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Trump had vowed for months to impose reciprocal tariffs to match other countries’ higher tariff rates. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

China vows to retaliate after ‘bullying’ US imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs

The ‘Liberation Day’ package will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade and other countries ‘ripping off’ the US, said Donald Trump.

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Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports

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Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

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Middle East

Israel military ‘dissecting’ Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed military operations last month, Palestinians say.

A devastated neighbourhood in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP
A devastated neighbourhood in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Israel launches strikes on Syria military bases, infrastructure

Syria’s foreign ministry described Israel’s attacks on five locations across the country as an ‘unjustified escalation’.

United States & Canada

White House shoots down reports Elon Musk will be out soon

US reports said the world’s richest man could soon step away from his unprecedented role in the Trump administration.

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Americas

Colombia seizes nearly 49 tonnes of China-bound smartphone mineral

The haul, linked to ex-Farc rebels, was said to be worth US$1.2 million.

Police check seized sacks of Coltan inside a truck in Villavicencio, Colombia. Photo: Colombian Defence Ministry via AFP
Police check seized sacks of Coltan inside a truck in Villavicencio, Colombia. Photo: Colombian Defence Ministry via AFP

Europe

More women in UK and China come forward over ‘prolific’ rapist Zou Zhenhao

The Chinese PhD student was convicted in London last month after drugging and raping 10 women, sometimes filming the attacks.

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United States & Canada

Amazon, OnlyFans founder make last-minute bids for TikTok as US deadline looms

Trump officials are expected to discuss ByteDance’s video app on Wednesday, as it faces pressure to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned.

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United States & Canada

Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on China, other global issues: US report

Trump officials have been slammed for using the app to discuss highly sensitive information, including war plans.

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US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz visits the US military’s Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Europe

US won’t take over Greenland, Denmark PM says, vowing support against Trump

Mette Frederiksen is on a three-day trip to the Arctic island days after US Vice-President J.D. Vance stirred controversy with his visit.

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (middle) and her husband Bo Tengberg (2nd from right) disembarks the aircraft and are greeted by Greenland’s acting Head of Government, Mute Bourup Egede at the Nuuk airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (middle) and her husband Bo Tengberg (2nd from right) disembarks the aircraft and are greeted by Greenland’s acting Head of Government, Mute Bourup Egede at the Nuuk airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

Judge dismisses corruption case against NY mayor, criticises Trump admin ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Americas

Costa Rica’s Nobel-winning ex-president loses US visa

Two-time president Oscar Arias won the Nobel in 1987 for his efforts to end civil wars in Central America.

Global Economy

US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

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US President Donald Trump is expected to reveal details of his promised “reciprocal tariffs” on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

United States & Canada

Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone and Top Gun, dead at 65

Once one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men, Kilmer also had a reputation for being difficult to work with.

Val Kilmer in 2011. File photo: EPA
Val Kilmer in 2011. File photo: EPA

Middle East

Israel to expand Gaza military operation to ‘crush’ Hamas

Israel to seize territory in the war-torn enclave as it prepares for more intense fighting with Palestinian militants.

China

Hypersonic anti-ship missiles, PLA drills continue: SCMP daily highlights

From day 2 of Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan to a first for China’s Communist Party, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

Diplomacy

Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports

US president’s repeated threat of tariffs has spurred waves of counter threats and fears of a global trade war.

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United States & Canada

Trump says ‘not joking’ about possible third term as US president

Trump says he could overcome the two-term limit stipulated in the US constitution: ‘there are methods which you could do it’.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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MULTIMEDIA
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Trump slaps 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports as part of ‘Liberation Day’ package
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Putin says Trump’s Greenland plan is ‘serious’

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