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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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A worker fills up a car at a petrol station in China’s Shandong province. A prominent economist said rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions could lead to stagflation in China. Photo: Getty Images
China's economic recovery

Stagflation risk emerges amid Mideast oil crisis, clouds China’s economic battle

While rising energy costs from war in Iran may briefly aid China’s deflation battle, analysts warn how oil price spike could threaten nation’s fragile economic rebound.

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Taiwan

What’s the one big thing missing from Beijing’s Taiwan deterrence strategy?

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Charlie Evans, who plays the rebellious Jeremy Bradford in Paradise

Made in China 2025

China biotech outlicensing tops US$52 billion in first 2 months

The latest deals are Sino Biopharmaceutical’s partnership with France’s Sanofi and Antengene’s agreement with Belgium’s UCB.

The logo of Sino Biopharmaceutical is seen on a building in Beijing, April 22, 2021. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
US-China relations

Iran war leaves China in foreign policy divide

China is leading opposition to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, while also seeking to avoid a breakdown in its relationship with Washington.

Technology

Asian tech stocks reel as US-Iran war threatens infrastructure and supply chains

South Korea’s Kospi is the worst-hit in Asia, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 11.7 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.

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China-Asean relations

Singapore and China have ‘common interests’ in safeguarding global order: envoy

In Beijing, Peter Tan Hai Chuan says two countries built ties based on sovereign equality and respect, not just cultural or ethnic links.

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Peter Tan Hai Chuan, Singapore’s ambassador to China, says: “An open, connected, and cooperative region serves our common interests.” Photo: Handout
Asean

Opinion | Fatigue is rewriting the US-China soft power contest, starting in Asean

At a time when no one has bandwidth left, soft power is being won by being the partner that feels usable, steady and low-risk.

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Banking & finance

How China’s sovereign debt is becoming a real alternative to US Treasuries

Beijing is now offering dollar-denominated sovereign bonds at rates matching equivalent US Treasuries – and investors are snapping them up.

Hong Kong stock market

Oil surge stokes inflation fears as Middle East flashpoint rattles markets

Rising oil prices are shaking global markets as investors rethink rate-cut bets and brace for slower growth and renewed inflation.

The spike in energy costs has revived fears of a renewed bout of inflation, raising the risk of slower global growth. Photo: AFP
North Korea

North Korea’s hostage strategy packs more bite in post-Iran US shake-up

The Pentagon wants Seoul to shoulder more of its defence burden. Analysts say it may have strengthened Kim Jong-un’s hand instead.

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Troops march through Kim Il-Sung Square in Pyongyang for a military parade on February 25. Photo: KCNA/KNS/AFP
SCMP Highlights

Low-cost models rule China sales; Geely’s bets amid price wars: 7 EV reads

From rising battery costs to Xpeng’s CEO calling to skip a step in self-driving cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

US, Israel war on Iran

Israel says next leader of Iran also a ‘target for elimination’

As Tehran prepares to bid farewell to Khamenei, Israel’s defence minister issues a blunt warning for his successor.

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Thailand

Thailand’s PTT to freeze pump prices as Iran attacks spur panic buying in region

The energy firm will maintain prices for 15 days, even as Thailand says it will still export oil to Laos.

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Rubble from a police station in Tehran, damaged in airstrikes on Tuesday. The US and Israel have continued their joint attack on Iran that began on Saturday. Photo: TNS
US Politics

All eyes on Texas as first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns begin

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican run-off.

Voters line up to head to the polls in El Paso, Texas. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

US and Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation: sources

The prospect of Kurdish groups operating inside Iran signals US consideration for a ground uprising.

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Japan

Muslims in Japan were falsely blamed for illegal buildings. Then came the fires

It started with social media posts falsely blaming Muslims for building violations. Then came the fires.

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Singapore

Hin Leong founder OK Lim has Singapore jail term cut to 13½ years on appeal

Once considered a ‘legend in Singapore’s oil industry’, Lim was convicted of cheating HSBC and abetting forgery in 2024.

Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin arrives for sentencing at the Singapore State Courts on November 18, 2024. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

China and US to hold high-level talks in Paris before Trump’s Beijing visit

Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power.

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The Philippines

Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties

Social media posts claim US bases in the Philippines are like ‘bullseyes on Filipino soil’, prompting the military to debunk the disinformation.

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Hong Kong economy

From oil spikes to power bills, how war on Iran will hit Hongkongers’ wallets

Residents may face higher energy and dining costs as analysts stress the city cannot remain immune to surging oil prices.

Analysts warn Hong Kong may feel the impact of rising oil prices amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Photo: Sam Tsang
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran war: France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier heads to the Mediterranean

Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar systems have also been deployed in the Middle East.

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French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle sails in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Toulon in November 2024. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump, in abrupt reversal, to continue fight against Big Law firms

The move comes less than 24 hours after the US president’s team said it would drop its appeals.

Taiwan

US investors now own 23% of Taiwan’s equity market amid AI boom

US investors currently hold about 23 per cent of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation.

Corruption in China

China’s war on corruption – is this just the end of the beginning?

More ‘tigers’ are being culled than ever before in a campaign that could be becoming the new normal.

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Art

8 of the world’s most exciting art exhibitions to visit this March

Catch intriguing sculpture, paintings, photography and more at New York’s Guggenheim and MoMA, London’s National Portrait Gallery, and Hong Kong’s Palace Museum and M+.

Newspaper by Dirk Van Saene, one of the famous Antwerp Six who made a big splash in fashion and design 40 years ago, and whose collected works are now on show. Photo: Handout
Donald Trump

As I see it | Under Trump, the US has unleashed its own wolf warriors

Chinese diplomats need to project a measured and calming presence on the international stage to contend effectively with American blowhards.

China-Middle East relations

China urges Israel to end war in Iran as regional tensions escalate

Beijing says US-Israeli strikes were in bad faith and calls for an immediate halt, a return to talks and opposition to unilateral action.

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