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scmp.com • Politics • World
Zheng Yongnian, a leading Chinese political scientist, discusses the potential impact of a US-Russia rapprochement on China and the challenges posed by rising right-wing forces globally.
scmp.com • Politics • World
Political scientist Zheng Yongnian discusses the potential impact of a US-Russia rapprochement on China and the implications of rising right-wing forces.
scmp.com • Politics • Panama
The sale of CK Hutchison's Panama ports to a BlackRock consortium sparks debate, involving geopolitical tensions between the US and China and domestic Panamanian politics.
scmp.com • Politics • Nepal
Nepal's Gurkha soldiers, renowned for their battlefield prowess, are now confronting their own government's decision to halt their recruitment by foreign armies, sparking controversy and raising concerns about their livelihoods.
scmp.com • Politics • World
Donald Trump accused China and Vietnam of colluding to undermine the United States' economic interests through their growing trade relationship.
scmp.com • Politics • Hong Kong
Hong Kong's leader announced plans to expand trade deals and strengthen ties with mainland China to counter the negative effects of US tariffs.
scmp.com • Politics • Southeast Asia
Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent Southeast Asia trip focused on strengthening regional unity against US protectionism and promoting China as a counterbalance to American trade policies.
scmp.com • Politics • World
China's top diplomat urged European nations to unite against what he called Washington's weaponization of tariffs, advocating for a multilateral trading system.
scmp.com • Politics • World
Rising tensions between Pakistan and India, fueled by recent attacks and escalating rhetoric, raise concerns about a potential conflict that could serve as a testing ground for Chinese and Western weaponry.
scmp.com • Politics • World
The US reportedly proposed a semiconductor alliance with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan to counter China's chip industry, but South Korea hesitates due to its investments in China.
scmp.com • Politics • World
Footage of an Egyptian pilot in a Chinese J-10 fighter jet during joint military exercises has sparked speculation about a potential arms deal between the two countries.
scmp.com • Politics • World
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan following cross-border shelling and missile strikes have drawn significant attention from China and the US, who are offering various forms of support to their respective allies.
scmp.com • Politics • World
The US-UK trade deal, while not explicitly mentioning China, is viewed by EU officials as a US strategy to pressure allies into adopting stricter policies against China.
scmp.com • Finance • World
The article details the rise and fall of Ke Xu, a Chinese mathematical prodigy who went from Goldman Sachs to a hedge fund before facing legal trouble for alleged theft of trading strategies.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index experienced its largest single-day percentage drop in over a week, mirroring a broader sell-off in Asian markets fueled by escalating US-China trade tensions.
The recent rise of the New Taiwan dollar and other Asian currencies signals a potential shift away from the US dollar as investors reconsider US investments due to concerns about US economic policies.
scmp.com • Technology • China
Loongson Technology's release of its next-generation AI processors, the 2K3000 and 3B6000M, marks a significant step in China's push for technological self-sufficiency.
scmp.com • Technology • China
Chengdu, China, is offering US$72 million in subsidies to boost its semiconductor industry as part of the country's push for chip self-sufficiency.
scmp.com • Technology • China
A team of Chinese researchers, led by a former ASML scientist, has made a significant breakthrough in developing a domestically produced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source platform for advanced chip manufacturing.
scmp.com • Economics • China
Increased consumer spending in China, driven by government policies and improved economic sentiment, is showing signs of recovery, but the sustainability remains uncertain.
scmp.com • Economics • World
Analysts believe President Trump's recent comments on tariffs against China, indicating a softening stance, might give Beijing leverage in trade negotiations.
scmp.com • Business • World
TikTok Shop is advising merchants about increased US tariffs on small parcels from China and is promoting its European markets in response.
scmp.com • Business • China
Despite trade tensions and uncertainty, several multinational corporations, including Toyota and Nissan, are significantly increasing their investments in China, demonstrating confidence in the Chinese market.
scmp.com • Science • China
Chinese researchers successfully detonated a non-nuclear hydrogen-based explosive device, generating a sustained fireball exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius for over two seconds.
scmp.com • Science • China
A renowned Chinese physicist, Lin Shaozhen, faces online abuse after returning to China to take a professorship at Sun Yat-sen University.
scmp.com • History • China
Chen Bingan's book, "The Great Exodus to Hong Kong," details the largely untold story of millions of mainland Chinese who risked their lives to escape to Hong Kong between the 1950s and 1970s.
scmp.com • Housing • Hong Kong
A Hong Kong think tank urges authorities to prioritize quality over quantity in public housing development, predicting the government will meet its housing supply target within a few years.
scmp.com • Military • China
New research in China reveals that advancements in earth-penetrating nuclear weapons render even deeply buried bunkers vulnerable, challenging existing safety standards.
scmp.com • Music • Hong Kong
Coldplay concertgoers at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium can bring in empty reusable bottles under 600ml, but other bottles and signs are prohibited.