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Greatest pressure to ‘come from changes within the US’, Zheng Yongnian says, urging China to expand opening up as a countermeasure.

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4 hours ago Philippines’ Sara Duterte claims hiring assassin to kill Marcos Jnr if she’s targeted

The ‘active threat’ has been referred to the Presidential Security Command for ‘immediate proper action’ following her warning.

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Local boutique gyms, studios, freelance trainers and brands are tapping opportunities as competition grows in popularity.

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13 hours ago Amid US tariff threats, can port in Peru open up new markets for China?

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18 hours ago Putin says will test more Oreshnik missiles in combat after firing one at Ukraine

The Russian leader has ordered the new hypersonic weapon to be put into serial production, saying other advanced systems are being developed.

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21 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred

Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.

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22 hours ago South China Sea: US troop aid may reassure Philippines but will prod China, analysts say

For Beijing, the US defence secretary’s revelation of deployment to Task Force Ayungin could be ‘nerve-racking’, says analyst.

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Manila’s visa rules to combat fraud are hindering legitimate Chinese businesses, affecting the local economy and increasing Sinophobia.

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While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support.

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