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The purpose of an opinion poll should be to discern not just what the public thinks but also what it understands.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:
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Why Scott Kennedy thinks the US-China trade war is ‘far from the endgame’
The political scientist talks tariffs, a potential deal between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and why the US dollar has lost some of its lustre.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:As Trump rides roughshod over trade, China is ready to pick up the pieces
China’s message of stable cooperation is resonating as Trump accelerates the birth of a post-US world with rising powers independent of US whims.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Myanmar's army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville witnesses daily attacks on a rebel-held area ravaged by the country's long-running civil war.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation
Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea
The Philippines, which disputes China's claim to the sandbank, responds by releasing a photo of its own forces on another.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Trump floats income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite; says US talking to China on trade
US president suggested income tax be reduced – ‘maybe even completely eliminated’ – for people making less than US$200,000 a year.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Women’s toilets are not for trans women, UK equality watchdog says
Equality and Human Rights Commission issued interim guidance after ruling this month that a woman is legally defined based on sex at birth.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Israeli jets strike Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire
Lebanese President Aoun called on US and France, as guarantors of ceasefire agreement, to ‘compel Israel to halt its attacks immediately’.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44
The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Pakistan troops kill 54 militants crossing Afghanistan border, army says
The military said intelligence reports indicated that the militants were ‘Khwarij’ – a phrase the government uses for the Pakistani Taliban.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium
City leader John Lee invited to final concert on Sunday night, source says.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:After Trump tariffs shock, can Taiwan still trust the US?
Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Canada’s leaders make final pitches in campaign disrupted by Trump
Trump’s threats to annex Canada has led to a surge in nationalism and support for the incumbent Liberals in the final days of the campaign.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong institutions warned over mainland student quota breaches
Secretary for Education Christine Choi demands institutions rectify the situation or risk affecting their academic accreditation.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations
Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day, but star filly’s death mutes celebrations
Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:In the face of trade bullying, appeasement is not an option
Only firm opposition from a united international community will convince the US to change its current course of action.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine; Trump officials push peace deal
Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom
National space body says it needs to keep space ‘sustainable’ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:The Southeast Asians facing exile from the US to a land they’ve never known
After surviving a CIA-led war and building lives in America, Laotian migrants are now being detained and deported with little warning.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Macau’s exposure to US trade war limited, but economy must diversify: leader
Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai also says city will collaborate with industries in Southeast Asian countries to develop tourism markets.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hutchison ports deal: China regulator warns parties not to circumvent probe
State Administration for Market Regulation says it is ‘highly concerned about the relevant transaction’ following reports deal is to be split up.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:China eases tax refund rules for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist revenue
The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ to arch-rivals India and Pakistan
Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir for a third night in a row, following an attack on April 22 that killed 26.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:China extends anti-corruption rules to village chiefs and other grass-roots officials
19,000 village officials have been investigated in first quarter of this year, according to Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:‘Wonderful fate’: China woman with 95% burns reveals she and fiance share same birthday
‘Strong’ victim who had her fingers amputated, suffered horrific burns in kitchen blaze, battles adversity to find love and happiness.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong banks urged to use government platform to combat deepfake applications
Experts say inability of banks to verify data during application process and reliance on photos has left them vulnerable to scammers.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Ten of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature
KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Front-runner Lee Jae-myung wins party primary for South Korea election
South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party named Lee Jae-myung, the party’s ex-leader, as its candidate for the snap presidential election.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Remembering Nora Aunor: actress, ‘rebel’ and the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’
Filipino screenwriter Ricardo Lee pays tribute to Aunor, who spent her career fighting stereotypes and giving voice to the marginalised.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Greenland’s new prime minister says island cannot be bought, US is not showing respect
Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of Trump’s interest in taking control of the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:How China’s AI push in agritech is changing global trade flows
As sufficiency improves for China and the countries it shares its agriculture+AI strategy with, regional and global trade could be reshaped.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:No need for Hong Kong to reject Boeing aircraft deliveries, experts say
Hong Kong doesn’t have to follow mainland Chinese airlines, they say, arguing move could undermine its status as aviation hub.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Could US-DR Congo ‘minerals-for-security’ deal threaten China’s mining dominance?
The DRC is seeking security guarantees and military support from the United States to attract American investment.
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