1 hour ago Chinese ambassador’s ‘grandstanding’ advice for Australia raises eyebrows

The Chinese ambassador to Canberra has urged Australia not to be “incited” by Nato’s support for demands by the US to raise defence spending sharply and instead should cooperate with Beijing to resolve regional disputes. Analysts say the “unsolicited advice” is unlikely to sway Canberra and could backfire by reinforcing distrust of Beijing, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China and amid an ongoing debate in Australia over its defence spending. In an opinion article published...

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1 hour ago South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding – can they succeed?

As the United States vows to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding – despite its domestic capacity being nearly nonexistent – South Korea and Japan are looking to benefit from the rivalry and reclaim their competitive edge. South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, who took office a month ago, campaigned on supporting the industry – which he described as being “in major crisis”. “Shipbuilding has been a core industry driving Korea’s exports and creating jobs,” he said in a social media post on...

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2 h. ago Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear

In his new memoir Ink and Influence: An OB Markers Sequel, Cheong Yip Seng reflects on the intersection of geopolitics, media, and identity through the lens of his long career as editor-in-chief of The Straits Times. In this excerpt, Cheong recounts a revealing moment during an official visit to China in 1976 with then-prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. Among the officials present was S.R. Nathan, later Singapore’s sixth president, who witnessed Lee subtly rebuff a Chinese attempt to influence the...

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2 h. ago Opinion | Chinese companies must now focus on wooing consumers at home

Opinion | Chinese companies must now focus on wooing consumers at home  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Pacific Sleeper Sharks queue up to feed on cow in South China Sea; first

Pacific Sleeper Sharks queue up to feed on cow in South China Sea; first-ever footage captures rare deep s  The Economic Times

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2 h. ago Chinese baby gains online fame for skateboarding with protective gear and nappies

An 11-month-old baby in southwestern China has been skateboarding independently for two months, earning viral fame for his confident posture in videos shared by his parents. The baby, affectionately nicknamed Juanjuan, is not yet a year old but already exhibits impressive skill on the skateboard, all before mastering the art of walking. The family lives in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Juanjuan’s father, Liu Daolong, is a former snowboarding athlete and a member of the Chinese national snowboard...

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3 h. ago Reflections | Like Iran today, China once had theocracies governed by divine rule

Reflections | Like Iran today, China once had theocracies governed by divine rule  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago China fears US will turn focus on it if Russia defeated in Ukraine war: Report

China fears US will turn focus on it if Russia defeated in Ukraine war: Report  Times of India

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3 h. ago Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

In the second of a two-part series on Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its tourism industry, the Post takes a look at other attractions the city can offer beyond the nine hotspot products the government has floated. Read part one here. Even as Hong Kong has kick-started efforts to promote nine “tourism hotspots” identified by a government working group, industry players and experts say the city has much more to entice visitors. To revive the city’s flagging tourism scene, they suggested tapping its...

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5 h. ago Editorial | Canada playing a dangerous game in provoking both China and US

Editorial | Canada playing a dangerous game in provoking both China and US  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago Cat who made way to U.S. in shipping container from China continues recovery journey

Cat who made way to U.S. in shipping container from China continues recovery journey  kare11.com

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5 h. ago Northwestern sued over suicide of professor targeted in China investigation

Northwestern sued over suicide of professor targeted in China investigation  Chicago Tribune

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7 h. ago France says 'major issues' remain despite brandy price accord with China

France says 'major issues' remain despite brandy price accord with China  CBS 19 News

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7 h. ago China Can Work With France Across Range of Industries, Wang Says

China Can Work With France Across Range of Industries, Wang Says  Bloomberg

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8 h. ago Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra members travel to China

Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra members travel to China  Toledo Blade

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8 h. ago America 'accuses' one of China's largest technology company: You plotted to steal our trade secrets and .

America 'accuses' one of China's largest technology company: You plotted to steal our trade secrets and .  Times of India

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9 h. ago China Warns India to Choose Its Words Carefully on Dalai Lama and Tibet

China Warns India to Choose Its Words Carefully on Dalai Lama and Tibet  WSJ

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10 h. ago China to uproot 20 Qinghai Tibetan villages to build yet another hydropower dam

China to uproot 20 Qinghai Tibetan villages to build yet another hydropower dam  Tibetan Review

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10 h. ago LDS Church suffers setback in China as government shuts down congregations in Beijing and other cities

LDS Church suffers setback in China as government shuts down congregations in Beijing and other cities  The Salt Lake Tribune

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10 h. ago China tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says

China tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says  News Channel 3-12

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