52 m. ago Is Taiwan’s Lai rewriting ROC history ahead of WWII anniversary?

As Taiwan prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, controversy is hanging over the administration of Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te as it faces criticism over its handling of the Republic of China’s (ROC) wartime legacy. The Lai government has used commemorations under the theme “Resist Aggression, Protect the Homeland” to warn retired ranking officers – many affiliated with the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) – not to attend Beijing’s September 3 military...

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2 h. 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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2 h. 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 h. ago No 1 typhoon signal to stay in effect on Saturday as hot weather grips Hong Kong

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Typhoon signal No 1 will remain in force on Saturday, Hong Kong’s weather forecaster said, adding the chance of issuing a higher warning is “rather low”. The Hong Kong Observatory also issued a very hot warning at 6.45am. Temperatures in some districts will reach 35 degrees or above on...

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3 h. ago T1 warning to remain in force on Saturday as hot weather grips Hong Kong

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. A No 1 typhoon warning will remain in force on Saturday, the Hong Kong Observatory has said, adding that the chance of issuing a higher signal is “rather low”. The forecaster also issued a very hot weather warning at 6.45am, with temperatures in some districts expected to reach 35 degrees...

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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 h. ago China sees Trump's new law as 'one of the greatest acts of strategic self

China sees Trump's new law as 'one of the greatest acts of strategic self-harm': analyst  Alternet

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6 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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6 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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6 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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8 h. ago Eastern China swelters under early heatwave, threatening crops and industry

Eastern China swelters under early heatwave, threatening crops and industry  Reuters

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8 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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8 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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9 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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9 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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