6 h. ago Hong Kong uniquely placed to help fill global public goods gap left by US

USAID, long one of the foremost tools of US soft power, ended its six decades as an independent agency on July 1, with no details on how it had been reviewed disclosed. Meanwhile, the China-initiated International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), made a high-profile debut in Hong Kong in May. Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the inauguration and stressed looking for ways to resolve issues “so as to lend our thoughts to countries seeking to resolve problems or disagreements with others”. This...

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6 h. ago Hong Kong has new path to prominence as a hub for public goods

USAID, long one of the foremost tools of US soft power, ended its six decades as an independent agency on July 1, with no details on how it had been reviewed disclosed. Meanwhile, the China-initiated International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), made a high-profile debut in Hong Kong in May. Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the inauguration and stressed looking for ways to resolve issues “so as to lend our thoughts to countries seeking to resolve problems or disagreements with others”. This...

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21 h. ago Opinion: Opinion | China Discovers It Can't Be A Superpower With 'Commitment Issues'

Opinion: Opinion | China Discovers It Can't Be A Superpower With 'Commitment Issues'  NDTV

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23 h. ago How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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23 h. ago Opinion | How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation

Opinion | How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation  South China Morning Post

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23 h. ago Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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27 h. ago Opinion | This Carmaker Embodies the Industrial Threat China Poses to the U.S.

Opinion | This Carmaker Embodies the Industrial Threat China Poses to the U.S.  The New York Times

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34 h. ago To quieten drumbeats of war in US and China, cool heads must prevail

While the Ukraine war drags on and new conflicts rage in the Middle East, we cannot overlook the drumbeats of great power tension across the Pacific at levels unmatched since the Cold War. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a known China hawk, frames diplomacy through strategic confrontation. He has said the United States aims to “re-establish deterrence” against “China’s aggression” in the Indo-Pacific. This includes upgrading the US-Japan command to a “warfighting headquarters” and pushing...

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34 h. ago Opinion | To quieten drumbeats of war in US and China, cool heads must prevail

Opinion | To quieten drumbeats of war in US and China, cool heads must prevail  South China Morning Post

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44 h. ago China protests over Indian PM Narendra Modi’s birthday greetings to Dalai Lama

China has protested to India over birthday greetings sent to the Dalai Lama by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “India should fully appreciate the great sensitivity of Tibet-related issues, recognise the separatist nature, honour the commitments it has made to China related to Tibet-related issues, and act prudently, and stop using these issues to meddle in China’s internal affairs,” Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday afternoon. She added that Beijing had lodged a protest...

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67 h. ago Opinion | Will China’s bid to boost domestic demand pay off?

Opinion | Will China’s bid to boost domestic demand pay off?  South China Morning Post

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2 d. ago Opinion | Beijing wants America to depend on China. Here’s how to fight back.

Opinion | Beijing wants America to depend on China. Here’s how to fight back.  The Washington Post

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2 d. ago How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture

The recent visit of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to China reaffirmed the strategic depth of the China–Singapore relationship. His meetings with Chinese leaders underscored a readiness to work together to uphold the principles of free trade and multilateralism. But beyond symbolism, this visit raised critical questions. What role will Singapore now play on the global and regional stage? What new possibilities does this moment unlock? As geopolitical rivalry hardens and the risks of...

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2 d. ago Opinion | How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture

Opinion | How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago Opinion | Some suggestions for EU if it sincerely wants to reset China ties

Opinion | Some suggestions for EU if it sincerely wants to reset China ties  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago Opinion | Europe’s hardline approach on China has got it nowhere

Opinion | Europe’s hardline approach on China has got it nowhere  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago Opinion | To compete, Asia must learn from how China breeds apex predators

Opinion | To compete, Asia must learn from how China breeds apex predators  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago Opinion | How Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Make China Great Again

Opinion | How Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Make China Great Again  The New York Times

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5 d. ago Climate action with China aligns with Australia’s security needs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China later this summer presents a timely chance to reframe Australia–China relations through an increasingly vital lens: climate cooperation. With bilateral ties having largely stabilised since 2022 and a joint Australia–Pacific bid for the 2026 UN climate summit under way, climate action offers a promising platform for stronger engagement. The rationale for cooperation is clear. Australia possesses vast reserves of critical minerals...

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5 d. ago Opinion | Climate action with China aligns with Australia’s security needs

Opinion | Climate action with China aligns with Australia’s security needs  South China Morning Post

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