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Why the future is fluid for middle powers in a sea of US-China rivalry
International relations expert Kuik Cheng-Chwee says smaller states are choosing a ‘neutrality-plus’ strategy over picking sides.
24 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Pakistan
US says direct talks are on, Iran says no: confusion over Pakistan meeting
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US-China relations
Trump ally visits China, DeepSeek releases V4, EV earnings
24 Apr 2026 - 5:05PM
US-China relations
In lead-up to Trump’s Beijing visit, China announces 2 pandas are set for US zoo
Foreign ministry says deal will aid protection of pandas and other threatened species and help global biodiversity conservation efforts.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:02PM
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Fu Shuang will head to Atlanta under a new 10-year deal. She will be accompanied by Ping Ping. Photo: QQ.com
US-China relations
America offers US$4 million bounty for arrest of Chinese money launderer
Daren Li fled the US after admitting he conspired to launder funds obtained from victims in cryptocurrency scams and fraud in Southeast Asia.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:58PM
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US-China relations
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Trump ally to visit China as US turns up pressure before May summit
Republican senator to lead bipartisan delegation to China next week; visit will begin on May 1, with stops planned in Shanghai and Beijing.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:59PM
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US-China relations
What the Iran war could tell China about US focus on maritime chokepoints
The Iran war reflects Washington’s greater emphasis on implementing its maritime security strategy, analyst says.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:57AM
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The liquefied natural gas tanker LNG Jia Xing passes through the Strait of Malacca, a route for most of China’s maritime trade and energy imports. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran
Is the US in decline? Why Iran war might be the surest sign
In going from international rule-maker to ‘predatory hegemon’, the US is risking it all, Chinese state media and observers warn.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:18AM
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Belt and Road Initiative
As US-Iran war chokes Hormuz, can ‘Middle Corridor’ rise to the rescue?
Logistics route via Central Asia, South Caucasus, Caspian Sea and Turkey said to be ‘experiencing massive operational momentum’.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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China-EU relations
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China’s Russia ties mean EU trade deal is off the table, Finland says
Tough talk from foreign minister shows the nation could provide a de facto veto on China’s efforts to launch a deal.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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China-Asean relations
China calls on Cambodia for ‘shared security and risks’ during global turmoil
Defence and foreign ministers meet in Phnom Penh after Hun Manet describes China as a ‘most important and most trustworthy good friend’.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:06PM
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun (from left) and Foreign Minister Wang Yi link arms with Prak Sokhonn, Cambodian deputy prime minister, and Cambodian Defence Minister General Tea Seiha. Photo: Handout/Agence Kampuchea Press
Banking & finance
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Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar, Daniel Gros says
German economist doubts EU and Chinese currencies will be widely used for international trade or that stablecoins will take off outside the ‘shadow economy’.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks
Iranian president says blockade, threats ‘main obstacles’ to negotiations; and Iran reopens its airspace with some China flights to resume.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:18PM
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US-China trade war
US lawmakers slam China’s ‘parasitic’ theft of military and tech secrets
US senators pointed to legal channels, including work visas and university research, as potential pathways for China-linked espionage.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:03PM
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US-China relations
US slams Beijing after African countries block Taiwan leader’s eSwatini trip
A State Department official called the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
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Taiwan leader William Lai Ching-te speaks during an interview in Taipei in February. Photo: AFP
2026 Trump-Xi summit
As Iran talks go nowhere, will Donald Trump still go to Beijing?
With peace negotiations postponed, it is unclear if the US president will be ready to look at stabilising ties between the two top economies.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:37PM
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United States
Washington’s ‘psyop’ propaganda push could backfire, analysts say
Amid slipping global approval, the US is risking its credibility by turning to tactics it once condemned.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump extends Iran war ceasefire as Strait shutdown drags on
The US president stepped back from resuming attacks on Iran, while both sides maintained blockades of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: European Union handout via Reuters
China-Africa relations
Why China is backing nuclear fuel rod production in Namibia
On week-long trip to China, Namibian minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pitches investment case to business leaders in Shenzhen.
22 Apr 2026 - 5:46PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war latest: Trump’s new threat, IRGC attacks ship, fuel prices hit flights
US president’s ceasefire extension followed by threats to ‘blow up’ rest of Iran, as Tehran refuses to join peace talks while Hormuz blockade continues.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:34PM
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US-China relations
Chinese student charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes
Student taken into custody after allegedly photographing sensitive military aircraft near key air force base in Nebraska during US road trip.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:48AM
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The US Air Force’s E-4B Nightwatch plane can act as a “flying Pentagon” in the case of a national emergency. Photo: Handout
China-Asean relations
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China and Philippines taking ‘baby steps’ towards better relations: ambassador
Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as ‘leverage’ in the South China Sea dispute.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:44AM
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China's military weapons
PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ set for South China Sea training drills
China’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:44AM
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China-Japan relations
China warns of ‘moves towards militarism’ after Japan eases arms export rules
Tokyo approves plan to scrap restrictions, prompting warnings that this could undermine the country’s pacifist constitution.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:40PM
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