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Post Magazine3 min readInternational Relations
China Warns US Over Lawmakers' India Trip To Meet Dalai Lama, Including Nancy Pelosi
After a US congressional delegation arrived in Dharamshala, India, on Tuesday to meet with the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, Beijing issued a stern warning vowing "resolute measures" if Washington fails to honour its commitment to recognise Ti
Post Magazine4 min readWorld
Former NDRC Official Calls For Improved Dialogue Between China And The West
Beijing needs to engage with the West on the question of overcapacity in the new-energy sector and should not rush to impose countermeasures as a substitute for dialogue, a prominent former official has suggested while also recommending cooperation b
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Pentagon Not Denying Secret Campaign To Discredit Chinese Vaccines
The US Defence Department did not deny a report accusing the Pentagon of orchestrating a secret campaign meant to discredit Chinese Covid-19 vaccines, and suggested that the move was an attempt to counter "malign influence campaigns" run by Beijing.
Post Magazine3 min readWorld
China And Argentina In Early Talks Over Javier Milei's Possible Visit To Beijing: Sources
Argentina and China are in early talks over a potential visit by President Javier Milei to Beijing, although neither a date nor an agenda has been finalised, sources familiar with the matter told the South China Morning Post on Friday. The news comes
Post Magazine3 min readIntelligence (AI) & Semantics
Exports Between US And China Could See Sharp Declines From AI-powered Cyberattacks: Study
Cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence could deal a consequential blow to global trade, driving downswings in exports between China and the United States, a recent study has found. China's exports could plunge 8.2 per cent, economics and cyb
Post Magazine3 min readInternational Relations
Hong Kong Slams 'Unfounded, Biased' European Commission Report On Political Developments
Hong Kong has hit back at the European Commission over an annual report on the city that said residents' rights and freedoms continued to be eroded while the Beijing-imposed national security law was being used to stifle dissent. In a statement issue
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Hongkongers 8km From Music Festival Complain About Noise Although Levels Within Limits On Site
Hong Kong environmental authorities have received eight noise complaints related to a festival at the Central harbourfront over the weekend, while some residents 8km away in Wong Tai Sin and Tsz Wan Shan said they were disturbed by loud music. The or
Post Magazine5 min readAmerican Government
FBI Official Admits Mistakes, Vows To Improve Relations With Asian-American Communities
In an unusual public admission, a senior FBI official told an audience of Asian-Americans that some of the bureau's past actions have had a "negative impact" on the community but that "certainly was not the intent". Jill Murphy, deputy assistant dire
Post Magazine3 min readWorld
EU Officials Headed To China For Human-rights Dialogue As Rare Tibet Field Visit Planned
In an unexpected turn amid high bilateral tensions, European Union officials are to visit Tibet this month as a side outing to their annual human-rights dialogue with China. The dialogue will take place on June 16 in Chongqing, an EU spokeswoman conf
Post Magazine6 min readInternational Relations
The Canton Fair Trade Exposition, 67 Years On, Still Draws An American Crowd
After dedicating 13 years to studying and selling paint brushes, Deirdra Silver launched her own business in 1991 from the basement of her New Jersey home. Her mission was clear: to introduce the world's finest art tools to the American market. Today
Post Magazine4 min readWorld
'Bullying' China Spurs US To Limit Advanced Tech Exports: American Ambassador
US restrictions on advanced technology exports to China are driven by greater evidence of Beijing's increasingly "aggressive" stance and an analysis of how it would likely use these tools as it "bullies" some neighbours, a senior US diplomat said on
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Panda Fever Hits Washington's National Zoo Early, As Does Push For Donations To Help Cover High Costs
Months before giant pandas make their highly anticipated return to Washington, the National Zoo has mounted an extensive publicity campaign, festooning the premises with announcements and soliciting donations to offset the high cost of hosting them.
