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The latest breaking news and stories on the United States (US), a country in North America known as a federal republic, and the world’s largest economy. Also covering US-China relations, plus commentary and updates on US economy, politics, society, healthcare, military and crime.
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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates issued a stark warning about AI’s risks, saying companies were rushing ahead with the technology without a broader plan for the massive upheaval it would cause. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
US-China relations

Bill Gates warns of AI’s impact, urges the US and China to cooperate

Tech titan argued on Wednesday artificial intelligence needs significant limits or else the harm to humans will outweigh any potential good.

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US-China relations

US seizes Chinese hacking platforms targeting Nasa, Fed and Senate

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Asean

Opinion | As the US and China compete over AI, Asean must secure strategic autonomy

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iran, as conflict drags on

The slogan evokes George W. Bush’s infamous speech about the US invasion of Iraq, made aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.

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US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Tim Curry, famed for Rocky Horror Picture Show, dead at 80

The UK actor appeared in numerous films, often as an over-the-top villain, and was nominated three times for a Tony Award.

China-Latin America relations

US critical minerals proposals to Brazil go unanswered as China looms

A US diplomat says Brasilia has not responded to two overtures, even as a US-backed rare earth acquisition in Brazil nears completion.

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US-China relations

In a small Virginia town, distrust of Big Tech hampers Trump’s AI push

Controversy over first data centres in Danville typifies ongoing debate with concerns over secrecy, distrust and China’s influence.

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The proposed data-centre campus at Berry Hill, a 3,500-acre industrial site 16 kilometres outside Danville, Virginia. Photo: Vincent Chow
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand into emerging markets amid US visa pause

Jonathan Lamport tells SCMP the local business community is closely monitoring whether business visa processing, approvals will be affected.

Meta Platforms

Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle social media addiction case in US

Under the proposed deal, the company pledged to adopt a series of safety features for children using Instagram and Facebook.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

China vows payback for US Iran sanctions, testing stability ahead of summit

Beijing warns economic pressure will fail; semi-official Track 1.5 dialogue targets risk control before Chinese president visits US.

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As the US imposed fresh sanctions on Chinese entities, US Treasury said it had “mapped the networks, facilitators and financial channels that Iran uses to smuggle oil, evade sanctions and fund terror”. Photo: Xinhua
China's economic recovery

China’s steel sector must avoid US rust belt’s fate: party journal

Trade barriers, oversupply and falling export prices are squeezing steel producers as the Qiushi Journal warns against letting the industry contract.

A worker polishes a steel bicycle rim at a factory manufacturing sports equipment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran and Oman reach Hormuz deal, but reopening hinges on US compliance

The Revolutionary Guards said the waterway ‘will ‌not be opened under any circumstances’ if Washington failed to accept the demands.

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US immigration

Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants

Observers warn the pause ‘risks months of cascading delays’ for Asian countries with large numbers of pending applications.

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Science

Could the delay to China’s moon mission ease pressure on Nasa?

Postponement of ‘especially ambitious’ Chang’e-7 no surprise to space specialists, but the US agency will not be celebrating.

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China’s Chang’e-7 mission will have the challenging task of landing in the sunlit rim of the Shackleton crater at the moon’s south pole. Photo: Nasa
Britain

Prince Harry and Meghan back in UK after 6 years, beginning a new chapter

The couple will not return to royal duties while their children, Archie and Lilibet, look forward to starting school in Britain next month.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit Bondi Beach in Australia on April 17. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Opinion | The security-obsessed global economy needs its own Helsinki process

Cold War rivals used ground rules to make competition more transparent, bounded and predictable. Today’s weaponised trade needs the same ambition.

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US-China trade war

How will US ‘D-Day’ threat against Iranian economy impact China’s oil supply?

As northern hemisphere prepares for winter, analysts say latest US sanctions would not deter China from purchasing Iranian oil.

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China manufacturing

Fuelling future growth: China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to beat headwinds

Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy.

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The State Council Information Office holds a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday on efforts to achieve the 15th five-year plan and speed up hi-tech industrialisation. Photo: Xinhua
India

Why South Asian students are rethinking Western university education

Rising costs, visa restrictions and better regional choices drive a shift towards domestic undergraduate study before going abroad.

Artificial intelligence

MiniMax revenue more than triples but remains behind pace to meet forecast

Despite soaring revenue and enterprise growth, MiniMax’s results underscore the fierce competition with US and Chinese AI labs.

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The Philippines

Why Philippines is betting on drones to boost maritime security

Manila plans to use drones as force multipliers, but analysts warn building a credible deterrence network will require multi-year investment.

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A drone hovers above a Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessel in Bataan province in April 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

Frustration in China as US freezes green card interviews worldwide

The cancelled appointments mark the latest squeeze in a tightening vice on legal immigration during Donald Trump’s second term.

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For many green card applicants, an interview is the final consular step before they can join a spouse, parent or employer in the US. Photo: Shutterstock
US, Israel war on Iran

US pulls China punches in Iran ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions

US measures targeting Iran-linked companies exclude major Chinese ones, probably to avoid the risk of jeopardising the fragile bilateral trade truce.

China's military weapons

Did the Chinese navy fire a radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile in sea trial?

Black radar-absorbing finish on upgraded ship-launched weapon would improve penetration and visual camouflage over deep water, say analysts.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China’s multilateral pitch is finding an audience

Beijing’s push for global cooperation is clearly self-interested, but even US allies in the West can see the benefits of multilateralism.

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President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on April 11, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
SCMP Highlights

‘Smart’ diabetes probiotic; China’s missile AI tracker: 7 science highlights

From a proposed South China Sea robotic fortress to HIV cases at Wuhan port, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

To create a “smart” probiotic that manages diabetes, Chinese scientists implanted a protein that acts like a glucose detector and the gene that encodes GLP-1 into bacteria. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Amos Food hungry for Hong Kong capital to expand global sweets empire

The confectionery firm’s Peelerz gummies have become a viral sensation on TikTok. Now, it aims to raise funds to expand its overseas presence.

Ukraine war

Zelensky urges China to use diplomatic weight to end Russia’s war with Ukraine

Kyiv releases Chinese president’s Independence Day greeting as top envoy urges broader Black Sea security cooperation.

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