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The FBI headquarters in Washington. An FBI official cautioned American students travelling to China to be mindful of personal and professional relationships that could expose them to foreign influence. Photo: AP

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FBI urges caution on China travel as US students fear security clearance risks

US students and educators say concerns about future security clearances are discouraging some young Americans from studying in China.

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Alibaba wins preliminary injunction against Pentagon lobbying rule

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Rubio invokes China, Russia to defend disputed Venezuela oil deal

US secretary of state says agreement gives access to reserves in a crisis, as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado challenges arrangement.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington’s oil agreement in Venezuela offered the US “a huge strategic advantage” by providing access to reserves in times of need. Photo: AFP

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The ‘Queen of the Chinese’ and a forgotten history on the US-Mexico border

As descendants rediscover their Texas roots, past discrimination against Chinese immigrants echoes in new restrictions on foreign nationals.

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US-China strategic competition to keep escalating as world watches on, Rudd says

President of Asia Society and ex-Australian prime minister points to full-on and complex rivalry ‘in every dimension’ for superpowers.

24 Oct 2026 - 6:51AMvideocam

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US, allies and China vie for influence through Pacific security deals

New mapping tool highlights contrasting approaches, with Beijing expanding policing ties as Washington maintains defence pacts.

24 Oct 2026 - 6:29AMvideocam

A Chinese police officer demonstrates a restraint technique during a training session with Solomon Islands police. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Zelensky hopes Beijing can use ‘influence’ over Moscow to help stop Ukraine war

Proposed summit meeting of US, Chinese and Russian leaders must not lead to division of his war-torn country, Ukrainian president says.

24 Oct 2026 - 5:31AMvideocam

China

Honduras squeezes Chinese firms; Super Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan: 7 highlights

From Chinese analysts’ take on France’s riots to Hong Kong’s unusually warm October, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

23 Oct 2026 - 12:15PM

Diplomacy

Asia Society announces new permanent home in historic Washington building

The US$17.5 million, 15,000-square-foot Gilded Age Blaine Mansion also has a private pool as part of its 7,000-square-foot penthouse.

23 Oct 2026 - 7:07AM

The Asia Society’s new home at the Blaine Mansion, Washington. Photo: Craig Westerman

US

Chinese cancer drug to go on sale in US after Americans travel to buy it

AstraZeneca moves to make the lung cancer treatment available in the United States after lengthy delays raised concerns over patient access.

23 Oct 2026 - 11:12AM

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has acquired worldwide rights to develop and market a Chinese-developed lung cancer drug. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Exclusive | Quad confirmed, Manila envoy signals likely ‘Squad’ talks before Trump-Xi summit

Philippine ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez also says he hopes Asean will become like Nato, capable of handling its own security.

22 Oct 2026 - 11:16PMvideocam

Diplomacy

‘Comrade Raul’: Beijing defends Cuba’s ex-leader over Florida murder warrant

Beijing urges Washington to lift its embargo after US state’s murder warrant over deadly 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft.

22 Oct 2026 - 7:02AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Top Democrat says chip restrictions are ‘key lever’ for US AI edge over China

Jim Himes claims ‘slowing dispersion of advanced chips into China’ essential for Washington in global tech race as US midterm elections near.

22 Oct 2026 - 5:35AMvideocam

House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes wants to continue restrictions on advanced chips going from the US to China. Photo: AP

US

US colleges scale back China ties after Pentagon pressure

Virginia Tech speeds up closure of joint programme with Xidian University as 30 US colleges report more than 80 termination-related actions.

22 Oct 2026 - 10:28PMvideocam

Virginia Tech is one of 30 US universities ordered by the Pentagon to review their foreign research ties. Photo: Handout

US

US troops in South Korea must be ready for missions beyond peninsula: commander

Eighth Army chief stresses regional readiness as Washington pushes Seoul to take greater responsibility for its own defence.

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US

First Quad leaders’ summit after 2 years in Manila next month, Rubio confirms

Meeting of US, Japan, India and Australia leaders comes days before Trump is expected to meet Xi Jinping in Shenzhen.

21 Oct 2026 - 9:12AMvideocam

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For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

15 Nov 2024 - 12:29AMvideocam

US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP

Politics

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:42AMvideocam

World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

China

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

18 Oct 2024 - 5:36AM

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