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John Pilger, 84, was known for covering the aftermath of Pol Pot’s regime in Cambodia and also looked into the Thalidomide scandal along with his war correspondence.

The world should be highly vigilant for ‘erroneous narratives’ about China that lead to misunderstandings, he warns.

Joint statement released on last day of US president’s visit in 1972 is arguably the most important breakthrough agreement in the history of US-China relations.

At a launch for his latest book, the ex-minister commented on China’s rise, the war in Gaza, why Hongkongers are ‘bothered by Singapore’, and on late leader Lee Kuan Yew: ‘He was not a sadist.’

This is not about patriotism, re-education or marching in lockstep with the mother country. It is about practicality. If you can see that bright future, you can work for it.

With Covid-19 a non-issue and domestic politics stable, people expect Lee’s administration to start delivering on economic growth, livelihood issues, housing and, crucially, hope.

Chinese-funded solar plants and satellite early warning facilities flagged at meeting of African leaders in Nairobi.

Despite the restored stability in Hong Kong, the perception of uncertainty continues with national security concerns made more acute by geopolitical tensions. The government will have to work on delivering certainty and hope.

As part of campaign studying Xi Jinping Thought and amid rising tension with the US, foreign ministry says Beijing will allocate resources to ‘key challenges’.

Lee Hsien Loong told state broadcaster CCTV that Washington and Beijing would have to stabilise ties, gradually build trust and move forward from there.