Despite US sanctions on Xinjiang cotton, China’s textile industry weathers the storm
When the US government announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to an import blacklist in late July over allegations…
As China shows, liberal capitalism is not the only path
Much of the Western debate about China begins with a category error. “Communism” is often treated as synonymous with a…
US Army unit offers soldiers 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI if they re-enlist
A US Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they re-enlist soon: four extra days off timed…
New Peru government vows to apply Hong Kong trade deal, but is silent on mainland China
Peru’s new government has pledged to bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force this year as part of…
Paul Biya, Cameroon’s undefeated ruler for 44 years, returns after long absence
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to the country after a more than two-month absence that has fuelled fierce debate…
Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain, media reports say
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after they stepped down…
Over 60% of students get better outcomes after seeking university admission review
Nearly two-thirds of Hong Kong students who requested a reconsideration of their university placement due to reviewed entrance exam results…
Why China will need a ‘more persuasive security offer’ to win over middle powers
Just weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to visit the White House, tensions have flared between Washington and…
Golden Dome may not fully protect US from Chinese and Russian threats, experts say
US President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to build a national missile defence system, dubbed the “Golden Dome”, may not be…
Fewer anti-Asian hate crimes in US, but immigration crackdowns raise concerns
A survey from Stop AAPI Hate, a self-reporting platform formed during the pandemic, paints an even more worrying picture, with…