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Are Trump loyalists struggling in US rural heartland ready to say ‘enough’?
Hammered by crippling costs and precious revenue lost to China, Midwest farmers’ loyalty to the US president will be tested in 2026 midterms.
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Taiwan’s missile shield plan has ‘critical flaws’, mainland Chinese report says
20 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Is China’s Fujian gearing up for a dual aircraft carrier exercise?
20 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Politics
China warns India: ‘don’t even think about stealing our 6th Dalai Lama’
A symposium in Tawang prompts allegations of appropriation and attempts to legitimise territorial claims.
20 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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In Lhasa in August, worshippers stand before a huge Thangka painting at the Drepung Monastery for the Shoton Festival. An international symposium on the 6th Dalai Lama organised by India has sparked ire in China. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Science
Targeted jamming incident blinds GPS and BeiDou in east China’s Nanjing
Food delivery, drone control and ride-hailing apps paralysed during satellite navigation blackout in city of nearly 10 million.
20 Dec 2025 - 8:54PM
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China Economy
China’s ‘black flying’ drone dilemma: when tech clashes with aviation safety
Videos posted online have shown drones climbing above 8,000 metres, dangerously close to passenger aircraft.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Tech
ByteDance raises pay, boosts bonuses to retain staff amid AI talent war
The TikTok owner has announced higher bonuses, wider pay bands and faster equity payouts as it seeks to stay competitive in the global talent race.
20 Dec 2025 - 4:41PM
ByteDance said its total bonus pool would increase by 35 per cent from a year earlier, while spending on compensation adjustments would rise 1.5 times. Photo: Shutterstock
Diplomacy
Bearly any time left for Japan’s panda lovers? Row with China threatens to end loans
A 50-year tradition of panda diplomacy appears to be reaching its end with the last pair set to leave amid heightened diplomatic tensions.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:44PM
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Science
US-based scientist Valery Fokin wins Vyzov Prize, beating fierce Chinese rivals
USC chemistry professor is awarded one of Russia’s top science honours, topping competition from 40 countries.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:33PM
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Military
Will Taiwan’s decentralised military model raise more questions than it solves?
Defence ministry briefs lawmakers on ‘heightened risk’ of sudden strike designed to paralyse command and control systems at start of conflict.
20 Dec 2025 - 4:49PM
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Diplomacy
Rubio swaps hawk for diplomat in year-end pivot on China
Top US envoy eschews ‘pacing threat’ label, stressing cooperation and Western hemisphere priorities for 2026.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:53AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his end-of-year press conference at the State Department on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy
US lawmakers want DeepSeek, Xiaomi added to list of China military-linked firms
Republicans want to add 19 more entities to the document that already includes tech giant Tencent Holdings and major battery maker CATL.
20 Dec 2025 - 5:08AM
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China
Taiwan steps up police patrols after fatal mass stabbing in Taipei Metro
Three people killed in attack that police say was carried out by a 27-year-old man acting alone.
20 Dec 2025 - 10:32PM
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Diplomacy
China’s rebuilding of Micronesian airport runway raises alarm in US
At least two Chinese companies appear to be involved in the Woleai project in the strategically important region.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
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Diplomacy
Foreign ship gets penalty for using Starlink within Chinese waters, report says
Unidentified vessel was found using ‘satellite communication device manufactured by a foreign company’ during inspection at Ningbo port.
19 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service Starlink is seen as a national security threat by Beijing and does not have a licence to operate in China. Photo: SpaceX
Politics
Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers vow to impeach leader William Lai
Proposal is likely to be a symbolic gesture as impeachment would require 76 legislators to agree, while opposition camp holds only 62 seats.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:29PM
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Politics fails to dampen launch of Japanese sushi chain Sushiro in Shanghai
An average wait time at the new restaurant in China’s commercial centre is nearly three hours at lunch and dinner.
20 Dec 2025 - 9:15AM
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Diplomacy
How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
26 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM
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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Global Economy
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties
US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:57PM
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Diplomacy
Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM
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Targeted jamming incident blinds GPS and BeiDou in east China’s Nanjing
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19 Dec 2025 - 8:06PM
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BeOne Medicines names R&D chief Wang Lai as co-president amid global expansion
19 Dec 2025 - 6:43PM
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A complicated new EU-China showdown is quietly taking shape
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