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US congressman Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican and vocal critic of China, has been announced as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for national security adviser. Photo: AP

Trump’s China policy could pit deal makers against ideologues: analysts

Hardline appointees and nominees may curb his transactional impulses on issues like trade, technology and Taiwan, US-based analysts say.

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Opinion | Why US influence in Southeast Asia could decline under Trump 2.0

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Asia-Pacific to see slowing economic growth amid trade tensions: Apec

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Trump eyes Rubio for top diplomat. Will China sanctions create chaos for ties?

Analysts say if Donald Trump picks Marco Rubio for US secretary of state, it could signal more ‘confrontational’ approach to diplomacy.

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Marco Rubio (right) is one of the most outspoken US senators on a wide range of issues that Beijing considers sensitive. Photo: Reuters

Recap | US women’s sex strike, Musk’s Trump bet: opinions on US election fallout

Explore the potential global impact of a second Trump term through the eyes of our opinion writers.

With Trump’s victory, Malaysia sees more interest from Chinese firms to relocate

US president-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slap 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign trail.

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Recap | Trump’s return threatens Chinese EV makers, an AI talent war and more tech news

The global expansion of biotech firms is another story the SCMP has been covering in the realm of future tech recently.

Demand for AI talent continues to surge in China. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong to seek ‘win-win’ trade ties with US after Trump’s victory: John Lee

But chief executive says city will adopt bottom-line approach to protect legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong businesses.

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Trump’s China dealings to rely on billionaires like Elon Musk: analysts

President-elect’s transaction-based approach to diplomacy could see informal behind-the-scenes dialogue with Beijing coming to the forefront.

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As Apec opens, the largest figure in attendance is not even there: Donald Trump

The US president-elect and his preference to shed, not support, multilateral institutions cast a looming shadow over Lima this week.

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The entrance of the Lima Convention Center, part of the government complex where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit is taking place this week. Peru: AFP

Opinion | Trump 2.0 is likely to be worse for China and the global economy

While Trump’s rhetoric and policy sometimes diverge, this time around there may be more reason to take him literally.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens

Navigating ‘tough phase’, China says economy is on road to recovery

Positive spin by party mouthpiece, while shying away from ‘chasing rapid growth’, comes as questions linger over China’s stimulus measures.

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Singapore’s PM Wong and China’s Vice-Premier Ding reaffirm close ties

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Singapore’s leaders to discuss partnerships in areas such as trade and sustainable development.

Vietnam threatens to block Chinese retailers Shein and Temu over licences

Fast-fashion retailer Shein has been selling to Vietnam for at least two years. Temu began allowing users in the country to shop last month.

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The logos of Shein and Temu. Photo: Reuters

China export ‘rush’ expected ahead of Trump’s tariffs, Beijing to show restraint

China’s export container freight index for shipments for US east and west coast routes stabilised and rebounded at the start of November.

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A container ship departs the Port of Newark. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

US farmers sign big deals at CIIE expo, easing concerns about scale of trade war

‘Agricultural products are an important part of bilateral trade between China and the US,’ AmCham Shanghai says.

Planned link to Brazil raises geopolitical stakes for China-funded port in Peru

Brazil’s economic ties to China are much greater than Peru’s, and the ramifications of a connection to the port are deemed ‘a big deal’.

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Opinion | Under Trump, the US will forfeit the global clean tech race to China

As a climate crisis denier ascends to the American presidency, the green technology momentum is picking up in China and around the world.

Workers produce offshore wind turbines in Fuqing in China’s Fujian province, on August 8. Photo: Xinhua

From Ikea to Muji, foreign brands still bet big on Chinese consumers

Lifestyle-product retailers are investing in new stores in China, as richer consumers continue to splurge on quality imports.

Exclusive | Dominican Republic can help Hong Kong connect with Latin America, envoy says

Consul general hopes for stronger air links to unlock opportunities for tourism and reduce shipping costs.

Opinion | China can build bridges as Trump’s America builds walls

Regardless of Trump’s approach, Beijing should avoid withdrawing from the world and instead seize the opportunity to attract global talent.

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A police officer helps a traveller fill out an entry registration card at Beijing Capital International Airport, on July 10. Photo: Xinhua

Port of entry: Peru’s Chinese-built megaproject is poised to reshape Pacific trade

The Chancay port will be one of South America’s largest belt and road successes, though it has raised local concerns about the costs of growth.

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Illustration: Henry Wong

Asian Angle | Why India-Pakistan relations need a new era of engagement

Historical examples show that the South Asian rivals can navigate their differences when their leaders embrace imaginative diplomacy.

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Macroscope | IMF is changing its tune on trade. Should Asian economies listen?

In matters of open trade, Asian policymakers can no longer rely on the IMF, which is now advising Asia to focus on building domestic demand.

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Opinion | Transactional Trump may well improve US-China ties

The new US president is likely to negotiate a second-phase trade deal, seek China’s help to end wars, and keep the Taiwan status quo.

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Trump asks China trade war architect Lighthizer to be US trade chief: report

As US trade representative, Lighthizer also played a major role in the renegotiation of Nafta with Mexico and Canada.

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US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies before the Senate Finance Committee in Washington in 2019. Photo: AFP

US-China ties in ‘more challenging place’: Singapore’s PM Wong

The two major powers have ‘consequential decisions’ that they will have to make with consequences on the future global order.

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Global businesses bet on China’s market despite US trade tensions

On the sidelines of Shanghai’s CIIE trade fair, foreign companies brush away fears of a new US-China trade war after Trump’s victory.

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