74 m. ago As the White House sends mixed signals, Beijing bides its time

While Trump appears willing to improve ties, Chinese policymakers are likely to be more focused on understanding his true intentions.

Events

4 h. ago China State Banks Plan $72 Billion Placements to Add Capital

China State Banks Plan $72 Billion Placements to Add Capital  Yahoo Finance

Economics

4 h. ago Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China

Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China  Fox News

Politics

5 h. ago China State Banks Plan Placements of $72 Billion to Add Capital

China State Banks Plan Placements of $72 Billion to Add Capital  Bloomberg

Economics

8 h. ago Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Denmark slams US ‘tone’

The Danish foreign minister said we ‘do not appreciate the tone’ in which Vance criticised Copenhagen’s underinvestment in Greenland’s security.

Events

9 h. ago Amid Trump’s turmoil, China anticipates US withdrawal and chance to strengthen ties with Europe

Amid Trump’s turmoil, China anticipates US withdrawal and chance to strengthen ties with Europe  EL PAÍS USA

Politics

9 h. ago Will Vietnam’s trade charm offensive be enough to placate Trump?

With a hefty US trade deficit, Vietnam’s leadership is betting on diplomacy and substantial investments to keep American tariffs at bay.

Politics

10 h. ago China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs

China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs  FRANCE 24 English

Politics

11 h. ago Trump says he won’t ‘fire’ anyone over Yemen war plan leak on Signal

The US president expressed confidence in his national security team amid Yemen strike revelations.

Events

11 h. ago Chasing Jho Low: blockchain bounty breathes new life into hunt for Malaysia’s 1MDB fugitive

Can a memecoin help uncover Jho Low’s whereabouts? New evidence is surfacing about the scandal, thanks to a crypto reward system.

Politics

12 h. ago If US bleeds scientists amid Trump cuts, Europe and China will be waiting with open arms

Over 75 per cent of respondents in a recent Nature poll, mostly early-career researchers, want to move ‘anywhere that supports science’.

Politics

12 h. ago Trump cuts risk US science brain drain as Europe and China wait with open arms

Trump cuts risk US science brain drain as Europe and China wait with open arms  South China Morning Post

Politics

12 h. ago If Trump cuts make US bleed scientists, Europe and China will be waiting with open arms

Over 75 per cent of respondents in a recent Nature poll, mostly early-career researchers, want to move ‘anywhere that supports science’.

Politics

16 h. ago Finland President Alexander Stubb boosts ties with Trump with round of golf in Florida

The meeting comes a day after Trump’s VP J.D. Vance accused Denmark – Finland’s close ally – of doing a poor job keeping Greenland safe.

Politics

19 h. ago Top US vaccine official quits, slams Trump health chief RFK Jnr’s ‘misinformation and lies’

The Food and Drug Administration’s Peter Marks oversaw the agency’s rapid review and approval of Covid-19 jabs during the pandemic.

Politics

27 h. ago China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000, dies from heart attack at 25

Heartbroken mother says her ‘world has fallen apart’ as she calls for formal investigation into ‘serious medical accident’ without elaborating.

Events

27 h. ago Heart attack kills China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000 at 25

Heart attack kills China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000 at 25  South China Morning Post

Events

30 h. ago Global South can count on China as old world order crumbles under Trump: analyst

Zheng Yongnian is pessimistic about state of the West, but says the Chinese model of collective development could mean progress for all.

Politics

36 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,000 as search for survivors intensifies

The US, China and Asean have pledged to help Myanmar to deal with the disaster that also left more than 2,000 people injured.

Events

36 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,600 as search for survivors intensifies

Over 3,400 people have been injured, with deaths and injuries expected to rise significantly amid devastating and widespread damage.

Events