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China-Middle East relations
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Hong Kong-flagged tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz in test of US blockade
AVA 6 passage marks at least the second transit of a China-linked tanker through the waterway since the US military operation began.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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China-India relations
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Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources
16 Apr 2026 - 2:29PM
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Hong Kong economy
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EU budget chief pushes collaboration, bonds on Hong Kong leg of Asia tour
15 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Hong Kong society
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Jockey Club to channel HK$1 billion basketball betting investment into football
Source says club’s main concern is illegal wagering and that it will work with government to solve crisis over basketball betting pause.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:40AM
2026 Trump-Xi summit
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Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts
War distractions and limited goals risk turning Beijing talks into optics over substance, as expectations shrink and planning falters.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:06AM
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China-EU relations
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EU to cut funding for Chinese inverters amid change of tack towards Beijing
Without fanfare, Brussels will stop funding for projects that use the Chinese-made devices as part of a ‘do more, say less’ strategy.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:54PM
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China’s C919 passenger plane
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China’s C919 faces ‘final exam’ as EU pilots stay in Shanghai ‘permanently’: sources
Flight tests a ‘final exam’ to be followed by analysis, paperwork and technical verification, but ‘political considerations’ also in play.
13 Apr 2026 - 10:02AM
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Banking & finance
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HKU kicks off roadshow for US$385 million bond to back Northern Metropolis plan
Roadshows arranged by bankers including HSBC Holdings will draw banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers in the coming days.
31 Mar 2026 - 9:17AM
2026 Trump-Xi summit
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What does it mean for China if Trump and Putin visit back to back?
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:40PM
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Banking & finance
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Turkish private bank plans Hong Kong entry amid Middle East tensions: sources
Turkiye Is Bankasi eyes corporate-focused Hong Kong branch, citing the city’s hub role, to complete its China coverage, sources say.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:32AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong developer banks on arts and finance synergy in West Kowloon cultural hub
Sun Hung Kai Properties pushes its ‘Central 2.0’ vision in West Kowloon, linking arts, culture and wealth management despite market headwinds.
23 Mar 2026 - 8:34AM
China trade
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Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid tensions: sources
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum.
21 Mar 2026 - 12:51PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
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What are the real reasons behind the change of date for Trump’s China visit?
After confirmation that the high-stakes Xi-Trump summit will be delayed, analysts find a complex story beneath the official surface.
21 Mar 2026 - 2:39PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
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Trump ally Steve Daines will be first US senator to visit Hong Kong since 2019
As Beijing and Washington negotiate new schedule for Trump’s visit, Daines is expected to meet US business leaders in Hong Kong on March 30.
20 Mar 2026 - 6:28PM
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Mainland China
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Singapore-headquartered GLP eyes 50% rent surge as China demand fuels growth
Firm will ride Beijing’s push for domestic demand by expanding logistics, data centres and renewable energy capacity, GLP China CEO says.
19 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
China-EU relations
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Chinese military set for EU and Nato talks as Iran war reshapes global security
The PLA delegation will travel to Brussels next week, where the Ukraine war remains a major barrier to better relations with Beijing.
19 Mar 2026 - 3:20AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong job openings hit 6-year low in 69% of sectors amid AI’s ascent
Vacancies in 23 out of 33 job sectors, including IT and customer service, fell to their lowest number in six years.
13 Mar 2026 - 10:05AM
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Fintech
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HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped to win Hong Kong stablecoin licences in 2 weeks
The approvals would mark a milestone in Hong Kong’s push to regulate stablecoins while positioning itself as a global digital asset centre.
12 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
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Could China’s rare earth supplies dictate how long US strikes on Iran go on?
The American military’s dependence on Chinese sources gives Beijing leverage in the lead-up to Trump’s trip, sources say.
10 Mar 2026 - 11:59PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong tipped to be world’s top financial hub amid global yuan expansion plan
National People’s Congress deputy Li Yinquan says Hong Kong to gain substantially from Beijing’s push to internationalise yuan’s reach.
10 Mar 2026 - 4:39PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
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Trump’s China visit confined to Beijing due to schedule, security needs: sources
‘Given the situation [in the Middle East], the visit’s security arrangements must be extremely careful’.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:02PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect
John Greenwood says drawing HK$150 billion from the fund is justified, calling the move a legitimate, long‑term investment.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:10AM
Boao Forum for Asia
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Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month
The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:01AM
Cathay Pacific
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Hong Kong authorities rule out chartering Cathay Pacific flights to Middle East
Sources say officials discussed with carrier to fly home stranded residents, but option deemed fraught with uncertainty.
6 Mar 2026 - 11:21PM
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US-China relations
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US, China discuss investment revival ahead of Trump’s trip: sources
Both sides exploring structured joint ventures and licensing deals, with Beijing seeking protection and Washington eyeing better market access amid declining capital flows.
3 Mar 2026 - 10:07AM
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US-China relations
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Hong Kong pianist brings music – and a message of openness – to Washington
Fresh from his Cliburn win, Sham says music can bridge divides as he tours the US amid geopolitical tensions and decoupling debate.
28 Feb 2026 - 7:19AM
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US-China relations
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China scours for Trump bargaining chips ahead of Beijing summit with Xi: sources
Government departments are tasked with researching and assessing likely demands by the US leader as well as formulating possible concessions.
27 Feb 2026 - 10:03PM
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Hong Kong budget 2026-27
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All eyes on latest Hong Kong investment darling HKIC
HKIC set to come up as key highlight in finance chief Paul Chan’s budget blueprint, sources say.
25 Feb 2026 - 11:42AM
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