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What will a Trump or Harris win mean for China? SCMP editors give their view

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Todd G. Buchholz,Michael Mindlin

Opinion | How the US is rewriting the 21st century economic story

Todd G. Buchholz
Michael Mindlin
Hao Nan

Opinion | North Korea’s missile test days before US election sends powerful message

Hao Nan
Xu Ying

Opinion | Can US democracy pass the test of the 2024 election?

Xu Ying
Anthony Rowley

Macroscope | Japan’s election results could have global ramifications

Anthony Rowley
Alex Lo

My Take | How a victory by Trump can be good for peace in Taiwan Strait

Alex Lo
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Sameed Basha

Opinion | How a Trump victory could benefit the world

Sameed Basha
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Analysis
Explainers

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: who will win the 2024 US presidential election? And what of the battle for Congress? China and the world will be affected by the polls, as trade war tariffs, EV policy, the tech war and Taiwan friction remain. Get news, analysis and opinions here.

Many Americans will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for the next US president in a knife-edge election. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Follow the Trump vs Harris battle and other US elections with the SCMP live blog

Post’s live blog to cover most important developments and results, including outcomes in US Senate and House of Representatives.

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US presidential election goes down to the wire after tumultuous campaign season

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Trump’s tariffs could hit domestic shoppers’ ‘spending power’: US retailers

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United States & Canada

Trump wants presidential winner declared on election night

There is a high likelihood that it could be days, or even weeks, before the next US president is known.

Donald Trump flexes his muscles during a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump flexes his muscles during a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Monday. Photo: Reuters

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Trump makes late-night pitch in Michigan, Democrats are ‘nauseously optimistic’

Republican nominee’s closing argument stretches into early hours of Election Day morning at battleground state rally.

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Trump and Harris still neck and neck in White House race on eve of US election

US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris rally swing state voters – and celebrity supporters – ahead of election day.

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Lifestyle & Culture

Viral Thai hippo Moo Deng predicts Trump will win US presidential election

Moo Deng’s fruity forecast adds a dash of fun to the election frenzy – leaving voters wondering if the pygmy hippo has called it right.

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Moo Deng chomps on the Trump-labelled fruit dish at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. Photo: Instagram/khaokheow.zoo
Moo Deng chomps on the Trump-labelled fruit dish at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. Photo: Instagram/khaokheow.zoo

United States & Canada

Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump on eve of US election

Rogan and his podcast are especially popular among men - a key demographic for Trump.

United States & Canada

Pennsylvania judge allows Elon Musk’s US$1 million voter giveaway

Judge’s decision is largely symbolic, as the daily allocation of US$1 million to one person each day ends on Tuesday, Election Day.

Science

US’ growing support for China tech curbs could advance brain drain: researchers

Visa curbs and an increasingly hostile environment could drive away researchers of Chinese origin, slowing America’s own scientific development.

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Policy

China’s fiscal stimulus plan could expand by 20% if Trump wins, experts predict

China’s top legislative body is meeting this week in Beijing, at the same time as Tuesday’s US presidential election.

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Chocolate bars with the faces of Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice-President Kamala Harris, and Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump are displayed at a store. Photo: Reuters
Chocolate bars with the faces of Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice-President Kamala Harris, and Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump are displayed at a store. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

‘Panic buttons’ and SWAT teams: US braces for election unrest

As a tense America votes for president, concerns about potential violence have prompted states to take a variety of measures.

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United States & Canada

US polls suggest Harris and Trump poised for a photo finish as America votes

With early voting exceeding 2020 levels, both candidates are pushing for a final surge in support to win key swing states and secure victory.

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As early US presidential voting ends, Democrats are seen to turn out more

Early voters number over 80 million by Monday, the day before Election Day, with women said to be the majority of those casting ballots.

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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in Howell, Michigan, on Sunday, the last day of early voting in the state for the general election. Photo: AFP via Getty Images/TNS

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Ahead of US election, Asians see little difference in candidates’ policies

Many US plans for the region are baked in, analysts note, and won’t change regardless of whether Trump or Harris becomes president.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Diplomacy

China urges US to hold line on climate policy, regardless of election outcome

Senior Beijing climate change official Xia Yingxian says he hopes US will continue to work with other nations to implement Paris Agreement.

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United States & Canada

Dollar drops as some US polls shift toward Kamala Harris

Investors walk back bets on Donald Trump winning the presidential election after weekend polls indicated Harris gaining ground.

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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.

Diplomacy

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.