State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa’s tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
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China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.
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US tariffs against Russian oil buyers pass: What it means for China, India
US sanctions aim to weaken Russian oil exports, heavily targeting China and India as Moscow’s largest energy buyers.
Climate change had major role in triggering Nepal floods, scientists say
The combined toll from the deadly incident now stands at 1,446 people dead and at least 6,669 missing.
China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says
China says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East’s ‘existing security architecture’.
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What is BRICS Pay, and can it rival the West’s SWIFT payments system?
BRICS Pay is a decentralised digital system for making international payments in currencies other than the dollar.
Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine
National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.
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What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?
China’s first modern river-to-sea canal could significantly cut down time and costs of trade to Southeast Asia.
China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
US speaker Mike Johnson rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China
Trump has dismissed AI fears as ‘hoax’, insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China.
Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?
Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
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