US farmers’ loss is Brazil’s gain as China diversifies soybean imports
Amid an escalating trade war with the US, China has turned to Brazil for more agricultural imports, and April has seen a significant rise...
We need to talk about Trump’s war on the US Constitution
When Benjamin Franklin emerged from the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a woman asked him what kind of government the delegates had crafted. “A republic,...
Russia’s Putin orders 72-hour Ukraine ceasefire in May to mark Victory Day
Published: 8:15pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 3:27am, 29 Apr 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10,...
Seres, Huawei’s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund global expansion
Published: 8:02pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 8:03pm, 28 Apr 2025 Seres Group, the carmaking partner of Huawei Technologies, has submitted an application to list its...
DeepSeek speculation swirls online over Chinese AI start-up’s much-anticipated R2 model
The latest speculation includes R2’s imminent launch and the new benchmarks that it set in terms of cost-efficiency and performance. Read More
Taiwan tests defence, mass-casualty readiness as foreign observers look on
Civil defence groups from across Taiwan gathered over the weekend for a two-day joint training exercise in disaster preparedness, an event closely watched by...
Why Sandy Cay matters: Philippines and China stake rival claims in South China Sea dispute
A symbolic battle over flags on a disputed reef has reignited tensions between China and the Philippines, exposing the challenges to achieving maritime stability...
Vatican conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7
Published: 7:10pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 7:13pm, 28 Apr 2025 Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of...
The World Has Turned Away From China! Empty International Airports, Flight Students Eliminated
On April 27, a person filmed the scene at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The once bustling terminal now looked empty, with only a few scattered...