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Although Trump’s tariffs might cause the flow of refined copper to be redirected from the US to other regions, that doesn’t mean the supply is flowing to China.
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Steel, cars, copper: list grows of US import tariffs by category, not country
US President Donald Trump has targeted numerous sectors for levies, saying those would help spur domestic manufacturing.
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Thai man walks 80km barefoot to put fish sauce on picture of Cambodia’s Hun Sen
Thewa Sritawan, 69, was angry about Cambodia’s actions during a border clash with Thailand and walked 30km to Bangkok to stage his protest.
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China deflation worries, top Chinese oncologist’s death: SCMP daily highlights
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Chinese start-up Manus AI relocates to Singapore amid US chip curbs
Manus AI has begun recruiting in the city state, offering positions such as data analyst and AI agent engineer.
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US ‘remains dependent’: why China’s rare earth dominance is far from over
Beijing’s long-term strategy pays off as Washington scrambles to respond, a new report finds.
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‘Better to be a dog’: Hong Kong lawmakers call for women-only areas on transport
Government dismisses suggestion to introduce a scheme, likened to that for pets, despite sexual harassment concerns on public transport.
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Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ offer opportunities for China?
Some analysts believe the tax and spending act will ‘cause some trouble’, but others say there could be an upside for Beijing.
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Is China’s ‘Bohai Monster’ a revival of Soviet-era cargo transport technology?
Witnesses share images on social media, including one that shows a wing-in-ground-effect craft above the water’s surface.
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Nvidia becomes 1st company to clinch US$4 trillion value amid AI boom
The AI chip leader’s shares hit US$164, tripling its market value in about a year and surpassing Apple and Microsoft.
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Ukraine detains Chinese father-son duo suspected of spying
The Chinese nationals are accused of attempting to smuggle secret documents on Ukraine’s Neptune missile system to China, further straining Kyiv-Beijing relations.
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TikTok prepares to launch US-specific app, as Trump pushes for sale
The US version is expected to use its own algorithm, resolving the issue of whether China’s ByteDance will share its crown jewel.
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Taiwan’s biggest-ever military drills aim for real-time combat realism
Expanded Han Kuang Exercise is simulating a prolonged PLA attack with a ‘scenario-driven, no spoiler’ approach, officials say.
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China pledges to build megaprojects despite pivot to domestic consumption
Beijing will press ahead with major investment projects, even as policymakers look to boost household spending to drive future growth.
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