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US Army soldiers take part participate in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Donald Trump

Chinese media contrasts US pageantry and violence on Trump’s parade day

President drew on fighting words in a speech after the parade, but Chinese media says US faces ‘uncertain tomorrow amid gunfire and slogans’.

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Donald Trump

‘Nothing new’: US Army parade holds no surprises for Chinese military minds

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China-South Korea relations

Lee Jae-myung turns to China to ease North Korea ties, but will it take sides?

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Space

Opinion | Threat of US-China land grab in space demands urgent legal reforms

Strengthening peaceful uses of space can only be done by negotiating with China and other nations bound by the same obligations as the US.

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China’s Long March 2F rocket, carrying three astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, heads for a space station, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on April 24. Photo: AP
China trade

Canada to mine more amid geopolitical tensions: former minister Bill Morneau

Former finance minister says Canada has a stake in the US-China discussions, particularly when it comes to export controls over rare earths.

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Tourism

Exclusive | Is this the end of summer US study trips for Chinese children?

Many parents are rethinking plans for their children as new visa rules and bilateral hostilities take their toll.

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Aukus alliance

Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on countering China: analysts

The Pentagon is taking another look at its security agreement with Australia and the UK, but is not expected to do away with it entirely.

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Aukus is a partnership between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Photo: Reuters
Focus

Are Trump’s student visa curbs a self-inflicted wound on US innovation?

Upended policies could serve as a catalyst for China to position itself as hub for global education, research and investment, experts say.

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Boeing

Boeing delivers first plane to China in Trump tariff war reprieve

A Juneyao Air 787-9 Dreamliner has departed for Shanghai, reopening a pipeline of 50 aircraft designated for China this year.

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United States

Chinese scholars in US bio-smuggling cases agree to stay in jail

There was concern that Han Chengxuan and Jian Yunqing would flee the US if released on bond, like a Chinese national in an unrelated case.

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Chinese scientist Han Chengxuan is seen in an image provided on Friday. Photo: Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office via AP
China’s military drills

What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

PLA is coordinating carriers in the blue-water arena, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, analysts say.

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The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was one of two deployed to the western Pacific for coordinated exercises, which military observers say will help the PLA develop open-ocean skills and tactics. Photo: Thepaper
Science

China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby

Shijian-25 is expected to use its robotic arms to latch onto Shijian-21 and replenish its fuel.

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China economy

China adapts to tariffs, Lujiazui forum and more

This week: US-China trade framework leaves tariffs in place, Geely to stop building new EV plants and Macau satellite casinos to close. Next week: May economic data releases; TikTok ban deadline nears, Chinese regulators to release new financial policy and more.

China manufacturing

Opinion | Why shutting out Chinese manufacturers is a missed opportunity

It’s a matter of time before Chinese products find their way into the markets anyway – trade barriers achieve very little without industrial policy.

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President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) Jens Eskelund at a press conference in Beijing, China, on May 8. Photo: EPA-EFE
South China Sea

Why a US-China ‘security dialogue mechanism’ may help calm South China Sea row

Big power rivalry in strategic waters still ‘manageable’ but likely to be prolonged structurally, Beijing-based Grandview Institution says.

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A video grab from a PLA Navy social media post shows the Shandong carrier strike group training in the South China Sea. Photo: Handout
China-EU relations

‘Elephants trampling on global trade’: EU sidelined by US-China showdown

Ahead of its own crunch talks, Europe looks for clues in Washington-Beijing engagement that could reshape its global trade ties.

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Aukus alliance

Pentagon chief assures lawmakers on review of US-Britain-Australia pact

‘Congress will be involved’ in 30-day assessment of Aukus alliance formed to counter Beijing’s regional clout, defence secretary testifies.

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Donald Trump

Trump seems to reverse course on Chinese students in US, saying he supports them

State Department has announced policy to ‘aggressively revoke’ visas, but president’s remarks suggest a link to trade deal with Beijing.

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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he supported Chinese nationals studying and staying in the US. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Opinion | Trump’s fundamental mistake is in seeing China as America’s problem

The US president fails to grasp that a rising China is a new question to answer, not an old mistake to correct.

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Nvidia

Nvidia to exclude China from forecasts amid US chip export controls

‘I’ve told all of our investors … our forecasts will not include the China market,’ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNN.

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US-China trade war

Exclusive | Xi-Trump call suggests ties are warming – timing of a meeting is another thing

Analysts say Apec summit in South Korea in November, or a separate meeting in China around then, may be the opportunity for leaders to meet.

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Since his re-election, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in speaking with or meeting Xi Jinping. While they spoke by phone on Thursday, there has been no announcement from either side about when they will meet in person. Photo composition: AFP
US immigration

How LA protests might force China to rethink its approach to US ties

US unrest diverts Donald Trump’s attention from China, but analysts warn domestic struggles could have spillover effects on foreign policy.

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies fire a non-lethal weapon at a man during a protest in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Aerospace: Geopolitics

China’s PLA Daily slams US Golden Dome plan, warns of space arms race

Plan ‘reveals dangerous trends such as the US Space Force’s attempts to develop offensive capabilities’, official military newspaper says.

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China-Africa relations

China to remove tariffs on nearly all goods from Africa as both criticise US

Plan expands on policy announced last year granting 33 least-developed African countries zero-tariff treatment.

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Aukus alliance

Trump puts submarine pact in rough waters as China touts strength

The Trump administration is reviewing the Aukus submarine accord with the UK and Australia, while Chinese aircraft carriers are charting new courses.

Photo: US Navy
Open Questions series

Open Questions | Trump and Xi won’t allow ‘free-fall’ in relations, Hass says

Think tank director and former diplomat sees Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as both being key to any change in the political trajectory in China-US ties.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong re-exporters urged to remain cautious despite US-China trade talks

Economists suggest deal may benefit city, but warn of lingering volatility amid US President Donald Trump’s history of ‘creating crises’.

US-China trade war

After heated London talks, where do China-US trade relations stand?

Washington and Beijing have said the negotiations have led to consensus, though Chinese officials have shared fewer details.

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