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Democratic politician Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States of America having served as the 47th vice-president of the United States under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017.

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US president-elect Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Trump takes aim at Canada, China, ‘left lunatics’ in Christmas wishes
The Republican’s messages were in stark contrast to US President Joe Biden’s post emphasising ‘kindness and compassion’.
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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Diplomacy
What fate awaits undocumented Chinese migrants in the US under Trump?
President-elect’s plan unlikely to affect recent wave of border crossers who entered during the Biden administration, at least initially.
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US President Joe Biden signed the US$895 billion National Defence Authorisation Act on Monday. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Diplomacy
Biden signs Pentagon budget bill that extends sanctions on Hong Kong officials
US National Defense Authorization Act, annual omnibus bill, also includes extension of China sanctions in Tibet and Uygur legislation.
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US president-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Trump blasts Biden for commuting nearly all US federal death sentences
The US president-elect vowed to pursue the death penalty against ‘violent rapists, murderers and monsters’.
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US President Joe Biden speaks about his proposed Federal budget for the fiscal year 2024 at the Finishing Trades Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 9, 2023. Photo: AFP
United States & Canada
Fate of Nippon Steel’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands
Joe Biden has 15 days to decide on the US$15 billion sale, amid opposition from key stakeholders, and president-elect Trump, who says it is a national security risk.
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Congress passed legislation that would block TikTok from US app stores and web-hosting services unless Beijing-based ByteDance sells its stake by January 19. Photo: AFP
United States & Canada
Trump’s TikTok love raises stakes in battle over app’s fate
Trump’s repeated support for TikTok sparks speculation about potential solutions to prevent the Chinese-owned app’s impending US ban.
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President Joe Biden speaks during a Hanukkah reception at the White House on December 16. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Biden commutes 37 of 40 death sentences, so Trump can’t have them executed
Clemency decisions cannot be reversed by a president’s successor, but moves highlight continuing debate surrounding capital punishment in US.
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In October, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th Brics summit in Kazan, Russia. Photo: Xinhua
Diplomacy
China’s diplomatic clout in Mideast at risk as threats build around ally Iran
Trump factor and fall of Assad in Syria will force nations, including China, to reassess ties.
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Taiwanese troops inspect US-made tanks as they arrive at an army base in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on December 16. The tanks were ordered in 2019, according to Taipei. Photo: EPA-EFE
Diplomacy
‘Gravely wrong’: Beijing hits out at latest US arms pledge for Taiwan
Decision is ‘severe breach’ of US commitment to not support ‘Taiwan independence’, Beijing’s foreign ministry says.
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People receive food relief at a food distribution centre in the city of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. Photo: Xinhua
Middle East
Hamas, 2 other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’
A Hamas leader said talks had made ‘significant and important progress’.
People gather on Capitol Hill in March 2023 to show their opposition to a ban on TikTok. Photo: AFP
United States & Canada
TikTok ban: US senators urge Biden to extend ByteDance deadline by 90 days
The app’s China-based parent company is mounting a legal challenge against a law forcing it to sell its US assets or face a ban.
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US Supreme Court justices (front row, from left): Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Elena Kagan, (back row, from left) Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Entertainment
Who is the richest US Supreme Court justice? Net worths, ranked
Appointed by the likes of Donald Trump, Joe Biden and George W. Bush, they make decisions affecting millions of people – and are paid handsomely to do so.
US President Joe Biden with president-elect Donald Trump during a transition meeting at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on November 13. Photo: White House / Zuma Press Wire / dpa
World Opinion
Opinion|How Biden’s memos can ensure continuity in US foreign policy under Trump
For the sake of national security, transition memos must offer a real road map on key specific foreign policy challenges, like the ones Bush did for Obama.
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An undated image of a PLA Type 094 strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Photo: Handout
Military
China’s nuclear warheads total 600 and raise ‘concerns’: Pentagon
Both the diversity and sophistication of its arsenal like precision-strike capable missiles have improved, annual US defence report finds.
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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Global Economy
Superpower showdown: how US-China economic warfare could play out under Trump
As US president-elect Donald Trump forms his hawk-filled cabinet, what might China do to counter and deflect a barrage of blows?
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US President-elect Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Trump sues over Iowa poll, vows to pursue more defamation claims
Iowa pollster and newspaper become Trump’s latest press targets after already suing ABC News, which settled, and CBS News.
The US Capitol Building in Washington. Photo: EPA-EFE
United States & Canada
US lawmakers strike deal to avert government shutdown, again
The measure would prevent a partial government shutdown set to begin this weekend.
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This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows points of light seen near Lebanon Township, New Jersey, on Thursday, December 5. Photo: AP
Diplomacy
US lawmaker says China or its citizens could be tied to recent drone sightings
Pentagon and Homeland Security’s claim that no evidence of foreign entity or criminal activity ‘means they don’t know what it is’, he adds.
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Worshipers at Blackhawk Church gather to pray for victims and survivors of a shooting at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School on Monday. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’: police
The authenticity of a ‘manifesto’ said to be written by Natalie Rupnow, 15, who killed a teacher and fellow student, has not been confirmed.
