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The return of Trump: what’s next for China, Asia and the world?

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OPINION
Khushboo Razdan

Opinion | What I learned about Trump’s America on the eve of Election Day

Khushboo Razdan
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Bernard Chan

Opinion | Trump has solidified his power to reshape the US. How far will he go?

Bernard Chan
Janet Pau

Opinion | How Asia can strengthen its trade, manufacturing as Trump returns

Janet Pau
James David Spellman

Opinion | Trump’s rise signals the end of US global leadership

James David Spellman
Brian Y. S. Wong

Opinion | China can build bridges as Trump’s America builds walls

Brian Y. S. Wong
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Wang Huiyao

Opinion | Transactional Trump may well improve US-China ties

Wang Huiyao
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US Elections

US Elections

Analysis
Explainers

Donald Trump won a White House second term after defeating Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris in the November 5, 2024 US election. Get news, analysis and opinions here.

US president-elect Donald Trump speaks as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill on November 13. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Trump picks Greer as trade chief, Hassett for National Economic Council

Both men will have direct sway over much of Trump’s economic agenda: imposing new tariffs and cutting taxes.

Will Trump’s China tariffs make manufacturing American again?

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Mexico’s Sheinbaum hints she could retaliate against Trump tariffs

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Global Economy

‘Isolation leads nowhere’: China calls for supply chain cooperation amid turmoil

Vice-President Han Zheng spoke on the opening day of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, hours after Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats.

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Staff members unload fruit from a truck at a logistic industrial park in Shijiazhuang. Photo: Xinhua
Staff members unload fruit from a truck at a logistic industrial park in Shijiazhuang. Photo: Xinhua

United States & Canada

Elon Musk calls fighter jets ‘obsolete’, drones the future of air combat

Trump ally Musk shared a video of Chinese drones on X, and said F-35’s makers are ‘idiots’ for still building manned jets.

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Diplomacy

Trump threatens new anti-drug tariffs on ‘day 1’ for China, Canada, Mexico

The American president-elect uses his social media platform to flag another 10 per cent on all Chinese imports, citing fentanyl concerns.

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China Economy

China’s GDP forecast cut as Trump trade worries take hold before new term

Though Donald Trump has not yet taken office, his expected tariff increases have led S&P Global Ratings to cut growth projections for China.

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US president-elect Donald Trump has proposed high tariffs on Chinese imports, raising global uncertainties over the trade landscape. Photo: Reuters
US president-elect Donald Trump has proposed high tariffs on Chinese imports, raising global uncertainties over the trade landscape. Photo: Reuters

Global Economy

Global Impact | New leaders in Asia, as well as the US, create questions as Trump return looms

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how the Trump administration will fare across a much-changed political landscape in Asia.

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United States & Canada

Republicans push back against claims Trump intelligence pick is ‘compromised’

Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face scrutiny for comments sympathetic to Russia and a 2017 visit to Syria where she met President Bashar al-Assad.

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United States & Canada

Trump pick Lutnick’s firm in talks with Tether about US$2 billion bitcoin lending project

Commerce secretary pick’s finance firm could receive support from Tether to help fund project to lend dollars to clients against bitcoin.

Howard Lutnick, who is chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald. File photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Republican Senator Rand Paul opposes Trump talk of using military in deportations

Senator noted there’s a bar on military use in domestic law enforcement, after Donald Trump vowed the largest deportation effort in US history.

Migrants seeking asylum in the United States are watched by the Texas National Guard. File photo: AFP
Migrants seeking asylum in the United States are watched by the Texas National Guard. File photo: AFP

United States & Canada

TikTok CEO sought Musk’s input ahead of Trump takeover, report says

The two tech CEOS did not discuss specific measures to keep the Chinese-owned app running in the US, as a potential ban looms.

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United States & Canada

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief for his final cabinet secretary pick

Several spots that are traditionally cabinet-level remain, including US trade representative and head of the small business administration.

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United States & Canada

Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress after dropping out as Trump’s AG pick

The Republican lawmaker, originally tapped to lead the US Justice Department, is facing allegations of drug use and sex with minors.

Matt Gaetz speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

How will Trump handle Taiwan? Beijing sees hawkish signs as analysts are divided

Some say he could use self-ruled island as bargaining chip for economic concessions while others rule that out, citing political pushback.

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An American-made anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a carrier vehicle during training in Pingtung, Taiwan, on August 26, 2024. The US is committed to supplying Taiwan with weapons. Photo: Reuters
An American-made anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a carrier vehicle during training in Pingtung, Taiwan, on August 26, 2024. The US is committed to supplying Taiwan with weapons. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Sentencing in Trump hush money case delayed indefinitely

Judge Juan Merchan also gave the US president-elect permission to try to have his conviction on 34 felony counts thrown out.

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Diplomacy

Little room to mend EU-China ties amid differences over trade, Ukraine

Dialogue and action urged ahead of Donald Trump’s return and as mainland ship is detained by Danish coastguard over cut undersea cables.

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United States & Canada

Harris or Trump: who is leading US presidential election race?

US polling organisations are trying to gauge who will win the November 5 election. This infographic tracks the major polls and key moments of the 2024 campaign.

US Elections

US elections 2024: what you need to know

For the US, 2024 sees not only a hotly contested – and highly divisive – presidential election, but also a fight between the Democratic and Republican parties to control the Senate and the House of Representatives. This three-part series looks at how these competitions are decided.

China

US hurricanes followed by Republican storm of misinformation

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and supporters spread falsehoods about federal response and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.