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Capital

Windhoek

Head of State

President Nangolo Mbumba

Head of Government

President Nangolo Mbumba

China’s Premier Li Qiang at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. Photo: AP

My Take

My Take | 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

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

This term saw 17 Legco trips to the mainland, compared to just three in the previous term. Photo: Dickson Lee

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

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

The rail operator has carried out a series of fundraising activities in recent months. Photo: Edmond So

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 - 2:00PMvideocam

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

A ‘selfie’ taken by Nasa’s Perseverance Mars rover. Photo: Nasa/JPL-Caltech/MSSS via Reuters

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 - 2:49AMvideocam

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney he takes photos with workers at a manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ontario, on Friday. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP

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 - 9:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Opinion | 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 - 9:01PMvideocam

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 - 8:00PMvideocam

The project aims to support Namibia in developing its space-related infrastructure and training technical talent, while boosting its capacity in remote sensing satellite applications. Photo: Handout

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 - 3:51AMvideocam

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

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

Donald Trump drinking a Diet Coke. File photo: AFP

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 - 12:21PMvideocam

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

The tariff announcement deepens a rift between two North American countries. File photo: AFP

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

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Leaders of the bloc said that without fair governance, AI could widen the digital gap. Photo: AFP

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 - 4:59PMvideocam

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 - 7:22PMvideocam

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’s exports of electric vehicles to Europe have surged in recent years, leading the European Union to impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in November. Photo: Reuters

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 - 10:00AMvideocam

The Chinese embassy in Mali bids farewell to ambassador Chen Zhihong and his wife earlier this month. Photo: Handout

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 - 4:07AMvideocam

My Take

My Take | 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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.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}My Take | 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.

UK toughens asylum policy as anti-immigration sentiment rises

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hong Kong slams ‘smear campaigns’ as Jimmy Lai expected to return to court

Government spokesman warns against anyone trying to interfere with the court.

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.

Opinion | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My Take | 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.

My Take | How China goes toe to toe with the West and softly-softly with the rest