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Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the delegation accompanying US President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing in May. Photo: Reuters
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Elon Musk, Michael Miebach are joining Trump at Apec. What about Jensen Huang?

Nvidia chief’s attendance in doubt amid foreign intelligence investigation, as Beijing blasts allegation as ‘unsubstantiated’.

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UFOs and Extraterrestrial Life

Trump recounts pilots’ ‘very strange’ UFO stories but says he remains sceptical

US-China relations

Nvidia scandal may test fragile US-China truce, experts say

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US-China relations

Trump backs Nvidia’s Huang over spy allegations, says Xi may raise case

US president says chipmaker’s chief denied knowing of alleged espionage ties, but gives no clear account of when he learned of concerns.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and US President Donald Trump during the “A New Golden Age” summit in Washington on October 8. Photo: Reuters
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and US President Donald Trump during the “A New Golden Age” summit in Washington on October 8. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US Congress ups pressure on Nvidia’s Jensen Huang over alleged China spy links

Rising number of bipartisan US lawmakers are demanding to know whether national security was compromised as controversy escalates.

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Central Asia

In Focus | Escaping Russia’s web: Central Asia caught between Chinese networks, US curbs

Powers including Beijing, Washington and Moscow are competing to supply the region with the energy infrastructure needed to power AI.

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Taiwan

Lithuanian president confirms talks to rename Taiwan office in diplomatic U-turn

Vice-minister delivered a letter to Taipei’s representatives urging name change before October 1, Lithuanian news portal reports.

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An aerial view of Vilnius, capital of Lithunia. The Baltic country has been trying to smooth relations with Beijing since the current government coalition took office in 2024. Photo: Shutterstock
An aerial view of Vilnius, capital of Lithunia. The Baltic country has been trying to smooth relations with Beijing since the current government coalition took office in 2024. Photo: Shutterstock
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Can Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin give Donald Trump the Iran exit he needs?

On denuclearisation, Beijing has resisted pressure to join trilateral arms-control talks with Washington and Moscow, citing smaller arsenal.

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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

C-17, Il-76 and Y-20 equals: an aviation moment in the skies over China

The US heavy lifter was spotted above Shenzhen, the Russian-made plane was in Chongqing and the Chinese aircraft is in PLA service.

South China Sea

Why Manila’s call for softer tone will not ease South China Sea row with Beijing

Philippine foreign ministry cautions against hostile rhetoric, but analyst says it is more about the message than any strategic pivot.

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A Chinese coastguard ship is seen from a Philippine Coast Guard vessel in disputed waters of the South China Sea. Maritime clashes and rhetoric between the two sides have intensified in recent years. Photo: TNS
US-China tech war

Plugged in, not locked in: middle powers navigate US-China AI rivalry

From Southeast Asia to the Middle East, countries are opting for flexible partnerships over closed alliances with a single superpower.

Alejandro Reyes, adjunct professor at HKU, speaks at a panel on AI governance in Shenzhen, China on November 7. Photo: Handout
Alejandro Reyes, adjunct professor at HKU, speaks at a panel on AI governance in Shenzhen, China on November 7. Photo: Handout
China-Africa relations

Only a fraction of World Heritage sites are in Africa. China wants to fix that

Beijing is offering funds and training to help nations win Unesco listings, a move analysts say boosts its soft power.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

History repeats in Shenzhen? China hosts another lame-duck US president

Echoing Obama’s 2016 visit, the Apec meeting will show whether Trump can broker enduring agreements with Beijing.

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South China Sea

Manila weighs second South China Sea legal case against Beijing: analyst

Security analyst says preparations are under way to seek compensation for environmental destruction and economic losses.

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Manila says video taken on October 8 shows a Chinese coastguard ship firing its water cannon next to a Philippine vessel during a medical evacuation. Tensions between Beijing and Manila have escalated sharply in recent years, fuelled by clashes between their coastguards and vessels. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard/AFP
China-Africa relations

Why China is investing heavily in African push to bring mineral processing home

Beijing has thrown its weight behind a drive by resource-right nations to get a greater share of the spoils from their mineral wealth.

Chinese-funded processing projects in Africa include the massive Simandou iron ore development in Guinea. Photo: Handout
Chinese-funded processing projects in Africa include the massive Simandou iron ore development in Guinea. Photo: Handout
China-Australia relations

Chinese consulate demands justice after delivery worker killed in Melbourne

The tragedy has sparked online outrage over delivery platform policies and gig worker safety.

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China-Japan relations

Sanae Takaichi slammed online for praising calligraphy without mentioning China

Prime minister welcomes Unesco bid for Japan’s ‘shodo’ tradition, but is criticised for not mentioning the artform’s roots.

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US midterm elections 2026

Ted Lieu seeks Congress leadership post, aiming to break another glass ceiling

Currently most high-profile Asian and Chinese-American in Congress, Lieu announced his caucus chair candidacy in letter to fellow Democrats.

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California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu aims to become the highest-ranking Asian-American on Capitol Hill. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu aims to become the highest-ranking Asian-American on Capitol Hill. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations

In Focus | Will the US ‘blue tsunami’ erode China’s faith in the Xi-Trump relationship?

Analysts believe Beijing may now focus on what a weakened US president can deliver without support from a Democrat-controlled Congress.

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US-China relations

California’s first Asian lieutenant governor hails from historic Chinese family

Fiona Ma’s historic election success marks a milestone for Asian-American representation in California politics.

US-EU relations

Exclusive | US and EU’s China forum comes back to life after stalling since Trump’s return

Brussels is planning to revive the talks before the end of the year despite a series of blows to transatlantic relations.

Another meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas is in the offing. Photo: Xinhua
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump left with ‘no good options’ to end Iran war after US midterms defeat

Analysts warn a hobbled White House faces an intractable deadlock, with neither diplomacy nor escalation offering a viable exit.

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US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the US-Israel war on Iran played a role in his party’s sweeping defeat. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the US-Israel war on Iran played a role in his party’s sweeping defeat. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Family Business Summit day 2 tackles US-China ties, Asean, geopolitical shifts

Fourth edition of event in Hong Kong brings together around 100 business leaders, company executives and academics from around the world.

China-Japan relations

Tokyo still ‘dodging the issue’ a year on from Takaichi row, Beijing says

Foreign ministry says Japan is entirely to blame for poor relations following the row over the prime minister’s comments on Taiwan.

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US midterm elections 2026

US, Brazil deliver double blow to the populist right. Will Europe feel the hit?

While Trump and Bolsonaro face backlash in the Americas, right-wing movements remain resilient in France and Germany.

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US President Donald Trump throws hats to supporters during a campaign rally in Lubbock, Texas on October 27, 2026. Photo: AFP
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