Post Magazine3 min readWorld
Australian Avocados Could Be Next To Benefit From Improving China Ties, Growing Demand For Superfruit
Among familiar Australian products such as wine, lobsters, beef and dairy products, warming ties between Australia and China may bring another new choice to Chinese customers: avocados. But the slow progress of negotiations on agreed phytosanitary pr
Post Magazine4 min readCrime & Violence
Hong Kong 47: City Rejects US Criticism Of National Security Case After Washington Imposes New Sanctions
The Hong Kong and US governments clashed on Friday after Washington said it would sanction officials in the semi-autonomous city and mainland China following the outcome in the landmark "Hong Kong 47" national security case the day before. The US Sta
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Hong Kong Police Looking Into Case Of Girl, 4, Who Had Cardiac Arrest While Receiving Stitches
Police have launched an investigation into the case of a four-year-old Hong Kong girl who suffered a "rare" cardiac arrest while receiving stitches earlier this week and remains in a critical condition, the Post has learned, after her father reported
Post Magazine4 min readWorld
Brazilian Vice-president Visiting China For Week Of Meetings On Trade, Infrastructure, Climate Change
Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin will arrive in Beijing on Saturday for week-long meetings with his Chinese counterpart Han Zheng, focusing on joint projects between the two countries addressing trade, infrastructure and climate-change strate
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As Gambling Grows In US, Asian-American Addicts Face Increasing Odds
Ah Sheng boarded a chartered bus in Manhattan's Chinatown with several dozen 60-plus Chinese headed for Resorts World Catskills casino in Monticello, north of the city, a four-hour round trip journey he makes several times a week. On a recent rainy w
Post Magazine4 min readWorld
Ukraine War: US Will Implore Europe To Help Keep Chinese Supplies From Reaching Russian Military
A senior US government official is set to urge European allies and industry leaders to take steps to prevent Russia from obtaining defence supplies from China that could substantially enhance its military operations against Ukraine. On Friday, US dep
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World Bank Finds Chinese Company Committed Violations In Bolivian Infrastructure Project
A World Bank investigation into a US$230 million infrastructure project in Bolivia found numerous violations committed by a large state-owned Chinese construction company, including disregard for local labour laws and environmental damage, complicati
Post Magazine3 min readWorld
China Sending Pair Of Pandas To Washington's National Zoo By End Of 2024
China will send a pair of pandas to Washington by the end of this year, the Smithsonian's National Zoo said on Wednesday, breathing new life into a decades-long conservation partnership between the two countries. The news of giant pandas returning to
Post Magazine3 min readInternational Relations
US Urges Nato Partners To Stay Wary Of China Over Its Support For Russia In Ukraine War
Washington has painted for its military allies across the Atlantic Ocean a stark picture of China's role in supporting Russia's war with Ukraine, arguing Beijing should not be able to boost Moscow while seeking to enjoy normal ties across Europe. US
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Learning, Growing and Thriving
With only weeks remaining till the end of this academic year, it is an opportune time to celebrate students' growth and accomplishments over the year.  For senior students at Christian Alliance International School (CAIS), the month of May is a bitte
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Hong Kong's TVB Gets Nod To Sell Minority Stake To Finance Firm As It Seeks Funds For New Productions
Hong Kong's communications watchdog has given the city's biggest free-to-air broadcaster, TVB, approval to sell a minority stake to a financial firm as part of an exercise to raise HK$109.4 million (US$14 million) for new productions. The Communicati
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4-year-old Hong Kong Girl's 'Rare' Cardiac Arrest After Receiving Stitches Sparks Hospital Probe
Medical experts are looking into what caused a four-year-old girl to suffer a cardiac arrest after she received stitches for a head wound, Hong Kong hospital authorities have said. Dr Desmond Nguyen, deputising chief executive of Kowloon West hospita
Post Magazine3 min read
How Will Hong Kong Use Up 170 Million Garbage Bags Left Over From Now-shelved Waste-charging Scheme?
Hong Kong authorities have been left with 170 million garbage bags bought for HK$74 million (US$9.5 million) for a now-shelved waste-charging scheme, the government has said, after granting tenders totalling HK$1.15 billion last year for production.
Post Magazine3 min readWorld
Solve China's 'Overcapacity Problem' By Helping Developing Nations Go Green, Central Bank Adviser Urges
To help developing countries expedite their green transition while simultaneously digesting China's industrial overcapacity and enhancing the internationalisation of its financial sector, Beijing should take a page from the US' old foreign-aid initia
Post Magazine5 min readWorld
Upcoming US-China Climate Talks Will Test If Cooperation Can Coexist With New Tariffs
Can talks and tariffs go hand in hand? The question looms ahead of the latest round of discussions on climate cooperation between officials representing geopolitical rivals, who also happen to be the world's two largest greenhouse gas emitters. Next
Post Magazine3 min readInternational Relations
China And Brazil Jointly Urge Ukraine War De-escalation, Propose 'International Peace Conference'
China and Brazil have issued a joint call for de-escalation in the Ukraine war, proposing an "international peace conference" be convened to mediate an end to the two-year armed conflict. The statement from the two countries followed a meeting betwee
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Hong Kong Government Says South Korean Fallen Star Seungri Has Not Applied For Visa To Settle In City
Hong Kong has not had a talent scheme or visa application from a former pop singer from South Korea to settle in the city, the government has said. A government spokesman confirmed on Thursday night that no applications had been made after reports th
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US Should Reform Existing China Tariffs To Target Technology Transfers, Congressional Panel Hears
Washington should reform existing tariffs to target Chinese technology-related transfers, an American economist told a congressional panel on Thursday. The US should remove import taxes that offer no strategic value and to ease a burden felt by worki
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