76 minutes ago Carrot or stick? Beijing seeks delicate balance towards its platform economy

Carrot or stick? Beijing seeks delicate balance towards its platform economy  South China Morning Post

Economics

3 hours ago New leaders in Asia, as well as the US, create questions as Donald Trump’s return looms

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how the Trump administration will fare across a much-changed political landscape in Asia.

Politics

3 hours ago China builds a machine capable of laying submarine cables in the Challenger Deep

The first cable winch system that can reach the deepest place on the planet has been built by Chinese scientists.

Politics

5 hours ago China hits jackpot with gold reserves, Japan’s first kiss rate: 5 weekend reads

China hits jackpot with gold reserves, Japan’s first kiss rate: 5 weekend reads  South China Morning Post

Events

5 hours ago China recrudece sus hostilidades contra Taiwán: un globo aerostático sobrevoló la isla por primera vez en más de siete meses

China recrudece sus hostilidades contra Taiwán: un globo aerostático sobrevoló la isla por primera vez en más de siete meses  infobae

Politics

10 hours ago Trump pick Lutnick’s firm in talks with Tether for US$2 billion bitcoin project

Commerce secretary pick’s finance firm could receive support from Tether to help fund project to lend dollars to clients against bitcoin.

Economics

10 hours ago Trump pick Lutnick’s firm in talks with Tether about US$2 billion bitcoin lending project

Commerce secretary pick’s finance firm could receive support from Tether to help fund project to lend dollars to clients against bitcoin.

Economics

11 hours ago Opinion | Exit America, enter China? How Beijing can benefit from an isolationist US

Opinion | Exit America, enter China? How Beijing can benefit from an isolationist US  South China Morning Post

Politics

13 hours ago US Senator Rand Paul opposes Trump deportation plan for military to round up immigrants

Trump has vowed largest deportation effort in US history; Paul has noted a law banning use of federal troops in domestic policing.

Events