Will Iran war threaten next harvest? Which countries are most at risk?
As the Hormuz blockade cuts off vital agricultural inputs, Food and Agriculture Organization official views China as key food security partner.
7 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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How US tech hegemony is locking out the Global South
The world deserves better than a monopoly that builds walls and hobbles development.
5 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Middle East
Letters
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UAE’s Opec exit reflects a complex world
Readers discuss the UAE’s decision to leave the oil cartel, and a Vietnamese leader’s choice to travel twice on China’s high-speed trains.
4 May 2026 - 11:30AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
China’s UN envoy blasts US ‘bullying’ as sanctions widen before Trump-Xi talks
Curbs tied to Iran and a fragile ceasefire cast a shadow over the leaders’ planned Beijing summit as tensions between the powers mount.
2 May 2026 - 6:36AM
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China economy
Outside In
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China’s manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate
The changes are structural and protectionism will only weaken long-term growth.
1 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Diplomacy
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A world adrift looks to China for institutional anchors. Enter Hong Kong
Amid talk of cities like Beijing and Shanghai hosting UN functions as the US withdraws, Hong Kong must ensure it is part of the conversation.
30 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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US-China relations
US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies
Beijing is using space for ‘diplomacy and influence’, US lawmakers claim amid growing competition with Washington.
5 May 2026 - 1:14AM
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South Korea
Why South Korea’s Lee is urging ‘mutual respect’ diplomacy amid US tensions
The president’s remarks and emphasis on a self-reliant defence posture may signal Seoul’s efforts to diversify its global partners, analysts say.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:03PM
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Science
‘Big shout-out’ to China’s environmental leadership from UN agency head
On the sidelines of a Central Asia summit in Astana, UNEP’s Inger Andersen says China has always been active in multilateralism.
24 Apr 2026 - 4:36PM
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Stock Connect
Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions
Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Taiwan
Does William Lai’s cancelled eSwatini trip show Beijing’s reach in Africa?
Beijing denies using economic coercion to derail Taiwanese leader’s visit to African ally.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM
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Artificial intelligence
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The world can look to Hong Kong as a pioneer of ethical AI
As emerging markets chart their own destinies regarding artificial intelligence, the city can serve as a nexus for responsible governance.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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South Korea
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why Iran war is making petrol cars an unwanted luxury in Asia
From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong wants to be a global gold vault. Does the Iran war create an opening?
Geopolitical risk is driving a rethink of where bullion is stored – and Hong Kong’s unique status is drawing attention.
20 Apr 2026 - 2:05PM
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US-China trade war
Why the biggest threat to US dollar dominance may well be Washington itself
Economic sanctions, access to US-led banking systems are powerful tools, but overuse reduces their effectiveness over time, Congress told.
17 Apr 2026 - 4:57PM
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China-India relations
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Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources
Trump foresees a ‘big, fat hug’ from China’s Xi Jinping as New Delhi mulls a face-saver Quad meet-up without the US president.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:29PM
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Technology
Opinion
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AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford
Young, developing states must ride the tech waves if they don’t want to fall further behind and learn from others’ mistakes.
12 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
India
Opinion
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Asia’s flood of cheap Ozempic generics opens gates to weight-loss abuse
Cheaper semaglutides as patent ends is good news for diabetics. But lax regulation also means a risk of abuse by those desperate to lose weight.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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