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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the United States, covering politics, economy, the US-China trade war, the growing US-China rivalry, military, crime, healthcare, mass shootings and gun control.
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29 November, 2024
US president-elect Donald Trump plans to designate cryptocurrency as a national priority, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Photo: Reuters
Blockchain

Trump plans to make cryptocurrency a national priority, sources say

The US president-elect plans to release an executive order to advocate for the crypto industry’s policy priorities, according to sources.

Natural disasters

Burning Teslas add to toxic mix of pollution delaying LA return

US-China relations

US ‘TikTok refugees’ spark global rush of sign-ups to China’s RedNote platform

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Semiconductors

Nvidia CEO skips Trump’s inauguration for Lunar New Year Asia visit

Jensen Huang is expected to miss the ceremony, while Apple’s Tim Cook, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Tesla’s Elon Musk are attending.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends the opening ceremony of a plant of Siliconware Precision Industries in Taiwan on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
TikTok

Duolingo sees a spike in TikTok refugees learning Mandarin

Language-learning apps Duolingo and Drops say they have seen an increase in US users learning Chinese.

US-China relations

Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration

It will be the first time a senior Chinese leader has been present at the key Washington ceremony to open the new US presidency.

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The Philippines

Did Trump snub Philippines’ Marcos by not inviting him to his inauguration?

Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy in doubt after president-elect personally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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A November 7 newspaper in Manila shows Trump’s win. The Philippine capital was abuzz earlier this month with talk about President Marcos Jnr’s exclusion from Trump’s swearing-in. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Chinese hackers accessed Yellen’s computer in US Treasury breach

Fewer than 50 files on Yellen’s machine were accessed by attackers, who failed to penetrate the department’s email or classified systems.

SpaceX

SpaceX repeats stunning ‘chopsticks’ catch, but Starship explodes in test flight

Super Heavy booster successfully returns to launchpad, but top section of rocket experiences a ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’.

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US-China relations

TikTok CEO expected to attend Trump’s inauguration: reports

Incoming administration officials and some Democrats lead effort to try to help popular Chinese-owned app avert being banned in the US.

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TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi testifies before the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 23, 2023. Photo: AFP via Getty Images/TNS
Donald Trump

Trump’s official portrait released – and it looks like his mugshot

Unlike his smiling photo from his first term, Trump is seen glaring at the camera like he does in the image taken at Fulton County Jail.

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Donald Trump will become just the second president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms. Photo: Trump Transition Team via TNS
Fame and celebrity

Who is Severance star Adam Scott’s wife Naomi Scott?

The couple met at a bar on Sunset Boulevard in 1998, and Adam joked that she ‘left promptly’ upon hearing he was an actor … but he turned things around, and the couple now have 2 children.

Middle East

Opinion | Defying the US, China expands green energy ties in Middle East

The once-laughable notion of selling solar power in the Middle East is now a rich vein for China to strengthen its presence in the region.

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Donald Trump

Giuliani can keep property, agrees to stop defaming Georgia election workers

The settlement with Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss means the ex-New York mayor and Trump lawyer will no longer have to face trial.

Rudy Giuliani speaks after leaving federal court in Washington on January 10. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Pete Hegseth’s bestie Will Cain, who’s replacing Neil Cavuto on Fox News

Long-time Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto is stepping away from the network and being replaced by Will Cain – here’s what you need to know about him.

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Fox News host Neil Cavuto (left) is being replaced by Pete Hegseth pal Will Cain. Photos: Getty Images, @cwillcain/Instagram
Donald Trump

Trump vows to help ‘troubled’ Hollywood with Gibson, Voight and Stallone

Special envoys are typically chosen to respond to troubled hotspots like the Middle East, not California.

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Celebrity children

Meet Katie Springer, daughter of controversial TV show host Jerry Springer

Born without nasal passages, legally blind and deaf in one ear, Katie is now married with a child and appears briefly in a new, 2-part Netflix documentary about her father’s show.

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Obituaries

Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks director David Lynch dead at 78

Lynch was considered a master of surrealism and one of the most innovative filmmakers of his generation.

David Lynch appears at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles in October 2019. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Tycoon Kadoorie ‘spearheads US$50 million drive to promote Hong Kong worldwide’

Kadoorie met other tycoons three weeks ago to share his grand plan, source says.

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US-China relations

Trump’s return could mark start of new race with China over drones for military

The US is lagging behind its main rival when it comes to dual-use drones that play a key role in many aspects of modern warfare.

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US Federal Reserve

Macroscope | Why bond markets refuse to hop aboard the Trump train

A sharp sell-off in bond markets despite the Fed’s easing cycle shows investors are worried about the uncertainty around Trump’s second term.

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US president-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 16, 2024. Photo: Getty Images
SCMP Highlights

Calvin Klein parent firm slammed, Xi’s opening-up call: SCMP daily highlights

From clothing company PVH Group coming under fire to China’s nuclear fusion advance, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Xinjiang cotton has been in the global spotlight since 2020. Photo: Getty Images
TikTok

Douyin cracks down on fake foreign accounts amid wave of ‘TikTok refugees’

Some mainland Chinese users have reposted videos, pretending to be foreign users to gain more followers, according to Douyin.

China’s Communist Party

RedNote’s influx of ‘TikTok refugees’ could be a double-edged sword for Beijing

The authorities will be hoping new users of the app will get a favourable impression of China – but may be unnerved by some of their posts.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Could Trump finally call off the cold war with China?

Unbounded by traditional American exceptionalism, Trump could reframe deal-making with adversaries as a strength rather than a weakness.

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Then-US president Donald Trump sits with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting at Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 6, 2017. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to connecting Taiwan with ex-US officials: court

Ex-media boss also says he paid ex-US general to advise the self-ruling island’s government.

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Jimmy Lai has taken the witness box to contest two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. File photo: SCMP
TikTok

How a TikTok ban in the US would work – and why user workarounds won’t

Users could try to access a web-based version of TikTok via a browser while using a VPN, but the web version lacks many features of the app.

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Ukraine war

UK’s Keir Starmer vows to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ against Russia

His commitment comes as Trump’s return to the White House drew concerns that a bid to end the war could force Ukraine to cede territory.

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