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Trump announces US trade deal with Britain, suggests call with Xi for China
Agreement marks first such pact secured by American leader’s administration since launching sweeping effort to overhaul global trading system.
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China’s warning to US, the battle for WWII history: SCMP daily highlights
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How will China remember US scholar Joseph Nye, the father of ‘soft power’?
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China and Russia v the West in the geostrategic battle for WWII history
A series of military parades will take place around the globe, with each country sending a different message about the international order.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping shake hands during a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday. Photo: AP
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South China Sea: PLA blocks Philippine warship in move Manila calls ‘reckless’
Beijing warns neighbour to stop ‘provocative acts’ after halting vessel near disputed Scarborough Shoal, while Manila decries ‘harassment’.
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Can China launch hypersonic glider from satellite? Study suggests possibility
PLA study claims China’s hypersonic missiles can be launched from space-based platforms and strike global targets within 30 minutes.
8 May 2025 - 4:18PM
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China ‘will back’ Pakistan, ‘expects’ US to support India amid rising tensions
While the two powers are unlikely to get directly involved, each one has deepening ties on either side of the conflict.
8 May 2025 - 5:59PM
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Protesters in Peshawar shout anti-India slogans after the missile strikes on Pakistan, which followed a terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Photo: EPA
Science
China uses powerful radar to search for ice that can make or break moon race
Team used Sanya incoherent scatter radar and FAST telescope for ground-based radar imaging experiment focused on the lunar south pole.
8 May 2025 - 12:00PM
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China, Russia have ‘special responsibility’ to stand up to power politics: Xi
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow for their first face-to-face talks this year.
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Military
Pakistan claims Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets used against India’s air force
If involvement in downing of five Indian aircraft is confirmed, it would be the J-10C’s first known air-to-air kill recorded in live combat.
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Trump says US won’t lower tariffs on China imports to kick-start trade talks
Separately, Commerce Department says it will simplify some restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductor chips.
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US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Diplomacy
Why India’s strikes on Pakistan challenge China’s peacemaker role
Analysts say Beijing isn’t likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its ‘very good relations’ with Islamabad.
8 May 2025 - 9:52AM
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US House passes restrictions on American-Chinese university partnerships
Separately, appropriation panel hears Agriculture Department is developing federal plan to limit Chinese ownership of US farmland.
8 May 2025 - 6:10AM
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Xi’s Russia trip, China unveils economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights
From Xi thanking Moscow for support over Taiwan to Beijing’s new measures to guard against US tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
7 May 2025 - 9:15PM
Diplomacy
Xi Jinping’s Russia visit to strengthen bonds, test Europe relations
Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.
7 May 2025 - 10:08PM
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A four-day visit this week to Russia by Chinese President Xi Jinping will include talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China Economy
China moves to bolster its economy ahead of US trade talks
Beijing announces a raft of measures including interest rate cuts as it seeks to begin negotiations in a strong position.
7 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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Science
China is building a ‘ghost navy’ with new jammer tech
Beijing team says it could give PLA ‘absolute advantage’ in electronic warfare when combined with AI and other new technology.
7 May 2025 - 9:30PM
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Global Economy
China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to unite amid trade war turbulence
Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.
5 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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Pan Gongsheng (right), governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks as Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, looks on during a presser on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs ‘at some point’
‘I’m going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much,’ Trump said.
5 May 2025 - 12:50AM
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China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US
While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.
6 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.
7 May 2025 - 3:42PM
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