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President Donald Trump’s allegations of US election manipulation by China have triggered concern among Asian-American community leaders and groups in the US. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

Asian-American groups fear Trump’s escalating rhetoric will fuel racism in US

Community leaders warn US president’s explosive China election-interference allegations may see rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.

18 Jul 2026 - 9:35AMvideocam

Many allegations, little evidence: unpacking China election-interference records

18 Jul 2026 - 3:36AMvideocam

US lets Hong Kong emergency expire but keeps preferential treatment restrictions

18 Jul 2026 - 6:18AM

Tech War

Xi’s call on AI, Trump blasts China, US tariffs

This week: Chinese president urges open and secure AI, US leader accuses Beijing over 2020 election, GDP growth slows. Next week: US global tariff expiry, Apec ministers meet, Hong Kong lawmakers decamp to Beijing.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:18PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Photo: EPA//Pool

Diplomacy

Could Trump’s ‘last-gasp’ China election claims derail Xi’s US trip?

As midterms loom and Iran war backlash grows, US president resurrects unproven allegations, casting uncertainty over Chinese leader’s visit.

17 Jul 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

China

Chinese scientist sodium battery leap; petition to boot Argentina: 7 highlights

From Hong Kong’s exceptional IB results to Louis Vuitton suing China’s trademark regulator, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

17 Jul 2026 - 12:34PM

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Policy

Xi Jinping says ‘one country’ cannot monopolise AI – as it happened

President’s personal attendance seen as a sign of China’s inclusion of artificial intelligence into broader geopolitical strategy.

17 Jul 2026 - 11:12AMvideocam

President Xi Jinping arrives at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai on Friday. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Trump’s fiery speech accuses China of US election interference – as it happened

Trump’s speech focused on Chinese interference in domestic politics, called out local TV networks and mentioned Iran war once.

17 Jul 2026 - 12:06PMvideocam

Diplomacy

US to toughen up visa regulations for Chinese journalists, foreign students

Trump administration claims changes will combat visa fraud and strengthen national security, but legal experts condemn new proposals.

18 Jul 2026 - 12:21AMvideocam

US

Beijing denounces US chip curbs as threat to global supply chains

Move to incorporate three China-focused export control measures into the NDAA marks a new escalation in the US technology rivalry.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:13AMvideocam

Nvidia’s AI chips are at the centre of US efforts to tighten export controls on advanced computing technology bound for China. Photo: Nvidia

Global Economy

Helium squeeze: China vows trade controls on gas to shield critical industries

A by-product of LNG production, helium is critical for hi-tech industries including semiconductors, medical equipment and aerospace.

16 Jul 2026 - 5:33PMvideocam

An aerial view of a facility handling gases such as helium. Photo: Getty Images

China Economy

The next rare earths? Why US fears another Chinese manufacturing advantage

China’s production of drug inputs has boomed in recent years, increasing market share and prompting fears of weaponisation in Washington.

16 Jul 2026 - 12:34PMvideocam

US

Senate bill seeks to curb US reliance on China in drug industry

Lawmakers want more transparency around foreign influence in the sector, saying there’s no reason to allow rival to control supply chain.

16 Jul 2026 - 10:42AM

US

US hardens AI stance on China as Anthropic calls for extending lead

AI company urges tighter export controls, saying Chinese rivals are rapidly closing the gap through unauthorised model distillation.

16 Jul 2026 - 6:05AM

Artificial intelligence has become a central battleground in US-China technological competition. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

Trump intel pick to play ‘helpful’ role in agreeing economic strategy with China

Jay Clayton says US can still work together ‘on the world stage economically’ with Beijing despite the geopolitical challenges they face.

16 Jul 2026 - 5:08AMvideocam

Jay Clayton testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be the Director of National Intelligence in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

EU accuses China of seeking to reshape global order in stark new strategy paper

China trying to ‘reshape the global order in line with their interests’, EU says in some of bloc’s strongest official criticism of Beijing.

16 Jul 2026 - 11:29AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Global views of China and Xi improve as perceptions of US decline: Pew survey

China’s image has recovered from pandemic lows while confidence in the US and its global leadership has weakened.

16 Jul 2026 - 3:54AM

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US Elections

For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

15 Nov 2024 - 12:29AMvideocam

US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP

Politics

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:42AMvideocam

World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

China

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

18 Oct 2024 - 5:36AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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Macroscope | Silence isn’t golden for a world looking to Kevin Warsh’s Fed

Nicholas Spiro

16 Jul 2026 - 8:30PM

Opinion | Path to South China Sea stability doesn’t run through US, UK or the EU

Jianlu Bi

16 Jul 2026 - 10:55AM

As I see it | Why is a Trump commission attacking Nietzsche, Foucault and Sartre?

Alex Lo

14 Jul 2026 - 8:57PM

Opinion | Clash of the tech titans: China’s quiet industry vs loud US innovation

Ravi Kant

14 Jul 2026 - 4:30PM

Opinion | China’s missile test is a signal. How non-nuclear states respond matters

Hao Nan

14 Jul 2026 - 11:22AM

Opinion | Trump’s crypto windfall showcases his ability to turn loyalty into power

Christine Loh

12 Jul 2026 - 5:30AM

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