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Saturday 17th January, 2026

Donald Trump's China policy

Science

Zheng Yu, ‘rising star’ in chemical engineering from MIT, quits US for China

15 Jan, 2026 - 06:13 am

The researcher who specialises in wearable devices has taken up a position at Peking University.

Economy

China’s solar firms, once deemed too competitive, now face monopoly accusations

12 Jan, 2026 - 04:00 pm

Diplomacy

Forget Venezuela and Greenland – here is the real trillion-dollar question

12 Jan, 2026 - 09:02 am

Economy

European test pilots put China’s C919 airliner through paces in Shanghai

15 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 am

Hong Kong

Hong Kong police shoot and kill man wielding 30cm knife in Tuen Mun

16 Jan, 2026 - 09:59 am

Hong Kong

Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60

13 Jan, 2026 - 10:56 pm

Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai may complete non-national security jail terms by June: prosecutor

15 Jan, 2026 - 12:21 pm

This Week in Asia

Philippine tourism chief’s magazine cover draws backlash as visitor numbers slip

12 Jan, 2026 - 08:48 pm

This Week in Asia

‘No oil here’: Malaysians turn US embassy space post into foreign-policy satire

15 Jan, 2026 - 08:44 pm

People & Culture

Japan woman mocked for ‘ugly’ looks, resists cosmetic surgery, uses make-up

15 Jan, 2026 - 02:00 pm

People & Culture

Filipino woman worships green statue for 4 years, finds out it is animated character Shrek

12 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 am

Lunar New Year

Unlock your luck in the Year of the Horse

Occuring once every 60 years, the rare Year of the Fire Horse is set to bring significant change and opportunity, as well as complex cultural implications. Ride into the Lunar New Year with our expert forecasts and rituals to invite wealth and fortune, brought to you by our Lifestyle desk.