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US-China science pact renewal a ray of hope amid techno-nationalism
The pact sustains targeted collaboration, but it also risks reinforcing emerging scientific blocs, potentially reshaping the global research landscape.
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Never mind stimulus, rebalancing is China’s real economic challenge
The problem is not China’s leaders lacking the will to enact large-scale stimulus but whether it will work given the present challenges.
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How China’s reality TV shows reveal changing attitudes to marriage
A hit reality show about couples seeking divorce might come off as mere spectacle but the public discussion around it is telling.
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China should seize the moment to promote peace on Korean peninsula
The weakening of the Russia-North Korea alliance, political change in South Korea and Trump’s return create a conducive environment for denuclearisation talks.
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China’s ‘Food Silk Road’ holds key to thwarting Trump tariffs
Policymakers in Beijing have taken steps to address supply chain vulnerabilities and the weaponisation of imported food supplies.
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China’s scientific breakthroughs can lead to linguistic ones too
While English is used in most global scientific exchanges, publishing more papers in Chinese could facilitate linguistic innovation and inclusion.
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In 2025, the only constant in China will be change
With China’s economic and social landscape set to be reshaped, businesses must stay agile and be prepared for change and uncertainty.
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From TikTok to Apple, companies must tread carefully amid digital nationalism
Restrictive policies could hinder innovation, limit consumer choice and fragment the global digital economy.
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Chiung Yao’s celebration of women’s freedom goes deeper than her paeans to love
As Chinese women embrace feminism, the writer’s final celebration of her independence perhaps resonates more deeply than her love stories.
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With Nvidia antitrust probe, China hardens its stance towards US ‘AI partners’
Beijing may be looking to add teeth to its response to Washington’s escalating chip war, starting with a slap on the wrist for the AI-chip maker.
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How China can achieve its next wave of economic growth
Beijing needs to eliminate the legacies of the restrictive planned economy, allowing a more market-driven allocation of land, money and labour.
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Inauguration invitation to Xi shows Trump’s deal-making in action
The US president-elect’s overture to China’s leader shows he doesn’t want to be as confrontational as his messaging and advisers suggest.
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Trump 2.0 is forcing Asian economies to make hard choices fast
The stability and prosperity of Asia depends on how regional economic powerhouses navigate complex dynamics while maintaining their autonomy.
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What Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy can learn from China’s reformers
Deng Xiaoping and Zhu Rongji’s radical reforms resulted in a leaner government and more dynamic economy: the exact goals of the Musk-Ramaswamy plan.
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How my Malaysian Chinese education is paying off
Malaysian Chinese have paid a heavy price for Chinese-medium schools, but for my generation, that investment is reaping dividends.
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Why China shouldn’t be complacent as Western expat numbers drop
The presence of foreigners not only brings economic benefits through trade and investment but also fresh ideas and cultural understanding.
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3 challenges for China’s economic growth in 2025
The economy may be turning a corner but the property-sector crisis, local government debt and Trump’s return cloud the outlook.
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Novelist Chiung Yao’s death rekindles discussion on euthanasia in China
The popular author’s passing has sparked debate on a matter weighed down with stigma despite years in the public consciousness.
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