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Trump ally to visit China as US turns up pressure before May summit
Republican senator to lead bipartisan delegation to China next week; visit will begin on May 1, with stops planned in Shanghai and Beijing.
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Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
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Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
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China Economy
Beijing’s emphasis on security weighing on US firms’ optimism: AmCham China
White paper recognises improvements and incremental advances, but says data security rules a concern.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:01PM
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Diplomacy
US lawmakers slam China’s ‘parasitic’ theft of military and tech secrets
US senators pointed to legal channels, including work visas and university research, as potential pathways for China-linked espionage.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:03PM
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Science & Technology
Zero H200 chips sold to China ‘as of today’, Lutnick tells US lawmakers
Commerce chief says Beijing is prioritising its own semiconductor industry when asked whether selling US chips would aid Chinese military.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:18AM
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Middle East
Trump extends Iran war ceasefire as Strait shutdown drags on
The US president stepped back from resuming attacks on Iran, while both sides maintained blockades of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: European Union handout via Reuters
Global Economy
America First Fed? Trump pick Warsh signals ‘monetary sovereignty’: analysts
Potential successor to Jerome Powell may pursue policies that pressure US dollar-driven assets and curb global liquidity, analysts say.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Diplomacy
Chinese student charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes
Student taken into custody after allegedly photographing sensitive military aircraft near key air force base in Nebraska during US road trip.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:48AM
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Military
PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ set for South China Sea training drills
China’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:44AM
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Politics
Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
Congressional resistance, war costs and industrial limits could constrain ambitions, even as Beijing expands its naval capacity.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:55AM
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China Economy
Learn from the East, says economist Justin Lin, refuting ‘overcapacity’ rhetoric
Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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China Economy
China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy
Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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China Economy
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Maker of China’s C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
The firm still relies on overseas suppliers for some critical parts, while labour shortages also pose problems, a company source says.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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United States & Canada
US labour secretary to leave Trump’s cabinet amid misconduct investigations
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure makes her the third to leave US President Donald Trump’s team in recent weeks.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
US Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving President Donald Trump’s administration. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
US firms dash to recover tariffs paid on Chinese imports as refund system starts
Companies scramble on Monday to recover illegally collected tariffs from US government as thousands rush to file claims.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:24AM
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Big Tech
Apple’s Tim Cook to step down as CEO, handing reins to John Ternus
After 15 years at the helm, Cook will transition to executive chairman, placing the company’s future in the hands of Apple’s hardware chief.
21 Apr 2026 - 10:21AM
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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 - 12:29AM
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US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP
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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 - 6:42AM
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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
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OPINION
Warwick Powell
Opinion
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Iran crisis casts light on energy security from the US to Asia
22 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
Xiao Qian
Opinion
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US-China AI race must strike a balance between security and openness
22 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
William Figueroa
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China’s diplomacy succeeds even if it doesn’t bring Middle East peace
21 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
Julien Chaisse
Opinion
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How new US-Indonesia defence pact sharpens China’s ‘Malacca dilemma’
21 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
Nikola Mikovic
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As Iran war fallout hits Southeast Asia, US is losing influence to China
19 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
Neeta Lal
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Why India feels exposed by Pakistan’s diplomacy in Iran war
16 Apr 2026 - 11:11PM
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