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Chinese President Xi Jinping deplanes in Callao, Peru, on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Xi arrives in Peru for Apec, ready to sign 30 bilateral deals for China

A focal point of his visit will be the virtual inauguration of the South American country’s US$3.5 billion port funded by Beijing.

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‘No other choice’: China urged to avoid tit-for-tat tariffs trap under Trump 2.0

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Beijing reminds Canada of ‘one China’ pledge ahead of visit by Tsai

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Diplomacy

China’s coastguard circles Scarborough Shoal after Philippines stakes its claim

The Chinese authority says it conducted a patrol as a law enforcement activity.

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The China Coast Guard says its patrol around Scarborough Shoal was for law enforcement. Photo: EPA-EFE
The China Coast Guard says its patrol around Scarborough Shoal was for law enforcement. Photo: EPA-EFE

China Business

Chinese EV makers’ global plans hit bumps amid Beijing’s warning, failed deals

After officials warned against investments in EU countries that favoured recent tariffs, EV makers may need to rethink their strategies.

US Elections

What does Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief mean for US-China military ties?

Analysts warn Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Pete Hegseth for defence secretary could inject unpredictability into fragile relations.

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Diplomacy

Republicans pick John Thune as US Senate leader over Trump ally Rick Scott

The South Dakota lawmaker’s victory is a sign the Senate might retain some degree of independence from Trump next year.

Republican lawmaker John Thune currently serves as the US Senate’s No 2 leader. Photo: TNS

Global Economy

Could ‘Peace Beans’ trade enrich US, China agricultural supply-chain diplomacy?

With a focus on American soybeans and Chinese coffee beans, project by US think tank and Chinese university focuses on enhancing agricultural trade.

Chinese workers transfer bags of soybean meal at a port in Nantong, Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Chinese workers transfer bags of soybean meal at a port in Nantong, Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

US accuses China of vast cyber-espionage against telecoms

Hackers stole call records and compromised communications belonging to a ‘limited number’ of people in US government and politics.

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Diplomacy

China to court G20 nations amid US-led sanctions over Taiwan: report

Study of ‘escalation’ scenarios released before high-stakes G20 annual meeting in Brazil that Xi Jinping and Joe Biden are slated to attend.

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Europe

Trump could send EU hurtling toward tariff war with US and China, Macron warns

The French president added that European countries risked being divided depending on their relative dependence on the US or Chinese market.

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a round table discussion in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

Trump picks China critic Rubio as secretary of state, Gabbard as intel chief

President-elect Trump calls Marco Rubio a ‘fearless warrior’, praises Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘fearless spirit’ in announcements.

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Florida Senator Marco Rubio. Photo: AFP
Florida Senator Marco Rubio. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping will meet at Apec in Peru: US official

American leader’s last face-to-face talk with his Chinese counterpart comes amid uncertainty over future of bilateral relations under Trump.

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Diplomacy

Will Xi’s final summit with Biden ease US-China jitters before Trump transition?

Despite frosty ties between the two countries, both leaders have personal messages to share before Biden leaves White House, analysts say.

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Diplomacy

China’s space ambitions face ‘huge test’ from Musk presence in Trump White House

Chinese observers say Beijing needs to stick to its own milestones and avoid getting into a race with the US if possible.

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on stage at a campaign rally for Donald Trump during the US presidential election campaign. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

China conducts sea and air patrol around shoal amid tension with Philippines

It is the second air-to-sea joint patrol as tensions have escalated around Scarborough, Second Thomas and Sabina shoals.

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The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army says Scarborough Shoal patrol was “carried out in accordance with the law”. Photo: Xinhua
The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army says Scarborough Shoal patrol was “carried out in accordance with the law”. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Trump might cut aid to Africa but bankroll projects ‘aimed at displacing China’

Funding is likely to continue for key projects that can help US counter China and Russia and secure critical minerals, observers say.

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Diplomacy

Russian security chief Shoigu tells Wang Yi that US ‘containment’ must be fought

Wang and Shoigu hold first meeting of high-level Chinese and Russian officials since Trump’s US presidential re-election.

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Diplomacy

Beijing updates map of southernmost city after Manila enacts maritime laws

Sansha, set up to assert China’s claims in contested waters, gets new map and postcodes days after Manila enacts laws on maritime routes.

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Chinese marines on patrol on Woody Island in the Paracels, which falls under the jurisdiction of the city of Sansha. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

EU’s next top envoy says China must pay ‘higher cost’ for supporting Russia

Kaja Kallas, former Estonian prime minister, talks tough in hearings to replace Josep Borrell as high representative for foreign affairs.

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Kaja Kallas, nominee for the post of the European Union High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during her hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Kaja Kallas, nominee for the post of the European Union High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during her hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Trump eyes Rubio for top diplomat. Will China sanctions create chaos for ties?

Analysts say if Donald Trump picks Marco Rubio for US secretary of state, it could signal more ‘confrontational’ approach to diplomacy.

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Diplomacy

‘Winning’ China competition vital to latest reported Trump cabinet pick: expert

Hardline congressman Mike Waltz has called China an ‘existential threat’ to US interests and called for a boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Diplomacy

Donald Trump’s UN pick Elise Stefanik is a sharp critic of the institution

The ardent Trump ally has signalled support for Taiwan and Israel and sponsored legislation targeting China.

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Representative Elise Stefanik, Republican of New York, at a campaign event for Donald Trump in Charlottesville, Virginia, on September 21. Photo: Reuters
Open Questions series

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete

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Illustration: Henry Wong

South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete

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Illustration: Henry Wong

South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
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