
As Trump cuts US profile at United Nations, China’s leadership opportunity grows
[South China Morning Post] - 02/21/2025
Washington’s pullback gives Beijing a historic chance to advance its global standing and agenda, but how much will it pursue?
In Chinese newspapers
Tourists wearing this hat in Vietnam may face US$3,000 fine, entry denial
A travel agency said sporting a Vietnam war veteran hat could also lead to ‘conflict with locals’.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Malaysia rages at Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ gambit – but what can it do?
The US president’s provocative proposal was greeted with disbelief and disdain in Malaysia, yet quiet diplomacy may (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Trump ally Bannon’s ‘Nazi gesture’ prompts France far-right leader to cancel US speech
Bannon briefly held out a stiff arm at the Conservative Political Action Conference as he called on the audience to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
We need a new system that reflects the world’s complexity
Sustainable internationalism would embrace diversity and evidence-based problem-solving, rather than reducing the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Kerry’s Hava flats sell out as stock rally lifts the mood in Hong Kong’s property market
All 250 units of Hava project, on offer at an average price of HK$10,658 per square foot, were sold out as of 4.30pm.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong draws crowds
PapaHome’s 2,322 square metre store in Tsim Sha Tsui boasts more than 10,000 products, allows shoppers to test (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Show me the money: unveiling Hong Kong’s 10 biggest spenders in government
As finance chief urges tightening of purse strings ahead of next budget, the Post looks at which government agencies (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
US Treasury Secretary Bessent praises Zelensky after Trump’s censure
Bessent’s comments were a departure from recent rebukes of Zelensky by Trump and other senior US officials.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Canadians think Carney can take on Trump as Liberals narrow gap with Conservatives
Multiple surveys show the ex-central banker edging out Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on ability to handle (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Pakistan NGO chief who alleged vote rigging has home sealed
Sarwar Bari’s report alleged widespread rigging in national elections last year, when a coalition of parties (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Hong Kong Bar Association chair urges global unity against planned US sanctions on judges
Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet says any interference in judicial work will ‘undermine the administration of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025