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A doll lies among clothes and debris in the aftermath of an Israeli air strike at the Muwassi camp near Khan Younis in Gaza on December 5. Photo: AP
Middle East
Israel optimistic on Gaza ceasefire, while Hamas says deal is possible
The Palestinian militant group says a long--awaited agreement to free all hostage could be reached if Israel stops adding new conditions.
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Illustration: Craig Stephens
World Opinion
Opinion|Why a Trump economic boom is much less likely this time around
Trump is once again inheriting a strong US economy but the world is more volatile, and US debt and interest rates are much higher.
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The silhouettes of a military vehicle and a soldier are seen near the Gaza border. Photo: Reuters
Middle East
Israeli team in Qatar for talks on potential Gaza ceasefire deal, official says
Israel’s defence minister says have ‘not been this close to a deal’ on hostages in Gaza.
US journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria in 2012 and has not been heard from since. File photo: Fort Worth Star-Telegram / TNS
Middle East
No US government group in Syria to search for journalist Austin Tice
US not ruling out sending people to Damascus to find the missing journalist, who was captured in 2012.
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US president-elect Donald Trump speaks at his estate Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday. Photo: AP
Diplomacy
US-China working groups on economy, finance meet as future in doubt under Trump
Dialogue set up last year as Biden and Xi sought to manage bilateral differences could fall off amid anticipated revival of trade war.
Students aboard a bus as they leave a shelter following the shooting. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Teen girl shoots dead a fellow student and teacher at Wisconsin school
Police chief says shooter shot herself dead after rampage at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, left, walks out of his lawyer’s office in Las Vegas in February. File photo: Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP
World
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about fake bribery plot involving Bidens
Alexander Smirnov faces up to six years in prison under the terms of a plea agreement he struck with prosecutors.
Wang Yi (right) meets Jake Sullivan in Vienna on May 10, 2023 in an attempt to restore diplomatic relations after the US shot down a Chinese balloon. Photo: Xinhua
Diplomacy
How backchannel diplomacy helped US and China emerge from balloon incident
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan gives inside view of strategic communication efforts that help manage often fragile relationship.
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The Fed is likely to signal a slower path of rate cuts next year amid uncertainty over Donald Trump’s economic proposals. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Banking & Finance
US Federal Reserve set to cut rates as Trump prepares for second term
Analysts expect a slower path of rate cuts next year as they have concerns about some of Trump’s key policy initiatives.
FILE PHOTO: Hikvision surveillance cameras are seen in front of a Chinese flag at a main shopping area, during the Labour Day holiday, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shanghai, China May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
Tech War
Sanctioned camera maker Hikvision ends five government contracts in Xinjiang
The surveillance camera maker, blacklisted by Trump in 2019, did not say why it was now ending contracts for projects completed in 2018.
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Opinion
Reflections|Hunter Biden pardon, Chinese history give the lie to equality before the law
The idea that no one is above the law was mere aspiration in imperial China. Biden pardoning his son shows it to be so in United States too.
Wee Kek Koon
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Editorial|Metals ban by China reminds US two can play at costly game
Action by Beijing follows restrictions on semiconductor exports by Washington ahead of the return of Donald Trump.
SCMP Editorial
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Editorial|Torch of international cooperation to burn despite Trump return
China’s President Xi Jinping along with leaders at the Apec and G20 summits make it clear multilateralism is still the way to go.
SCMP Editorial
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Editorial|Xi spells out ‘red lines’ in talks with Biden for the benefit of Trump
Meeting between China and US presidents carries message that next occupant of White House should exercise ‘extreme caution’ in relations.
SCMP Editorial
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My Take|Warming world can hope for best, but prepare for worst with Trump
Cold fact is the cavalry is not coming and the US is likely, once again, to be on the sidelines in critical fight embraced by China against climate change.
Brian Rhoads
On Balance|How Republicans turned economics into a vote-winner
Despite sounding the alarm on Trump’s fiscal policies, Harris’ campaign was unable to reach enough Americans struggling to make ends meet.
SCMP ColumnistRobert Delaney
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My Take|Can a divided Asean benefit China in the long run?
China has scored easy points with the US distracted and Asean struggling to find its own voice. But a weak Asean risks losing its relevance.
Shi Jiangtao
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My Take|Japan’s Ishiba to focus on security ties with South Korea to counter Pyongyang
Shigeru Ishiba’s ‘progressive’ views on thorny historical issues have raised hopes that ties between Japan and South Korea could improve.
Maria Siow
Inside Out|Port workers’ stance against automation will only hurt US competitiveness
Anxiety remains over the contentious and emotional issue – described as tantamount to inviting Chinese spies into US ports – with union negotiations set to resume in January.
David Dodwell
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Editorial|Work towards peace in the Middle East for sake of humanity
Enough innocent lives have been lost in futile tit-for-tat atrocities and the conflict risks escalating further out of control.
SCMP Editorial
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My Take|Joe Biden is leaving behind a legacy of ashes
Russia has exposed the limits of Western power while Israel has dragged the West’s global standing through the mud. Meanwhile, a cold war with China will be a lose-lose for everyone.
SCMP ColumnistAlex Lo
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Macroscope|Kamala Harris’ economic plan is bad – Trump would be worse
While her economic policies are not the answer, she would not damage US democracy, undermine Federal Reserve independence and sow chaos.
Nicholas Spiro
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