99 m. ago Most Singaporeans not upbeat on future of next generation: survey

Just under a third of Singapore residents in a recent survey by global communication firm Edelman believe that the next generation would be better off than the current one – a drop of 11 percentage points from last year’s findings. The Edelman Trust Barometer 2026 figures showed Singapore as being among four other Asian countries that registered a double-digit decrease, with the city state’s 31 per cent mark just under the global average of 32 per cent for those who responded positively to one...

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2 h. ago It’s Time to Treat China’s Connected Energy Systems As a National Security Threat

It’s Time to Treat China’s Connected Energy Systems As a National Security Threat  The Wire China

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2 h. ago John Mearsheimer on Trump and why Iran isn’t Venezuela and Venezuela isn’t Panama

John Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982. He has written extensively on security issues and international politics and is best known for his theory of offensive realism, which holds that to dominate the international system, great powers must constantly engage in security competition with each other, sometimes leading to war. In this, our 100th Open Questions interview,...

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3 h. ago How Trump’s Venezuela strike humiliated Russia and worried China

US President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela and the kidnapping of the country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, have put Russia and China – widely considered two of Caracas’ most important international partners – in a difficult position. If they do not significantly reduce ties with the Latin American nation, they risk Washington’s retaliation. But who has more to lose, Moscow or Beijing? Unlike previous American leaders, Trump has not made any pretence about protecting democracy and human...

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5 h. ago Is the CCP Running Out of Money? Beijing Targets Online Influencers and New Mothers

Is the CCP Running Out of Money? Beijing Targets Online Influencers and New Mothers  Vision Times

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5 h. ago Universal Beijing Resort marks Five Year Anniversary with “Infinitely Your Way” Celebration

Universal Beijing Resort marks Five Year Anniversary with “Infinitely Your Way” Celebration  Inside Universal

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6 h. ago COLUMN: From Barrie to Beijing — hopes for a better future in 2026

COLUMN: From Barrie to Beijing — hopes for a better future in 2026  BarrieToday.com

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10 h. ago Hong Kong’s URA will boost scrutiny of company heads in enhanced tender platform

Hong Kong will launch an enhanced government-backed tendering platform for private building maintenance projects in the second half of the year to curb bid-rigging while tightening scrutiny of contractors, consultants and their leaders. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho told the media that authorities aimed to launch the upgraded “Smart Tender” platform in the second half of the year. She added that under the new system, the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) would conduct strict...

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10 h. ago Hong Kong rolling out tender platform upgraded after Tai Po fire in second half of 2026

Hong Kong will launch an enhanced government-backed tendering platform for private building maintenance projects in the second half of the year to curb bid-rigging while tightening scrutiny of contractors, consultants and their leaders. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho told the media that authorities aimed to launch the upgraded “Smart Tender” platform in the second half of the year. She added that under the new system, the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) would conduct strict...

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10 h. ago Can Trip.com Recover After Beijing Gives It the ‘Jack Ma’ Treatment?

Can Trip.com Recover After Beijing Gives It the ‘Jack Ma’ Treatment?  Barchart.com

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11 h. ago Temple’s limited run broadens access to Beijing Central Axis heritage

Temple’s limited run broadens access to Beijing Central Axis heritage  Global Times

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12 h. ago How China is stepping up Africa charm offensive to boost cultural ties, deepen influence

China is rolling out hundreds of activities across Africa, including study trips and AI competitions, as part of what experts have described as a “soft power” charm offensive designed to deepen its influence across the continent. In moving beyond its traditional focus on infrastructure and high-level finance, Beijing is expanding its engagement through the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges – an initiative dedicated to cultural and social diplomacy. Announced by Chinese Foreign...

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13 h. ago Are Western defence firms aiming at the Chinese navy in their promo videos?

Two Western defence companies appear to have Chinese warships in their sights, with promotional videos of their weapons systems targeting vessels that look a lot like those belonging to the PLA Navy. London-based BAE Systems posted videos on social media on Wednesday for “game-changing naval weapons and launching systems” it said it was showcasing at a US defence industry conference last week. One animated video simulated a naval base under attack. The base then launches missiles from containers...

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14 h. ago Ice lantern festival in Beijing dazzles visitors with ice sculptures, light effects

Ice lantern festival in Beijing dazzles visitors with ice sculptures, light effects  bastillepost.com

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14 h. ago Journalist in Taiwan arrested for allegedly bribing soldiers and giving information to Beijing

Journalist in Taiwan arrested for allegedly bribing soldiers and giving information to Beijing  vijesti.me

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15 h. ago Exhibition showcasing ancient Shu civilization kicks off in Beijing

Exhibition showcasing ancient Shu civilization kicks off in Beijing-Xinhua  新华网

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16 h. ago US’ Venezuela raid shows geopolitics is now a contest between economic blocs

The latest developments in Venezuela are interpreted as part of a broader US strategy to secure access to major oil resources. They are much more than that: the US raid signals a transformation in the global economy wherein a country’s power is increasingly determined not by its political actions, but by its capacity to embed resource wealth within a self-sustaining production system. These deeper processes did not begin today, but rather around 2008-2009 when, according to an integrated...

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16 h. ago Poster | China's Health Silk Road strengthens global health system: U.S. media

Poster | China's Health Silk Road strengthens global health system: U.S. media  Xinhua

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16 h. ago How can China help Uruguay battle beetles threatening to invade South America?

A tiny but destructive invader is threatening South America, and Uruguay’s iconic palm trees are on the front line. Since 2022, the National Emergency System in coordination with agricultural agencies and with operational support from the air force, has struggled to contain the red palm weevil outbreak, prompting them to call scientists to help. Experts from the Technological University of Uruguay (UTEC) stepped in with an innovative detection strategy using drones and aerial imaging, but...

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16 h. ago China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed expectations

Chinese office workers are literally switching to working on the run as the building of bonds with customers and colleagues becomes increasingly trendy. On mainland social media, increasing numbers of people say running has become their company’s work culture or helped them bond with clients. A woman based in Beijing said she first learned about the concept of “business running” two years ago when her client invited her on a 7am run. The woman, surnamed Peng, said the client was difficult, but...

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