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President Nangolo Mbumba
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How China goes toe to toe with the West and softly-softly with the rest
Beijing rarely claims altruism. It always wants something from you, but most of the time, its approach is pragmatic, respectful and usually beneficial.
23 Nov 2025 - 10:15PM
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Europe’s refugee crisis
UK toughens asylum policy as anti-immigration sentiment rises
18 Nov 2025 - 1:34PM
Africa
Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences
14 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong politics
Legco delegations shun West for 4 years in a first since Hong Kong handover
But lawmaker hopes that next Legco will resume official visits, arguing that city can learn from West.
6 Oct 2025 - 11:12AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s ‘2 kitchens’: an appetising solution to the US-China trade war?
Malaysia’s trade minister says companies will inevitably need to build two supply chains to cater to both US and Chinese demands.
5 Oct 2025 - 10:09AM
US-China trade war
Before US port fee hits China vessels, carriers are dodging the blow: experts
With steep new fees scheduled to take effect October 14, ports on east and west coasts of the US are seeing fewer Chinese-built container ships.
26 Sep 2025 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp secures HK$30 billion 7-year syndicated green term loan
Loan backed by 57 banks worldwide and is largest of its kind closed by local firm in Asia, Middle East and North Africa, rail operator says.
23 Sep 2025 - 9:56PM
China trade
Chinese firms treat trade fair as testing ground for Asean market ambitions
10-nation bloc is China’s largest trading partner and an increasingly important alternative to Western markets amid US tariff war.
20 Sep 2025 - 8:00AM
China-Africa relations
China and Zimbabwe: from liberation struggle to ‘ironclad’ friendship
Emmerson Mnangagwa was one of only two African leaders at China’s military parade this month, highlighting close ties between the nations.
17 Sep 2025 - 2:00PM
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Science
Speckled rocks ‘clearest sign’ yet of ancient life on Mars, Nasa says
Scientists found vivianite and greigite in Martian rock; on Earth, these minerals are known to be formed by microbial life.
11 Sep 2025 - 1:18PM
Canada
Canada’s Carney unveils billions in relief hit by Trump and China tariffs
The PM also touted a ‘Buy Canadian’ programme, as a trade war with the US and Chinese duties on canola, pork and seafood pummel the economy.
6 Sep 2025 - 2:49AM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong slams ‘smear campaigns’ as Jimmy Lai expected to return to court
Government spokesman warns against anyone trying to interfere with the court.
14 Aug 2025 - 8:39AM
Science
Cancer scientist Feng Gensheng leaves US for China as Trump cuts funding
Feng, whose work focuses on liver cancer and immunotherapy, will lead research institute at Shenzhen Bay Laboratory after 40 years abroad.
12 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM
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Diplomacy
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Can Russia, India and China work together to stabilise Asia?
New realism in relations between the three countries could be key to ensuring Asian stability in a more multipolar world.
5 Aug 2025 - 9:01PM
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China-Africa relations
China-built satellite station a ‘shining’ example of support for Namibia
China backs Africa’s growing space industry by funding and building a data receiving ground station in Namibian capital.
2 Aug 2025 - 8:00PM
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Middle East
US and allies accuse Iran of covert overseas ‘kill, kidnap’ policy
Those allegedly targeted by Tehran’s intelligence services are said to include dissidents, journalists and officials in Western countries.
1 Aug 2025 - 3:51AM
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Banking & finance
Gold miner Shanjin plans Hong Kong IPO amid record gains in precious metal
Shanjin was among China’s top 10 gold mining groups based on output and profitability in 2023.
29 Jul 2025 - 2:12PM
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Food and Drinks
Coca-Cola to sell cane-sugar version in US after Trump spills news
The classic cola, sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup since the 1980s, will get a new version later this year.
23 Jul 2025 - 1:38PM
Asean
Asean-GCC economic axis: the Global South’s answer to US volatility?
The two blocs’ emerging alliance looks to leverage each other’s strengths to buffer both regions from tariffs and US-China trade tensions.
22 Jul 2025 - 4:20PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China and Europe power 24% growth in global EV sales in June
Sales in China jumped 28 per cent, while Europe’s demand rose 23 per cent to 390,000 units last month, according to Rho Motion.
16 Jul 2025 - 12:21PM
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Donald Trump
Trump to slap Canada with 35% tariff, eyes higher rates for other nations
Canada announcement comes as Trump considers imposing blanket tariffs of 15 per cent to 20 per cent on most other countries.
11 Jul 2025 - 4:12PM
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Brics
Brics in push for UN to take lead on setting rules for artificial intelligence
Leaders say AI is a ‘unique opportunity’ for driving inclusive growth, innovation and sustainability but warn there must be fair governance.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:01AM
China-Middle East relations
Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
Brics nations meeting in Brazil take aim at ‘unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures’, urge end to ‘the cycle of violence’ in the Middle East.
7 Jul 2025 - 4:59PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong should look to Africa, South America for new markets: trade body head
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma says he expects Hong Kong’s exports in the second half of the year to be weaker.
28 Jun 2025 - 7:22PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s plug-in hybrid exports spike in wake of EU tariff exemption
Plug-in hybrids are exempt from European Union duties on Chinese electric vehicles. China’s auto giants have been quick to take advantage.
25 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
China-Africa relations
Routine or rising tensions? Chinese ambassadors in exodus from West Africa
Observers suggest the recent departure of several Chinese ambassadors could be a ‘subtle message’ to Sahelian regimes.
22 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Israel-Iran war: EU diplomatic push yields hope of more talks, no breakthrough
Western and Iranian officials held their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the conflict centred on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
21 Jun 2025 - 4:07AM
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My Take
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New world order: Greater China, Russia and Israel, but smaller US
Spheres of influence are emerging that will slowly but surely erode America’s global power from East Asia to the Middle East.
18 Jun 2025 - 9:29PM
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