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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
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Defence

How Trump’s call for Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending may backfire

The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries.

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Technology

Opinion | In an era defined by AI, can work still be measured by the clock?

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US-China trade war

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

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Artificial intelligence

Hunger for electronic ‘rice’ feeds stock rise for China’s MLCC makers

Shares in Guangdong Fenghua, Suzhou GYZ, Chaozhou Three-Circle and upstream suppliers shoot up as relentless AI demand reshapes market.

Japanese and South Korean giants dominate supply of advanced MLCCs used in AI infrastructure, creating opportunities for Chinese manufacturers in lower-end segments. Photo: Shutterstock Images
China's military weapons

China’s Type 076 ship Sichuan enters final tests with stealth drone catapult

CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones.

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US-China relations

Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made.

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China’s coastguard

US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement.

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Taiwanese and US coastguard vessels are seen sailing side by side in the photo released by the American Institute in Taiwan. Photo: Handout
China-Latin America relations

Brazil turns to China trade deal after Trump tariffs, as years of resistance end

Xi and Lula agree to fast track Mercosur trade talks, endorsing a deal Brasilia fought to bury when Uruguay first proposed it.

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William Lai

Will the heat from a cooking oil scandal help the opposition in Taiwan?

Mass protest may have put Taipei mayor Wayne Chiang in pole position to contest the island’s next leadership election.

China-Japan relations

Beijing fires new salvo at Tokyo with documentary on disputed Diaoyu Islands

Series comes as political and maritime tensions have been ramping up between the neighbours for months.

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The new documentary is not Beijing’s first effort to convince the international community that the Diaoyu Islands are its territory. Photo: CGTN
SCMP Highlights

Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads

From India losing credibility in the supply chain race to China’s interest in Indonesian minerals, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Customers purchase the newly launched iPhone 17 at Apple Hebbal, in Bengaluru on September 19, 2025. Photo: AFP
China consumption

Back in fashion? Burberry sales jump in China amid tech wealth

Burberry and Cartier see sales surge in China, driven by Gen Z and tech wealth, but recovery remains uncertain amid economic challenges.

Accidents and disasters in China

Typhoon Noul grounds 1,800 flights as southern China hit by heavy rainfall

Red rainstorm alert issued as country’s strongest typhoon so far this year causes severe disruption in tech hub Shenzhen and nearby cities.

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Internet

Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?

Despite having official backing, the movie about a 17th century battle has faced surprising backlash from online nationalists.

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“The Belief” has not made it to the big screen in mainland China, despite film posters advertising a July 25 release date. Photo: Baidu
United States

What a helicopter’s flight in the Taiwan Strait says about Beijing’s war plans

PLA may be practising ‘reconnaissance and strike’, in which drones and helicopters work in tandem alongside rocket artillery.

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Military analysts say the PLA helicopter’s flight may signal a new operational pattern in the Taiwan Strait. Photo: Handout
Accidents and disasters in China

Rail and air services cancelled as southern China braces for Typhoon Noul

The third typhoon to hit the country this month is expected to make landfall overnight bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

US-China relations

Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?

Aggressive pressure, driven by fresh tech curbs and tariffs, risks souring the high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, analysts say.

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Trending in China

Chinese man helps stranger take photo only to find he is long-lost relative

In ‘magical’ coincidence, man’s grandfather and tourist’s father were brothers who lost touch after second man moved to Taiwan before 1949.

Little did Chen, left, know that a business trip to Yunnan would unexpectedly reunite him with a long-lost relative. Photo: Douyin
Japan

Why Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entry

Analysts say the move will be ‘a starting point’ for greater cooperation among like-minded partners amid concerns about US commitment.

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Banking & finance

Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows

Price differentials, changing consumer habits make mainland China a ‘major hotspot’ for Hongkongers’ spending, UnionPay International says.

China’s coastguard

Why PLA jet sorties near Taiwan dropped to a 3-year low in first half of 2026

Beijing is shifting cross-strait military strategy, halving aerial missions and increasing coastguard patrols in the waters near the island.

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Illustration: Davies Christian
China-Latin America relations

China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites

Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return.

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Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (centre, left) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (centre, right) meet on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers' meeting in Manila, the Philippines, on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice

Leaders’ commitment to stability holds as China likely views his remarks as domestic political theatre, analysts say.

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China's military weapons

What do the PLA’s ‘Steel Rain’ shells say about its war plans for Taiwan?

New airburst munitions that shower targets with metal fragments are designed to attack personnel and lightly protected equipment.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong checks ‘almost every book shipment from Taiwan’

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council says increase in inspections followed amendments to implementation rules of Hong Kong’s national security law.

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Customs says it is fully committed to safeguarding national security. Photo: Nathan Tsui
US-China relations

China, US emphasise stability amid lingering tensions

The US and China seem to be focused on maintaining a fragile truce ahead of a September presidential summit.

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Stocks

Macroscope | Emerging markets have a concentration problem. Investors will have to live with it

Investors nervous about the dominance of South Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers can’t afford to ignore them.

China’s military drills

Beijing conducts live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait after criticising Lai speech

Beginning of exercise coincides with completion of Beijing’s fisheries resources survey conducted in waters east of Taiwan.

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