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Taiwan

Renewed civil war over Taiwan may be option for Beijing: researcher

Article in journal from key Taiwan-related think tank also suggests ‘direct governance during wartime’, followed by ‘appointed governance’.

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US-China trade war

‘No one wins in a trade war’: China urges frankness, deeper trust with US

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Hong Kong politics

City Beat | Beijing is upset, but why is it limiting criticism of Hutchison’s Panama deal?

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tech start-ups eyeing US should ‘talk less’ about AI: Science Park CEO

Albert Wong urges start-ups to focus on pitching practical applications of products, amid Sino-US tensions and rivalry over AI.

The Science Park brought five of its start-ups to Silicon Valley in June last year for a six-month tour. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Donald Trump

Letters | Trump’s chaos holds a silver lining for China and others

Readers discuss the impact of the US president’s moves, and the country’s Arctic policy.

China's economic recovery

China is prepared for bigger than expected external shocks: Premier Li Qiang

Li says Beijing will roll out measures to ensure the smooth operation of the economy, if needed.

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China society

Opinion | China’s economic successes are reshaping the Western media narrative

Beijing’s economic strategy, technological prowess and climate policies are prompting a reassessment of the country’s media profile.

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A journalist asks a question at a press conference attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 7. Photo: Xinhua
Li Qiang

China against ‘weaponisation’ of trade, open to candid talks, US senator told

Vice-Premier He Lifeng makes China’s stand clear during talks with Senator Steve Daines, says Premier Li Qiang will meet him on Sunday.

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South China Sea

Don’t expect the US to scale back its Asia-Pacific military presence, analysts say

Trump may not have spelled out his South China Sea position but deployments are peaking and only likely to be maintained, according to observers.

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Asean

Macroscope | Southeast Asia’s new arms race undermines its regional strengths

As Asean members modernise their militaries, the bloc could be sacrificing its cherished norms of stability and consensus.

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Filipino soldiers march at a military airbase in San Fernando city, in the Philippines, during a visit by Japanese defence minister Gen Nakatani on February 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | A nuclear war started by AI sounds like science fiction. It isn’t

Humans have perhaps five to 10 years before algorithms and plutonium could reduce us to skeletons and skulls.

Major powers are already planning to enhance missiles with AI to locate and instantly destroy moving targets, shifting the kill decision from humans to machines. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China tech war

US FCC probing if Huawei, other Chinese firms are seeking to evade curbs

Other companies under investigation include ZTE, Hikvision, China Mobile and China Telecom.

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China-EU relations

Don’t expect Trump aggression to make Europe cosy up to China: EU official

European Commission’s deputy director general for trade called idea that Trump will drive the Brussels and Beijing together ‘simplistic thinking’.

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China’s military

Western sanctions on China, Russia do little to change their minds: analysts

Punitive measures have neither led Beijing to slow its civilian-military integration nor convinced Moscow to roll back its war on Ukraine.

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US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Friday. It remains to be seen how US-China economic relations will unfold under the Trump administration. Photo: EPA-EFE
Defence

Trump unveils plans for secretive F-47 fighter jet, as US eyes China threat

The next-generation aircraft will lead a fleet of drones designed to penetrate the air defences of China and any other potential foes.

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Boeing renderings of the next-generation fighter jet, dubbed the F-47, depict a flat, tailless aircraft with a sharp nose. Image: Boeing
Elon Musk

Trump vows direct talks with Xi, rules out Musk from China strategy

American president makes clear he does not want ‘potential war’ with Beijing as he touts his ‘great relationship’ with Chinese leader.

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Donald Trump

China-US grand bargain not on horizon but small deals within reach: analysts

The big questions between the two countries are unlikely to be settled over the next four years, observer says.

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The Philippines

Hegseth’s Manila visit ahead of Balikatan signals strong US-Philippines ties

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s visit is seen as an important step in strengthening Washington’s alliances in the Asia-Pacific.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is expected to visit the Philippines this month, ahead of joint drills between the countries. Photo: TNS
China-Japan relations

US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

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China-Russia relations

Closer China-Iran ties could provoke US into ‘harsher’ response on nuclear issue: analysts

Beijing’s successful multilateral talks with Tehran and Moscow may lead to more pressure from Washington, experts warn.

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United States

Opinion | The decline of the American empire: how Trumpism threatens democracy worldwide

The United States once championed democracy. Now it is retreating behind militarism, demagoguery and despotism.

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Donald Trump at a rally in Texas in 2023. Photo: AFP
China economy

Editorial | Beijing’s ambitious plan can help to prime the consumption pump

Communist Party Central Committee and State Council issue 30-point action plan aimed at reviving Chinese economy and stoking domestic spending.

Locals shop at a market in China’s Hunan Province. Photo: Xinhua
Mainland China

US-China rivalry forcing Southeast Asia to pick sides, congressional panel hears

Washington urged to adopt a sector-by-sector approach to the region, shaping its choices before Beijing does.

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China-EU relations

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez to meet Xi in China next month

Sanchez’s April visit will take place over the 20th anniversary of a partnership agreement between Spain and China.

US-Iran tensions

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery

China is largest importer of Iranian oil and ‘teapot’ refiners are private Chinese refineries that are primary buyers of Iranian oil.

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The US Treasury Department building in Washington. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal: 25-year timeline to troubled waters

From Trump’s vow to retake Panama Canal to Beijing’s scathing attack on Hutchison’s deal, the Post chronicles the latest developments.

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CK Hutchison’s decision to sell its stakes in the Panama Canal ports is facing intense criticism. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government warn external parties of intervening in Jimmy Lai trial

Caution comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said getting the former media tycoon out of prison was a ‘priority’.

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Science

China’s rare earth dominance could crumble in 10 years, CAS study forecasts

Modelling suggests ‘fundamental shifts’ are under way with Africa, South America, Australia and Greenland emerging as competitors.

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