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A Television broadcast of the military parade in China is seen at a TV store as people pass by in Taipei, Taiwan, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Taiwan

Washington should lower temperature on Taiwan invasion threat, US report says

China said to be ‘highly unlikely’ to invade the island, according to report.

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China’s military drills

China’s allies give top marks for parade but the West is not won over

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China’s military

China’s display of military might adds muscle to Xi diplomacy

Fentanyl and other opioids

Bill to sanction Chinese officials who avoid action on fentanyl passes US House

Democrat, though, says US ‘cannot sanction our way out of the fentanyl crisis’.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony to sign the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act at the White House, on July 16. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

Trump says speedy tariff ruling a must, dismisses rumours about his health

US president says if high court makes ‘the wrong decision, it will be devastation for our country’.

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China-Middle East relations

Xi reiterates support for Iran nuclear programme amid Western pressure

Backing comes as Chinese president looks to challenge, reshape the US-led world order.

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SCMP Highlights

Trump’s State Dept blunder, Chinese student furore: 7 US-China relations reads

From a China-India alliance to Trump welcoming Chinese students, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2025.

Posters of US universities on the wall at an overseas education agency in Beijing. Photo: AFP
China-Russia relations

As China exports to Russia dip on less car demand, new deals show ‘room to grow’

With more than 20 bilateral agreements signed during Vladimir Putin’s visit to China, analysts say manufacturers could find relief from cutthroat price competition.

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Mainland China

Chinese embrace their ‘exceptionalism’ but remain wary of US, new poll shows

As the US under President Donald Trump retreats from international engagements, seven in 10 Chinese consider their country the greatest.

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China technology

Opinion | Why US export controls won’t stop China’s AI rise

Washington’s restrictions on advanced chips may create short-term hurdles but Beijing’s holistic approach is propelling it towards AI leadership.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
China-Russia relations

Xi urges Russia and Mongolia to block ‘external interference’, forge closer ties

Chinese leader calls for ‘hard connectivity’ among the three neighbours, aligning infrastructure and energy development strategies.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping with his Russian and Mongolian counterparts ahead of their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Kremlin/dpa
Japan

After The War | Chinese scholars slam Western ‘historical nihilism’ on World War II

Call goes out for greater communication and cooperation to acknowledge pivotal roles of China, India, Russia and Southeast Asian countries.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong exporters warn US tariffs to hurt sales during coming holiday season

Tariffs of 10 to 41 per cent took effect on August 1 in 70 jurisdictions, including Southeast Asia where city’s exporters produce goods for US.

Diplomacy

SCO has a 10-year plan for a multipolar world, China’s Wang Yi says

SCO Development Strategy until 2035 has ‘set the tone and a clear direction’ for the decade to come, top Chinese diplomat tells reporters.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi talks to media after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders’ summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday. Photo: AP
SCO

As US sanctions take toll, Xi Jinping presses SCO to target ‘bullying’

The bloc needs to underpin economic and security cooperation among members, Chinese president says.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping says the SCO needs to achieve “real results” to better protect members from “hegemonic” bullying. Photo: Xinhua
SCO

India signals no oil import cut from Russia, ‘eagerly’ awaits Putin visit

‘1.4 billion Indians are eagerly waiting for you,’ India’s Narendra Modi tells Vladimir Putin during ‘excellent’ meeting on SCO sidelines.

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SCO

Anti-Trump unity may fail to create SCO harmony

China is hosting Russia, India and other SCO members at the group’s annual summit amid the challenge of turning unified opposition to US tariffs into positive support for closer cooperation.

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China military reform

Opinion | As China’s military closes gap on US, economic security becomes the new frontier

Washington’s weaponisation of the global financial system has accelerated and Beijing is acutely aware of the danger.

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Washington has grown increasingly confident over the past two decades about using economic and technology choke points as tools of political pressure. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Why likely US-Taiwan joint arms production may ring alarm bells in Beijing

Republican senator and strong Taiwan backer says joint arms production expected to take place in line with Taipei’s push for collaboration.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Indonesia’s Prabowo poised to offer world a new, pragmatic road map

Indonesia’s philosophy of ‘constructive pragmatism’, with the support of rising middle powers, offers a new model of global cooperation.

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South Korea

After The War | Better China-US ties: could remembering shared World War II history be the key?

Beijing hopes this year’s anniversary activities will help it publicise stories of wartime solidarity and boost people-to-people exchange.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
US-China trade war

Senior Chinese trade negotiator calls for ‘equal dialogue’ during US visit

Li Chenggang wraps up three-day trip amid tariff war truce as Beijing and Washington prepare for fourth round of trade talks.

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Li Chenggang has taken part in all three rounds of trade negotiations with the United States since April – in Geneva, London and Stockholm. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
China travel

‘Hard to replicate’: Chinese tourists still flocking to US despite Trump fears

Chinese travellers to the US worry about everything from gun violence to hostile border checks. But visits are still up compared with last year.

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China-Japan relations

Typhon warning: China hits out at Japan over US missile system deployment

Japanese media says system will be used in joint large-scale training exercise next month before being withdrawn from Iwakuni base.

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US-China trade war

Trump’s tariffs illegal, US appeal court rules, in blow to trade war strategy

Full court rules president’s claim of emergency is not enough to invoke law that permits bypassing Congress; case heads to Supreme Court.

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US President Donald Trump, seen on Monday, has suffered a setback in his trade war plans, after a court ruled that he could not bypass Congress in applying tariffs. Photo: AP
United States

As Trump welcomes Chinese students, schools cut ties under Republican pressure

Moves come despite Trump statement this week that he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into US.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Photo: AP
China-EU relations

Spain cancels fibre-optic service contract involving use of Huawei equipment

Last-minute decision comes as Madrid faces pressure from Brussels and Washington over China security concerns.

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My Take

My Take | Trump offer of 600,000 Chinese student visas just more cheap talk

US president says one thing while his administration and numerous states do the opposite via discrimination and ill-treatment of arrivals.

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