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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Photo: Xinhua

China

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, July 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met more than 20 world leaders this year, reflecting Beijing’s increasing global influence.

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Chinese analysis on US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: 7 highlights

31 Jul 2026 - 12:34PM

Will US red tape and other infrastructure delays give China the lead in AI race?

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Diplomacy

Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency.

31 Jul 2026 - 6:47AMvideocam

Sarah B. Rogers testifies in Washington during a Senate committee hearing on her nomination to be Chief Executive Officer of the US Agency for Global Media. Photo: Reuters

US

US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC

Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo.

31 Jul 2026 - 5:50AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Selection for next UN chief gets underway with Grynspan early front runner

United Nations Security Council started the process on Thursday to pick its new secretary general as successor to Antonio Guterres.

31 Jul 2026 - 12:32PMvideocam

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US

China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks

Beijing raises objections during high-level call as both sides work towards economic outcomes ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit.

31 Jul 2026 - 6:16AMvideocam

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng. Photo: Reuters

Tech War

Exclusive | ‘Science is a universal language’: US materials pioneer defends global ties

Elsa Reichmanis spent decades collaborating with Chinese science teams and says research should remain distinct from tech rivalry.

30 Jul 2026 - 11:39PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say.

30 Jul 2026 - 5:50AMvideocam

US

US sanctions mainland China, Hong Kong firms over Iranian oil shipments

Six targeted tankers allegedly carried crude to China as Washington links economic campaign to US Navy enforcement.

30 Jul 2026 - 8:56PMvideocam

The Mozambique-flagged tanker Lily is owned and operated by Hong Kong-based Confident Apex Limited. Photo: Handout

US

Fauci refuses to answer questions at US Senate hearing on Covid-19 origins

Republicans press former health official over Wuhan research funding as Democrats accuse committee of pursuing political vendetta.

30 Jul 2026 - 4:07AM

Anthony Fauci appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during a hearing on the origins of Covid-19 at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Military

Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made.

29 Jul 2026 - 3:36PM

Diplomacy

US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown

Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions.

29 Jul 2026 - 9:51AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang meets US officials as issues grow over China chip access

Washington visit comes amid investigation into whether restricted processors were used to train Moonshot AI models.

29 Jul 2026 - 5:42AMvideocam

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly meeting with US officials and lawmakers in Washington this week, while the Trump administration continues to investigate potential violations related to Nvidia’s AI chip exports to China. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears.

29 Jul 2026 - 10:39AMvideocam

Washington is increasing scrutiny of Chinese biotech at a time when the innovation pipeline in the world’s second-largest economy is experiencing rapid growth. Photo: Shutterstock

Southeast Asia

Exclusive | Philippines, sovereignty, Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how US’ Helberg sees it

Senior US official tackles suggestions that Manila’s jurisdiction could be eroded by a joint supply chain project.

28 Jul 2026 - 10:09PMvideocam

United States & Canada

Trump administration urges US Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting

Justice Department wants to clear way for controversial election changes ahead of the midterm elections.

28 Jul 2026 - 3:26PM

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US Elections

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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28 Jul 2026 - 8:30PM

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30 Jul 2026 - 7:24AM

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Opinion | America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality

26 Jul 2026 - 8:30PM

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