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Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise ties
He expects announcements on Board of Trade and American agricultural sales when Chinese leader visits Washington later this month.
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China rivalry ‘no excuse’: Democrats allege corruption in Trump’s mining deals
Lawmakers say strategic competition over critical minerals doesn’t justify abandoning safeguards that prevent funds from being misused.
3 Sep 2026 - 10:18AM
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The Donald Trump administration has poured billions of dollars into mining projects, acquired stakes in miners and set up partnerships in a bid to break China’s dominance of critical minerals. Photo: EPA
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Trump can’t wait for Xi’s Washington visit, but claims US leads China in AI race
US president praises Xi and predicts they have ‘a lot of good things to discuss’ at summit, while bragging of beating Beijing in tech war.
3 Sep 2026 - 9:06AM
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US lawmakers target China, birth tourism as citizenship fight intensifies
Congressional hearings put Chinese birth tourism in the spotlight as the Trump administration presses its challenge to automatic citizenship.
3 Sep 2026 - 7:10AM
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US universities curb international student internships following federal warning
The restrictions could have a major impact on Chinese students, who often pursue off-campus work experience while studying in the US.
2 Sep 2026 - 5:44PM
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The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the first institutions to respond to new directives on international students and internships. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says
Senior Russian aide confirms possibility of all three leaders meeting in Shenzhen in November ‘was discussed’ at this week’s SCO summit.
2 Sep 2026 - 10:22AM
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US Congress seeks to identify foreign countries behind scam calls
Inquiry comes as US government reports tying much of the financial damage from scams to Chinese criminal networks based in Southeast Asia.
2 Sep 2026 - 6:35AM
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Congress advances new bill to give US edge in open-source AI race with China
Legislation to promote adoption of US open-source models while publicising the risks associated with using their Chinese counterparts.
2 Sep 2026 - 5:45AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US carries out new strikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare
Iran targets American interests in Gulf states after US forces attack Iranian air defence sites, radar systems and maritime assets.
2 Sep 2026 - 4:56PM
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A warplane prepares for flight operations aboard a US aircraft carrier on the day US Central Command carried out air strikes against Iranian military targets. Photo: CENTCOM via Reuters
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Trump’s North Korea hope, China’s rocket force: 7 global relations reads
From plans that could upend the US elections to Canada tariffs, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2026.
1 Sep 2026 - 10:00PM
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Trump praises China for being ‘relatively inactive’ in Strait of Hormuz crisis
US president also says he has ‘a lot of respect’ for Chinese leader Xi Jinping and believes feeling is mutual as planned summit in US nears.
1 Sep 2026 - 6:35AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
US targets China’s global trade surplus at G20 meeting ahead of Xi-Trump summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent raises concerns over China’s ‘excessive imbalances’ just weeks before crucial bilateral meeting.
1 Sep 2026 - 3:31AM
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Data centre anger, Bill Gates’ AI warning: 7 US-China relations reads
From Ivy League China audits to Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’, highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of August 2026.
31 Aug 2026 - 10:00PM
Bill Gates attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January. Photo: Reuters
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US Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering ties
Kameng Trading Ltd allegedly acted as front company to help Iran’s Pedram Pirouzan Exchange House access international financial system.
1 Sep 2026 - 3:51AM
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Iran expert on China’s balancing act amid conflict with US and Israel
Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute says Beijing was wise to stay out of the US-Israeli war on Iran, which he believes could spark up again.
28 Aug 2026 - 2:54PM
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Talks are ‘only way out’ on Iran, Beijing says as Trump hints at Chinese bank bans
Latest salvo from US president adds pressure to already fragile US-China ties before expected summit in Washington.
28 Aug 2026 - 5:51PM
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US President Donald Trump says he has no interest in meeting other countries to discuss the conflict with Iran. Photo: EPA
US-China trade war
US urged to use Beijing playbook to secure Chinese tech transfers
Experts say Washington should target areas where cutting-edge Chinese technological know-how could be welcomed, then applied to help US.
28 Aug 2026 - 10:40AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Wang Yi calls on US to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
In meeting with US envoy, China’s top diplomat urges Washington to focus on a positive agenda as the two sides prepare for Xi’s trip.
27 Aug 2026 - 11:01PM
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Bill Gates warns of AI’s impact, urges the US and China to cooperate
Tech titan argued on Wednesday artificial intelligence needs significant limits or else the harm to humans will outweigh any potential good.
27 Aug 2026 - 8:14AM
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US seizes Chinese hacking platforms targeting Nasa, Fed and Senate
Justice Department says QTFY targeted US critical infrastructure on behalf of China’s security ministry and military.
27 Aug 2026 - 11:22PM
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China and the US have repeatedly traded accusations over cyberattacks and online espionage. Photo: Shutterstock
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In a small Virginia town, distrust of Big Tech hampers Trump’s AI push
Controversy over first data centres in Danville typifies ongoing debate with concerns over secrecy, distrust and China’s influence.
27 Aug 2026 - 8:10AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US pulls China punches in Iran ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions
US measures targeting Iran-linked companies exclude major Chinese ones, probably to avoid the risk of jeopardising the fragile bilateral trade truce.
26 Aug 2026 - 5:13PM
2026 Xi-Trump summits
US sanctions Chinese firms trading with Iran
Trump administration seeks to stop companies in China and elsewhere conducting business with Iran.
26 Aug 2026 - 12:49PM
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