Opinion | Hong Kong needs ‘honest brokers’ to tell its story
It must be driven not by government officials but by people who are recognised as “honest brokers”. The challenging reality for Hong Kong is that it has been fighting an …
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Peru seeks to avoid arbitration over Chinese-built megaport
The Peruvian government is looking to avoid an international arbitration process which could be filed by Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping over a legal dispute regarding exclusivity rights to a …
Exclusive | Chinese, US corporate leaders propose to defuse trade tension on supply chain, new-energy vehicles at Apec’s business lobby
The group also proposed to add new-energy products such as electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries to a tariff-free schedule, so that they can be shared and traded for the …
Apec Business Advisory Council meeting: Hong Kong to highlight culture, innovation and sustainability to impress delegates
Hong Kong’s representatives to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) business advisory council plan to use the platform to showcase the city as more than just a finance hub. The city …
Opinion | Golden era of China-Vietnam relations is at hand, never mind the West
If anything, it has gradually recognised the centrality of stable ties with Beijing to fulfil its national goals, including becoming a high-income nation by the middle of the century. This …
Opinion | 3 steps China must take to remain attractive to investors
Despite the difficulties involved, some US and European firms are shifting investment from China to other developing markets, such as India and Vietnam. Those who dismiss the importance of this …
Opinion: Why US-China ‘thaw’ after Biden-Xi summit is bad news for Japan
With the world looking on, US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in person in San Francisco on November 15, their first meeting since the two …
Opinion: Will Trump’s vicious rhetoric ultimately be his undoing in 2024 election?
American Thanksgiving, the traditional setting for millions of political discussions – or arguments – was timed well for a new phase of assumptions about the country’s general election next year. …
Global Impact: Xi-Biden Apec meeting creates more questions than answers with many contentious issues still on the table
However, these visits failed to yield any confirmation that Xi would travel to San Francisco for a sit-down with Biden, prompting many pundits to wonder what Washington would get in …
Opinion: US-China thaw means Beijing can focus on development, not security
Few would expect the diplomacy between the US and China to return to the level of 20 or 30 years ago, but it is relevant today to learn from the …