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US lawmakers want DeepSeek, Xiaomi on list of Chinese military-linked firms
The list already includes tech giant Tencent Holdings and major battery maker CATL.
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3 killed in Taiwan knife and smoke grenade attack
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China’s rebuilding of Micronesian airport runway raises alarm in US
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Diplomacy
TikTok seals US deal but core algorithm could still rattle ties with China
Compliance questions remain and Beijing’s approval for the spin-off is not guaranteed, observers say.
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A new entity, named TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will come into effect in the United States on January 22. Photo: Getty Images
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TikTok’s new US deal, China’s answer to Nvidia’s A100: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s discovery of Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit to TikTok’s deal on a new US venture, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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Diplomacy
China says US defence policy act hypes up threat, urges ‘rational’ view on ties
Foreign ministry says NDAA undermines sovereignty, development interests, as Taiwan Affairs Office slams ‘misguided signals’ to separatists.
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Foreign ship gets penalty for using Starlink within Chinese waters, report says
Unidentified vessel was found using ‘satellite communication device manufactured by a foreign company’ during inspection at Ningbo port.
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SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service Starlink is seen as a national security threat by Beijing and does not have a licence to operate in China. Photo: SpaceX
Science
Landmark in-air refuelling test extends China’s drone swarm delivery range to US
Strike radius of Chinese drone programme capable of carrying deadly military weapons doubled to reach Washington, New York and Miami.
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Politics
Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers vow to impeach leader William Lai
Proposal is likely to be a symbolic gesture as impeachment would require 76 legislators to agree, while opposition camp holds only 62 seats.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:29PM
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Military
Chinese military tightens review of weapons pricing to fight corruption
CMC Equipment Development Department releases new rules amid push for quality equipment and ‘professional ethics’.
19 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China’s military build-up could ‘seriously’ affect Japan’s security, Tokyo warns
Release of defence ministry report comes amid soaring tensions with Beijing and a boost to Japan’s military budget and goals.
19 Dec 2025 - 6:33PM
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Tokyo has indicated that nearly all of the PLA’s ballistic missiles, from short-range to intercontinental systems, are capable of reaching Japanese territory. Photo: AFP
Science
How China cracked US ‘super code’ that controls most power grids in the world
Breakthrough could shake-up global tech markets with nations able to run their own grids and break away from US dominance.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:49PM
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Diplomacy
China still targeting US-based researchers for ‘malign’ purposes, lawmakers told
Multiple US government agencies told a House committee that security concerns should not stop efforts to retain foreign-born researchers.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:14PM
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China Economy
China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008
The stockpile has now fallen to nearly half its November 2013 peak, financial data shows, as long-term sell-off continues.
19 Dec 2025 - 1:09PM
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World
China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
19 Dec 2025 - 12:12PM
Excavators unload coal in Binzhou, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill leadership void as US retreats
Experts pushing Beijing’s vision for a new world order say nation can offer an ‘important alternative’ but it needs to improve its messaging.
19 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Science
Chinese team builds optical chip AI that is 100 times faster than Nvidia’s A100
Researchers harnessed the power of light to create a chip that could perform complex generative tasks with vastly improved energy efficiency.
19 Dec 2025 - 12:18PM
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How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
26 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM
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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Global Economy
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties
US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:57PM
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Diplomacy
Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM
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