49 m. ago Asian Angle China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN system. Why is the West ignoring it?

Asian Angle China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN system. Why is the West ignoring it?  South China Morning Post

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78 m. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark notable Brics shift?

Last week’s naval drills involving China, Russia, Iran and host country South Africa signalled a notable shift for Brics beyond its traditional focus on economic cooperation, analysts said, as the US noted it had closely monitored the exercise. However, observers also described the high-profile exercise as largely symbolic, calling it a diplomatic statement of intent rather than a step towards a formal military alliance. The Will for Peace 2026 drills were launched at a port in Cape Town on...

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78 m. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark Brics shift?

Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark Brics shift?  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago As ASEAN chair, Philippines aims for ‘effective’ South China Sea code of conduct

As ASEAN chair, Philippines aims for ‘effective’ South China Sea code of conduct  The Japan Times

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4 h. ago Global Times Meeting: Bridging the Global South and Gauging China’s Mideast Views

Global Times Meeting: Bridging the Global South and Gauging China’s Mideast Views  Modern Diplomacy

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4 h. ago US stops South African school from transferring NATO military technology to China

US stops South African school from transferring NATO military technology to China  Business Insider Africa

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11 h. ago 2 Hong Kong pupils take top prizes in first global youth storytelling competition

Two Hong Kong students secured championship titles on Saturday in the first storytelling competition for global youth, delivering impassioned speeches on education and AI before an audience of about 100 people. Vanessa Jane Wong, a Form Four pupil from the Independent Schools Foundation Academy, won the top award in the senior category, while Wan Ruixi, a Form Two student from Hong Kong University Graduate Association College, took the junior prize. Organised by the South China Morning Post and...

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14 h. ago Japan urged to ‘correct historical errors’, return Tang dynasty stele to China

Japan urged to ‘correct historical errors’, return Tang dynasty stele to China  South China Morning Post

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16 h. ago In wake of Trump post, calls mount for China to impose rate cap on online loans

In wake of Trump post, calls mount for China to impose rate cap on online loans  South China Morning Post

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16 h. ago South Korea’s AI revolution is forcing a US–China balancing act

South Korea’s AI revolution is forcing a US–China balancing act  East Asia Forum

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17 h. ago Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Targets China, U.S. Oil Firms Could Pay the Price: Bousso

Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Targets China, U.S. Oil Firms Could Pay the Price: Bousso  The China-Global South Project

Economics

19 h. ago China woman shares civil service life in Iceland, admires culture that respects choices

China woman shares civil service life in Iceland, admires culture that respects choices  South China Morning Post

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20 h. ago Scam, corruption cases spark Chinese debate about future of virtual money

Scam, corruption cases spark Chinese debate about future of virtual money  South China Morning Post

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23 h. ago ‘Will for Peace’ drills: Brics tests the waters of military cooperation

A week-long naval exercise off the South African coast involving the navies of China, Russia and the UAE has stirred debate over whether the primary purpose of Brics is evolving in the emerging post-Western global order. The exercise, held from January 9 to 16 under the banner “Will for Peace 2026”, was described by host nation South Africa as a routine maritime safety and interoperability operation. Officials said the drills aimed to improve coordination in protecting shipping routes and...

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25 h. ago China curbs US AI chips, shuns foreign capital in pursuit of tech self

China curbs US AI chips, shuns foreign capital in pursuit of tech self-reliance  South China Morning Post

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26 h. ago Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many

Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many  South China Morning Post

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29 h. ago Counting China’s ‘swing nation’ wins and losses in new era of power rivalry

Counting China’s ‘swing nation’ wins and losses in new era of power rivalry  South China Morning Post

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35 h. ago South Africa Eyes Confrontation With Trump Over Growing Ties to China, Russia, Iran

South Africa Eyes Confrontation With Trump Over Growing Ties to China, Russia, Iran  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

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40 h. ago Philippines, France near defence pact to boost ‘operational intimacy’ in contested waters

A visiting forces military deal to be signed between the Philippines and France has put the focus on “operational intimacy”, with observers noting that Paris has a presence in the Indo-Pacific and would serve Manila’s interests well in the contested waters of the South China Sea. The term was coined by Associated Press correspondent Jim Gomez and confirmed by French Ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel during a freewheeling discussion on Tuesday at her residence. In a bid to balance the...

Culture

41 h. ago Beijing accuses Manila of trying to smear China's actions in the South China Sea

Beijing accuses Manila of trying to smear China's actions in the South China Sea  chinadailyasia.com

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