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China Economy

China’s sovereign fund reveals it opened London office after Trump win

China Investment Corporation opened its third offshore office in London in December 2024, joining outposts in Hong Kong and New York.

‘Toothpaste without China’? EU firms must stop Beijing, US overreliance: report

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US senators warn of China-cartel links forming a global ‘Silk Road of crime’

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China

Chinese boy Yuanxin, 6, speaks with father for first time since ICE detention

Phone call brings ‘relief’ to parent, though officials still will not say where the child is being held.

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The location of 6-year-old Yuanxin remains unknown more than a week after he was separated from his father during a routine ICE check-in. Photo: Family picture
The location of 6-year-old Yuanxin remains unknown more than a week after he was separated from his father during a routine ICE check-in. Photo: Family picture

Global Economy

US-China tech thaw? Trump clears Nvidia H200 exports – why it matters

It’s a ‘sliding scale’ strategy, analysts say of Trump’s U-turn – preserve American market share while dampening Beijing’s self-reliance push.

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Big Tech

China’s AI developers to welcome Nvidia’s H200 chip shipments, analysts say

Nvidia faces stronger domestic competition from the likes of Huawei, Cambricon, Moore Threads and MetaX.

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China

Supply chain guru Victor Fung warns of ‘20% tax’ as tariffs reshape global trade

As governments revive tariffs as a policy weapon, the cost will ultimately be borne by consumers, warns Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung.

A protester holds a sign outside the US Supreme Court on November 5, 2025. Photo: Reuters
A protester holds a sign outside the US Supreme Court on November 5, 2025. Photo: Reuters

US

‘A threat to Europe’s political life’: EU reels from new US security strategy

Brussels warns Washington against interference as Trump’s outline accuses Europe of decline and backs far-right movements across the bloc.

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Economy, Trade & Business

‘A slap in the face’: some US farmers unhappy with Trump’s US$12 billion bailout

US soybean growers, who were hit hardest by tariff disputes, have voiced frustration that overdue funding falls well short of what they need.

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United States & Canada

Trump gives green light for Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips in China

The move has upset China hawks in Washington, who are concerned that selling more advanced AI chips to Beijing could help boost its military.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference in Washington in October. US President Donald Trump says he will allow the sale of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China. Photo: AFP

US

US Congress unveils bill with curbs on China tech investment and biotech ties

NDAA package revives stalled measures on US outbound investment and biotech, signalling Capitol Hill’s hardened stance towards Beijing.

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Lawmakers in both the US House of Representatives and Senate have two weeks left before they go out of session until January. Photo: Reuters
Lawmakers in both the US House of Representatives and Senate have two weeks left before they go out of session until January. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

Are US, EU and Japan banking on defence spending for an economic boost?

As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains.

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Diplomacy

Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts

At the talks, Rubio hailed cooperation between the US and Canberra on critical minerals, defence production and troop deployments.

United States & Canada

Federal communications agency may bar Chinese telecoms firms from US networks

The FCC move is the latest in a series of actions Washington has taken against Beijing over efforts to prevent robocalls.

The Federal Communications Commission headquarters in Washington. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Kennedy Centre Honours fete celebrities, but Trump takes limelight

Sylvester Stallone and KISS are among the entertainers celebrated at the annual Kennedy Centre Honours hosted by the US president.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk the red carpet. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk the red carpet. Photo: AP

United States & Canada

Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE

Mayor-elect’s video instructs New Yorkers on their right to remain silent, film agents, and refuse entry without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.

United States & Canada

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Bessent says he has divested his soybean farm

Move comes after a US ethics watchdog said that Bessent had not fully complied with his pledge to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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OPINION
Alex Lo

As I see it | How Nexperia became a casualty of the US-China trade war

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Winston Mok

Opinion | How China can help Africa build human capital

Winston Mok
Rupert Stone

Opinion | Not just China: India also a piece of the US opioid puzzle

Rupert Stone
Kamala Thiagarajan

Opinion | How China engineered the rapid rise of its drug innovation industry

Kamala Thiagarajan
Wang Xiangwei

Opinion | Trump’s world view offers Beijing a window of opportunity on Taiwan

Wang Xiangwei
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Dan Plesch,Manuel Galileo

Opinion | Why advances in conventional weapons tech should worry China, Russia and US

Dan Plesch
Manuel Galileo
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