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Sarah B. Rogers testifies in Washington during a Senate committee hearing on her nomination to be Chief Executive Officer of the US Agency for Global Media. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency.

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US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC

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Selection for next UN chief gets underway with Grynspan early front runner

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China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks

Beijing raises objections during high-level call as both sides work towards economic outcomes ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng. Photo: Reuters
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

Beijing accuses Manila of ‘flagrantly infringing’ on sovereignty in seabed claim

Beijing urges United Nations commission not to consider the Philippines’ filing to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea.

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China-New Zealand relations

China lodges protest after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slur in parliament

Targeting of Chinese-born opposition MP Lawrence Xu-Nan escalates from fiery exchange to broader diplomatic issue.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

‘Quite disappointed’? Trump’s mixed signals ahead of Xi’s September trip

The US leader blasts Fauci-led pandemic response for ‘protecting China’ and warns Xi over arms for Iran.

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President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump share a friendship walk through the Zhongnanhai gardens in Beijing in May. Photo: AP
President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump share a friendship walk through the Zhongnanhai gardens in Beijing in May. Photo: AP
China-Japan relations

Why did Okinawans visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?

The trip highlights historical ties between China and the Ryukyu Islands that Beijing is leveraging as a counterweight in its row with Tokyo.

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US-China trade war

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say.

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US-China relations

US sanctions mainland China, Hong Kong firms over Iranian oil shipments

Six targeted tankers allegedly carried crude to China as Washington links economic campaign to US Navy enforcement.

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The Mozambique-flagged tanker Lily is owned and operated by Hong Kong-based Confident Apex Limited. Photo: Handout
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Fauci refuses to answer questions at US Senate hearing on Covid-19 origins

Republicans press former health official over Wuhan research funding as Democrats accuse committee of pursuing political vendetta.

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Anthony Fauci appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during a hearing on the origins of Covid-19 at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Anthony Fauci appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during a hearing on the origins of Covid-19 at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AP
China-Asean relations

Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat

The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy.

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China-Africa relations

‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology

Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally.

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New peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes.

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A DJI EV50 drone flies on the northern slope of Mount Everest in western China’s Tibet autonomous region. Photo: Xinhua
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Spurned by the US, African students turn to China for a university degree

Chinese universities emerge as a promising option as they rise up the rankings and Washington tightens visa rules.

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Students from African nations are increasingly looking to Chinese universities to further their education, particularly as the Trump administration tightens visa conditions in the US. Photo: Xinhua
Students from African nations are increasingly looking to Chinese universities to further their education, particularly as the Trump administration tightens visa conditions in the US. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made.

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US-China relations

Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says.

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US-China trade war

US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown

Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions.

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A wheeled robot by Shanghai-based robot maker AgiBot operates at a supermarket checkout. The Trump administration announced bans on imports of new Chinese robots on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
A wheeled robot by Shanghai-based robot maker AgiBot operates at a supermarket checkout. The Trump administration announced bans on imports of new Chinese robots on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang meets US officials as issues grow over China chip access

Washington visit comes amid investigation into whether restricted processors were used to train Moonshot AI models.

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US-Asean relations

Exclusive | Philippines, sovereignty, Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how US’ Helberg sees it

Senior US official tackles suggestions that Manila’s jurisdiction could be eroded by a joint supply chain project.

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China-EU relations

China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts

Bratislava has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini inspect a guard of honor at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 28. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US congressional group plans annual visits to China after trade trip

The fact-finding mission by members of a congressional advisory body to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou was the first of its kind since 2019.

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A US congressional advisory panel focused on China has returned from their trip. Photo: Shutterstock
A US congressional advisory panel focused on China has returned from their trip. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Latin America relations

Brazil turns to China trade deal after Trump tariffs, as years of resistance end

Xi and Lula agree to fast track Mercosur trade talks, endorsing a deal Brasilia fought to bury when Uruguay first proposed it.

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China-Latin America relations

Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential race

Polls show Beijing-friendly incumbent Lula neck and neck with Washington’s favoured candidate ahead of closely watched October election.

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China-Japan relations

Beijing fires new salvo at Tokyo with documentary on disputed Diaoyu Islands

Series comes as political and maritime tensions have been ramping up between the neighbours for months.

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The new documentary is not Beijing’s first effort to convince the international community that the Diaoyu Islands are its territory. Photo: CGTN
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