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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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14 Jun 1946
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45th President of the United States of America
US President Donald Trump met China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing in May. They are expected to meet again in the US in September, despite recent China-US friction on several fronts. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?

As Beijing and Washington trade curbs, analysts say only major action or breach of the other’s core interests can prevent summit.

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United States

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

Britain

UK clears Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US

A more stable US-Hong Kong relationship need not come at the expense of domestic security or ties with the Global South or the mainland.

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Illustration: Kaliz Lee
US, Israel war on Iran

How US became trapped in ‘dreadful situation’ of its own making over Iran war

With Iran holding firm to its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Trump faces one of two choices: capitulate or risk a ‘forever war’, experts say.

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Ukraine war

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are breaking through in Ukraine

Interceptors are running low, warning times are seconds, and only one air-defence system can stop them.

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United States

New UK foreign minister dodges questions on his past Trump remarks

Ed Miliband in Washington ignores shouted inquiries about calling the US president an ‘idiot, a racist and a misogynist’.

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Aviation accidents

US investigates proximity incident between passenger jet and Trump’s helicopter

Investigators look into why airliner was allowed to take off in Washington while Marine One was airborne nearby.

US-China trade war

China’s retaliation against US shows depth of its trade war strategy: analysts

Beijing’s latest export controls and sanctions against American companies show its ‘countermeasures framework and toolkit have come of age’.

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United States

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

He defeated moderate Haley Stevens, who was backed by the Democratic establishment, in a vote seen as a test of the party’s direction.

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Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a press conference in Detroit statue on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill

Taiwan, AI and supply chains headline House and Senate proposals as lawmakers broaden efforts to counter Beijing on multiple fronts.

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The South China Sea remains a central focus of US military planning as Washington expands efforts to counter China. Photo: US Navy
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran nears Hormuz deal with Oman, conditions reopening on US actions

Tehran agrees to joint route with neighbour across strait, taking effective control of traffic without Washington’s input.

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US-China relations

US hawks push Trump on multibillion-dollar Taiwan arms deal ahead of Xi summit

Observers say US leader may be ‘miscalculating’ if he attempts to use the US$14 billion package to ramp up pressure on Beijing.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Disputes over AI, robotics, trade mount ahead of planned Xi-Trump summit in US

Tech and trade rifts and forced labour claims test US-China cooperation ahead of Xi Jinping’s planned visit to Washington in September.

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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump shake hands after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, on May 15. Photo: Reuters
Israel

Netanyahu says Israel didn’t agree to US-backed Gaza plan

The Israeli leader has received guarantees that the Israeli army would only need to leave its current positions in Gaza after Hamas disarms.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, in December. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Copper floods US as traders anticipate Trump tariffs while ‘Taco’ concerns loom

Traders ship more than 200,000 tonnes of the industrial metal into American ports in July to front-load anticipated levies, as fears of policy reversal persist.

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Japan

US-Japan trade thaw driven by shared yen for stronger currency

How long this boost in relations will last, though, depends on whether the yen can hold its value, experts say.

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US-China trade war

Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products

State mouthpiece warns that Washington’s bans on green energy and advanced manufacturing will backfire, while defending China’s open-source AI models.

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A humanoid robot serves as a guide for visitors at the Space Museum of the Harbin Institute of Technology in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump claims China is fuelling resistance to AI data centres in the US

US president also threatens Iran with ‘a tremendous attack’ if it doesn’t comply with his demands on Strait of Hormuz.

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Ukraine war

Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv region as Ukraine fails to stop missiles

Ukrainians down dozens of drones but zero missiles, prompting urgent calls for ballistic interceptors.

US, Israel war on Iran

US waging war on Iran not worth the cost, most Americans say in new survey

Marquette Law School poll also found 75 per cent of respondents nationwide did not believe the conflict was worth the cost.

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American forces launch strikes against Iran on July 22. Some 88 per cent of respondents to a nationwide survey believed the US had not achieved its war goals. Photo: AFP/US Central Command
Americas and the Caribbean

US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating row

State Department retaliates against Brasilia over delayed envoy approval as fractious relationship is again tested.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a recent visit to Washington. Photo: Reuters
US Politics

Man with gun in car arrested at Trump golf course before US president’s visit

Suspect had 16-round magazine in his pocket and appeared to monitor security, authorities say.

US-China relations

Trump ex-lawyer advances in attorney general bid after Republican deal

Senate panel clears path for nomination as acting AG confirms US$1.8 billion fund for president’s allies is scrapped.

US-China relations

US AI leaders are using Chinese open models for cybersecurity. Here’s why

Andrew Ng and others argue accessible systems outperform overly restricted platforms on cybersecurity and transparency.

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Anthropic has warned that powerful open-weight AI models could pose national security and biosecurity risks. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026.

The Havana Capitol is seen reflected in a puddle on July 11. Photo: AFP
Israel

US-Saudi nuclear doubt, Boko Haram’s AI terrorism: 7 global relations reads

From US arms promises to EU sanctions and USMCA troubles, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2026.

US-China trade war

Strong as steel: Trump tariffs spark a US production increase

US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025.

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