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US-China relations
Breaking news and analysis on US-China relations, including trade war, talks, and tensions between Washington and Beijing.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
Children wave flags of Macau and China before the departure of President Xi Jinping at Macau International Airport on December 20. Photo: Reuters
Macau

Letters | How Macau can meet Xi Jinping’s 3 expectations

Readers discuss a strategy for Macau, China’s approach to US relations, and the trouble with Donald Trump’s embrace of bitcoin.

The Philippines

‘We are a frontline state’: how the Philippines is preparing for a US-China war

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US-India relations

Chinese dams to be discussed during Jake Sullivan’s India visit, official says

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TikTok

TikTok tells Supreme Court ‘sell-or-ban’ law stems from refusal to censor

Its filing comes as Justice Department argues the law is meant to cut the popular short-video app’s ties to the Chinese government.

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The short-video app TikTok has some 170 million users in the US, where it faces a ban unless it is sold to a non-Chinese buyer. Photo: Reuters
Cybersecurity

US sanctions Chinese cyber firm for alleged role in Beijing-sponsored hacks

Treasury Department accuses Integrity Tech of involvement in ‘multiple computer intrusion incidents’ linked to Flax Typhoon hacking group.

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China technology

China aiming for more export curbs with EVs, semiconductors in the mix

Proposed extended restrictions from commerce ministry come on the heels of dual-use export bans on 28 US defence contractors.

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China-India relations

US consensus on countering China will keep Quad relevant under Trump: experts

The security grouping with Australia, Japan and India is unlikely to thrive as it has under Biden but remains important, observers say.

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The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the US, Australia, Japan and India was elevated during President Joe Biden’s term in the White House to include an annual summit at head-of-state level. Photo: AFP
Greater Bay Area

Former US vice-president Mike Pence to visit Hong Kong for business forum

He will speak at UBS Wealth Insights 2025 and engage with business leaders on private trip, according to source and agenda.

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United States

Appeal court blocks US government effort to restore net neutrality rules

Under the so-called net neutrality rules, US internet service providers would have been subjected to greater regulation.

TikTok ban

Trump’s TikTok request poses challenge to US Supreme Court, legal analysts say

In asking court to halt a law until after he takes office, some contend the US president-elect seeks action that oversteps its authority.

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US president-elect Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to hold off taking action on the TikTok divest-or-ban case before he takes office. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Drones

US considers rule that could restrict or ban drones with Chinese tech

Chinese, Russian threats may ‘offer our adversaries the ability to remotely access and manipulate these devices’, says Commerce Department.

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The US is considering a rule to address risks posed by drones that include technology from China or Russia. Photo: AP
China economy

Editorial | China’s economy on right track but many challenges remain

In a highly unstable international environment, nation’s policymakers must ensure next five-year plan keeps country on upwards trajectory.

Taiwan

China slaps dual-use export ban on 28 US defence contractors

Ministry of Commerce announces move on Thursday, with 10 of the firms also placed on unreliable entities list over Taiwan arms sales.

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Donald Trump’s China policy

Beijing sanctions, US’ Chinese migrants under Trump: 7 US-China relations reads

From FBI cyber fears to Beijing’s sanctions over Taiwan, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2024.

An American M1A2T tank is unloaded inside an army base in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on December 16. Photo: Taiwan Military News Agency via EPA-EFE
Donald Trump

Why Trump 2.0 could push China-US relations into ‘high-risk’ territory

Foreign policy expert says that structural contradiction between US and China may undermine the current stability in relations.

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Since Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election last month, Chinese scholars and officials have been largely pessimistic about the future of US-China ties. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

How Hong Kong-US ties will shift when Trump returns to power in 2025

Experts say human rights will be ‘far less of a concern’ while the city’s financial services could face increased scrutiny from Washington.

Pakistan

Opinion | US sanctions on Pakistan will only push it closer to China

The latest round of sanctions will strain ties between Washington and Islamabad and increase instability in South Asia.

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The Philippines

Is US naval activity in Philippine waters to counter China’s Typhon objection?

USNS Victorious’ presence near Luzon is to signal Washington’s commitment to the Philippines amid the Typhon row with China, analysts say.

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US soldiers conduct a Tomahawk missile launch from the Mid-Range Capability, or Typhon, launcher at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California last year. Photo: Handout via US Army
Huawei

Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou lauds US-sanctioned firm’s resilience in 2024

In a morale-boosting New Year’s Eve message, Meng praised the company’s triumphs including AI chip design and HarmonyOS.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Why Trump’s tariff war with China is more dangerous than he thinks

Trump’s plan to wage economic war against China runs the risk of alienating US allies and having no effect on Beijing’s fortunes.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | How Jimmy Carter opened the door for China – and how Beijing can repay the favour

The Carter era has lessons for a rising China as it frets about a recession and what Trump may bring.

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Officials in Beijing have rarely talked about the link between China’s rapid rise and the largely conflict-free development of ties with the US since the Carter era. Photo: Getty Images
Taiwan

Taiwan tensions to grow in 2025, but risk of war remains low: report

Hong Kong think tank predicts Taiwanese leader William Lai will steer clear of provoking Beijing as he fights political battles at home.

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Taiwanese lawmakers brawl over a series of controversial bills on December 20 in the island’s parliament building in Taipei. Photo: AFP
US Politics

US sets state funeral, day of mourning for late president Jimmy Carter

US President Joe Biden has designated a national day of mourning for late president Jimmy Carter.

Cybersecurity

China denies it was behind US Treasury hack

Beijing says claims a Chinese state-sponsored actor was behind the cybersecurity breach are ‘groundless’ and ‘lack evidence’.

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China

Editorial | Jimmy Carter’s pragmatism and humility offer lessons for the world

The late US president is remembered fondly around the globe including in China, where he is regarded as ‘an old friend’ for his role in establishing formal ties.

Then-president-elect Jimmy Carter waves to the crowd as he and his wife Rosalynn arrive at the Plains Baptist Church to attend services in Plains, Georgia, in November 1976. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump’s pick of Rubio as top US diplomat leaves Latin America bracing

Long-time outspoken China critic raises concerns in region he might press governments to choose sides between Washington and Beijing.

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Donald Trump and Marco Rubio share the stage at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 4, a day before the former US president won a second term. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump’s first 100 days: can Beijing stop downwards spiral in US-China ties?

Early contact with new administration seen as an important ‘window of opportunity’ for Beijing to help set the course of future relations.

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United States

Why former US president Carter was ‘an old friend’ of China

The former US president is remembered for his efforts to normalise the US-China relationship, including welcoming Deng Xiaoping to the White House in 1979  

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