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US tariff war

US President Donald Trump attends a rally in Michigan on April 29 to mark his 100th day in office. Trump says Washington is pursuing a “fair” deal with China on trade. Photo: Reuters

Trump believes ‘good chance’ of China trade deal as envoy says no talks under way

President continues to promote tariff policy as US Commerce Department releases data indicating GDP contracted for first time in 3 years.

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Open Questions series

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Open Questions | Why Scott Kennedy thinks the US-China trade war is ‘far from the endgame’

The political scientist talks tariffs, a potential deal between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and why the US dollar has lost some of its lustre.

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Politics

Open Questions | Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for reunification has drawbacks

‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’

King’s College, London professor says he ‘cannot think of a worse tactic’ than threatening Beijing and presenting ‘zero-sum’ options.

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Open Questions | Ex-CIA official Dennis Wilder on why US-Europe rift is ‘highly exaggerated’

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The company, a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Shougang, plans to invest in about 50 robotics firms over the next two to three years.

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Beijing is holding off on trade talks to determine which way the wind blows in the divided White House, sources say.

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China is taking a wait-and-see approach in its response to the tariff war for the moment, sources say. Photo: AFP/Getty/TNS

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Rule by executive order: Trump’s power grab leaves official Washington gasping

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

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China defies ASML prediction with EUV breakthrough in advanced chip production

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Trump’s immigration crackdown chills speech of foreign students, scholars in US

Critics say ‘America is shooting itself in the foot’ as many of the country’s brightest minds rethink their long-term investment.

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Deal or no deal? EU engages US, China on high-wire bargaining act

Europe must navigate between the two powers, knowing that cutting an economic deal with one could make it impossible to do so with the other.

A month into Trump’s trade war, the world is divided – how are nations reacting?

How are Shanghai’s global financial centre aspirations shaping up?

He Lifeng was accompanying President Xi Jinping on Chinese leader’s first inspection tour since US tariffs escalated trade war.

China says it is looking at American proposals to scale down tariff war

Ministry of Commerce says US has ‘recently taken the initiative to relay messages to China’.

Nearly 222,000 mainland tourists visit Hong Kong on Labour Day, up 22% from 2024

By comparison, over 296,000 Hongkongers travelled out of the city on the same day, 52 per cent more than last year.

‘They’re afraid’: Chinese firms in Vietnam face closure if US tariffs return

Small US businesses seek relief from Trump tariffs, calling them crippling

Business owners say they cannot wait while trade negotiations unfold: ‘we don’t have the bandwidth to plan out six months ahead’.

Hong Kong 47: ex-lawmaker Claudia Mo breaks silence over ‘Kafka-esque’ jail time

Mo released earlier this week after finishing jail sentence handed down to her for subversion charge over unofficial ‘primary’ election.

Asean firms in limbo as US tariff window ticks and China ‘dumping’ fears grow

Companies brace for drop in demand and profits as they and regional governments struggle to find a way to tackle the punishing duties.

65 horses head to Hong Kong: a glimpse into the logistics of transporting valuable animals

Cathay Cargo orchestrates a complex logistics operation to transport stars of the Hong Kong International Horse Show.

China sends back 2 Boeing jets, Pakistan-India arms showdown: 7 highlights

From China sending back Boeing jets to Pakistan and India in an arms showdown, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

‘Signalgate’ China hawk ousted as US national security adviser

Mike Waltz leaving job to become new US ambassador to the United Nations as top diplomat Marco Rubio takes over NSC role in interim.

First blood? Trump’s trade war starts to bite as China’s cargo shipments slump

US tariffs are beginning to take a toll – but some analysts believe Beijing could still achieve 5 per cent GDP target.

Developing | Standard Chartered beats forecasts with 13% gain in first-quarter profit

Net profit rose to US$1.59 billion, driven by ‘double-digit income growth in wealth solutions, global markets and global banking’, CEO says.

