China’s Pacific ties not part of ‘geopolitical rivalry’, Wang Yi tells island leaders
China’s cooperation with the Pacific islands is not part of a geopolitical competition, top diplomat Wang Yi told a delegation of politicians from the...
Why a ‘confrontational posture’ won’t help China in the Arctic
China should avoid taking a “confrontational posture” over a new security pact between the United States, Denmark and Greenland as it might end up...
US lawmakers push green card bill for Hongkongers, but observers doubt success
Two US lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would allow Hongkongers in the country to apply for permanent residency, but authorities and observers...
With war project, US tech ecosystem is beginning to look a lot like China’s
The world’s wealthiest man has just been appointed to a Pentagon commission that will help decide what the future of warfare looks like. Elon...
Elon Musk’s Starlink row in India exposes Asia’s deeper battle over satellite power
Elon Musk’s accusation that powerful Indian business interests are blocking Starlink’s entry into India has sparked a political row, but analysts say the dispute...
‘You’re not ugly’: Chinese driver’s kindness to blind passenger wins millions of hearts online
A video of a ride-hailing driver in southwestern China reassuring a blind passenger about his appearance has gone viral, touching hearts across mainland social...
Chinese researchers make Arctic-to-Antarctic call using rival to Musk’s Starlink
Polar researchers have used a would-be Chinese rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink to make a satellite video call between the Arctic and Antarctic –...
China agrees to slash EU hybrid car exports in half, putting brake on trade war
Published: 7:59pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 9:02pm, 9 Oct 2026 The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during...
17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget – ‘live with dignity’
Published: 7:58pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 8:01pm, 9 Oct 2026 Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare...