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The US recently designated Tencent Holdings a Chinese military company, underscoring the increasing risks to companies amid geopolitical tensions between the two countries. Photo: AP
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Chinese tech firms face curbs on overseas expansion under Trump 2.0: UBS analyst

Chinese companies will continue international push amid slowing growth at home, but face greater risks, UBS analyst Kenneth Fong says.

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Trump eyes Washington trade lawyer for key China post at Commerce Department

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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith resigns from US Justice Department

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Trump Jnr got homeless Greenlanders to don Maga hats for free lunch: report

Trump employees recruited people on the street by promising them an expensive restaurant meal, according to a Danish radio station.

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A resident wearing a Maga hat stands in front of the Hotel Hans Egede during Donald Trump Jnr’s visit to Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
A resident wearing a Maga hat stands in front of the Hotel Hans Egede during Donald Trump Jnr’s visit to Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Meta abandons racial diversity programmes as Zuckerberg woos Trump

The changes come soon after the platform dropped fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US, and mark a further right-wing shift.

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As a felon, Trump can vote but can’t own gun, has to turn over DNA

The US president-elect won’t have to go to jail for his hush money conviction, but his criminal record will affect some of his rights.

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TikTok ban case: US Supreme Court puts focus on national security

Justices’ questions about popular platform suggest First Amendment free-speech rights could take back seat to ByteDance’s Chinese ownership.

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The US Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments in the case after a lower court upheld the law in December. Photo: AFP
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments in the case after a lower court upheld the law in December. Photo: AFP
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As Los Angeles burns, Trump offers blame rather than sympathy

While thousands lose their homes, the US president is spewing falsehoods and claiming he could do a better job of managing the crisis.

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Jimmy Carter honoured at state funeral as US mourns former president

President Joe Biden praised the late US leader for rising above politics in his ‘mission to serve and shape the world’.

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Michelle Obama misses Jimmy Carter funeral, where she would have sat by Trump

Except for the ex-first lady, who is in Hawaii, all of the living former US presidents and their spouses attended the event in Washington.

US president-elect Donald Trump speaks with former president Barack Obama as they attend Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Trump may declare national emergency so he can impose tariff plan: US report

Such a move would allow the incoming US president to take control of imports and place new duties on countries like China, Canada and Mexico.

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Donald Trump is considering declaring an economic emergency to impose universal tariffs on imports, using powers under the International Economic Emergency Act. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump is considering declaring an economic emergency to impose universal tariffs on imports, using powers under the International Economic Emergency Act. Photo: Reuters
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Ex-US president Jimmy Carter lies in state after sombre Washington procession

The body will remain at the US Capitol until a national funeral later this week.

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New York court denies Trump’s last-ditch bid to halt hush money sentencing

The US president-elect looks set to avoid jail, but even a sentence of unconditional discharge would put the guilty judgment on his record.

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US judge Aileen Cannon blocks release of special counsel report on Trump

The temporary halt is the latest instance of the Trump-appointed jurist taking action in the Republican’s favour.

US president-elect Donald Trump attends an event in Phoenix, Arizona, in December. Photo: AFP
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Citing China, Trump won’t rule out military action over Panama Canal, Greenland

In extraordinary remarks, US president-elect also threatens Canada again with high tariffs as he proposes annexing it as 51st American state.

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US president-elect Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at his private residence Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Tuesday. Photo: AP
US president-elect Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at his private residence Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Tuesday. Photo: AP
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Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House as Trump’s Republicans unite behind him

Johnson, who won re-election with the minimum 218 votes, sought to build close ties with Trump, who endorsed him after weeks of uncertainty.

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Biden awards Trump critic Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

Liz Cheney receives standing ovation as President Joe Biden highlights service, courage and empathy of honorees.

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US man had 150 home-made bombs, ‘used Biden photos for target practice’

The explosive devices found at Brad Spafford’s Virginia home are thought to be the largest such seizure in FBI history.

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Most of the bombs were found in a detached garage at the suspect’s home, where he lives with his wife and young children, while others were found in a backpack in his bedroom. Photo illustration: Reuters
Most of the bombs were found in a detached garage at the suspect’s home, where he lives with his wife and young children, while others were found in a backpack in his bedroom. Photo illustration: Reuters
US-China relations

Beijing sanctions, US’ Chinese migrants under Trump: 7 US-China relations reads

From FBI cyber fears to Beijing’s sanctions over Taiwan, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2024.

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As Trump return looms, US Chief Justice says courts’ independence under threat

John Roberts did not name Trump but said that even if court decisions are unpopular, other branches of government must still enforce them.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat

The 25th anniversary comes two days after the death of Jimmy Carter, who signed treaties that led to the waterway’s eventual transfer.

The Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal in Colon, Panama. File photo: AP
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OPINION
Nong Hong

Opinion | Trump’s Greenland gambit spotlights geopolitical tussle over the Arctic

Nong Hong
Mohammed Sinan Siyech

Opinion | Why the H-1B visa has divided Trump supporters

Mohammed Sinan Siyech
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Khushboo Razdan

Opinion | Inauguration invitation to Xi shows Trump’s deal-making in action

Khushboo Razdan
Peter T. C. Chang

Opinion | Trump 2.0 could offer a reprieve from US hegemony, but only briefly

Peter T. C. Chang
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Hao Nan

Opinion | US presidential transition is the thread tying world’s crises together

Hao Nan
Robert Delaney

On Balance | US must target Big Food and insurance industry to fix its healthcare

Robert Delaney
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