Failed Soviet-era spacecraft from 1972 set to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth

The Kosmos 482 was one of a series of Soviet Venus missions, but never made it out of Earth’s orbit.

Indonesia’s food estate push targets self-sufficiency, but Papua concerns grow

Indonesia’s food self-sufficiency drive, spearheaded by President Prabowo Subianto, has raised environmental and Indigenous rights concerns.

US jobs growth likely slowed in April, economists’ survey shows

Non-farm payroll growth probably slowed to 138,000 last month, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists.

Singapore election: PAP’s potential seat loss vs balanced parliament narrative

Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.

Former Harvard professor convicted over China ties joins Tsinghua University

Chemist and nanoscientist Charles Lieber says he aims to ‘realise more scientific dreams in the vibrant and innovative city of Shenzhen’.

RSF warns of ‘alarming deterioration’ in US press freedom under Trump

Global press freedom hits all-time low in 2025, the latest ranking by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders shows.

Where a Cantonese comfort food lover in Hong Kong eats old-school dishes

Marathon swimmer Ryan Leung shares where he eats ‘creative’ Japanese food and traditional Hong Kong fare like macaroni and dessert soup.

Opinion | The US is fixated on ‘beating China’. It needs to stop beating itself

My Take | Why China’s ‘Never Kneel Down’ video fails to change US trade war narrative

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On the Menu | How perilla seed oil, ‘Korea’s olive oil’, could become a global trend

Chinese educated overseas hit back at ‘appliance queen’ over spy allegations

China woman shares ‘reservoir guardian’ work clips, sparks lively debates online

Asean firms in limbo as US tariff window ticks and China ‘dumping’ fears grow

Gallery | Viewpoint: Hong Kong through the lenses of SCMP photographers

Ex-Hong Kong district councillor pleads not guilty over role in HK$740,000 scams

Deal or no deal? EU engages US, China on high-wire bargaining act

Trump believes ‘good chance’ of China trade deal as envoy says no talks under way

President continues to promote tariff policy as US Commerce Department releases data indicating GDP contracted for first time in 3 years.

Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security as China looms

How are tariff increases affecting restaurants in US and China?

Open Questions | Why Scott Kennedy thinks the US-China trade war is ‘far from the endgame’

The political scientist talks tariffs, a potential deal between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and why the US dollar has lost some of its lustre.

Open Questions | Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for reunification has drawbacks

‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.

Open Questions | Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’

King’s College, London professor says he ‘cannot think of a worse tactic’ than threatening Beijing and presenting ‘zero-sum’ options.

Open Questions | Ex-CIA official Dennis Wilder on why US-Europe rift is ‘highly exaggerated’

The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.

Elon Musk teases Grok 3.5 hours after Alibaba’s Qwen3 generates buzz

Musk said the latest version of xAI’s Grok model can answer technical questions about rocket engines and electrochemistry.

Why car park operator Shoucheng is doubling down on China robotics investment

The company, a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Shougang, plans to invest in about 50 robotics firms over the next two to three years.

Shanghai start-up United InnoMed plans studies to develop heart-failure treatment device

Company raised US$20 million of fresh capital last month from investors including existing backer Eli Lilly.

Ant Group showcases its top AI researchers in bid to woo talent in tight market

Ant’s recruitment of top AI talent comes as other Chinese Big Tech firms have embarked on hiring sprees for AI scientists and researchers.

Exclusive | China waits to see which Trump adviser will come out on top on tariffs: sources

Beijing is holding off on trade talks to determine which way the wind blows in the divided White House, sources say.

Rule by executive order: Trump’s power grab leaves official Washington gasping

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

China defies ASML prediction with EUV breakthrough in advanced chip production

Research team achieves world-class results in photolithography research with solid-state laser-driven approach, paper shows.

Trump’s immigration crackdown chills speech of foreign students, scholars in US

Critics say ‘America is shooting itself in the foot’ as many of the country’s brightest minds rethink their long-term investment.