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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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Gulfstream’s G800 aircraft is on display at an exhibition in Florida in 2022. Photo: Reuters
Canada

Canada approves all Gulfstream jets, ‘backing down’ to Trump’s threats

US transport chief Duffy described the decision as the ‘Art of the Deal in real time’.

China-Middle East relations

Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?

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Iran

The ‘Papillon’ of Iran: Shamkhani’s rise from the rubble amid US tensions

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Science

Suicide lawsuit against China-born scientist Jane Wu’s US university to proceed

County judge says the family’s key claims are strong enough for the case to continue.

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The legal battle over the death of Chinese-American neuroscientist Jane Wu will move to a more substantive phase after a court ruling on Tuesday, with the next hearing set for mid-May. Photo: Handout
Middle East

Opinion | How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran

China helped broker a detente between Riyadh and Tehran in 2023, which has no doubt factored into Saudi Arabia’s stance on US-Iran tensions.

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ByteDance

ByteDance valuation said to hit record US$550 billion in proposed equity sale

Pending sale by US private equity firm General Atlantic shows ByteDance’s valuation has surged from US$400 billion as recently as mid-2025.

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China trade

Trump’s USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China’s arms

Analysts expect Ottawa to diversify trade as future of North American trade pact remains uncertain, while a US departure would ‘hit Canada like an earthquake’.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appears alongside President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 16. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong to speed up stock settlement time to catch up with West, mainland China

HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre.

Artificial intelligence

China’s MiniMax, Moonshot top AI token use ranking, ending year of US dominance

AI hosting platform OpenRouter’s latest ranking shows high demand for Chinese open-source models following a series of new releases.

Iran

‘A war will start’: Iranians on edge as Trump’s ‘armada’ closes in

‘Going to war with America, Israel and Nato will have very horrible and unpredictable consequences,’ a Tehran resident says.

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US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is docked at Souda Bay in the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Video | Trump’s first State of the Union speech since return to White House

In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and praises his economic credentials.

In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and praises his economic credentials.
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US-China relations

Trump touts US ‘golden age’, avoids direct mention of China before Beijing trip

In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.

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India

Trade and diplomatic reset top the agenda for Canadian PM’s India visit

Both sides are set to boost trade links and repair ties further following a fallout over the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist, analysts say.

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Yuan

China’s yuan strengthens to near 3-year high as US dollar uncertainty grows

The offshore currency continues to appreciate, with official fixing also hitting its strongest level since May 2023.

The yuan has appreciated steadily in recent months. By contrast, the US dollar has remained under sustained pressure, with investor confidence sapped by persistent concerns over the Trump administration’s policy volatility and fears over long-term fiscal sustainability. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

World’s biggest companies return US$2 trillion to shareholders in dividends

Financial and technology firms powered a 7 per cent rise in global payouts, with 30 markets logging record dividend payments last year.

Global dividends paid by the 1,600 publicly traded companies rose 7 per cent year on year in 2025. Photo: Getty Images
SCMP Highlights

EU’s tech ban; China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights

From a leading biologist leaving US for China to a semiconductor breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Manon Bannerman, whose hiatus from Katseye has fans worried

The Swiss-born singer, who beat 20 other reality show contestants for a place in Hybe x Geffen’s global girl group, says she’s been unfairly targeted online.

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Middle East

Iran dismisses ‘big lies’ after Trump lays out case for possible attack

US president accused Iran of restarting its nuclear programme, while working to build missiles that soon would be capable of reaching the US.

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Iranian missiles on display in Tehran earlier this month. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
China technology

Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse: mayor

Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.

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US-China relations

5 top takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and touts his economic credentials.

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Malaysia

‘They do listen sometimes’: Malaysians cheer US U-turn on controversial envoy

He boasted about eating rare steaks and reading the Bible daily, but the combative US envoy pick proved too tough for Malaysia to swallow.

Malaysians protest outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur on July 18 last year against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams as ambassador to the country. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

On This Day | Turmoil in Philippines as People Power ends Marcos rule in 1986 – SCMP archive

On this day 40 years ago, a series of massive protests in Philippines ended the decades-long rule of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr.

A young protester slashes an oil painting of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos as looters stormed the presidential palace in Manila following his ouster in February 1986. File photo: AP
Hong Kong transport

Letters | A fourth cross-harbour tunnel could link Kennedy Town to Tsing Yi

Readers discuss a new harbour crossing, road safety, election campaign spending, and tariff refunds.

Indonesia

Bali ‘suitcase murder’ convict leaves Indonesia to face US court

Tommy Schaefer, convicted of killing girlfriend Heather Mack’s mother in 2014, apologised to the victim’s family after his early release.

Trump makes fun of Chinese military tech in State of the Union – as it happened

It is the first speech of US president’s second term and highly anticipated.

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US President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Singapore

Singapore prime minister attacked by hundreds of Chinese-language fake AI videos

The videos targeting Lawrence Wong spread false narratives about his leadership being under threat and political infighting in Singapore.

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong takes part in the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025. Photo: dpa
Jeffrey Epstein

As I see it | Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files

Despite recently revealed close ties to the convicted sex offender, Chomsky’s contributions to linguistics and philosophy are undeniable.

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US-China trade war

US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit

Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.

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