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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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45th President of the United States of America
Musician Bruce Springsteen will perform at the opening of the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
United States

Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Stevie Wonder to help Obamas open presidential museum

Ex-presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are also attending Thursday’s launch of the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi

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North Korea

North Korea warns of ‘disaster’ if G7 tries to strip its nuclear weapons

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US, Israel war on Iran

Who pays for Iran’s recovery? US$300 billion fund a flashpoint in ceasefire deal

Ambiguity fuels concern that Gulf countries may be expected to finance a post-war effort for a conflict in which they had limited say.

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A man walks with a boy carrying a Hezbollah flag past a mural outside Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. The US-Iran deal includes provisions for an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who criticise his new Iran peace accord

Those who claim he has not been tough enough on Iran are ‘either jealous, bad people, or stupid’, the US president says.

US-ally trade wars

Opinion | Many countries are ‘quiet quitting’ the US and China on trade

While the US and Chinese markets are essential, other countries are making deals with each other in search of more diversified trade.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Can the US-Iran deal survive a defiant Israel and Hormuz uncertainties?

Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace.

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US President Donald Trump (centre) signs a memorandum of understanding with Iran in Versailles, France on June 17 as French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and his wife Brigitte Macron (left) look on. Photo: AFP and X/Scavino47
Taiwan

More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait.

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US-China relations

Transcript of SCMP Plus’ chat with political scientist John Mearsheimer

International relations expert talks about the Middle East peace deal, long-term US-China competition and Japan tensions at exclusive SCMP Plus event.

Ukraine war

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital

Hundreds of drones target Russia in an attack Ukraine’s Zelensky called a ‘fully justified response’ in the war.

Thick plumes of smoke and flames rise from an oil refinery in Moscow on Thursday. Photo: Social media via Reuters
US-China relations

China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board

Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade.

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Ambassador Xie Feng gives a speech in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: US-China Business Council
Japan

Trump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi

The US president also said Tokyo was not willing to get involved during the Iran war.

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Japan

Japan seeks Boeing alliance to rival China in aviation race

After the 1 trillion yen SpaceJet flop, Japan is pinning its hopes on an aerospace comeback to bridge the technology gap with China.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough.

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Containers of Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk are seen in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 14, 2023. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.

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A woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former US Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran. Photo: AP
Canada

Trump likes Canada’s Chinese EV deal, Carney says after chat caught on hot mic

The arrangement allows a capped number of electric vehicles from China to be imported at a low-tariff rate.

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United States

US Fed begins Warsh era with hold on interest rates, may hike later this year

The Trump appointee is taking over amid repeated demands by the US president for rate cuts even as inflation becomes a growing concern.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US

In their first bilateral meeting in 16 months, US president only goes as far as calling commercial vessel operations ‘a rough profession’.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump meet at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Despite Trump’s promise of Iran peace, analysts say vague deal wobbly at best

US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.

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China-EU relations

EU nations ready to battle ‘China Shock 2.0’ with tough new strategy

Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US peace deal brings little hope of better times to Iranians

Beaten down by sanctions, inflation and crackdowns, Iranians say they don’t envision a brighter future even with a ceasefire.

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People walk past a banner with a picture of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Wednesday. Photo: WANA/Reuters
US-China relations

Delta adds Shanghai flights amid thaw in China-US relations

Carrier says LA-Shanghai service is being expanded ‘in response to customer demand’.

Delta Air Lines planes are seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in June 2024. Photo: TNS
US-China relations

Can China-US breadbasket diplomacy sidestep tension over American’s arrest?

Farm-belt officials from both sides meet as US voters consider issues for midterms and Beijing detains US citizen.

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US, Israel war on Iran

‘Not final’: Trump flips again on Iran deal, plans press conference in France

US leader warns framework is a work in progress and threatens to return to ‘dropping bombs’ if he does not like the terms of the agreement.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Is the US warming up to Hong Kong? High-level meeting signals shift

AmCham HK delegation expected to meet high-ranking US State Department official as part of annual trip to Washington, sources say.

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US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs Michael DeSombre is expected to meet a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong next week in Washington. Photo: AFP/AKP
United States

Trump pauses spy chief hearing to secure pick for powerful prosecutor post

The president says he does not want Jay Clayton to move until his New York prosecutor post is filled by the man of Trump’s choosing.

Jay Clayton speaks during a press conference in New York City on December 10, 2025. Photo: Reuters,
G7

Cigarettes, football and Greenland: G7 hot mics reveal world leaders’ banter

Unfiltered audio captures off-the-cuff conversations at the G7 summit in France.

US Politics

American flag blue? Algae turns Trump’s reflecting pool swamp green instead

Mother Nature is interfering with one of the US president’s pet projects just days after it was repainted.

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