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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Double standards? How North American conservatives viewed 2 China trips
The North American right cast Trump’s Beijing visit as ‘deal-making diplomacy’ while attacking the Canadian leader for ‘hedging with China’.
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China-Asean relations
Top China, Singapore diplomats reaffirm commitment to Malacca Strait transit
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Serbia
Vucic and Xi agree to strengthen China-Serbia ‘ironclad friendship’
25 May 2026 - 11:01PM
US-China relations
Why the era of the 3 joint US-China communiques may be ‘completely’ over
‘Unrealistic’ to expect Beijing and Washington to reach comprehensive understanding on Taiwan, prominent mainland analyst says.
25 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Beijing on May 14, during the American leader’s state visit to China. Photo: Kyodo
US, Israel war on Iran
China lauds Pakistan’s ‘proactive role’ in US-Iran peace talks and vows support
Shehbaz Sharif tells his hosts in Beijing that efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington ‘moving in the right direction’.
25 May 2026 - 10:46PM
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China-EU relations
Major EU countries push for tougher China policy ahead of Brussels debate
Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Lithuania call for more aggressive response to ‘systemic and structural industrial overcapacity’.
25 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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Stable US-China ties? It won’t last long, Evan Medeiros says
After Trump’s China trip, political scientist gives his assessment on Taiwan, trade leverage, the Iran war and Beijing’s tensions with Tokyo.
25 May 2026 - 9:44AM
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China’s military drills
Breaking the chain? Why Hainan holds the key to survival for China’s carriers
Sanya naval complex in country’s island province gives warships room to manoeuvre and counter US first island chain, report says.
24 May 2026 - 10:18PM
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China-Africa relations
Will Zimbabwe’s lithium strategy help it break into the value-adding game?
Arcadia starts processing Chinese lithium in hopes of snapping the ‘digging and shipping’ cycle following Harare’s raw mineral export ban.
24 May 2026 - 3:00PM
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Pakistan
Pakistani prime minister visits China amid ongoing Middle East peace drive
The two countries are also predicted to mark a significant diplomatic anniversary by further deepening their long-standing relationship.
24 May 2026 - 5:24PM
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South China Sea
Why the largest-ever US-Philippine drill, and Japan’s role, makes China uneasy
The scale of this year’s Balikatan exercise has been described as part of a trend that will ‘exacerbate regional instability’.
23 May 2026 - 7:53PM
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Troops from New Zealand, the Philippines, the US and Australia pose for a photo after taking part in counter-landing live-fire drills during the Balikatan exercises on April 27. Photo: Reuters
China-Africa relations
As France tries to reset relations with Africa, China’s influence looms large
Paris pitches a €23 billion investment ‘jolt’ to win over countries like Kenya after losing ground in the Sahel.
23 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan whiplash? How Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer
Plan to discuss US$14 billion arms package with island’s leader would anger Beijing and raise questions about US policy, analysts say.
23 May 2026 - 4:38PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
How can China and the US escape ‘history as usual’? Xi has a message
Prominent Harvard scholar says the Chinese leader sees rivalry with Washington as a path to catastrophic war unless both sides rethink their ties.
23 May 2026 - 9:46AM
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China-India relations
Rubio expected to brief New Delhi on Xi-Trump summit during India trip
US Secretary of State arrives on Saturday for four-day visit, with relations between the two countries strained and continuing to fluctuate.
23 May 2026 - 4:11PM
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US United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India on Saturday for a four-day visit that will include Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
How China and the US can coexist peacefully while locked in strategic stalemate
In a new paper, top think tank offers a path to avoiding conflict, warning Washington’s stance on Taiwan remains a catastrophic risk.
22 May 2026 - 10:17PM
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US-China relations
China’s top diplomat to visit US and Canada to boost ties, pave way for Xi trip
Wang Yi set to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York this month before travelling to Ottawa for talks with Canadian counterpart.
22 May 2026 - 9:21PM
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Taiwan
US Navy signals pause in Taiwan arms sale, drawing swift reaction from Beijing
Acting navy secretary suggests US$14 billion weapons deal is on hold, but Taipei says it has ‘no information’ about a freeze.
22 May 2026 - 5:52PM
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Acting Secretary of the US Navy Hung Cao has said Washington must pause a major arms sale to Taiwan to ensure it has enough munitions for its war on Iran. Photo: Reuters
2026 Xi-Trump summit
China’s views on achieving ‘constructive, strategic and stable ties’ with US
SCMP annotates commentary released by a think tank on how China and the US may achieve “constructive, strategic and stable ties” following US President Donald Trump’s visit.
22 May 2026 - 5:51PM
China-Latin America relations
Cuba clash, Putin visits Beijing, Xi may go to North Korea
This week: China and the US trade barbs over Cuba, Putin fails to get gas pipeline deal at Xi summit, and retail sales growth hits three-year low. Next week: Xi may travel to North Korea, defence officials gather for Shangri-La Dialogue, new airport terminal and more.
22 May 2026 - 10:45PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Selfies and symbolism: behind the scenes from Xi’s summit with Trump, Putin
From the Beijing Great Hall’s fancy ceiling to Elon Musk’s son’s bag, little details stole the spotlight in Xi’s summit with Trump and Putin.
22 May 2026 - 2:30PM
China-EU relations
China’s commerce chief Wang Wentao expected in Brussels on June 29-30: sources
As trade differences continue to bite between Beijing and the European Union, could a face-to-face meeting help to ease tensions?
22 May 2026 - 2:04PM
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Clashes between the European Union and China have grown louder in recent weeks, as the EU embarks on new policies designed to counter the shock to its industrial base. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summit
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China-US stability may not last, ex-Asia adviser to Obama says
Evan Medeiros warns of growing US opposition to Donald Trump’s detente with Beijing and the risk that the Taiwan issue could cause a crisis in relations.
22 May 2026 - 10:26AM
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China energy security
China-Russia: energy ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Russian leader Vladimir Putin more than 40 times since taking office, highlighting close ties between the two nations. Still, plans for the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline remain on hold.
22 May 2026 - 4:17PM
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‘We really do not trust each other’: ex-US envoy on wary new phase in China ties
Max Baucus says the new phase of wary ‘constructive stability’ represents a diplomatic holding pattern, not a durable thaw.
22 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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