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China-Africa relations
New railway lines put Guinea and Algeria on track to send iron ore to China
Chinese firms complete key infrastructure needed to transport iron ore from mines to processing facilities and ports.
21 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
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Science
Chinese pterosaur’s last meal feeds dino-sized diet debate
20 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
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India
Everyone gets a BrahMos? Global interest in missile raises India’s profile
20 Jul 2025 - 11:40AM
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United States
Police raid Bolsonaro’s home as US revokes Brazil judge’s visa in widening feud
Washington’s move came after judge Moraes imposed ‘suffocating’ curbs on the former leader, who is facing coup charges.
19 Jul 2025 - 12:09PM
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Donald Trump
Brazil court orders raids on ex-president Bolsonaro for colluding with Trump
Bolsonaro has also been ordered to wear an ankle bracelet, stop using social media and cease communications with his son.
18 Jul 2025 - 11:30PM
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United States
Trump’s tariff deadline spurs frenzy among Asian countries to seal deals
While some countries could clinch trade deals with Trump before August 1, others may miss the deadline and face higher tariffs, analysts say.
18 Jul 2025 - 1:00PM
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China trade
Brazil triples rare earth exports to China, a ripple from US-China rift
In first half of 2025, exports reach US$6.7 million, which analysts view as sign of China’s bid to diversify access to strategic minerals.
18 Jul 2025 - 3:49PM
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Donald Trump
Brazil’s Lula won’t take orders from ‘gringo’ Trump, calls tariffs blackmail
US president is set to hit Brazil with 50 per cent tariffs, citing unfair trade practices and the treatment of his ally Bolsonaro.
18 Jul 2025 - 2:45PM
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Mainland China
In Latin America poll, China grows in appeal though US remains preferred ally
Pew Research poll of Mexico, Brazil and Argentina suggests China may be benefiting from unease over US President Donald Trump’s policies.
16 Jul 2025 - 12:58AM
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Indonesia
Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent calls China deal timeline ‘flexible’
Indonesia deal announcement follows 32 per cent tariff threat, while US Treasury chief says he is ‘working’ on meeting China counterpart.
16 Jul 2025 - 5:55AM
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Brics
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For Brics, it’s a big leap from talk shop to institution of power
The bloc stands at a crossroads: can it become a true alternative to the G7, or is it merely a fractured mirror of diverging interests?
15 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Made in China 2025
China’s oil sector breaks new ground with export of suction anchors to Brazil
The suction caissons – developed under the Made in China 2025 project – will be used to secure deep-sea oil platforms in Brazil.
14 Jul 2025 - 7:30PM
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US-China trade war
How Trump’s latest tariffs on allies, rivals could fund his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Washington’s new duties on 25 countries could make up for tax shortfall and back domestic spending plans, analysts say.
14 Jul 2025 - 6:06PM
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Ukraine war
US senators aim to arm Trump with ‘sledgehammer’ sanctions against Russia
Trump has indicated he would be open to the sanctions bill as relations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin grow increasingly frosty.
14 Jul 2025 - 6:44AM
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Donald Trump
Bend the knee or fight? Countries in a bind as Trump’s tariff patience wanes
Trump intends to make good on his threat to drop talks and just set unilateral rates, raising the stakes before his August 1 deadline.
13 Jul 2025 - 12:40PM
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Diplomacy
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As Trump targets Brics, Indonesia’s autonomy hangs in the balance
Facing renewed tariff threats, Jakarta must now weigh its commitment to a multipolar world against short-term economic interests.
13 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
Brics
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Why Brics is still a long way from providing an alternative world order
If Brics nations want to present a viable alternative to the US-led world order, they must do more than eschew confrontation with the West.
12 Jul 2025 - 8:46PM
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Brics
Rio de Janeiro seeks to become Brics diplomatic hub with headquarters proposal
Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes says bid, which would centralise Brics offices, would boost city’s global standing and draw investment and jobs.
12 Jul 2025 - 2:16AM
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US-China trade war
China must ‘play the long game’ with trade partners as US bullies, analysts say
Moving beyond strongly worded warnings, Beijing is seen embracing a more pragmatic approach, steeling itself ahead of more talks with Washington.
11 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
US-China relations
Rubio-Wang meet, China GDP, Nvidia and more
This week: Marco Rubio meets Wang Yi, Donald Trump revives tariff war, EU seeks to reduce reliance on China. Next week: China’s economy may slow, Nvidia’s Huang in China, Australian PM discusses Port Darwin and more.
11 Jul 2025 - 5:30PM
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Brazil plans retaliation to Trump tariffs
11 Jul 2025 - 1:37PM
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United States
Brazil plans retaliation to Trump tariffs as analysts predict growing China ties
Move jolts Brasília at a sensitive moment, fueling fears of long-term damage to US-Brazil trust.
11 Jul 2025 - 3:06PM
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Artificial intelligence
Global AI conference in Shanghai to showcase China’s prowess, vision
High-level meeting on AI governance to be held in tandem with the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference, starting on July 26.
10 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
Brics
The Brics paradox: expanding influence, patchwork progress
It has condemned tariffs and military strikes on Iran, but analysts say Brics’ true test is in moving beyond rhetoric to deliver results.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:35PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors await details on policy support from Beijing
Investors look ahead to a Politburo meeting later this month for clues on how top leaders might tackle deflationary trend.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:42PM
United States
Trump announces new tariffs on Brazil, 6 smaller economies
‘Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from reciprocal,’ letters say, adding alleged deficits are threats to US national security.
11 Jul 2025 - 1:55AM
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SCMP Highlights
China deflation worries, top Chinese oncologist’s death: SCMP daily highlights
From Brazil and India uniting against Trump to China’s ‘great green wall’ in Inner Mongolia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
9 Jul 2025 - 10:44PM
US-ally trade wars
In show of unity against Trump, Brazil and India vow to triple trade flows
Lula and Modi sign several agreements and announce plans to step up Indian engagement with South American trade bloc Mercosur.
9 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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