Lai's conviction is part of a clampdown by China on Hong Kong following mass protests in 2019. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singapore’s long-term food security will depend on how smartly we source, innovate and manage risks and opportunities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Washington is sending mixed signals about the China threat and support for its treaty ally. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.