Kiribati and at least one other nation in talks with Beijing, report says, citing intelligence official from US ally. Source link
Read More »CanSino Biologics CEO says mRNA vaccines are key to China’s Covid-19 fight
China has yet to approve any mRNA vaccines, which have a much higher efficacy rate than ones made using older forms of technology. Source link
Read More »US and EU vow coordinated tech standards to counter China’s rising influence
Negotiators at the allies’ Trade and Technology Council sign an agreement to influence international standard-setting bodies for cutting-edge tech. Source link
Read More »10 goals for John Lee’s first 100 days as chief executive
The proof of Lee’s ‘results-oriented’ leadership will lie in what he can deliver during his first crucial months in office. Putting aside long-term goals, there are plenty of smaller milestones Lee can reach, including reopening the mainland border and providing temporary relief to cage-home dwellers. Source link
Read More »How climate change may have doomed a historic Tibetan kingdom
The state of Guge was defeated by a neighbouring realm, but scientists say environmental factors may have caused the society to collapse. Source link
Read More »Biden hails ‘new era’ in US-Asean ties at Washington summit
Joint statement includes deal to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea – often a source of US-China confrontation. Source link
Read More »Event FAQ: Discover your child’s potential with international education in Singapore
A selection of FAQ from the event SCMP Conversations: Education on international schools education in Singapore held on April 16, 2022 Source link
Read More »As US chips away at one-China policy, fears grow for Taiwan’s uneasy peace
Calls in Washington to jettison ‘strategic ambiguity’ – under which the US does not commit to defend Taiwan if China attacks – in favour of ‘strategic clarity’. Source link
Read More »Guangzhou becomes second Chinese city to open pet quarantine centre
The facility for animals whose owners have been quarantined opened earlier this month with the help of a company that operates a similar service in Shenzhen. Source link
Read More »Australian opposition to set up Pacific Defence School if it wins at polls
Australia’s Labor Party said it would establish the school to provide training for the defence and security forces of Pacific nations, after accusing Scott Morrison’s government of failing to prevent the China-Solomon Islands pact. Source link
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