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The latest breaking news and stories on the United States (US), a country in North America known as a federal republic, and the world’s largest economy. Also covering US-China relations, plus commentary and updates on US economy, politics, society, healthcare, military and crime.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney after signing various memorandums of understanding in New Delhi, India, on March 2. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

As I see it | Trump is turning allies and partners into friends of China

Dealing with Beijing offers countries such as Canada and India more leverage with the US in addition to economic benefits.

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Artificial intelligence

Huawei chips refine DeepSeek model in leap for China’s AI self-reliance

Science

Chinese black hole-hunting scientist Dai Liang quits US for Shanghai post

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Donald Trump

US Senate passes US$70 billion ICE funding

The funding provided by the bill would help pay for Trump’s controversial migrant deportation crackdown over the next three years.

The US Senate on Thursday began a vote-a-rama at the Capitol, a rapid series of votes including measures related to ICE and border patrol funding. Photo: EPA
The Philippines

Philippines’ UN defeat: a result of domestic ‘political circus’, close ties with US?

Kyrgyzstan won a seat on the UN Security Council due to perceptions of its neutrality and Central Asia’s under-representation, analysts say.

Banking & finance

China sees revival of foreign investors through IPOs, convertibles: UBS

The trend is part of a broader recovery of interest in Chinese assets from investors overseas.

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Fame and celebrity

All you need to know about Ariana Madix, returning host of Love Island USA

The 40-year-old reality TV star was in a long-term relationship with her Vanderpump Rules co-star Tom Sandoval – until he cheated on her with her close friend.

Ariana Madix in a promotional post for the latest season of Love Island USA. Photo: @afton/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Eunice Bae, who plays Barney’s wife Grace in Your Friends & Neighbors

The South Korean actress, currently in the hit Apple TV dramedy alongside Jon Hamm, briefly worked at Tiffany’s before booking her first on-screen roles.

Artificial intelligence

Tencent’s AI chief dismisses lag concerns, says race a ‘long-term game’

Yao says he does not think ChatGPT and Claude Code will be the only super apps, as ‘new opportunities will inevitably emerge’.

India

Quad’s proposed port project in Fiji risks being ‘another empty promise’

Analysts warn that a lack of commitment by the four-member bloc on the project could open the door for China to expand its economic clout.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose before a Quad meeting in New Delhi on May 26. Photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP
China-EU relations

Outside In | Europe blaming China for trade imbalance ignores its own policy failures

How are Beijing’s successful industrial policies any different from those used by Europe, the US or the ‘Asian tigers’ in the past?

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Employees assemble Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 electric vehicles on a production line at the company’s manufacturing plant in Emden, northern Germany, on February 24. Photo: dpa
China stock market

AI effect vaults China’s Zhongji Innolight to top of stock benchmark

Maker of optical modules surpasses CATL in weighting thanks to off-the-charts demand from Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Huawei.

India

Is US wielding new tariff threat to secure big bargain in India trade talks?

Additional 12.5 per cent levy over forced labour supply-chain concerns seen as leverage in negotiations, analysts say.

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SCMP Highlights

Trump urged Xi to resolve Ukraine war; China’s tech sanctions list: 7 highlights

From Hong Kong’s baby Danny DNA case to North Korea’s Kim meeting winning football team, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing on May 15. Photo: AFP
China-Russia relations

Letters | China-Russia partnership has limits after all

Readers discuss the Xi-Putin meeting, Christian concerns about files on alleged UFOs, and AI chatbots.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20. Photo: Pool via AP
Disease

Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite

Screwworm detected on farm decades after livestock threat was first eradicated in the United States.

Crime in Hong Kong

Fugitive Hong Kong charity director sued in US over real estate ‘shell game’

Complaint alleges Jacob Lam, founder of scandal-hit charity, defrauded developer of over a year’s services and costs.

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Aviation accidents

Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse

Several injured in ‘very unusual’ landing gear failure of parked Dreamliner jet at a terminal gate.

The Lufthansa Dreamliner resting on its nose at a Frankfurt airport gate. Photo: dpa
China-North Korea relations

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visit to North Korea confirmed for next week

Relations rebuilding after years of relative isolation due to pandemic, Beijing’s denuclearisation stance and closer Pyongyang-Moscow ties.

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Trending in China

China pancake seller in US to run for mayor, generating buzz despite thorny past

Street snack vendor who turned to charity after controversies aims to ‘make Los Angeles great again’, faces immigration status hurdles.

US-China relations

US citizen and journalist charged with acting as Chinese agent

According to court documents, Thomas Weir Pauken II worked at the ‘direction and control’ of Chinese officials for at least seven years.

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An American citizen is facing federal charges after being accused of working as an agent for the Chinese government. Photo: Shutterstock
Donald Trump

Trump says he won’t nominate Pulte as permanent US spy chief after backlash

Critics fear the acting director of national intelligence will use his access to top-secret information to target the president’s foes.

Both Republican and Democratic senators expressed concerns about Bill Pulte and his lack of national security credentials. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump unveils plan to add ‘Trump promenade’ to Lincoln Memorial

The proposed walkway joins projects like the White House ballroom and a huge arch, as the president seeks to leave his mark on Washington.

Science

Chinese satellite company releases images of Nvidia, Apple HQs

Photos offering bird’s-eye view of the campuses are ‘routine satellite news’ according to the firm, which has been sanctioned by the US.

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China-Latin America relations

China says US ‘invented’ terrorism charges to justify Cuba blockade

Foreign ministry rebutted Marco Rubio’s claim that Cuba sponsors terrorism and demanded an end to US sanctions on the island.

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A portrait of former Cuban leader Raul Castro is seen in Havana, as Cuba grapples with economic hardship and renewed pressure from Washington. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Trump Jnr tells investors he would avoid investing in China

The US president’s son says he is concerned in particular by a Chinese legal system he believes is tilted against foreign entities.

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Donald Trump Jnr takes part in the announcement of Trump Mobile in New York in June 2025. Photo: AP
Britain

Opinion | UK could take a leaf out of Hong Kong’s supply-side economics

Too much government interference, whether through subsidies or regulatory pressure, stifles the very growth that can better society.

US-China trade war

US farm chief says reliance on China threatens American ‘freedom’

Agriculture secretary’s warning comes as tariffs weigh on China trade and Hormuz disruptions drive up fuel and fertiliser costs.

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