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Taiwan
Faith, hope and ancestry: how Beijing is trying to win over Taiwan’s next generation
Xintian village is symbolic of efforts to reinforce Taiwanese people’s historical and religious links to the mainland.
3 May 2026 - 6:05AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China’s EV era
2 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Taiwan
Why Beijing now wants its spies executed in Taiwan back in the spotlight
2 May 2026 - 8:49AM
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Diplomacy
The big shift in Xi Jinping’s travel plans and what it means for China
Data analysis by the SCMP reveals a changing dynamic in Beijing towards high-level diplomatic meetings.
1 May 2026 - 6:02AM
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Hong Kong politics
Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?
Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:24PM
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China exports
How China’s reported sulphuric acid export ban could have global buyers reeling
Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
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US-China relations
Why tougher US visa rules for skilled foreign workers may end in ‘brain drain’
Trump administration is targeting several visa categories, including popular H-1B pathway, with bias towards fewer numbers and more revenue.
30 Apr 2026 - 1:09AM
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Science
Will China’s mathematicians join a global effort to boycott the United States?
Question hovers as world’s premier mathematics conference faces revolt over American visa rules and foreign policies.
26 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
Prognosis positive: how AI could help China bridge the medical resources gap
Hospitals, medical professionals and patients stand to benefit as country pushes to integrate AI into healthcare sector.
25 Apr 2026 - 11:06AM
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China technology
As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny
Western competitors like GoPro face shrinking footprints as strategic shifts of Chinese firms disrupt the status quo while navigating FCC-led national security bans.
25 Apr 2026 - 6:40AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hongkongers find value, space and style in Shenzhen’s new cultural hotspots
Short cross‑border getaways emerging as the ‘quick escape’ of choice, with the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Culture Square adding to appeal.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:35AM
China exports
How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world
From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:54AM
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US-China relations
Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
Congressional resistance, war costs and industrial limits could constrain ambitions, even as Beijing expands its naval capacity.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:55AM
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China’s anti-sanctions law
How China is reinforcing its ‘legal shield’ against foreign pressure
New rules take aim at sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could provide a high-stakes testing ground.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:46AM
US-EU relations
The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with America
Many believed the transatlantic alliance could weather another term of Trump, but a year and a half on those hopes have largely faded.
19 Apr 2026 - 1:32AM
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China’s private sector
China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon?
Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?
18 Apr 2026 - 11:05AM
China manufacturing
Iran war energy shock sees Chinese firms recalibrate overseas expansion plans
Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:33AM
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Artificial intelligence
How the rise of AI agents could finally make China’s open-source models pay
Free models helped Chinese firms find rapid success – but thin margins are forcing a shift towards hybrid business strategies.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:38PM
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Hong Kong economy
Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?
Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:18PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
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Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts
War distractions and limited goals risk turning Beijing talks into optics over substance, as expectations shrink and planning falters.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:06AM
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US-China relations
Why the US may need more than just fixing gaps to rival China on rare earths
Washington’s mining ambitions may be complicated by the erosion of industrial know-how and a weak education pipeline, experts say.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:55AM
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Science
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What an ancient Chinese map reveals about global history: Sheng-Wei Wang
Kunyu Wanguo Quantu and maritime artefacts prove China explored the world earlier than Eurocentric accounts suggest, scholar argues.
13 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
‘Eager to explore’: Chinese migrants return to Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
A large chunk of Venezuela’s Chinese community fled overseas during Maduro’s rule. Now, many are returning as they see ‘new opportunities’.
12 Apr 2026 - 10:08AM
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Hong Kong stock market
Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?
The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.
11 Apr 2026 - 11:01AM
China education
Vocational schools a new front as China backs businesses’ global expansion
Earlier programmes focused on infrastructure, but new wave is shaped by demand in e-commerce, digital services and advanced manufacturing.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:06AM
Hong Kong economy
Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?
With diesel and petrol prices in city highest in the world, analysts warn that consumers will inevitably feel the impact in their wallets.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:36AM
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United States
The US could be moving away from precision strikes in the Iran war. Here’s why
As the conflict has intensified, more energy and civilian sites have been targeted in what is seen as a broader approach.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:26AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?
Washington is providing a real-time laboratory of modern warfare and Beijing is paying close attention to the lessons.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:10AM
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