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Capital

Windhoek

Head of State

President Nangolo Mbumba

Head of Government

President Nangolo Mbumba

Beijing has funded a new satellite data ground station near Windhoek, Namibia – the latest in a growing network of space facilities across Africa built with help from China. Photo: Handout via Xinhua

China-Africa relations

How China’s ‘gifting’ of space infrastructure is a diplomatic tool in Africa

Analysts say Beijing is gifting space infrastructure as a form of soft power on the continent.

23 Feb 2026 - 2:49PMvideocam

Indonesia

The bitter choice for Indonesian sailors abandoned off Africa

9 Feb 2026 - 1:05PM

My Take

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

23 Nov 2025 - 10:15PM

Europe’s refugee crisis

UK toughens asylum policy as anti-immigration sentiment rises

Policy overhaul seeks greater control over who can remain in Britain as tens of thousands of people claim asylum.

18 Nov 2025 - 1:34PM

Migrants in Gravelines, northern France, walk in the water to board a small boat in an attempt to reach Britain. Photo: AP

Africa

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

andBeyond resorts in the Namib Desert and the Okavango Delta – favoured by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – bring different perspectives.

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

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

Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Aziz. Photo: Nora Tam

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

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

An exhibitor demonstrates a surgical robot at the China-Asean Expo in Nanning on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

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

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrives in Beijing on September 1, ahead of a military parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II. Photo: Xinhua

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 - 2:49AMvideocam

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

Jimmy Lai has been remanded in custody for more than 1,700 says. Photo: Sam Tsang

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

Cancer expert Feng Gensheng is known for discovering SHP2, a new kind of enzyme. Photo: Handout

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

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

An Iranian flag is flown in front of the country’s consulate in Istanbul, where Iranian diplomats met counterparts from Germany, Britain and France for renewed nuclear talks in July. Photo: AFP

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

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

Asean and Gulf officials join hands for a group photo at the second Asean-GCC Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 27. Photo: AFP

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

Visitors look at a BYD EV at the Bucharest Tech Expo in June. Photo: Xinhua

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

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 - 4:59PMvideocam

Brics offered symbolic backing to Iran, condemning a series of military strikes on nuclear and other targets. Photo: Reuters

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

The ongoing trade war is expected to hit Hong Kong’s exports in the second half. Photo: Eugene Lee

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 - 10:00AMvideocam

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Namibia

How China’s ‘gifting’ of space infrastructure is a diplomatic tool in Africa

Analysts say Beijing is gifting space infrastructure as a form of soft power on the continent.

The bitter choice for Indonesian sailors abandoned off Africa

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}My Take | How China goes toe to toe with the West and softly-softly with the rest

UK toughens asylum policy as anti-immigration sentiment rises

Policy overhaul seeks greater control over who can remain in Britain as tens of thousands of people claim asylum.

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

andBeyond resorts in the Namib Desert and the Okavango Delta – favoured by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – bring different perspectives.

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.

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