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China's military weapons
Will new Saudi-Pakistan defence pact give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
Islamabad’s elevated stature in Middle East security could make it ‘the operational face of Chinese defence systems’ via regional deployment.
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China-Middle East relations
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi to visit China days ahead of Donald Trump
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War and conflict
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Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu, everyone now wants to go nuclear
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong home sales surge to 2-year high, boosting overall transactions
A total of 8,692 transactions in all sectors were concluded last month, up 12.3 per cent from March’s 7,737 deals.
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong posts strongest quarterly economic growth in almost 5 years at 5.9%
Robust exports and resilient domestic consumer spending drive growth despite Middle East tensions and rising energy costs.
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China-Japan relations
Takaichi signs Australia deals to boost Japan’s energy security
Japan’s prime minister penned agreements with her Australian counterpart as the two nations seek to pare reliance on Chinese rare earths and safeguard energy supplies amid the war in Iran.
5 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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South Korea
South Korea rebuffs Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ call after Hormuz ship fire
A UN mandate and a global coalition are required before Seoul joins Trump’s mission to reopen the strait, officials indicate.
5 May 2026 - 5:11PM
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SCMP Highlights
Filipino contestant’s viral swimsuit moment, UAE’s Opec exit: 7 Asia highlights
From Malaysian Indians frustrating scammers to Japan sharing warship design, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
5 May 2026 - 2:32PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US’ Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz
Treasury chief says Beijing’s energy buys fund ‘top sponsor of terrorism’, calls for action as US asserts ‘absolute control’ over waterway.
5 May 2026 - 10:33AM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in meeting with Trump: US experts
The conflict is likely to give Beijing an edge in discussions on hi-tech supply chains and Taiwan, analysts argue.
5 May 2026 - 1:37AM
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South Korea
Seoul says ‘explosion and fire’ on South Korean ship in Hormuz strait
The vessel is a cargo ship of almost 180 metres (590 feet) sailing under the flag of Panama.
5 May 2026 - 4:37AM
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Diplomacy
Strait of Hormuz woes, US-Nato ‘crisis’: 7 global relations reads
From a possible Trump-Iran joint venture to Russia-China talks, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2026.
4 May 2026 - 10:30PM
United States
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
Despite all the uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last, the US stock market has managed to power to record after record.
4 May 2026 - 9:55PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong residential property upturn drives recovery in office, retail sectors
Shop rents will ‘turn positive by year-end’ but likely post a 3 per cent decline for the entire year, Morgan Stanley says.
4 May 2026 - 6:07PM
US-China relations
China says to ignore US sanctions even as Trump visit nears
Beijing issued an unprecedented order to ignore US sanctions just ahead of presidential summit in Beijing.
4 May 2026 - 5:32PM
Singapore
Singapore, New Zealand ink world first deal to secure essential supplies
Both governments committed not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on crucial goods such as food, fuel and healthcare products.
4 May 2026 - 3:00PM
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Gold in Hong Kong
Gold rush: Hong Kong bullion imports from Dubai jump amid US-Iran war
Gold traders from the Middle East and Russia have been selling physical gold in Hong Kong at a discount of 15 to 20 per cent since early April.
4 May 2026 - 7:55PM
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SCMP Highlights
Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads
From freight routes bypassing Hormuz to Hong Kong helpers in tents on days off, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
4 May 2026 - 12:34PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait, fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table.
4 May 2026 - 10:28AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Why CY Leung thinks Hong Kong needs to strengthen maritime-related sectors
Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities.
4 May 2026 - 8:30AM
Germany
German chancellor plays down row with Trump in fallout from US troop withdrawal
Friedrich Merz denies his criticism of the Iran war triggered Trump to announce drawdown of 5,000 soldiers.
4 May 2026 - 2:28PM
Italy
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo who has clashed with Trump
US secretary of state also seeks a meeting with Italy’s Meloni, whom Trump has also turned against.
4 May 2026 - 8:49PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships out of Hormuz, as vessels attacked
US to launch new mission dubbed ‘Project Freedom’ as Tehran signals interference would be seen as a ceasefire violation.
4 May 2026 - 1:17PM
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US-China relations
The US sanctioned Chinese oil refineries. Now China is really pushing back
Beijing has wheeled out its ‘Blocking Rules’ for the first time, ordering non-compliance with the American action.
3 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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China food security
China’s farmers face dual threats from El Nino and Iran war, analysts say
They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations.
3 May 2026 - 8:00PM
China-Middle East relations
How 2 Iranian brothers in China use ancient music as a bridge through wartime
Amid deep geopolitical uncertainty, the Beijing workshop of Majid and Massoud Shamaeezadah preserves and shares Persian culture.
3 May 2026 - 7:23PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Are US Air Force C-17s flying cars into Beijing for Trump’s China trip?
American military cargo planes have been spotted at the Chinese capital’s main airport, suggesting that the high-stakes visit is still on.
3 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
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China’s stance on Iran war has strengthened its global position
Readers discuss how the world perceives China, and the work to be done to prevent rape.
3 May 2026 - 11:30AM
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