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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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45th President of the United States of America
Chilean President Gabriel Boric leaves the La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago after his four-year term ended on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
China-Latin America relations

Chile’s Boric leaves office, calls for unity after China cable fallout

Undersea fibre-optic cable project linking Chile to Hong Kong enraged US, causing dispute that defined Gabriel Boric’s final weeks in office.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Latest US military warning to civilians highlights Iranian navy outposts

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran will not compete in US-hosted 2026 World Cup, sports minister says

Britain

UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson

The concerns were raised in a document sent to Starmer in December 2024 before he appointed Mandelson as US ambassdor.

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Peter Mandelson leaves his home in north London on Wednesday. Photo: via AP
China-Latin America relations

US threats and a Chinese cable scandal mark first day for Chile’s new president

The US forced Chile to cancel a Chinese undersea cable. Now the region is asking who gets to decide what infrastructure Latin America builds.

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Artificial intelligence

China warns US against letting AI ‘determine life and death’ on battlefield

China believes that human primacy must be upheld in military applications of AI, defence ministry spokesman says.

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Japan

Japan to release oil reserves as early as Monday

It will release 15 days’ worth of private reserves and a month’s worth of national reserves.

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A woman walks past a petrol station in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Two Sessions 2026

Why China may gain from US moving military assets for Iran war

‘Any weakening’ of US presence in Asia-Pacific will work to someone’s advantage, ‘and you can imagine who that is’: cross-strait adviser.

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India

Why US policy on India aims to avoid repeat of China ‘mistake’

Despite official saying the US wants to work with India, it is likely to maintain a ‘transactional approach’ towards New Delhi, analysts say.

Two Sessions 2026

Webinar | ‘Two sessions’ 2026: how will China pivot under Trump’s pressure?

The SCMP and the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis will co-host a webinar to discuss China’s ‘two sessions’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Is Iran’s vital oil hub Kharg Island in America’s crosshairs?

The island, located around 30km off the Iranian mainland, handles roughly 90 per cent of Iran’s crude exports.

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Iran’s Kharg Island, which hosts the country’s main crude export terminal and is responsible for the overwhelming majority of its oil shipments. Photo: European Space Agency via AFP
United States

Election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to run-off

The race to replace high-profile conservative Greene, who resigned following a split with Trump, now heads to a high-stakes April 7 contest.

Millionaires and billionaires

Elon Musk on course to become world’s first trillionaire as wealth soars

The Tesla and SpaceX boss cements his status as the world’s wealthiest person after his fortune swelled by roughly US$500 billion over the past 12 months.

China energy security

As war on Iran escalates, Asia scrambles to deal with global energy fallout

China, Japan and South Korea have all taken steps to reduce impact of supply shortages – but analysts warn of spillover.

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This video grab shows fire erupting at an oil depot in Iran’s capital Tehran after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran starting on February 28. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

As I see it | Iran war exposes the risks of being a US ally

Iranian attacks on US partners in the Gulf should make America’s allies in Asia rethink their security ties with Washington.

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Flames rise during a fire caused by debris from an intercepted drone at the oil refinery hub in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on March 4. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

Mainland Chinese see Taiwan positively, won’t retreat from US trade war: survey

China Pulse polling study gives rare window into views of ordinary people on mainland, where opinions are often restricted or even banned.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Will Trump ‘Taco’ on Iran? Analysts say he’s looking for a way out

High oil prices and voter anger could be prompting the US president’s comments that the war could end soon.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens ‘death, fire, and fury’ as US destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels

After reports of mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz, the US unleashes its ‘most intense’ day of strikes on Iran since the war began.

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An Iranian naval vessel just before it is struck by a projectile ‘near the Strait of Hormuz’, according to the US. Photo: US Central Command via AFP
Ukraine war

Russia, Ukraine both claim frontline success while US-led talks on hold

Washington is now focusing on the Iran war, drawing the spotlight from Ukraine’s four-year fight to see off Russia’s bigger army.

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2026 Trump-Xi summit

Exclusive | Could China’s rare earth supplies dictate how long US strikes on Iran go on?

The American military’s dependence on Chinese sources gives Beijing leverage in the lead-up to Trump’s trip, sources say.

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US-China relations

From ‘love and hate’ to nationalism, can Xi and Trump rebalance ties?

Chinese scholars say the US-China relationship has changed, and there’s a chance for the two powers to steer away from confrontation.

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US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Beijing and meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the end of the month. Photo: TNS
Iran

Why China sees stability in hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to lead Iran

Continuity over change seen in cleric whom analysts anticipate could double down on policies against the US and Israel.

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A man holds a portrait of Mojtaba Khamenei following his appointment as Iran’s supreme leader by the country’s Assembly of Experts. Photo: EPA
United States

US investigators search Epstein ranch amid allegations of buried bodies

The late financier is also accused of sexually abusing women and girls at the property near Santa Fe, which he visited for 26 years.

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China trade

China’s oil-import surge seen shielding economy with 120-day buffer

Crude volumes rose sharply in January and February as Beijing amassed reserves, pre-empting Mideast risks, and analysts say it provides a strong buffer for global supply disruptions.

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Two Sessions 2026

Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution

Dong Jun’s remarks stressing prudence as Xi-Trump summit looms and amid Iran war suggest no military action on Taiwan for now, analysts say.

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Dong Jun has served as China’s defence minister since December 2023. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Asia sees violence, fuel rationing, queues as energy crunch over war hits

In Bangladesh a man was killed and the military has been deployed, while lines have formed elsewhere too, as many nations rely on imports.

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People wait to refuel their vehicles near a fuel station in Dhaka on Monday. Bangladesh launched fuel rationing on Sunday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

China summons Maersk, MSC on shipping operations amid Panama saga, Iran war

Beijing gave no reason for order – but both firms at centre of dispute after Panama ruled against CK Hutchison’s operation of two ports.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong Airlines to raise fuel surcharges by up to 35% amid oil price surge

Airline becomes first local carrier to raise fuel surcharges, with South Asia routes hit hardest amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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