47 m. ago Amid Trump uncertainty, is this ‘best time’ for China to win friends in Southeast Asia?

Now is the time for Beijing to show ‘geopolitical magnamity’ on tough issues like the South China Sea, Malaysian global affairs expert says.

Politics

93 m. ago Putin proposes putting Ukraine under temporary UN control to hold elections

The Russian president also said Trump ‘sincerely’ wanted to end the long-running war.

Politics

1 hour ago Chinese schoolboy slapped 9 times for disrespect after addressing teacher by name

Violent teacher suspended from position amid police investigation as parents reject offer of US$700 in compensation from school.

Culture

4 h. ago Marco Rubio says he stripped US visas from 300 ‘lunatics’ over university Gaza protests

The Trump administration has moved aggressively against foreign students over on-campus demonstrations, leading to some high-profile arrests.

Events

4 h. ago Trump’s TikTok stance differs from some Republicans ahead of sell

‘If ByteDance stays involved in any way, the deal is illegal – plain and simple,’ said one senior Republican lawmaker.

Politics

5 h. ago Era of close ties with US ‘over’, Canada PM says, as Trump asks to talk

Mark Carney says he expects to speak to the US president in ‘a day or two’, and that Canada will retaliate against planned US car tariffs.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump withdraws UN envoy pick Elise Stefanik amid Congress majority fears

Republicans control the US House by a slim margin, and the departure of the firebrand congresswoman would make it even harder to pass laws.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump’s plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says

The Russian leader is concerned that Nato countries could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts.

Politics

9 h. ago Live: Trump slaps 25% tariffs on auto imports, warns EU and Canada will face 'far larger' levies if they ally

Live: Trump slaps 25% tariffs on auto imports, warns EU and Canada will face 'far larger' levies if they ally  Yahoo Finance

Events

11 h. ago The Chinese government is cracking down on predatory law enforcement

The Chinese government is cracking down on predatory law enforcement  The Economist

Politics

12 h. ago China rebuffs US President Trump’s offer of tariff concessions if Beijing agrees TikTok deal

China rebuffs US President Trump’s offer of tariff concessions if Beijing agrees TikTok deal  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

13 h. ago Trump’s trade policy is misguided but don’t be quick to blame tariffs

Instead of attacking the use of tariffs, the Trump administration’s domestic critics should consider their popularity and effectiveness.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump Signals “A Little Reduction” in China Tariffs if the TikTok Deal Is Finalized

Trump Signals “A Little Reduction” in China Tariffs if the TikTok Deal Is Finalized  Markets Insider

Politics

14 h. ago Stephen Roach says trade war puts US on course for ‘cultural revolution’

The Yale economist lamented the path his country is taking under US President Donald Trump during a panel discussion at the Boao Forum.

Events

14 h. ago China woos American business leaders amid tariff war with Trump

China woos American business leaders amid tariff war with Trump  Fox Business

Politics

15 h. ago Q&A: China set to stay the course on green policies, despite Trump

Q&A: China set to stay the course on green policies, despite Trump  Climate Home News

Politics

15 h. ago How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China

In purging individuals and ideas from US universities, Donald Trump’s new ‘red scare’ will only diminish America’s ability to attract top tech talent.

Politics

15 h. ago Opinion | How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China

Opinion | How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China  South China Morning Post

Politics

16 h. ago Top US money managers stay upbeat on Chinese stocks amid AI, biotech boom

Top US money managers stay upbeat on Chinese stocks amid AI, biotech boom  South China Morning Post

Politics

16 h. ago Chinese EV maker Nio to raise $450 million for EV development, term sheet shows

Chinese EV maker Nio to raise $450 million for EV development, term sheet shows  Reuters

Economics