China’s construction of a runway on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago is well underway, with analysts estimating that the facility could be completed by the middle of 2027 and strengthen Beijing’s
It has rarely been this hectic at the start of a year for Hong Kong’s equity markets. In January alone, companies raised about $5 billion through initial public offerings, the highest total
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As families across China prepare for Lunar New Year feasts, a growing number of consumers are turning away from cheap, mass-produced pork in favour of a premium alternative rooted in memory and
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Britain is set to share intelligence with China for the first time in an effort to prevent Chinese engines and small boats from being used to smuggle migrants across the English Channel,
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Japan has discreetly asked some of its fishermen to stay away from the disputed Senkaku islands in the East China Sea, reflecting growing concern in Tokyo that even minor maritime incidents could
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Alex Honnold, the world-renowned free solo climber, has completed what is being described as the highest urban climb in history after scaling Taipei 101 without ropes or safety equipment. Wearing only a
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China’s Communist Party has opened an investigation into two of its most senior military figures, a move that underscores the depth and persistence of President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign and raises
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British finance minister Rachel Reeves will accompany Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a high-profile visit to China next week, highlighting the UK government’s determination to deepen economic engagement with the world’s second-largest
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In the 1980s and 1990s, foreign restaurant chains were among the most visible icons of China’s opening-up and economic reform. Eating a hamburger or pizza was not merely a meal; it was
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on China and Canada to work together to advance a new strategic partnership, urging both countries to act with a sense of responsibility toward history,
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The United States and Taiwan have concluded a sweeping trade agreement that lowers tariffs on key exports from the world’s leading semiconductor hub and commits Taiwanese companies to massive new investments in
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday hailed what he described as rapidly improving relations between Canada and China, praising the leadership of President Xi Jinping and declaring that both countries were
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Rights organisations led by Free Tibet, alongside several allied groups, have intensified their campaign against China’s proposed mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court in London, warning that the project poses serious national security
More A new report from the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) warns that any military attempt by China to seize Taiwan could impose devastating costs on Beijing, challenging assumptions in
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Subheading: President Lee Jae Myung urges Xi Jinping to mediate on the Korean Peninsula amid efforts to restore trust and ease regional tensions. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Wednesday
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Peace doesn’t always fall apart because of distant rivals. Peace breaks down because neighbors stop talking. Borders are challenged, and trust chipped away. Small disagreements fester and become permanent. In a world
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