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US President Donald Trump signs the funding bill to end the US government shutdown. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Trump signs bill to end shutdown, China leads patent race: SCMP daily highlights

From China filing nearly half of all patents in 2024 to impact of Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

TV shows and streaming video

Review | Had I Not Seen the Sun: Netflix’s ridiculous serial killer romance

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US-China relations

US invites Taiwan KMT chief to Washington, stresses top priority to ‘avoid war’

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China-EU relations

China-EU relations stumble from one flare-up to another

A speech by Taiwan’s No 2 leader and the seizure of a Chinese-owned chipmaker are just further examples of endless friction between China and the EU.

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Malaysia

Malaysian rapper Namewee released over probe into Taiwanese influencer’s death

Police say Namewee’s release on police bail is effective until November 26 while investigations into Iris Hsieh’s death are ongoing.

Mainland China

Mainland police offer cash rewards for tips on Taiwan’s ‘terrible’ influencers

Online personalities Wen Ziyu and Chen Boyuan identified as ‘henchmen and accomplices’ for the island’s independence.

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China-Japan relations

Japan ‘very much willing’ to keep talking to Beijing over Taiwan: top diplomat

Ambassador to Australia Kazuhiro Suzuki says proper communications are vital to avoid ‘misunderstandings’.

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Japan’s ambassador to Australia Kazuhiro Suzuki. Photo: X/JPEmbassyAU
China-Japan relations

Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

The Japanese prime minister’s comments about military intervention were unusually direct for such a sensitive topic.

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China-EU relations

Why China and Europe need to talk and how they can cope with chaos

Joerg Wuttke lays blame on both sides for troubled relations and calls for a new Manhattan Project to break Chinese dominance on rare earths.

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US-China relations

Ex-New York governors’ aide Linda Sun on trial for acting as Chinese agent

Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, are accused of making millions from their illicit conduct and reaping other rewards, like Nanjing-style ducks.

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Linda Sun and her husband, Christopher Hu, leave Brooklyn Federal Court after their arraignment in September 2024. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysian AG says no proof linking Namewee to Taiwanese influencer’s death

The 42-year-old Malaysian will be released on police bail on Thursday while investigations into Iris Hsieh’s death are ongoing.

A clip from a music video by Malaysian influencer Namewee and Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh. Photo: YouTube
China-EU relations

Beijing irked by Taiwan No 2’s speech, but measured response likely: analysts

Unofficial engagement at European Parliament is expected to prompt mainland officials to ‘be a lot more vigilant’ about political stunts.

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Foxconn

Nvidia and Apple supplier Foxconn posts 17% rise in third-quarter profit

Net profit for Nvidia’s biggest server maker and Apple’s top iPhone assembler hits US$1.89 billion, higher than US$1.62 billion estimate.

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Malaysia

Rapper Namewee and influencer Iris Hsieh had ‘special relationship’: police

The rapper is in custody amid an ongoing investigation into the death of the Taiwanese social media star.

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Malaysian rapper Namewee (right) and influencer Iris Hsieh. Photos: Handout
Scams and swindles

Editorial | Silver lining in sprawling scam case is cross-border cooperation

The brazen criminal case involving Chen Zhi shows the importance of joint global efforts against cybercrime and transnational scams.

Motorists ride past a branch of Prince Bank in Phnom Penh on October 15. Hong Kong has joined jurisdictions like the United States, Britain and Singapore in freezing assets linked to China-born businessman Chen Zhi and Prince Group, a multinational network accused of running vast scam centre operations. Photo: AFP
Belgium

‘Milestone’ or stunt? Taiwanese debate No 2 leader’s European Parliament speech

Supporters call Hsiao Bi-khim’s secret address a diplomatic win but critics label it a show to ‘deceive voters’.

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SCMP Highlights

China to bring space crew home, Taiwan’s manpower crisis: SCMP daily highlights

From the economic impact of China’s ageing population to Nexperia chips flowing back into Europe, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong couple who hid, aided 4 wanted protesters jailed for 13, 17 months

Ng Shuk-wai and Yu Hin-lam plead guilty to perverting the course of justice by hiding four fugitives ahead of their attempt to escape to Taiwan.

The District Court building in Wan Chai. Photo: Nora Tam
Semiconductors

Semiconductor giant TSMC posts slowest growth in 18 months amid AI bubble debate

The Taiwanese contract manufacturer is the go-to chipmaker for Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm and Apple.

SCMP Highlights

Uproar at Miss Universe event, ‘da ka’ moments in Singapore: 7 Asia highlights

From Chinese tourists flocking to Singapore to Miss Universe turmoil in Thailand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Kuomintang

Taiwanese military struggling to find enough volunteers even as spending rises

The worsening manpower shortage has prompted warnings that it will undermine the armed forces’ combat readiness.

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Taiwan is struggling to find enough volunteers for its military. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong weather

Cloudy, windy weather forecast for Hong Kong as storm Fung-wong departs

Observatory cancels the No 1 typhoon warning at 9.40pm and issues the strong monsoon signal.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will keep the No 1 signal in force during the day on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
US-China relations

Modelling of Taiwan war shows US could recruit Australia, Japan for sanctions

‘Sanctions alone are unlikely to deter’ Beijing but economic tools should be part of ‘broader contingency planning’, Rand says.

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China-Japan relations

Beijing slams Japanese PM for ‘seriously damaging’ ties over Taiwan comment

Sanae Takaichi’s assertion that contingency could allow Tokyo to engage in military action called ‘blatant interference’ in internal affairs.

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SCMP Highlights

Taiwan No 2 leader’s speech, Mongols’ rule during Yuan dynasty: 5 weekend reads

From the National Games’ opening ceremony to Chinese tourists flocking to Singapore, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Taiwan’s Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao speaks during an event at the European Parliament in Brussels on November 7, 2025. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Iris Hsieh’s death: Malaysian rapper Namewee to remain in custody

Namewee will stay in detention until Thursday to help with investigations into the Taiwanese influencer’s death, his lawyer says.

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Malaysian rapper singer Namewee (right) has been detained in connection with the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh (left). Photos: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory issues T1 as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches

Forecaster says it will assess the need to issue T3 on Tuesday night, when Fung-wong is expected to be closest to the city.

US-China relations

Taiwan faces new unease after Xi-Trump summit leaves island sidelined

With the issue left off the table during last week’s meeting, analysts suggest that ‘strategic silence’ could mean new risks ahead.

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