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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Keep bombing’: Trump claims Iranians want more US strikes for ‘freedom’
US leader said he was unsure if the war was escalating or easing, but warned of sweeping strikes if no deal is reached by Tuesday at 8pm EST.
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Taiwan
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan plan a ‘critical opportunity’ for US-Iran talks as Trump deadline looms
Islamabad has put forward proposals for a ceasefire as the US president threatens ‘hell’ for Iran if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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Air strikes on Iran continue on Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations
Orban on the brink: could Hungary’s election dent China’s influence in Europe?
‘Most consequential’ vote is being pitched as a referendum on whether the country should move towards the East or West.
6 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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US-China relations
Growing Pains meets the ‘kill line’: a new Chinese hot take on the American dream
Internet commenters retrofit the viral metaphor to US movies and TV to highlight financial and social insecurity.
5 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Downed US airman found after ‘heavy firefight’ in Iran
Donald Trump says on social media the missing crewman had been injured but is now ‘safe and sound’.
5 Apr 2026 - 11:36PM
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard released photos of what it said were downed US aircraft. Photo: AFP
China-Africa relations
Chinese surveillance rolled out in Africa: ZTE, Hikvision, Huawei at the helm
China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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China-Japan relations
Why China is worried by Japan’s plans to change rules on arms sales
The government in Tokyo is considering relaxing its restrictions on exports of lethal weapons amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:08PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
In a time of war, Chinese museums are a safe haven for ancient treasures of Iran
Cultural exchanges established with the Middle East are underscoring China’s role as a safe harbour for vulnerable global heritage.
4 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Scams and swindles
Cambodia’s high-stakes war on online scam compounds
Cambodia has vowed to stamp out the scam compounds on its soil by month’s end – but perpetrators remain drawn to the potential for huge profits.
4 Apr 2026 - 6:22AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war
If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.
4 Apr 2026 - 3:10AM
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China-EU relations
China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing takes a stand at the United Nations at the closure of shipping lanes.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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US-China relations
Beijing hails US cooperation as ICE returns suspected drug smuggler to China
With Xi and Trump set to meet next month, Beijing says handoff signals ‘progress in bilateral counternarcotics law enforcement’.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:15PM
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China-Latin America relations
Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships
Panama’s decision to strip Panama Ports Company of its concessions is a test of US backing for countries challenging China, experts say.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:35PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Paris last month. Photo: Reuters
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What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path
With no truce in sight, American forces might be preparing for a short, sharp option, analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:54PM
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China-Middle East relations
China’s Iran war strategy, Trump’s Hormuz ask: 7 global relations reads
From a China-Israel call on Iran to an unlikely nuclear deal, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in March 2026.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize the key Iranian oil hub, with latest speech heightening fears.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
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US Navy sailors load onto an MV-22B Osprey during an exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli on March 26. The Tripoli arrived in the Middle East last week. Photo: Handout
South China Sea
Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea
Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:44PM
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US-China relations
China targeted in US birthright citizenship debate, but court justices sceptical
China benefiting from ‘birth tourism industry’, top litigator claims, with Trump in attendance – a historic first for a sitting president.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:04AM
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China-Latin America relations
Brazil exporters bypass local banks to tap China’s US$1 trillion Sinosure fund
As Brazilian interest rates price out local lenders, Sinosure is quietly reshaping how Chinese goods reach the market.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:25AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Trump could reframe US goals in the Iran war to justify finishing it
But America’s differences with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder a swift exit, Chinese analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:01AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump launched joint military operations against Iran on February 28. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
US, Israel war on Iran
What does the China-Pakistan plan for the Iran crisis mean for a post-war order?
Diplomatic initiative comes as long-standing US-dominated security framework faces growing strain and uncertainty, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 9:26PM
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China-Africa relations
China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permits
Chinese firms emerge as preferred partners as African nations seek bigger returns on critical mineral extraction.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
China-Middle East relations
China-Pakistan five-point plan to end Iran war
China and Pakistan launched an initiative to restore stability in the Middle East.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:56AM
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