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Why Israel’s spy tactics against Iran have sparked fears in Taiwan
Analysts warn that Beijing could adopt similar methods to infiltrate political and defence systems on the island, where espionage cases have surged.
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Southwest China on alert for more deadly floods as downpours threaten county
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China Economy
China’s stablecoin edge? WeChat and Alipay, says top economist
As calls grow for Beijing to embrace digital currencies, e-payment giants seen as aiding yuan’s global push.
28 Jun 2025 - 2:00PM
Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to fiat currencies or reserve assets, distinguishing them from more volatile cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Photo: Shutterstock
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Can China’s brain tech make Elon’s Neuralink open-skull surgery out of date?
Chinese researchers conduct world-first human trial of brain-computer interface operation allowing paralysed patient to move his limbs.
28 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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China flight forced to land, with passengers reporting burning smell
Shanghai-bound Shandong Airlines flight diverted because of ‘aircraft malfunction’, lands safely in eastern China.
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From Iraq to Iran: the US quest for Israeli military dominance – and its fallout
This decades-long strategy has not only redrawn the regional map but also exposed the limits of China’s Middle East influence, analysts say.
28 Jun 2025 - 11:00AM
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China Business
Cloudy with a chance of bankruptcy: US tariffs hurt China’s solar firms
One-third of China’s 121 listed solar producers are in the red; more than 50 along the supply chain have filed for bankruptcy this year.
28 Jun 2025 - 11:00AM
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What key Nato summit absences reveal about Indo-Pacific worries
No-shows by regional leaders at this year’s gathering suggest growing anxiety about US commitments in the region, experts say.
28 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM
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Boom goes the deal? China’s Iran investments under fire, but Middle East beckons
Mideast is crucial to China’s belt and road plan, but amid the Iran-Israel war, a question resurfaces: how safe are Chinese assets there?
28 Jun 2025 - 6:15AM
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Trump: US to tell countries ‘what they have to pay’; China, India deals coming
US president also announces halt to talks with Canada, calling it a ‘very difficult country to trade with’.
28 Jun 2025 - 5:43AM
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US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday discussing a timetable for tariffs. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Military
Will the US strikes on Iran push China to ramp up its nuclear arms programme?
The American attacks could erode non-proliferation efforts around the world and set a dangerous precedent for the Asia-Pacific, observers say.
27 Jun 2025 - 10:24PM
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China, US finalise trade deal; global conflict warning: SCMP daily highlights
From a breakthrough in trade talks to Chinese analysts on risk of US being drawn into war by allies, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
27 Jun 2025 - 9:15PM
Science
Mammals could regenerate tissue by turning on ‘genetic switch’: Chinese team
Scientists studying ability of mice to regenerate ear damage say therapies based on retinoic acid might work across various tissue types.
27 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
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Diplomacy
China carries out ‘largest’ military, civilian rescue drill in South China Sea
Exercise off Woody Island in contested Paracels involves more than 200 personnel, 15 vessels and two rescue helicopters, state broadcaster says.
27 Jun 2025 - 8:56PM
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The 75-minute drill is reported to have simulated multiple emergency scenarios based on accidents such as vessel collisions, fire on board and oil spills. Photo: Xinhua
Military
Taiwan’s ex-leader Ma Ying-jeou calls for ‘peaceful and democratic’ unification
It is the first time Ma has expressed his views on unification while visiting mainland China.
27 Jun 2025 - 7:32PM
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Global Economy
China becomes bright spot at uncertain time: SCMP’s ‘Summer Davos’ highlights
The World Economic Forum event was held in an atmosphere of global tension, but attendees did see some hope in China’s tech advancements.
27 Jun 2025 - 6:17PM
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China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to unite amid trade war turbulence
Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.
5 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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United States & Canada
Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs ‘at some point’
‘I’m going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much,’ Trump said.
5 May 2025 - 12:50AM
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China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US
While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.
6 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.
7 May 2025 - 3:42PM
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