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A man walks past a large banner depicting US President Donald Trump with a target on his head, during funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla on July 5. Photo: TNS

Politics

US retaliates against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over killing of American troops

Washington has targeted bridges, electrical facilities and others in Iran, and Tehran has retaliated by hitting various plants in Kuwait.

2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan

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

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Diplomacy

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

Declassified US intelligence files showing millions of Americans’ voter information do not back Trump’s claims Beijing hacked 2020 election.

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US President Donald Trump gestures at the White House in Washington on Thursday after a national address focusing heavily on US election security. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump gestures at the White House in Washington on Thursday after a national address focusing heavily on US election security. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

US lets Hong Kong emergency expire but keeps preferential treatment restrictions

State Department says 2020 order remains in effect as city still lacks sufficient autonomy for different treatment from mainland China.

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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.

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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.

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US President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Thursday. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Thursday. Photo: AFP

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.

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.

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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.

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US President Donald Trump gestures after addressing the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP

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.

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Since US President Donald Trump returned to office, the federal government has increasingly revoked green cards and international student visas. Photo: Reuters
Since US President Donald Trump returned to office, the federal government has increasingly revoked green cards and international student visas. Photo: Reuters

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

There are growing concerns over American dependence on China for drug ingredients and medical supply chains. Photo: Getty Images
There are growing concerns over American dependence on China for drug ingredients and medical supply chains. Photo: Getty Images

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

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

Nicholas Spiro
Jianlu Bi

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

Jianlu Bi
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Alex Lo

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

Alex Lo
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Ravi Kant

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

Ravi Kant
Hao Nan

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

Hao Nan
Christine Loh

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

Christine Loh
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