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Breaking news and analysis on US-China relations, including trade war, talks, and tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Why China’s rare earth dominance faces global pushback
Rare earths

Video | Why China’s rare earth dominance faces global pushback

New investments by other countries target Beijing’s grip on critical minerals, but industry analysts expect China to maintain its lead for years.

Diplomacy

Trump’s overhaul of State Department may play into Beijing’s hands for decades

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China-Russia relations

Putin keeps Xi in loop on Trump summit but little hope for Ukraine ceasefire

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Artificial intelligence

Editorial | China and US are locked in high-stakes fight to shape AI future

While Washington wants to dominate the field with a few close allies, Beijing sees its development as a win-win for all.

A visitor receives a game prize from a robot at the 2025 World AI Conference in Shanghai on July 29. Photo: Xinhua
Science

Exclusive | For university that bridges China and West, geopolitics is ‘biggest challenge’

Easing visa restrictions for foreign students and visitors could help to improve understanding of China, head of XJTLU says.

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Donald Trump’s China policy

China hawk to join Fed, exports surge, deflation risk

This week: Stephen Miran was nominated to the US Federal Reserve board, China’s July exports surged and Beijing waived preschool fees to boost population. Next week: US-China trade war pause may be extended, July economic data, humanoid robot games and more.

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China’s Communist Party

People’s Daily spells out PLA’s mid-century goal, with US as a benchmark

Defence academic explains Xi Jinping’s ‘world-class military’ goal and why the PLA must dominate.

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As Chinese President Xi Jinping pushes the country’s PLA to modernise, an academic has laid out an official policy explanation in state media on the scope and significance of the task. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump’s chip tariffs may drive Southeast Asia into China’s arms, analysts warn

New US duties could add to distrust of Washington in Asia, where Beijing is trying to win friends and influence people.

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Arctic

Opinion | The US shouldn’t disrespect China’s right to the high seas

Washington’s recent confrontation of a Chinese research icebreaker reflects gaps in its application of international maritime law.

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Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

Ban Chinese-linked operators from key Panama Canal ports, US envoy says

Cabrera calls CK Hutchison ‘a bad operator’ and ‘a company of the Communist Party’.

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A cargo ship navigates through the Panama Canal in July. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

90-day extension of US-China tariff truce is likely, US commerce secretary says

White House has yet to confirm moving the deadline, now set for next week, though Beijing officials say agreement was reached.

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday that the pause on US and Chinese tariffs set to expire next week would likely be extended. Photo: EPA
Donald Trump

Trump demands ‘highly conflicted’ Intel CEO resign over China ties

Chief executive Lip-Bu Tan has reportedly invested at least US$200 million in Chinese firms, including some linked to the Chinese military.

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Rare earths

Video | China’s rare earths dominance

How China has been able to maintain its dominance of the global supply of rare earth minerals, and what countries must do to diversify their supply chains.

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Russia

Open Questions | China diplomats know country has `PR problem’, Mitter says

Harvard’s Rana Mitter says China needs to do more than just hope that people seek out the country after being alienated by the US.

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South Korea

‘We will not talk about it’: US, South Korea to shun Taiwan issue at summit

The session between both leaders is set to yield only a broad agreement to elevate the bilateral alliance into a ‘comprehensive strategic alliance’.

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Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle take part in defence drills on the border island of Baengnyeong in the Yellow Sea, South Korea, on May 22. Photo: Republic of Korea Marine Corps /EPA-EFE/Yonhap
Defence

US debuts hypersonic missile in Australia. Is it a deterrent against China?

Chinese analysts say Washington is showing the importance of US-Australia relationship, but missile system unlikely to affect China.

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US-China trade war

How China used rare earths to turn on the US chip tap again

Washington tried to slow Chinese AI progress with export bans, a tactic Beijing later employed to regain some ground.

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Taiwan

US Republicans, usually Taiwan supporters, quiet on denying NY stopover to Lai

Democrats say refusing transit for Taiwanese leader represents ‘stark departure from precedent’ and ‘sends a dangerous signal to Beijing’.

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The US reportedly denied a planned stopover by Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te. Photo: AP
United States

Trump hints at possible new China tariffs after imposing 25% levy on India

US president predicts ‘a lot more’ secondary sanctions stemming from continued purchases of Russian oil.

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China-Japan relations

Exclusive | China invites descendants of US Flying Tigers to mark end of World War II

Relatives of Claire Lee Chennault, commander of the volunteer air corps, are among those invited to next month’s commemorations in Beijing.

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Mainland China

Opinion | China’s rise is good for Asia. Here’s why

Beijing isn’t looking to usurp Washington’s hegemony, but its prominence does make it harder for American planners to take Asia for granted.

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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi attends the 15th East Asia Summit foreign ministers’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 11. Photo:: EPA
US-China trade war

Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China

China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?

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China-Russia relations

‘China is next in line’: after India, Trump tariff threats loom over Russian oil

Flow of oil between China and Russia essential for both countries; China unlikely to stop buying from biggest provider of crude: analysts.

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US-China trade war

As US’ effective tariff rate rises to 17%, analysts say China has an opportunity

Fitch Ratings updates its tariff-policy tracker after Washington’s decisions last week to hit most trading partners.

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Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

CK Hutchison’s US$22.8 billion ports deal flounders on Panama

New legal challenges in Panama add another hurdle to Li Ka-shing’s global port sale, while attempts to allay Chinese concerns about the deal risk inflaming US opposition.

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South China Sea

Beijing ‘on high alert’ for disruption after Philippine-India navy patrol: PLA

‘Manila appears to be seeking the backing of external powers to enhance its leverage in negotiations and to counterbalance China’: academic.

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Philippine and Indian navy ships took part in a two-day joint patrol exercise. China says is vigilant to “any military activities aimed at disrupting the South China Sea or creating tensions”. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Will Hong Kong firms feel US tariff pinch? Trade council head cautious but upbeat

Frederick Ma says situation in city is better than most places thanks to free port status, governing principle and support from mainland China.

Taiwan

Taiwan could run out of energy in 10 days under PLA blockade, report warns

A US think tank war-gamed dozens of scenarios, suggesting some options and pitfalls for all sides.

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