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Kok Yufeng

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Yufeng is a correspondent at The Straits Times covering China issues. He was previously on the transport beat, reporting on Singapore’s air, land and sea connections, as well as on issues related to politics and labour. Before joining the national broadsheet in 2021, he was with The New Paper.

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‘Fire and water’: Xi warns Taiwan issue could rupture China-US ties

The island’s independence and peace across the Taiwan Strait “are as irreconcilable as fire and water,” said Mr Xi in a two-hour meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing.
The island’s independence and peace across the Taiwan Strait “are as irreconcilable as fire and water,” said Mr Xi in a two-hour meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing.

Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Xi, after US and China trade chiefs hold last-minute talks

US President Donald Trump, accompanied by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng, during a red-carpet greeting ceremony after arriving in Beijing on May 13.
US President Donald Trump, accompanied by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng, during a red-carpet greeting ceremony after arriving in Beijing on May 13.

Trump wants China to buy a lot more US energy. Analysts doubt he’ll get his way

Analysts said Beijing is expected to remain cautious about establishing any long-term dependency on American energy supplies.
Analysts said Beijing is expected to remain cautious about establishing any long-term dependency on American energy supplies.

Could ‘robo-cops’ replace some traffic police roles in China?

TOPSHOT - People cycle past a humanoid robot police officer in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on May 3, 2026 on the third day of a five-day national May Day holiday. The tech hub's traffic police deployed 15 humanoid robots in total to bolster their ranks on May 1. (Photo by Agatha CANTRILL / AFP)
TOPSHOT - People cycle past a humanoid robot police officer in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on May 3, 2026 on the third day of a five-day national May Day holiday. The tech hub's traffic police deployed 15 humanoid robots in total to bolster their ranks on May 1. (Photo by Agatha CANTRILL / AFP)

Asian travellers can expect higher fares, flight disruptions as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply

As the war goes on, more flight cuts are a given, said aviation analyst Shukor Yusof of Endau Analytics, noting that some Asian airlines are bleeding millions of dollars daily.
As the war goes on, more flight cuts are a given, said aviation analyst Shukor Yusof of Endau Analytics, noting that some Asian airlines are bleeding millions of dollars daily.

Standing up for freedom of navigation sends right message: UN maritime chief

International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez said the global community must rally behind a de-escalation of the Iran conflict to allow trade to resume.
International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez said the global community must rally behind a de-escalation of the Iran conflict to allow trade to resume.

China plans to care for 400 million seniors by 2035, and Singapore has a stake

Residents and staff at Sindora Living’s senior living facility in Jinan. The 530-bed facility offers a range of activities, including literary salons and excursions.
Residents and staff at Sindora Living’s senior living facility in Jinan. The 530-bed facility offers a range of activities, including literary salons and excursions.

China goes beyond bystander role in brokering Mid-East ceasefire

This two-week ceasefire could increase the level of certainty of Mr Trump travelling to Beijing to meet with Mr Xi in mid-May.
This two-week ceasefire could increase the level of certainty of Mr Trump travelling to Beijing to meet with Mr Xi in mid-May.

Singapore and Shandong to make joint push into green, high-tech future

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow shaking hands with Shandong governer Zhou Naixiang at the Shandong Hotel in Jinan on March 31, 2026. Credit: Enterprise Singapore
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow shaking hands with Shandong governer Zhou Naixiang at the Shandong Hotel in Jinan on March 31, 2026. Credit: Enterprise Singapore

Asian airlines pick up Europe-bound traffic amid Middle East route disruptions

Pixgeneric / Generic pix of travellers in the transit area at the Changi Airport Terminal 1, on Nov 14, 2025.
Pixgeneric / Generic pix of travellers in the transit area at the Changi Airport Terminal 1, on Nov 14, 2025.

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