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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits the Dandong Huanghai Automobile factory in the Chinese city of Dandong on Saturday. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP
China-North Korea relations

Why North Korean leader Kim toured a Chinese bus factory in Dandong

An afternoon visit to Dandong Huanghai Automobile highlights Pyongyang’s push to electrify and modernise its bus system.

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China’s Communist Party

War of words over Xinjiang erupts between Chinese and Turkish social media users

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China-Africa relations

Will China’s 4 peace principles for tackling African conflicts work?

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China-Japan relations

Why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbols

For many in China, the recent rising sun flag incident and controversies like it show a fondness for anime and manga only goes so far.

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A billboard advertising “Your Name”, a Japanese smash-hit animated film, is displayed at a movie theatre in Beijing in December 2016. Photo: Kyodo
A billboard advertising “Your Name”, a Japanese smash-hit animated film, is displayed at a movie theatre in Beijing in December 2016. Photo: Kyodo
France

Clashes flare at Paris protests as more than 400,000 march across France

Massive security operation detains close to 1,000 nationwide, averting widespread chaos despite late skirmishes.

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China-North Korea relations

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un pays surprise visit to Chinese border city Dandong

One-day trip comes weeks before Apec forum in China, with Trump and Putin set to attend. Trump has also said he wants to meet Kim again.

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US-China relations

Is Washington misreading Beijing? Decline in US visits to China sparks concern

Dwindling academic programmes and official visits risk eroding the next generation of American China specialists.

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Analysts say a lack of opportunity to study or engage with Chinese language, culture or political institutions will create a generation of lawmakers and academics with little first-hand experience of the US’ main rival. Photo: EPA
Analysts say a lack of opportunity to study or engage with Chinese language, culture or political institutions will create a generation of lawmakers and academics with little first-hand experience of the US’ main rival. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

US war chief Pete Hegseth’s new offensive against China’s Confucius Institutes

Defence secretary says Beijing-backed organisations on US campuses have been added to Pentagon list of threats to national security.

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China-Africa relations

How contest between Chinese and Indian firms could reshape African drug markets

Chinese firms’ growing share of the antimalarial market highlights how the country’s pharma industry is becoming increasingly competitive.

US-China relations

US-China strategic competition to keep escalating as world watches on, Rudd says

President of Asia Society and ex-Australian prime minister points to full-on and complex rivalry ‘in every dimension’ for superpowers.

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Asia Society President Kevin Rudd has highlighted the all-encompassing strategic battle between the US and China globally. Photo: Getty Images for Semafor/TNS
US-China relations

US, allies and China vie for influence through Pacific security deals

New mapping tool highlights contrasting approaches, with Beijing expanding policing ties as Washington maintains defence pacts.

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A Chinese police officer demonstrates a restraint technique during a training session with Solomon Islands police. Photo: Handout
A Chinese police officer demonstrates a restraint technique during a training session with Solomon Islands police. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

Zelensky hopes Beijing can use ‘influence’ over Moscow to help stop Ukraine war

Proposed summit meeting of US, Chinese and Russian leaders must not lead to division of his war-torn country, Ukrainian president says.

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China's space programme

China warns against space arms race in new outer space position paper

Paper titled ‘China’s Stance on Enhancing Outer Space Governance’ comes weeks after Pentagon confirmed deployment of weapons in space.

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China-Asean relations

‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Philippine push for US-linked security ties alongside Asean chair duties triggers debate on regional unity and flexibility towards China.

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The Squad informal defence grouping of the United States, Philippines, Japan and Australia aims to counter China’s influence in the region. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Europe considers new quotas and tariffs to stem Chinese imports

EU trade chief says bloc may turn to safeguards to curb surges in imports and names plastics as a sector where investigations are advanced.

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EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic says the bloc could impose quotas or tariffs on more Chinese industries before further negotiations with Beijing. Photo: EPA
EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic says the bloc could impose quotas or tariffs on more Chinese industries before further negotiations with Beijing. Photo: EPA
China-France relations

What do the protests in France look like from China? Internet users weigh in

The unrest prompts Chinese commenters to revive a Pelosi meme and reflect on the loss of national heritage.

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China-Japan relations

Chinese state media takes aim at Japanese firm KDDI over Mongolia wildfire

Outlets say the telecoms operator owes China an apology over the grassland blaze that reportedly started after a company vehicle caught fire.

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US-China relations

Asia Society announces new permanent home in historic Washington building

The US$17.5 million, 15,000-square-foot Gilded Age Blaine Mansion also has a private pool as part of its 7,000-square-foot penthouse.

The Asia Society’s new home at the Blaine Mansion, Washington. Photo: Craig Westerman
The Asia Society’s new home at the Blaine Mansion, Washington. Photo: Craig Westerman
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Quad confirmed, Manila envoy signals likely ‘Squad’ talks before Trump-Xi summit

Philippine ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez also says he hopes Asean will become like Nato, capable of handling its own security.

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China-EU relations

Who blinked first? Fragile EU-China trade peace sparks new war of words

As European officials flag more trade restrictions, Beijing bristles at the idea it can be pushed into yielding to Brussels’ demands.

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China-Africa relations

China urges opening Bab al-Mandeb in first joint statement with regional nation

The China-Djibouti communique marks a diplomatic escalation, but experts say that Chinese naval operations are still unlikely.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
China-France relations

Chinese students stand by France study plans despite widespread civil unrest

Safety warnings and campus closures weigh on applicants, but affordable tuition keeps France an attractive destination.

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On Saturday, protesters gather on the Champs-Elysees Avenue with the Arc de Triomphe during a demonstration to demonstrate against the “high cost of living” in Paris. Photo: AFP
On Saturday, protesters gather on the Champs-Elysees Avenue with the Arc de Triomphe during a demonstration to demonstrate against the “high cost of living” in Paris. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Why Chinese pundits say France’s riots could reshape European politics

Protests stem from falling competitiveness with an eroded middle class, providing ‘fertile ground’ for polarisation, observers say.

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China-Latin America relations

‘Comrade Raul’: Beijing defends Cuba’s ex-leader over Florida murder warrant

Beijing urges Washington to lift its embargo after US state’s murder warrant over deadly 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft.

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China-Philippines relations

China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions

Latest mission to disputed South China Sea shoal comes after Manila summoned Beijing’s ambassador over remarks it deemed threatening.

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The BRP Sierra Madre, a World War II-era warship deliberately grounded by the Philippines at Second Thomas Shoal in 1999 to reinforce its territorial claim in the South China Sea. Photo: AFP
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