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US-China trade war
China touts new finance tools to fend off sanctions
Anti-sanctions measures and efforts to globalise the yuan were among key topics as Chinese finance regulators and policymakers addressed the 2026 Lujiazui Forum.
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Reopening Strait of Hormuz won’t fix world’s energy problems
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Transcript of SCMP Plus’ chat with political scientist John Mearsheimer
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China urged to boost navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply
Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed fragility of maritime chokepoints and more should be done to protect shipments, analysts say.
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Japan
Trump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi
The US president also said Tokyo was not willing to get involved during the Iran war.
18 Jun 2026 - 9:17AM
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Banking & finance
Hang Seng Index hits lowest level in a year on rate-rise expectations
The index falls amid growing unease after Hong Kong banks and Fed hold rates steady.
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Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough.
18 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
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The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it
The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.
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US-China relations
Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial
The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced.
18 Jun 2026 - 5:17AM
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Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US
In their first bilateral meeting in 16 months, US president only goes as far as calling commercial vessel operations ‘a rough profession’.
18 Jun 2026 - 4:02AM
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Despite Trump’s promise of Iran peace, analysts say vague deal wobbly at best
US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.
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US peace deal brings little hope of better times to Iranians
Beaten down by sanctions, inflation and crackdowns, Iranians say they don’t envision a brighter future even with a ceasefire.
17 Jun 2026 - 11:58PM
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South China Sea
As Iran war comes to a close, is US pulling warships back to the west Pacific?
US Defence Department changes name of Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command, suggesting new focus.
17 Jun 2026 - 11:24PM
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Middle East
Lebanon peace talks with Israel ‘independent’ of US-Iran deal: Aoun
The Lebanese president says ‘nobody is negotiating for us’ in seeking to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
17 Jun 2026 - 10:33PM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘Not final’: Trump flips again on Iran deal, plans press conference in France
US leader warns framework is a work in progress and threatens to return to ‘dropping bombs’ if he does not like the terms of the agreement.
17 Jun 2026 - 9:20PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten the middle class
A successful sovereign wealth fund debut and a stock market rally offer a reprieve, even as higher borrowing costs threaten growth.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
US-China trade war
China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance
‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’.
17 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM
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India
3 killed, no apology: the strike straining India-US relations
Instead of showing remorse, Washington ordered New Delhi to obey its blockade, stoking public outrage.
17 Jun 2026 - 4:19PM
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How 75 days trapped under fire in Hormuz broke these Indian sailors
As the Strait of Hormuz edges towards reopening, sailors who survived 75 days under fire count the psychological cost of someone else’s war.
17 Jun 2026 - 1:51PM
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South Korea
Why Hormuz reopening hands South Korea a diplomatic problem at G7 summit
The G7 summit could revive pressure on Seoul to join international efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation through the strait.
17 Jun 2026 - 5:17PM
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Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles
Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.
17 Jun 2026 - 4:04PM
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Asean
Iran war ‘stark wake-up call’ for fossil fuel-dependent Southeast Asia: IEA
The agency warns that the region’s energy import bill could triple to US$245 billion by 2035 if it does not quickly look for alternatives.
16 Jun 2026 - 11:02PM
US-China relations
How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances
‘America first’ approach forces allies to shoulder security costs, raising questions about the future of US hegemony, Chinese analyst says.
16 Jun 2026 - 9:18PM
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Trump announces date for Hormuz re-opening
The US president electronically signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for talks that could end the country’s war with Iran.
16 Jun 2026 - 7:51PM
China's military weapons
China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand
Many of the systems on display at Norinco’s Eurosatory stand have been designed to counter smaller aerial threats.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:04PM
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Iran says US peace deal must include permanent Lebanon ceasefire
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says stopping Israeli strikes on Lebanon is ‘inseparable’ part of the complete end of the Iran war.
16 Jun 2026 - 5:54PM
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China consumption
China’s retail sales fall for first time since Covid
A decline in retail sales in May and weakening investments stand in contrast to China’s booming exports.
16 Jun 2026 - 5:01PM
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Shipowners hold off on Hormuz transit until US-Iran deal becomes ‘material’
The CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said shipping through the waterway ‘may take at least a couple of weeks’ to restart.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:33PM
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