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Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Russia for four days. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan

China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

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Taiwan

Taiwan downgrades Chiang Kai-shek’s mausoleum as it grapples with legacy

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Accidents and disasters in China

‘Drunk driver’ killed 6 in May Day holiday bus stop car crash in China: report

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China’s Communist Party

Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials

Targeted by graft-busters and with fewer well-paid jobs in private sector as economy slows, more are said to be taking up government work.

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More Chinese are vying for secure and stable “iron rice bowl” jobs, with over 3.2 million people signing up for the public service exam last year. Photo: Xinhua
More Chinese are vying for secure and stable “iron rice bowl” jobs, with over 3.2 million people signing up for the public service exam last year. Photo: Xinhua
Accidents and disasters in China

10 dead, 70 in hospital after 4 boats capsize in southwest China

More than 80 people fall overboard as tourist boats overturn on a river in Guizhou province.

Taiwan

Can Taiwan’s KMT stay relevant as it gambles on unseating island’s leader?

Taiwan’s recall wars test voter patience, leaving both sides facing struggle to convince public they can govern constructively.

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China’s Communist Party

Explainer | The inspectors keeping China’s corrupt officials up at night

The graft-buster’s inspection teams have become important tools for maintaining discipline under Xi Jinping.

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Before he was snared in a corruption investigation, Sun Zhengcai was seen as a strong contender for the Communist Party’s top leadership. Photo: CCTV
Before he was snared in a corruption investigation, Sun Zhengcai was seen as a strong contender for the Communist Party’s top leadership. Photo: CCTV
China education

Adapt or perish: the humanities fight to survive China’s hi-tech rise

As Chinese universities slash arts and social science enrolments, analysts argue the fields are evolving and warn against utilitarianism.

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Accidents and disasters in China

1 killed and 4 injured after helicopter crashes in Chinese city of Suzhou

The accident happened at a newly opened scenic area, where some visitors have expressed concern about the heavy volume of sightseeing tours.

Taiwan

Taipei Palace Museum struggles with tourist numbers amid cross-strait tension

Opposition lawmaker questions massive drop in visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

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Taiwan’s National Palace Museum in Taipei holds treasures sent to the island after the civil war in 1949. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s Communist Party

How did China’s 5-year plans deliver an economic miracle and what’s next?

The national strategic blueprint has evolved from its roots in a Soviet-style planned economy to today’s more responsive model.

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China’s President Xi Jinping urged officials to adapt to the “changes in the international environment”, improve foresight and optimise the economic layout while drafting the five-year plan. Photo: Xinhua
China’s President Xi Jinping urged officials to adapt to the “changes in the international environment”, improve foresight and optimise the economic layout while drafting the five-year plan. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Chinese educated overseas hit back at ‘appliance queen’ over spy allegations

Shanxi Returnees’ Chamber of Commerce publishes open letter to Dong Mingzhu over comment she would ‘never use a haigui pai’.

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US-China relations

US immigration chills, China’s travel warning: 7 US-China relations reads

From multilateralism at Brics to China’s UN envoy slamming the US, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2025.

US-China trade war

China’s ex-trade negotiator takes lesser role as Trump tariff war heats up

Wang Shouwen, formerly No 2 at Ministry of Commerce, moves to less prestigious position, indicating he may be winding down his career.

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It remains unclear why Wang Shouwen, who is six years away from the retirement age for officials of his rank, has been transferred from his high-stakes position at the Ministry of Commerce. Photo: Kyodo
Corruption in China

Probe into star player at China’s securities body shocks finance sector

Architect of ChiNext hi-tech stock exchange’s 2020 boom under investigation for alleged ‘serious violations of discipline and laws’.

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Wang Jianjun, vice-chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, pictured at an investment summit at Hong Kong’s Four Seasons Hotel in November 2023. Photo: May Tse
Wang Jianjun, vice-chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, pictured at an investment summit at Hong Kong’s Four Seasons Hotel in November 2023. Photo: May Tse
Artificial intelligence

Relying on AI carries risks, security expert warns amid China’s DeepSeek craze

Political adviser cautions against dependence on AI for decision-making, calls for security mechanism to monitor and intercept threats.

China’s Communist Party

Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5-year planning

Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.

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Foreigners in China

Expat talent in the picture as Xi Jinping visits Shanghai AI hub

Entrepreneur Hamza Boukili was among the welcoming party for Xi’s first inspection trip since the revival of the US-China tariff war.

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Hamza Boukili, a mathematics teacher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, was part of the group on hand during an inspection tour by President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. Photo: CCTV
Hamza Boukili, a mathematics teacher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, was part of the group on hand during an inspection tour by President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. Photo: CCTV
South China Sea

China launches ‘Blue Whale’ – world’s first high-speed uncrewed submersible

AI-equipped research vessel can stay underwater for a month and launch research rockets, marking ‘leap’ for marine exploration, typhoon research.

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US-China relations

Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs after Trump official calls it ‘hostile’

E-commerce giant says plan ‘never approved’ following White House complaint; Senate confirms David Perdue as US ambassador to China.

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Accidents and disasters in China

22 dead, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northeast China

President Xi Jinping calls disaster ‘sobering lesson’, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.

A fire that broke out at a restaurant in Liaoyang city on Tuesday afternoon has left 22 people dead, state broadcaster CCTV said. Photo: Weibo
US-China trade war

China’s Xi dials up tech push, Global South solidarity as US tariff war deepens

Choice of Shanghai as first stop since trade war worsened underlines commitment to boosting core advantages to tackle external pressures.

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President Xi Jinping visits an industrial estate for AI start-ups as part of his inspection trip to Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
President Xi Jinping visits an industrial estate for AI start-ups as part of his inspection trip to Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

Taiwan sets up platform for coordinated response to undersea cable disruptions

Authorities say there have been two incidents of major damage to the island’s ‘digital lifeline’ this year, claiming Beijing was behind them.

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US-China trade war

Mao’s protracted war insights offered as inspiration in US-China trade conflict

Beijing Daily commentary said the famous 1938 essay would encourage people to remain confident of eventual victory.

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China’s Communist Party

China mulls law on standards for national 5-year plans

Draft legislation goes before the NPC, a decade after first being mooted.

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The legislation is meant to improve strategic guidance for national development plans. Photo: AP
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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