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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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Opinion | Beyond trade, Asean-GCC-China summit heralds Asia’s cultural renaissance

The recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur transcended economics and geopolitics, representing a pivotal moment of inter-civilisational engagement.

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Investment ties between China and the Middle East to get stronger: EWPartners

Investment firm backed by Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia says ties to strengthen thanks to global trade uncertainties.

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China offers visa-free travel to 4 Gulf countries following landmark meeting

Passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain will be allowed to stay for up to 30 days under year-long trial policy.

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US-China relations

‘Asian alliance’: how China is forging a new power centre amid the trade war

China is already deepening ties with Southeast Asia and Middle East, and may even be paving way for a powerful new ‘Asian Union’, analysts say.

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Leaders from China, Southeast Asia and the Gulf states pose for a photo at an inaugural forum bringing together the three sides in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
China-Asean relations

China, Asean, Gulf states deliver ‘elaborate’ message on economic, energy ties

Meeting seen as effort to boost trade networks amid ‘volatile landscape’, touts economic integration, energy security and ‘grave concerns’ on Gaza.

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War and conflict

Opinion | Why China is the real winner of the India-Pakistan conflict

The India-Pakistan conflict offered China a stage to challenge Western dominance in the arms race.

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International Property

Capital from Hong Kong, mainland China sets sights on UAE property

Inquiries from Chinese buyers surge and Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital and Black Spade Capital make investments.

The Abu Dhabi skyline, pictured on May 14, 2025. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Opinion | How Trump’s Middle East tour revealed Gulf states’ priorities

While the Gulf states seek benefits from Washington and Beijing, Chinese leaders must deliver more tangible support to secure recent gains.

US President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong offers vital linkages in aiding Qatar-China investment growth, bank says

Standard Chartered’s Huen sees opportunities in financial services and technology as Qatar seeks to diversify from oil and gas.

US-China relations

In Saudi Arabia, US and China vie for influence and the kingdom wins: analysts

Donald Trump’s recent ‘landmark’ deals with Riyadh valued at US$600 billion described as pledges rather than guarantees of investment.

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China’s rising Mideast influence looms as Trump seeks investment, security deals

As US leader begins high-stakes regional trip, Gulf states may hedge bets through further economic, currency collaboration with Beijing, analysts say.

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US President Donald Trump is welcomed to Saudi Arabia by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Riyadh’s airport on Tuesday. Analysts said Washington may pressure Gulf states to scale back their use of the renminbi in future trade negotiations. Photo: AP
Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Indexes eyes better market connectivity with Qatar Financial Centre

Agreement is part of deals signed during John Lee Ka-chiu’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait, his second to the Middle East, amid frayed ties with the US.

Boats moored in front of high-rise commercial buildings in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong, mainland delegation eyes insights on Middle East regulatory landscape

Markets in Qatar and Kuwait present ‘strong potential’ for diversification amid trade war due to region’s high GDP per capita, CEO says.

China's military weapons

Egyptian pilot on board China’s J-10 fighter jet renews arms sale speculation

Analysts said a deal with the long-standing US ally could reshape the regional geopolitical landscape.

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Syria

Will Syria challenges stand in the way of China’s Middle East ambitions?

Analysts say Beijing, once a backer of ousted Syrian ruler Assad, has ‘lots to learn’ if it wants to become a mediator in region.

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A masked opposition fighter carries a flag of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Damascus, Syria on December 10. Members of HTS, deemed a terrorist group by the United Nations, now hold pivotal cabinet positions in Syria’s new government. Photo: AP
Syria

Syria’s foreign minister wants to ‘strengthen relations’ with China

At UN meeting, Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria willing to build ‘strategic partnership’ with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Assad.

US-China relations

Unpredictable Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy

American leader’s erratic approach to Ukraine and Middle East means challenges for stability-fixated Beijing amid its shifting Moscow ties.

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China's military weapons

China’s KJ-500 radar aircraft overseas for first time in joint drill with Egypt

It follows confirmation that Egyptian military is using Chinese HQ-9B missile system, as Beijing pursues closer defence ties with the region.

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A Chinese KJ-500 early warning aircraft (left) seen at an Egyptian air base during its first overseas deployment. Photo: PLA Air Force
US-China trade war

Desperate for sales, China’s traders chase risky deals in emerging markets

With the US market closed off, Chinese exporters are scouring the globe to find new buyers – with mixed results.

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Foreign buyers at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou say they have greater bargaining power in deals with Chinese suppliers amid the trade war. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military drills

Chinese Y-20 transport planes arrive in Egypt ahead of joint air drills

At least five planes are known have landed in Cairo ahead of the Eagle of Civilization 2025 exercises.

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US-China relations

US sanctions China oil refiner, shipping companies for covert business with Iran

Move is second case of US sanctions on Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery in less than a month, and takes place amid Washington’s denuclearisation talks with Iran.

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China-Russia relations

Closer China-Iran ties could provoke US into ‘harsher’ response on nuclear issue: analysts

Beijing’s successful multilateral talks with Tehran and Moscow may lead to more pressure from Washington, experts warn.

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts the trilateral meeting with Iran and Russia on March 14, which Beijing hopes will restart long-stalled negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Photo: AFP
Iran

China urges US to make ‘sincere’ efforts to resolve Iranian nuclear issue

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Washington to resume talks after a meeting to discuss the issue in Beijing attended by Iran and Russia.

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Iran scaled back its cooperation with the Internationa Atomic Energy Agency after the US pulled out of the deal. Photo: Reuters
China’s navy

China set for joint naval exercise Security Belt-2025 with Russia and Iran

The drills in the Gulf of Oman will include simulated attacks and joint search and rescue operations, the Chinese defence ministry says.

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Belt and Road Initiative

Macroscope | Why China’s belt and road will go from strength to strength

With rival initiatives lacking substance, Beijing’s transcontinental project is likely to expand as the US exits multilateral commitments.

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