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Open Questions series
Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’
8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’
8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia rises as Asean ‘middle power’ through new Japan LNG deal
Petronas’ 20-year agreement to supply JERA with LNG shows how Malaysia is using its natural resources to strengthen ties, analysts say.
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US-China relations
Chinese propagandists stoking dissent over Trump tariffs, data centres: OpenAI
11 Jun 2026 - 7:01AM
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United States
Trump says US might not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada
11 Jun 2026 - 6:36AM
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US-China relations
How will the Pentagon’s expanded blacklist of Chinese firms affect Xi’s US visit?
Washington’s latest move tests fragile ‘stability’ reached at leadership summit in Beijing and highlights intense competition, analysts say.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:54PM
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US-China trade war
US firms pay price for Trump’s China tariffs, export controls, study finds
US-China Business Council survey points to lost sales for American companies, with few signs of reshoring.
11 Jun 2026 - 1:49AM
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China-EU relations
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EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce
The EU is mistaken in believing it still has economic leverage. A trade war will not save an economy in decline.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:01PM
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Singapore
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Russia, first since Ukraine war sanctions
Ties between Singapore and Russia nosedived after the city state imposed sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
10 Jun 2026 - 2:45PM
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United States
US trade court to Trump administration: speed up tariff refunds
US judge urges faster refunds of billions of dollars in revenue from tariffs that were collected and later deemed illegal by Supreme Court.
10 Jun 2026 - 7:33AM
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US-China relations
Trump urged to press Xi on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican cartels
Congressional hearing witnesses encourage US president to tackle alleged fentanyl supply chain crisis linked to Chinese money laundering.
10 Jun 2026 - 10:31AM
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US-China relations
Trump has an understanding with Xi. His own administration doesn’t like it
US president’s warmer tone towards Beijing has raised hopes in China, but US tariffs, export curbs and lawmakers tell a different story.
10 Jun 2026 - 10:10AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iran as Tehran targets bases in Bahrain and Jordan
US helicopter crew rescued near Oman, but Trump’s decision to retaliate adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.
10 Jun 2026 - 6:05PM
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China-North Korea relations
Has Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit helped cement China’s vital role?
The Chinese leader’s meetings with Kim Jong-un may have helped underline that Pyongyang cannot do without Beijing’s economic support.
9 Jun 2026 - 11:11PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is Trump calling the shots on Israel, or just pretending to?
The US president says he’s losing patience with Israel’s prime minister. Analysts say he’s just playing to the crowd.
9 Jun 2026 - 11:00PM
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US-China relations
Pentagon blacklists China tech giants as US competition expands
Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree were among Chinese companies added to a US military blacklist as competition between the nations expands further into technology.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:15PM
Asean
As Putin courts Southeast Asia, does ‘Russia need Asean more’?
Southeast Asia needs energy. Russia needs friends. Next week’s summit in Kazan could offer opportunities for both sides.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM
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Mainland China
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As the Quad loses its anchor, China has a chance to act
As the relevance of anti-China groupings such as the Quad and Aukus fades, Beijing and its neighbours have more room for dialogue.
9 Jun 2026 - 7:30PM
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Donald Trump
Trump’s forced-labour tariffs put Southeast Asia in the firing line
Washington’s proposed tariffs of 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent could push regional countries to accelerate economic integration.
9 Jun 2026 - 4:58PM
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South Korea
‘Attacker would need to say sorry’: South Korea’s Lee rejects Japan defence ties
President Lee Jae Myung says Tokyo must offer a genuine apology before a military logistics pact can move forward.
9 Jun 2026 - 9:49AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked
Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:47PM
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US-China relations
Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases
Chinese-born Georgia resident among 17 people accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious crimes.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:57AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
US sanctions over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives after activist death
Marco Rubio announces sweeping visa restrictions, pointing to the death of imprisoned Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera.
9 Jun 2026 - 11:43AM
US-China relations
US adds Alibaba, BYD, other Chinese tech champions to military company blacklist
Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.
9 Jun 2026 - 9:38PM
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United States
Opinion
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US’ 250th anniversary celebrations will put its decline on display
US President Donald Trump’s plans for the country’s 250th anniversary don’t seem to project what makes the American experiment worth honouring.
8 Jun 2026 - 10:30PM
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China trade
Tungsten and eyelashes: N Korea-China trade hits 9-year high as Xi hails ties
On his state visit to Pyongyang, President Xi eyes infrastructure, agriculture and tech gains as cross-border rail restarts, while high volumes of hair and tungsten fuel China’s imports.
8 Jun 2026 - 7:33PM
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Ukraine war
European powers back Zelensky’s call for summit with Putin
UK, France and Germany endorse face-to-face ceasefire talks, but the Kremlin has so far ruled out a meeting.
8 Jun 2026 - 2:15PM
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India
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As Asia’s strategic landscape evolves, what is the Quad’s purpose?
Countries like India can’t afford to let ties with China be defined by a grouping focused on reacting to one power and lacking a broader positive vision.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Donald Trump
US considers ‘buying’ Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Reported proposal outlines direct deal with Mauritius after the US criticised the UK’s plan to cede sovereignty.
8 Jun 2026 - 8:42AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran, Israel halt attacks after first exchange of fire since April truce
US President Donald Trump had said the two nations must ‘immediately stop shooting’.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:06AM
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