Trump’s ‘America First’ shifts to imperialist rhetoric eyeing Canada, Greenland, Panama Canal
[South China Morning Post] - 01/9/2025
Trump’s rhetoric, reminiscent of 19th-century colonialism, has alarmed allies and emboldened adversaries, raising concerns about the potential for conflict.
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Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defence for years
Donald Trump wants the US to take over Greenland, the vast semi-autonomous Arctic island controlled by Denmark.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Taiwan’s failure to warn civilian plane away from airforce base sparks security concerns
Many question island’s wartime readiness after pilot nearly lands single-engine aircraft at sensitive military (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Record low yields prompt suspension of government bond purchases by China’s central bank
Analysts say decline in China’s 10-year bond yield last year put pressure on yuan-US dollar exchange rate.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
South Korean youth redefine Jesus, add hearts to images, create fan posters, spark debate
Country’s youngsters give religious icon a modern-day makeover, cafes celebrate his birthday, critics say trend (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Trump’s ‘America First’ shifts to imperialist rhetoric eyeing Canada, Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump’s rhetoric, reminiscent of 19th-century colonialism, has alarmed allies and emboldened adversaries, raising (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Tremors felt in Hong Kong as 4.2 magnitude quake strikes off Guangdong
Observatory says it received more than 10 reports of minor shaking, with duration of a few seconds.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Hong Kong urged to issue more bonds and dip into reserves to tackle deficit
University of Hong Kong’s Business School says government can afford to issue more bonds and ‘moderately’ reduce (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Former Chinese state media editor Hu Jian lands new foreign ministry role
Ex-journalist Hu has called for ‘debunking lies’ about China from Western countries.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Malaysia says it has no record of documents granting ex-PM Najib home detention
The former leader, whose 12-year sentence was halved last year by the then king, says an accompanying order on house (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Liberal Party of Canada’s Trudeau to choose new leader on March 9
Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister, bowing to pressure from lawmakers.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025
Malaysian family awarded US$1.3 million after doctor left bleeding mother to get a drink
The woman who died from blood loss was placed under the care of three unregistered nurses.
[South China Morning Post] - 10/01/2025