11 h. ago Venezuela denies opposition members left country in rescue operation

Venezuela’s interior minister says exit of opposition staffers from embassy was negotiated.

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27 h. ago Calls for sanctions as Philippine probe accuses Chinese embassy of influence campaign

Allegations, if true, could lead to expulsion of embassy personnel and legal action under a law targeting subversive acts during peacetime, analysts say.

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35 h. ago Make Australia great again or shun Trump’s tactics? Defeated opposition faces dilemma

A Liberal senator urges the party to ‘avoid culture wars’, while others want the group to embrace more Maga-style politics to rebuild its future.

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36 h. ago Venezuela opposition members who hid in embassy flee Caracas with US help

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says group now in the US after a ‘rescue’ operation.

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53 h. ago China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US

While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.

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60 h. ago Singapore’s opposition, Filipino in running for pope, India vs Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights

From a Filipino tipped to be pope to Indians rethinking their US study plans, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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4 d. ago Singapore election: what’s to blame for the opposition’s failure to make inroads?

As the dust settles after a charged polling season, observers point to changing voter patterns among supporters, signalling the beginning of the end for some parties.

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4 d. ago Singapore election: how ruling PAP scored landslide win, denying breakthrough for opposition

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

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4 d. ago Singapore election: how ruling PAP scored massive win, denying breakthrough for opposition

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

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4 d. ago Chinese ambassador Xie Feng says Beijing does not want to fight but will not be ‘intimidated’

Xie Feng tells audience at Washington embassy’s annual open day that China did not launch the tariff war and that tariffs ‘benefit no one’.

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5 d. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP set for solid wins scoring 80% in sample count at some wards

The opposition is seeking to expand its reach in parliament, while the ruling PAP is aiming for a stronger mandate under new leader Lawrence Wong.

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5 d. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP blazing to landslide win as opposition vows regroup

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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5 d. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP wins 65.57% of vote, no breakthrough for opposition

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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5 d. ago As it happened: Singapore election – Lawrence Wong wins big with 65.57% vote, opposition vows regroup

This race has been seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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5 d. ago National Palace Museum in Taiwan struggles with tourist numbers amid cross

Opposition lawmaker questions massive drop in visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

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6 d. ago Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media  BBC

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7 d. ago Venezuela Pleads for China to Buy Oil as Trump Kicks Chevron (CVX) Out

Venezuela Pleads for China to Buy Oil as Trump Kicks Chevron (CVX) Out  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago Japan dismisses viral manga, feng shui earthquake rumours as tourist bookings plunge

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo inadvertently added to the fears by warning citizens to take precautions against natural disasters.

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8 d. ago Guatemala ministry says US embassy's Chinese hack report a years

Guatemala ministry says US embassy's Chinese hack report a years-old case  Reuters

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1 week ago Ten of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature

KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.

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