Xi tells Putin he wants to take ties to new heights, soon after Trump’s return to White House
[South China Morning Post] - 01/21/2025
In video call, Chinese leader says relations – underpinned by ‘everlasting’ good neighbourliness – are gaining renewed vitality, according to CCTV.
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Turkey detains 9, including hotel owner, over ski resort fire that killed dozens
Turkey declared Wednesday a national day of mourning after a fire ripped through the Grand Kartal Hotel.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Xi and Putin hold talks, China ‘ready to work’ with Trump: SCMP daily highlights
From Xi and Putin talking hours after Trump’s inauguration to Ding’s speech in Davos, here’s a round-up from today’s (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Photo: Yuyuan Gardens and Bazaar, Shanghai, China, by Juan Antonio Segal
Yuyuan Gardens and Bazaar, Shanghai, China, by Juan Antonio Segal (CC BY 2.0)
[China Digital Times] - 22/01/2025
Panama audit of Hong Kong’s Hutchison aims to counter US canal narrative
‘The [Panama government] needs concrete data to counter this China is controlling the canal narrative,’ insider says.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan vows to bridge climate financing gap after Trump pull-out
City’s finance chief also met United Arab Emirates’ minister of state for foreign trade to discuss bilateral (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong public secondary schools can offer foreign languages from next academic year
Schools may receive a government subsidy of HK$250,000 to offer courses for a two-year period.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Alibaba Cloud rolls out expanded suite of AI models, development tools in overseas push
The company’s latest move aligns with its broader strategy to ramp up overseas investments in key markets around the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
EU tariffs fail to stem flood of Chinese cars, BYD hit by workforce claims: 7 EV reads
From Chinese carmakers’ overseas plans to US banning China tech in smart cars, here are seven EV stories you may (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Israel starts ‘significant’ military operation in West Bank, days after Gaza ceasefire
Israel’s Netanyahu said the West Bank campaign is aimed at Iran-backed militias in the territory.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Israeli military chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’, as it launches deadly West Bank attack
Herzi Halevi resigned, citing security failures during Hamas’ October 7 attack, blaming the military’s inability to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Singapore takes first step towards general election, analysts predict midyear polls
The next election – the first since Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took office – is likely to centre on (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025