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2026 Trump-Xi summit
China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches
The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China.
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China-Latin America relations
Panama minister slams China ship crackdown, tells deputies in Beijing: push back
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China's military weapons
Will new Saudi-Pakistan defence pact give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
5 May 2026 - 11:38PM
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China-Australia relations
China’s fight for Darwin Port could help fragile Sino-Australian relations
Landbridge Group’s legal claim over the port could take several years to resolve, analysts said, providing more time for dialogue.
5 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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United States
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
5 May 2026 - 6:20AM
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China-Latin America relations
China consul in Tijuana warns against protectionism as USMCA review nears
Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review.
5 May 2026 - 6:37AM
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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
China consumption
Shenzhen’s economic dilemma: soaring GDP, stagnant consumption
Shenzhen’s retail sales barely rose in the first quarter despite strong GDP growth, a sign of the Chinese tech hub’s unbalanced development.
4 May 2026 - 10:38PM
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US-China relations
Exiting China market a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for US tech, think tank warns
ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership.
4 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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China-EU relations
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‘Made in Europe’ law sets stage for an economic showdown with China
The proposed legislation is seen as discriminatory to China and could also hurt Chinese interests in non-EU European states.
4 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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China trade
China’s critical minerals grip faces test as new Asian financing tool launches
Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge.
4 May 2026 - 4:38PM
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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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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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Middle East
‘Structural shift’: new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE lead a push for a new trade architecture with multiple nodes linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
3 May 2026 - 10:30AM
Saudi Arabia
UAE’s Opec exit signals aim to accelerate foreign policy diversification
Iran’s attacks on Gulf states have forced Abu Dhabi to rethink its place within the Saudi Arabia-led diplomatic architecture, analysts say.
2 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Banking & finance
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Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse
From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis.
2 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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China trade
Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train
A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit.
2 May 2026 - 10:02AM
Malaysia
From Malaysia’s book bans to Iran war, Anwar’s reform agenda faces sternest test
Anwar’s government has tilted to the right in recent years in a move to win the support of Malay voters, analysts say.
2 May 2026 - 8:00AM
United States
Trump expands Cuba sanctions with global reach, targeting foreign banks and firms
New executive order allows US to penalise third-country actors, raising risks for international companies.
2 May 2026 - 4:25AM
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US-China trade war
US sanctions China-based operator, others over alleged Iran oil trade links
State Department targets Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal for allegedly importing ‘tens of millions of barrels of sanctioned Iranian crude oil’.
2 May 2026 - 7:38AM
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Donald Trump
Trump to put 25% tariffs on EU cars, says bloc not complying with trade deal
The status of the pact was first put in doubt after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked legal authority for his duties on EU goods.
2 May 2026 - 1:00AM
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United States
Wall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip
The main uncertainty for the global economy is where oil prices will go because of the Iran war.
1 May 2026 - 11:10PM
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China-Latin America relations
Beijing backs Cuba, Chile reveals smuggling ring: Latin America relations reads
From a smuggling ring in Chile to rare earth wrangling in Brazil, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.
1 May 2026 - 11:00PM
Ukraine war
Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Japan has linked Ukraine’s fate to its own security as it faces China’s growing military power.
1 May 2026 - 9:58PM
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China economy
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China’s manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate
The changes are structural and protectionism will only weaken long-term growth.
1 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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US-China trade war
From apps to autos: China’s data reach sparks US espionage and sabotage concerns
Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset.
1 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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