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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
A tarp covers the facade of the Kennedy Centre in Washington on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
US Politics

Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Centre. Why is the tarp still up?

A US judge has asked the venue’s board, which is stacked with loyalists to the president, to explain why the facade remains covered.

US Politics

Trump cancels signing of key US housing bill until Save America Act is passed

India

‘Donald Trump Avenue’: Indian tech hub renames road

World Trade Organization (WTO)

‘Dangerous moment’: Academic calls for US expulsion from WTO over protectionism

Even as US trade policy fractures the global system, China faces ‘credibility problem’ in trade leadership over its own practices.

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Signage seen at the 2026 Summer Davos forum in Dalian, China. Photo: Xinhua
SCMP Highlights

Cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV reads

From how the rise of EVs is creating a headache for authorities to the latest in battery developments, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

India

‘Senseless’: US military command rebrand risks damaging India ties

Eight years after ‘Indo’ was added to signal India’s importance, analysts say its removal points to a shift in Washington’s priorities.

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Spain

New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America

Pew survey across 36 nations found just 23 per cent of respondents had confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs.

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About two-thirds of respondents had little or no confidence in Donald Trump on global affairs. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Rebuking Trump, US Senate joins House in vote to end Iran war

US president blasts vote as ‘meaningless’ as his administration tries to negotiate a peace agreement with Iran.

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US-China relations

America’s ‘biggest risk’ on AI is China getting ahead, Bessent says

US Treasury secretary also warns there will be retaliation against any attempt to ‘weaponise supply chains’.

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Yuan

China’s central bank sets weaker yuan midpoint against US dollar for third day

The move comes after European Central Bank chief urged global leaders to discuss undervaluation of the Chinese currency.

The People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s midpoint rate weaker for a third day at 6.8195 per US dollar on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

‘China Initiative 2.0’: US crackdown on Chinese scholars intensifies

Immigration lawyers and activists claim the Trump Administration has ramped up its targeting of Chinese scientists and researchers in US.

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Chinese semiconductor researcher Wang Danhao died at the University of Michigan in March, shortly after being questioned by US federal law enforcement. Photo: Handout
United States

Rastafarian man can’t sue prison guards who shaved him bald: US Supreme Court

Damon Landor, whose religion forbids him from cutting his hair, had locks that reached below his knees after growing them for 20 years.

Ukraine war

Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’

With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim

US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.

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US President Donald Trump claimed in a social media post on Tuesday that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into 'infinity'. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

American envoy in Hong Kong upbeat on US-China ties, aims to engage officials

US Consul General Julie Eadeh says recent Xi-Trump summit set a vision for continued dialogue despite challenges.

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US Consul General Julie Eadeh is flanked by Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong (left) and Hua You, deputy commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Iran

Video | ‘IRAN WON THE WAR AND WE LOST’

John Mearsheimer on the world at war, the China-US collision course, and what lies ahead.

India

Are India-US trade talks nearing ‘last-mile bargaining’ amid strained ties?

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s visit to India this week could help put the ‘final touch’ on a trade deal, analysts say.

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US-China trade war

China targets US rare earth miners as Pentagon faces restocking rush

Two rare earth miners were among 10 US companies added to an export control list as China imposed tit-for-tat retaliatory measures.

Rare earths are vital in US Patriot missiles. Photo: AFP/US Army
United States

Algae-filled Washington pool to be drained for repairs after US$14.7 million renovation

US president threatens prison for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation projects.

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Britain

‘Sort of a friend’: Trump takes parting shot at UK’s Starmer

US leader offers his thoughts after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump: ‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran does not stick to deal

Trump said Iran must use money being unfrozen by the US to ‌buy food exclusively from America but Iran said it is under no such obligation.

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US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: EPA
China-India relations

Will US-India tensions hurt Quad’s critical mineral ambitions?

Washington-New Delhi strains test bloc’s cohesion, but concerns over Beijing may keep critical minerals plans on track.

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The Quad brings together Australia, India, Japan and the United States to address shared strategic and economic challenges, including dependence on China. Photo; Shutterstock
Medicine

China closing in but US leads in biotech quality and commercial reach: survey

The Cure survey said China leads ⁠in clinical development and supply chain, and rated US funding cuts a bigger threat than China competition.

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US-China trade war

US-China rare earth truce tested as tensions rise

Analysts warn of more trouble ahead after China adds 10 US firms to the export control list and restricts 46 from government procurement.

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China-Latin America relations

China extends hand to Colombia’s Trump-backed president-elect

Beijing offers to work with de la Espriella in spite of his firm’s legal clash over the metro with a Chinese group and his US realignment vow.

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Abelardo de la Espriella speaks to supporters from behind bullet-proof glass after preliminary results showed him narrowly winning Colombia’s presidential run-off election. Photo: AFP
Americas and the Caribbean

Mexico seeks to restart oil shipments to energy-starved Cuba

President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to resume critical fuel deliveries using commercial firms that have permits.

A man inspects a car in Havana as a humanitarian aid ship arrives in port. Photo: AFP
United States

Iran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, says US

This is ‘the first step in permanently ending a nuclear weapons programme in Iran’, said US Vice-President J.D. Vance.

US, Israel war on Iran

Could Iran replace China as US soybean market? Farmers aren’t buying Trump pitch

American growers sceptical, dismissing claims of a new Iranian market for their exports as unrealistic and misleading.

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