Illustration: Brian Wang
Illustration: Brian Wang

Beijing biding its time on Taiwan issue, say Chinese analysts

  • Mainland China has never said it has a timeline, but US officials have stepped up warnings
  • Peaceful reunification preferred because use of force would involve huge costs
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 Illustration: Brian Wang
Illustration: Brian Wang

Beijing biding its time on Taiwan issue, say Chinese analysts

  • Mainland China has never said it has a timeline, but US officials have stepped up warnings
  • Peaceful reunification preferred because use of force would involve huge costs
3 hours ago
Taiwan

Beijing biding its time on Taiwan issue, say Chinese analysts

3 hours ago
  • Mainland China has never said it has a timeline, but US officials have stepped up warnings
  • Peaceful reunification preferred because use of force would involve huge costs

South Korea faces ‘balancing act’ in US-China chip war

South Korea is reportedly gearing up to join the US-led Chip 4 alliance, which will strain ties with Beijing, but experts say Washington is unlikely ask it to impose semiconductor export restrictions.

South Korea is reportedly gearing up to join the US-led Chip 4 alliance, which will strain ties with Beijing, but experts say Washington is unlikely ask it to impose semiconductor export restrictions.

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Who wants to visit Hong Kong under ‘0+3’? Not many people, travel agents say

City’s ‘0+3’ health measure remains off-putting to travellers, agents say.

City’s ‘0+3’ health measure remains off-putting to travellers, agents say.

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City’s ‘0+3’ health measure remains off-putting to travellers, agents say.

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Hong Kong demands investigation after protest song played in error at rugby event

Viral clip online shows the Hong Kong players and coaching staff looking puzzled and unimpressed.

Viral clip online shows the Hong Kong players and coaching staff looking puzzled and unimpressed.

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Hong Kong demands investigation after protest song played in error at rugby event

Viral clip online shows the Hong Kong players and coaching staff looking puzzled and unimpressed.

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The coming Legislative Council Election Committee by-election is unlikely to draw much attention as the public is cut out of the process. That, and the perception of city officials receiving special treatment, risk making the government look out of touch and immune to public perception.

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