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Is Taiwan ‘not doing enough’? Why Donald Trump’s demands may prove impossible

Taiwan might face impossible expectations from US president-elect who has called for island to drastically increase military spending.

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‘This is meant to be a demonstration’: how US plans to challenge China in Africa

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How will Trump victory affect China’s shift away from US dollar assets?

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Alibaba gives sellers a sweeter deal as Singles’ Day switch-up bears fruit

China’s largest e-commerce firm was slipping in the war for consumers’ wallets. Then it reshaped its relationship with merchants.

Amid a brutal price war in China’s e-commerce industry, Alibaba took a different tack this Singles’ Day with new merchant-friendly policies. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

As US election comes to a close, 1 thing is certain: more tariffs on China

Higher tariffs are a near-certainty with Donald Trump set to reenter the White House, but China is prepared for a new phase of struggle.

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US’ growing support for China tech curbs could advance brain drain: researchers

Visa curbs and an increasingly hostile environment could drive away researchers of Chinese origin, slowing America’s own scientific development.

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Open Questions | Thornton on US election and rivalry with China amid ‘politically sensitive’ time

‘It is all quite manageable’: former Trump-era official Susan Thornton says US-China competition is neither zero-sum nor existential.

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Big savings nudge Hong Kong shoppers to ignore ban on meat, eggs from mainland

More Hongkongers caught bringing in banned food, but shoppers in Shenzhen say they can’t resist low prices.

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All eyes on agro-diplomacy as China’s food-security needs open new import doors

Upcoming China International Import Expo will highlight need to strike a balance with trading partners as appetite of world’s biggest food consumer hits record highs.

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Hong Kong youth take a stab at juggling part-time jobs under ‘slasher’ trend

A pool of younger workers seeking satisfaction doing multiple jobs is challenging employers to change.

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China declares worst is over for housing market. Others see more misery

While China’s September stimulus blitz has restored US$4 trillion of value to stock markets, the wealth effect in the property sector is less obvious and immediate.

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What will a Trump or Harris win mean for China? SCMP editors give their view

From trade to tech to Taiwan, our China and US editors weigh in on the key issues.

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How Trump and Harris plan to curb China’s rise in hi-tech manufacturing

Both White House candidates would attempt to contain China’s advanced manufacturing, but the country’s industrial ascent appears undeniable.

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‘A lot of unknowns’: China-born scientists face uncertainty as US election looms

After security investigations changed their lives forever, researchers fear ‘immense harm’ on both sides will continue after the US chooses a new leader.

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As Harris and Trump tout solar, is a flare-up with China on the horizon?

As US and China battle to secure their energy futures, some predict technology breakthroughs will help level the playing field.

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Open Questions | Why North Korea is starting to become a ‘forgotten’ space for China and the US

Political scientist Kim Heung-kyu on the state of play on the Korean peninsula and how Seoul can benefit from Beijing-Washington rivalry.

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Transformers: the rise of smartphone makers in China’s EV arena

Thanks to an advanced supply chain, companies with no history making cars are challenging for supremacy in China’s EV market.

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Moving children to Hong Kong schools is main draw for top talent from mainland

Parents prefer city’s education system for being less competitive and stressful than on the mainland.

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On your bike? China’s e-bikes charm some, but not everyone is along for the ride

China’s e-bikes offer a budget and environmentally friendly option for consumers, but governments and competitors abroad have raised concerns.

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Sell insurance to stay in Hong Kong? Top talent turn to ‘safety net’ job

Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy.

Where are the jobs? Top talent lured to Hong Kong struggle to find work

Graduates of top universities left ‘confused’ after spending months searching for jobs, entrepreneurs complain about moving funds.

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US election winner might find North Korea ‘most dangerous flashpoint’ with China

Kim Jong-un’s ratcheting up of nuclear tensions may leave China in a no-win situation as he seeks to pile pressure on the next president.

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Open Questions | Chad Sbragia on China’s ‘anxiety’ and the breakdown in its defence ties with US

The former senior Pentagon official discusses the past and present state of relations between the two countries’ militaries.

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Harris or Trump – what do the US presidential candidates offer Africa?

Regardless of who wins the coming US presidential election, it is unlikely to change much for African countries, experts say.

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When it comes to EVs, Chinese consumers are spoiled for choice

Extended range, autonomous driving, sofas, refrigerators … BYD, Li Auto, Xpeng, Geely, Nio and others tick all the boxes in their pursuit of consumers.

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Harris or Trump? Either way, Taiwan to remain a flashpoint after US election

Security in the Taiwan Strait will be at ‘greater risk’ over next the 4 years, regardless of election outcome, expert says.

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Why US elections are losing their shine for educated Chinese

Observers cite rise of Donald Trump, the American pandemic death toll and China-US tension as contributing to changing Chinese attitudes.

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As China’s influence in Middle East grows, will US end ‘micromanagement’?

Analysts say both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will have to come to terms with Beijing seeking a greater role as Washington loses sway.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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