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1. China vows to use anti-sanctions law if US ban on Huawei chips enforced
Beijing has vowed to hit back at the United States’ attempts to ban Chinese-made chips, warning of legal repercussions if the guidelines are enforced.
2. US envoy holds first talks with senior Chinese official as trade tensions linger
Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu held a “candid and in-depth” discussion with newly arrived US ambassador to China David Perdue on Tuesday as trade tensions persisted.
3. China’s theme park capital in ‘stage of rapid growth’ as foreign capital invests

Increasing tourism demand in the world’s second-biggest economy is fuelling a boom in international amusement parks in China’s gateway megacity, turning Shanghai into a rising global star in themed entertainment, analysts said.
4. How China’s military might use anti-AI tactics on the battlefields of the future
China’s armed forces must find ways to undermine the data and computing capacity of its adversaries as AI gains an ever-greater foothold in combat planning and decisions, according to a military mouthpiece.
5. China’s C919 network spans 16 cities as 2-year mark reflects reliability

The C919, China’s indigenous narrowbody airliner that epitomises Beijing’s sky-high tech aspirations, will enter its third year of commercial operations next week – a feat marked by ratcheted-up services and an expanding network.
6. Marco Rubio clashes with senators, says China will not replace US on global aid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims from Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday that Washington was retreating from its long-standing commitments to humanitarian assistance and human rights or that China could replace the US as a global aid leader.
7. PLA runs amphibious landing drill in strait as Taiwanese leader marks first year

Mainland Chinese forces held an amphibious landing drill in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, as Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te celebrated his first year in office.


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China’s homegrown C919 jetliner is seen during a 2024 airshow. The plans is seeing ever-increasing use across China. Photo: Xinhua

A Disney fan wearing Hanfu dress poses for photos in Shanghai Disneyland on May 26, 2023. Photo: Xiaohongshu

China’s home-grown C919 takes off from Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua

PLA amphibious armoured vehicles on exercise in Fujian province on Tuesday. Photo: CCTV

Beijing’s hold over rare metals, China cuts mortgage rate benchmark: SCMP daily highlights

China slashed a key reference rate for mortgage loans on Tuesday amid efforts to stabilise the property market. Photo: AFP

A screen shows trading indexes at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, May 19, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Zhang Chengqi was appointed director of PolyU’s Shenzhen Research Institute, effective from January 1. Photo: Handout

Containers stacked at a port in Taicang, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province on Sunday. Photo: AFP

China’s manufacturing mostly resilient, BeiDou’s market success: SCMP daily highlights

The dam has been described as a “flagship” project for Pakistan. Photo: Handout

A Long March-3B rocket carrying a cluster of BeiDou satellites blasts off from a launch site in southwest China last year. Photo: Xinhua

China’s SS UAV, referred to as Jiu Tian, is expected to fly its first mission by the end of June, offering the PLA the prospect of extending the reach of its drones. Photo: EPA-EFE

“If China goes net zero, it is the only country that makes a difference to everyone around the planet,” climate scientist Benjamin Horton said. Photo: EPA-EFE

China’s bid to survive trade war, PL-15 missiles’ first combat test: SCMP daily highlights

China is focusing on reforms to boost its domestic market amid the trade war with the United States. Photo: EPA-EFE

US company Gravitics recently won a lucrative contract to provide a “game-changer” for the US Space Force “orbital carrier” vehicle, raising new concerns for the PLA. Photo: Gravitics

US companies are reliant on Chinese firms for the raw materials in antibiotics and many other critical medicines. Photo: Shutterstock

The Zhenhua 30, a 297.6-metre-long heavy lift vessel, was one of two Chinese ships spotted 345km northwest of Kume Island in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture. Photo: Handout

Beijing’s bid to entice researchers home, visa-free policy expanded: SCMP daily highlights

China is bringing in incentive schemes with big salaries to lure Chinese scientists back from the US. Photo: Shutterstock

China has been expanding visa-free access as part of a push to attract more foreign tourists. Photo: AP

A trader works at a stall selling handbags inside the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Small traders in China have been hit hard by US tariffs since April. Photo: AFP

Fighter aircraft are seen in a still from a PLA video last year. Various PLA sorties around Taiwan were detected over the past few days, many of which crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait, according to Taipei. Photo: CCTV

Banks upgrade China growth forecast, foreigners flock to Shenzhen: SCMP daily highlights

Containers at the port in Lianyungang in China’s  eastern Jiangsu province on May 1. Photo: AFP

Shenzhen has gained popularity with international tourists, logging a high number of visa-free entries in 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee

An Iranian oil production platform. The US sanctioned nearly two dozen firms on Tuesday for helping to transport Iranian oil to China. Photo: Reuters

US President Donald Trump sent ripples through Taiwan when he used the phrase “unification and peace” when commenting on trade talks with Beijing. Photo: AP Photo

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From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to ‘candid’ talks between US and China envoys, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to ‘candid’ talks between US and China envoys, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


Beijing vows tit-for-tat in chip war, top US-China diplomats meet: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to ‘candid’ talks between US and China envoys, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China vows to use anti-sanctions law if US ban on Huawei chips enforced

From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to ‘candid’ talks between US and China envoys, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage