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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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Anderson .Paak (right) with his son Soul Rasheed, who stars in the musician’s first movie. Photo: @anderson._paak/Instagram
Celebrity children

Meet Soul Rasheed, the son of musician Anderson .Paak

The father-son duo appears in K-Pops!, which was released on Netflix last month – so what do we know about the Grammy-winning musician’s son?

Nato

Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong sets August debut for long-awaited offshore yuan bond futures

US-China trade war

China touts new finance tools to fend off sanctions

Anti-sanctions measures and efforts to globalise the yuan were among key topics as Chinese finance regulators and policymakers addressed the 2026 Lujiazui Forum.

Vice-Premier He Lifeng address the Lujiazui Forum. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Macroscope | Investors focused on Hormuz miss bigger threat to world economy

As energy security becomes a more potent force, stress tests for countries vulnerable to supply disruptions are likely to become more severe.

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US-China relations

Transcript of SCMP Plus’ chat with political scientist John Mearsheimer

International relations expert talks about the Middle East peace deal, long-term US-China competition and Japan tensions at exclusive SCMP Plus event.

SCMP Executive Editor Zuraidah Ibrahim and political scientist John Mearsheimer. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong stock market

Lenovo targets US$2b bond to repurchase debt amid AI infrastructure growth

World’s largest PC maker plans to use the proceeds to buy back shares and strengthen its financial position amid sustained growth.

Artificial intelligence

How DeepSeek’s landmark funding cements founder’s grip amid heated AI rivalry

Liang remains committed to pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI) – a vision he reinforced to investors repeatedly last month.

Malaysia

Malaysia and Asean tap Russia for energy security, defying Western ‘prejudices’

At the Asean-Russia summit in Kazan, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signalled the bloc’s willingness to engage with Moscow on trade.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a gala dinner on the sidelines of the Russia-Asean summit in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday. Photo: Handout/AP
US-China relations

China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board

Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade.

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Ambassador Xie Feng gives a speech in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: US-China Business Council
Animals

Teen dies in horse carriage incident in New York’s Central Park

The 18-year-old was fatally injured after a horse bolted away from its driver, clipping another cab on the park’s busy loop.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to think bigger about its place in the world

With international organisations moving away from the West, Hong Kong has an opportunity to go beyond being ‘Asia’s World City’ and become a multilateral hub.

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Japan

Trump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi

The US president also said Tokyo was not willing to get involved during the Iran war.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with US President Donald Trump at the US Navy’s Yokosuka base in Japan last year. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Alarm raised over China’s threat to older Americans through drug supply chains

US congressional hearing also highlights financial scams and data privacy as national security issues affecting senior citizens.

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There have been growing concerns in recent years that China could dominate the world’s pharmaceutical industry. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Global investors still in China’s orbit despite SpaceX IPO: HKEX chief

HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.

Japan

Japan seeks Boeing alliance to rival China in aviation race

After the 1 trillion yen SpaceJet flop, Japan is pinning its hopes on an aerospace comeback to bridge the technology gap with China.

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Banking & finance

Hang Seng Index hits lowest level in a year on rate-rise expectations

The index falls amid growing unease after Hong Kong banks and Fed hold rates steady.

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The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Thursday at its first policy meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh. Photo: Reuters
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

UK-based education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds says city has Asia’s most improved higher education system for second consecutive year.

US, Israel war on Iran

Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough.

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US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.

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A woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former US Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Trade promotion body’s role evolving with Hong Kong’s economy

As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy.

Frederick Ma, chairman of Hong Kong Trade Development Council, gives a speech at a reception marking the council’s 60th anniversary on June 16. Photo: Sun Yeung
Fame and celebrity

Meet Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie Xo – who he’s divorcing

The rapper and podcaster appeared all loved up at the Grammys earlier this year, but Jelly Roll apparently filed for divorce last month.

Canada

Trump likes Canada’s Chinese EV deal, Carney says after chat caught on hot mic

The arrangement allows a capped number of electric vehicles from China to be imported at a low-tariff rate.

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US-China relations

Huawei CFO Meng’s admissions can be used against company at criminal trial

The Chinese telecoms executive admitted the firm illegally conducted business in Iran as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges she faced.

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Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou speaks at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, China, in June 2023. Photo: Reuters
US Federal Reserve

US Fed begins Warsh era with hold on interest rates, may hike later this year

The Trump appointee is taking over amid repeated demands by the US president for rate cuts even as inflation becomes a growing concern.

US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Gun violence in the US

Luigi Mangione plans psychiatric defence at CEO murder trial

The strategy involves seeking a lighter sentence by convincing jurors that Mangione was facing an extreme mental health crisis at the time.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US

In their first bilateral meeting in 16 months, US president only goes as far as calling commercial vessel operations ‘a rough profession’.

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