‘Best in history’: China’s Li Qiang hails Brazil ties as he meets Lula in Rio
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has lauded his country’s growing ties with Brazil as at their “best in history”, as both nations brace for a...
What The Economist Really Revealed About Việt Nam
On May 22, The Economist published a bombshell article about Việt Nam’s top leader, General Secretary Tô Lâm, highlighting his vision and the challenges...
When Patriotism Demands Hate in Việt Nam
Thúc Kháng wrote this article in Vietnamese, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on June 25, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh Hằng translated it into English for...
Why Chinese investors can still expect a warm welcome in many US cities
Most local government officials in the US still welcome Chinese-invested projects despite a rise in trade tensions this year, a Chinese chamber of commerce...
Will China’s bid to boost domestic demand pay off?
At the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos” meeting in Tianjin last month, Premier Li Qiang said that China is evolving into a “mega-sized consumption...
Hong Kong should have ‘real’ dialogue on same-sex partnership plan: LGBTQ groups
LGBTQ organisations in Hong Kong have called for “real consultations” on a government-proposed framework to recognise same-sex partnerships, even as widespread opposition from lawmakers...
What’s in a name? Why aircraft carrier is called Shandong and has number 17
Published: 8:22pm, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 8:48pm, 6 Jul 2025 China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for...
‘Cool’ officers on Chinese aircraft carrier impress Hong Kong visitors
Naval officers on China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, were popular photo subjects for Hong Kong residents enjoying a rare opportunity to...
China blocks EU companies from medical device contracts in tit-for-tat move
Published: 7:30pm, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 8:54pm, 6 Jul 2025 China has barred European companies from major Chinese government medical device contracts, hitting back against...