US signals China reset, Beijing-endorsed reincarnation in Tibet: SCMP daily highlights
From the US Fed’s third rate cut of the year to expert predictions for China in 2026, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
1. US seeks ‘constructive’ reset with China as trade tensions ease: Greer
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the United States is striving for a more “constructive” relationship with China after this year’s trade war, even as disputes over minerals and AI chips persist.
2. US commission wants more Mandarin language courses to curb Beijing’s sway
A bipartisan commission focused on the rule of law and human rights in China is recommending that the US Congress scale up immersion programmes for Mandarin and other languages spoken on the mainland in American high schools and universities.
3. First China ore shipment rewards Guinea leader’s push for Simandou alliance
The Simandou mountain range in southeastern Guinea, once a dense forest where exploration teams relied on GPS and helicopters to navigate, has yielded vast reserves of its sought-after high-grade iron ore after decades of delay.