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China’s foreign ministry has accused Gilberto Teodoro Jnr of having “no sense of gratitude” following comments by the Philippine defence chief about Beijing’s offers of aid. Photo: AFP
China-Philippines relations

Beijing to Manila: don’t let ‘clowns’ sabotage ties with ‘political theatrics’

Beijing condemns remarks by Philippine defence chief, who says Manila is under ‘severe threat’ from China despite fertiliser and fuel offers.

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US-China relations

Can China fill funding and leadership gaps after America quit the WHO?

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China-Latin America relations

China opens door to all Brazilian beef, then slams it with a 55% surtax

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US-China trade war

Trump looks to balance ‘lead over China’ and national security with AI order

Voluntary framework to vet powerful new AI systems up to 30 days before their public release, stopping short of mandating review regulations.

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to create a voluntary framework for the US government to vet powerful new AI models before they are released. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to create a voluntary framework for the US government to vet powerful new AI models before they are released. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
US-China relations

US and China have ‘no choice’ but to talk despite ‘long-term problems’: Rubio

Top diplomat said dialogue was essential to prevent tensions over Taiwan, trade and security from escalating into a broader conflict.

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China-Latin America relations

US’ Cuba-China fears, Panama pressure: Latin America relations reads

From Argentina’s shrinking China lifeline to the US’ Cuba worries, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in May 2026.

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China-UK relations

China-UK ties thaw: Wang urges that they ‘further communicate’, align positions

Citing global turbulence, Beijing’s top diplomat also calls for stronger ‘high-level exchanges’ and ‘more tangible and visible outcomes’.

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British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing on Tuesday. London's top diplomat is on a three-day visit to China. Photo: dpa
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing on Tuesday. London's top diplomat is on a three-day visit to China. Photo: dpa
Taiwan

Why have Japan and the Philippines’ maritime boundary talks angered China?

A new flashpoint has opened up in the western Pacific Ocean with Beijing expected to strengthen its presence in the waters east of Taiwan.

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China-Latin America relations

China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen

Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.

US-China relations

US and China hold ‘candid’ maritime military safety talks in Hawaii

Officials discussed ways to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations during encounters between their forces.

Beijing says US military patrols and exercises with allies in the South China Sea threaten regional stability. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

US-Iran diplomacy mired in uncertainty as Trump claims Lebanon de-escalation

Israeli leader vows to continue operations in southern Lebanon despite the US president claiming ‘no Troops going to Beirut’.

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An Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Monday. Photo: AFP
An Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Monday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Xi-Trump aftermath, space tactics, AI policy change: 7 US-China relations reads

From Xi-Trump meeting analysis to soybean worries and tech plans, here are highlights from our correspondents in the second half of May 2026.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Exclusive | Trump ‘personally called for China’s help’ to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi

Washington is also not happy about Beijing’s rare earth controls, according to people familiar with the talks.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | ‘Seasoned China hand’ to lead National Committee on US-China Relations: sources

Sarah Beran, a former deputy chief of mission at US embassy in Beijing, will succeed non-profit group’s long-time president, Stephen Orlins.

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Sarah Beran served in the US Department of State’s foreign service as a diplomat for 23 years. Photo: Handout
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How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war

However, experts caution that the country’s economic instability and enduring regional rivalries have capped its gains.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his country’s support for peace talks. Turkey can be a “natural release valve” for companies trying to deal with the instability caused by the Iran war, an expert has said. Photo: AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his country’s support for peace talks. Turkey can be a “natural release valve” for companies trying to deal with the instability caused by the Iran war, an expert has said. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Hegseth tones down China rhetoric on return to Asia

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a noticeably less hostile tone towards China in his address at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue.

China-EU relations

Beijing slams Czech senate president’s Taiwan trip, demands remedial action

Milos Vystrcil, who is leading a delegation from business, academic and cultural sectors, is set to meet island’s leader and other officials.

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Taiwan

China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols

Coastguard vessels carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Monday, in a ‘necessary action’, spokesman says.

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The Daishan has led a formation of coastguard vessels on enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. Photo: Handout
The Daishan has led a formation of coastguard vessels on enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. Photo: Handout
China-UK relations

In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for 3-day visit

Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement.

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China-Japan relations

Japanese minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech

‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says at Singapore defence forum.

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China-Africa relations

How China will play a major role in Benin’s economic growth as a new era begins

African nation’s new president is banking on Chinese investment to help fix its infrastructure gap with large-scale construction projects.

China Harbour Engineering Company is building two 100,000-tonne general purpose berths at Benin’s Autonomous Port of Cotonou. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

US agency goes back to the future to take on China’s Belt and Road Initiative

The US International Development Finance Corp mixes national security and foreign investment in its supply chain quest.

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The US International Development Finance Corp, an agency set up to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative, has invested US$553 million to revamp the Lobito Atlantic Railway. Photo: AFP
The US International Development Finance Corp, an agency set up to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative, has invested US$553 million to revamp the Lobito Atlantic Railway. Photo: AFP
Shangri-La Dialogue

Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth on China challenges, allies’ role – as it happened

Speech is expected to give first indication of American policy direction in the Indo-Pacific since the Trump-Xi summit two weeks ago.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Why the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t Nato for Iran

Central Asian members in particular see bloc’s main value as preserving their sovereignty rather than enabling collective military action.

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China-EU relations

Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation

Trade chief details why bloc needs to take stronger steps to defend itself from what is described as a new ‘China shock’ to its industries.

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European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic is expected to ramp up safeguard measures in sectors that are under severe pressure from Chinese overcapacity. Photo: Reuters
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