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Why a delayed Xi-Trump summit could give China a stronger hand
World
March 22, 2026
Why a delayed Xi-Trump summit could give China a stronger hand
Hong Kong — US President Donald Trump’s request to delay a high-stakes summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping could work…
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
Features/Interviews
March 16, 2026
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
Two weeks before President Donald Trump is scheduled to hash out critical US-China disputes in Beijing, he has set a…
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
World
March 14, 2026
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
Before he dismantled Nepal’s political elite, Balendra Shah was destroying his opponents in underground rap battles. More than a decade…
For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
World
March 12, 2026
For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan’s military has grown used to the daily task of tracking Chinese warplanes flying near the island.…
After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un must decide how to handle Trump
Features/Interviews
March 8, 2026
After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un must decide how to handle Trump
Last weekend, North Korean state media condemned the United States and Israel for launching a “war of aggression” against Iran,…
China warns ‘flames of war’ spreading and calls on US to help manage differences ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
World
March 8, 2026
China warns ‘flames of war’ spreading and calls on US to help manage differences ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
Beijing/Hong Kong — China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran…
Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades
World
March 5, 2026
Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades
Beijing/Hong Kong — China set its lowest economic growth target in decades on Thursday, announcing it would aim for 4.5-5…
China was already a wind energy superpower. Now it’s testing giant airborne turbines
World
March 5, 2026
China was already a wind energy superpower. Now it’s testing giant airborne turbines
Wind energy is taking off all over again. This time, literally. In China, a multi-institute research and development project has…
China is about to show the world its plan to win the future
World
March 4, 2026
China is about to show the world its plan to win the future
Beijing — China spent the last five years cultivating innovation and new technology at home. The next half decade will…
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
Features/Interviews
March 4, 2026
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
Hong Kong/Beijing — In quick succession, US President Donald Trump has taken out two of Beijing’s closest allies: Venezuelan President…