Month: April 2022

Although some countries, led by the United States and some of its European allies, have announced round after round of sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine conflict, a closer scrutiny would reveal that countries with explicit sanctions, numbering less than 20, are still a small fraction...

On March 14 British foreign secretary Liz Truss condemned the Chinese authorities for violating “freedom of speech” after reports that the UK-based NGO Hong Kong Watch was found to be in violation of Hong Kong’s National Security Law. Hong Kong Watch, led by a group of...

China represents a huge growth market for many companies. Yet many Western multinationals struggle to innovate at the pace of Chinese start-ups. This difficulty is rooted in several practical business considerations. Strategic portfolio decisions are driven by headquarters, while research and product development teams are typically...

A Chinese city’s swift return to normalcy following a COVID-19 outbreak has served as the latest proof of China’s efforts to strengthen global supply chains strained by the surging pandemic. Shenzhen, a tech hub in southern China, has seen government offices and businesses resume normal work...

On Friday night, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a video call with US leader Joe Biden, following a flurry of diplomatic activity between the two countries in America’s bid to try and get Beijing to oppose Russia’s special operation in Ukraine. The United States has, without...

Harsh spotlights and street lamps illuminate a vicious brawl between two furious shirtless men as the screams of a crowd echo beneath a Bangkok underpass: Fight Club Thailand is on. In the capital city of a country renowned for its highly technical martial arts scene, amateur...

Using simple ingredients instead of the usual professional items and making do with the limited gear at hand, it’s fun to create our own delicacies during home quarantine. Carrots, cabbages, even rice — the unexpected ingredients in your government gift packs can be turned into savory...

Physical and mental health are essential to persevering through these challenging times. This May, many readers share my concern on how to keep fit and optimistic during the various stages of lockdown. Personally, I’ve been running on my treadmill at home and doing a lot of...