Instead of betting the ranch on an ever more unreliable Washington, like William Lai, Cheng Li-wun is wisely reaching out ... - South China Morning Post, SCMP, Opinion - Instead of betting the ranch on an ever more unreliable Washington, like William Lai, Cheng Li-wun is wisely reaching out ...
OPINION
Wednesday 15th April, 2026
Donald Trump's China policy
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun leaves a press conference in Beijing, on April 10, during a six-day visit to mainland China. Photo: EPA
Column

As I see it

Alex Lo
KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing
15 Apr, 2026 - 09:30 am
People walk through a park in Singapore, with high-rise public housing in the background. Photo: Shutterstock
Column

The View

Nicholas Spiro
Why Singapore’s property slowdown is the envy of the rest of Asia
13 Apr, 2026 - 05:16 pm
Workers remove a billboard after the failed peace talks between the United States and Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 12. Photo: EPA
Opinion

Syed Munir Khasru
How Pakistan outmanoeuvred India in Iran war diplomacy with China’s help
15 Apr, 2026 - 05:30 am
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion

Asad Ullah
Who profits most from a US-Israel-Iran stalemate?
14 Apr, 2026 - 09:24 pm
People walk through Central on August 15, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Opinion

Francis Neoton Cheung
Hong Kong must go beyond its intermediary role to become a global anchor
14 Apr, 2026 - 05:39 pm
US-China Trade War
China
China and the US want rare earths. Brazil will share – on one condition
Diplomacy
Xi’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China
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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion

Jianlu Bi
The strategic logic of Xi’s historic meeting with Taiwan’s Cheng Li-wun
14 Apr, 2026 - 09:30 am
Workers remove a billboard after the peace talks between the US and Iran ended without a deal, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 12. Photo: EPA
Opinion

Jawad Khalid
Pakistan has the world’s attention. Now it must focus inwards
14 Apr, 2026 - 05:30 am
China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong (centre, front) vetoes a UN Security Council draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz in New York, on April 7. The proposed resolution encouraged states to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, closed amid the US-led conflict with Iran. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion

Marshall Li
As a global Warring States era begins, China must plan for the future
13 Apr, 2026 - 08:30 pm
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion

Christine Loh
Hong Kong increasingly seen as a safe haven in troubled world
13 Apr, 2026 - 09:30 am
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