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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.
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As Trump targets Brics, Indonesia’s autonomy hangs in the balance
13 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
Brics
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Why Brics is still a long way from providing an alternative world order
12 Jul 2025 - 8:46PM
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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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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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China trade
Brazil and China to study South American transcontinental railway project
Proposal would connect Brazil’s Atlantic Ocean coast to Peru’s Pacific port of Chancay, cutting shipping times to Asia by up to 12 days.
9 Jul 2025 - 6:05AM
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US-ally trade wars
Trump threatens tariffs on 14 nations in quest for deals
Japan, South Korea and six Asean members were among countries to get public letters with new tariff rates as US President Donald Trump steps up his pursuit of trade agreements.
8 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
Brics
‘We don’t want an emperor’: Brazil’s Lula speaks up as Brics silent on tariffs
Brazilian leader doesn’t think ‘it’s very responsible and serious for a president … of the US to threaten the world over the internet’.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:35PM
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Brics draws Trump anger, few leaders
The Brics summit sparked a threat of extra tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even without the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.
7 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
Brics
Trump vows tariff boost for ‘anti-American’ policies as China calls for Brics action
Trade restrictions may worsen ‘economic disparities’ and affect ‘prospects for global economic development’: Brics declaration.
7 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM
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Brics in push for UN to take lead on setting rules for artificial intelligence
Leaders say AI is a ‘unique opportunity’ for driving inclusive growth, innovation and sustainability but warn there must be fair governance.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:01AM
China-Middle East relations
Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
Brics nations meeting in Brazil take aim at ‘unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures’, urge end to ‘the cycle of violence’ in the Middle East.
7 Jul 2025 - 4:59PM
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China exports
China’s Li, Brazil’s Lula pledge joint effort to bring AI to farming
Lula also calls on China’s vice-premier to join initiative aimed at saving the world’s forests.
7 Jul 2025 - 12:19AM
Mainland China
‘Best in history’: China’s Li Qiang hails Brazil ties as he meets Lula in Rio
Talks ahead of Brics summit come as the two founding members of emerging economies group brace for tussle with US over trade, global order.
6 Jul 2025 - 9:08PM
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Brics leaders urge cohesion, trade and use of local currency to grow clout
At Brics business forum, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim calls on emerging markets bloc to learn from Asean to challenge Western dominance.
6 Jul 2025 - 1:00PM
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‘Brics bank’ blasts West ahead of leaders’ summit, China mute on tariffs
At New Development Bank meeting, Brazil’s Lula and NDB’s Rousseff slam US-led financial order, as China and India stress pragmatism.
5 Jul 2025 - 8:32PM
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Fame and celebrity
Don’t look back in anger: Oasis brothers reunite for first gig in 16 years
The Gallagher brothers set off a frenzy for tickets after they announced their comeback nearly a year ago.
5 Jul 2025 - 9:23AM
US-China trade war
US-China trade tensions, Li replaces Xi at Brics and more
This week: US and China lower export controls, Xi Jinping reiterates call for ‘unified national market’, Wang Yi says China doesn’t want Russia defeat. Next week: Li attends Brics summit, China CPI may show deflation end, Taiwan military drills.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
Brics
Rio mounts major security operation for Brics summit
About 20,000 military personnel to guard leaders, fighter jets to patrol skies.
4 Jul 2025 - 6:20AM
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