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Hayao Miyazaki is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli. Photo: FilmMagic

Diplomacy

Studio Ghibli boss Hayao Miyazaki’s China show cancelled as Japan row continues

The event in Guangzhou appears to be the latest victim of the dispute that has already hit concerts and film releases by Japanese artists.

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Hegseth’s G2 description for US-China ties ‘problematic’: House Democrat warns

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China’s biotech firms may see ‘major breakthroughs’ within a decade. Here’s why

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Science

Should Opec worry? China joins US shale oil revolution with new fracking tech

Jimsar shale oil demonstration zone in Xinjiang has reached its annual crude output goal of 1.7 million tonnes 22 days ahead of schedule.

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China has the largest recoverable shale gas and third largest recoverable shale oil reserves in the world, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Photo: Xinhua
China has the largest recoverable shale gas and third largest recoverable shale oil reserves in the world, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

Panchen Lama says reincarnation must follow Chinese laws, be endorsed by Beijing

Second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism makes apparent reference to succession of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

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Diplomacy

US commission wants more Mandarin language courses to curb Beijing’s sway

Move would deepen students’ linguistic and cultural understanding amid cuts to US cultural exchange programmes to China.

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Diplomacy

First China ore shipment rewards Guinea leader’s push for Simandou alliance

Mining minister says China and Rio Tinto were pressed to work on shared infrastructure because ‘we do not want railways running everywhere’.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China

US seeks ‘constructive’ reset with China as trade tensions ease: Greer

Trade envoy says Washington aims to steady ties after a bruising tariff year, even as disputes over minerals and AI chips persist.

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Economy, Trade & Business

US Fed delivers quarter-point rate cut as policymakers weigh inflation outlook

Move falls short of Trump’s demands as debate over Fed independence intensifies and markets brace for global spillover effects.

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Money & Wealth

China heads into 2026 with economic strains, uneasy US rivalry: Asia Society

Report says Beijing must juggle control and growth as debt, demographics and US tech tensions shape the year ahead.

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The Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

China pledges aid to Latin America, Caribbean with no ‘political conditions’

Third strategy paper of its kind released as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in a region Washington actively courts.

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A container ship arrives at the Port of Balboa in Panama City, Panama, on October 27. Latin America has emerged as a focal point in the competition between Washington and Beijing. Photo: EPA
A container ship arrives at the Port of Balboa in Panama City, Panama, on October 27. Latin America has emerged as a focal point in the competition between Washington and Beijing. Photo: EPA

China

China’s consumer prices rise, fighter jet stand-off audio: SCMP daily highlights

From young Chinese rejecting liberal democracy to a growth in China’s consumer prices in November, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Science

Former Nasa chief calls for new US approach to moon landing – much like China’s

Mike Griffin says Artemis programme ‘cannot work’ because of complex design and unproven tech, while Chinese are ‘doing the right things’.

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Diplomacy

China closes capacity and influence gap with US in Asia, power index finds

Think tank says China may weather geopolitical environment but neighbours are ‘anxious about rising tensions and protectionism’.

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Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump ahead of their meeting in Busan, South Korea, on October 30. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Beijing seeks ‘fair and just maritime order’ in South China Sea

Vice-minister Sun Weidong says China rejects 2016 arbitration ruling on disputed waters because it breaches fundamentals in international law.

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A Chinese coastguard vessel (right) fires its water cannon at the Philippine’s BRP Datu Pagbuaya in the South China Sea on October 12. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP
A Chinese coastguard vessel (right) fires its water cannon at the Philippine’s BRP Datu Pagbuaya in the South China Sea on October 12. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP

Military

China-Russia bomber patrol ‘a serious security’ concern, Japanese minister says

Defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi says the exercise was ‘clearly intended to be a demonstration’ against Japan at a time of heightened tension.

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Politics

12 killed after fire hits residential building in southern China’s Shantou city

Tuesday night's accident was the first of its kind since the fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district killed 160 people last month.

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Diplomacy

How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power

With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.

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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo

Global Economy

What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row

Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.

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Diplomacy

Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties

US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.

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Diplomacy

Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20

Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.

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Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, has described the comments of the Japanese prime minister as “gravely erroneous” and having a “profoundly malicious nature and impact”. Photo: Reuters
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Should Opec worry? China joins US shale oil revolution with new fracking tech

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China has the largest recoverable shale gas and third largest recoverable shale oil reserves in the world, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Photo: Xinhua

Former Nasa chief calls for new US approach to moon landing – much like China’s

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A former Nasa chief told Congress that the Artemis III mission and those beyond should be cancelled and the US “should start over”. Photo: TNS

Over 10 years in the making: China launches 2,000km-wide AI computing hub

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Chinese scientists say their innovation means computing centres separated by distance but linked by optical network could work together almost as efficiently as a single giant computer. Image: Shutterstock

How China pulled off a critical mineral tech revolution in just 10 months

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Code talker 2025? PLA frontline troops are testing portable quantum radio devices

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The PLA’s Information Support Force takes part in a large-scale military parade in Beijing on September 3. Photo: Xinhua
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Eyewitness video shows deadly fire in southern China

At least 12 people have died in a fire at a residential building in southern China
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China reveals radio comms with Japan over aerial encounter

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China extradites scam suspects from Myanmar

More than 1,000 suspects of telecoms fraud have been extradited to China following raids on multiple scam compounds in Myanmar since October 2025.
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Ex-Chinese banker executed for taking bribes

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