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Japan must prioritise pragmatism with China over provocation
Tokyo’s allegiance to Washington is compromising its economic special relationship with Beijing.
Songtsam: Modern Chinese hospitality
Join us on a tour of Songtsam's latest property, designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Wang Shu.
Like a fine Chinese wine, Shanghai expresses its roots even as it changes
Monocle went to Shanghai this week to host a one-day conference about entrepreneurship. These are 10 takeaways from our time in the city. 1.Shanghai changes at a pace. Even residents of the city told us…
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a rapidly evolving space race
The space race is back – and this time it’s an even more hotly contested arena. Can the world’s powers navigate this increasingly crowded orbit?
Where to shop in Shanghai – 15 retailers for fashion, furniture and more
From Ficus to Labelhood and Maison Uma Wang to Maison Dongliang, we compiled 15 of our favourite shops in China’s Magic City.
China’s culture of design is catching up with its capacity for growth
Despite its historic cultural legacy, China has long lacked a nuanced design narrative abroad. Thankfully, a new generation of artists and creatives is stepping up to the drawing board.
Leaf through a Beijing bookshop known for English-language novels and magazines
Jetlag Books is a design-led space in Beijing’s revitalised Friendship Store.
‘The right hotels find their way into the community’: Design Hotels’ Stijn Oyen on re-entering China
Design Hotel’s managing director, Stijn Oyen, shares insights on how the hotel collective adds new establishments and why now is the right time to include Chinese locations.
Trump’s blundering smartphone diplomacy is pushing US allies into the arms of Beijing
At what point does short-term gain become long-term disadvantage? It’s an important question for both individuals and nations to ask themselves, and one that I’ve been thinking about since returning a week ago from…
Asia 2026 forecast: Vietnam, Malaysia and China lead the way
Here in Thailand, 2026 promises to begin with a bang. The country’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, who is currently in charge of a caretaker government, has called early elections even earlier than expected and…
