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Gross merchandise value on TikTok Shop fell last week amid an escalating tariff between the US and China. Photo: AFP

Tech Trends

TikTok Shop’s sales in US plunge as tariffs hit Chinese imports

TikTok Shop, along with platforms like Shein and Temu, has emerged as a major channel connecting Chinese vendors with US consumers.

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China’s container bookings to plunge up to 60% as US tariffs wipe out trade

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China’s economy beats expectations, new sub-hunting tech: SCMP daily highlights

Tech War

Chip war: US Nvidia H20 restrictions could boost China’s AI chip business

Nvidia’s China business is likely to ‘fall to nearly zero’, as tech giants such as ByteDance and Tencent turn to domestic suppliers, analysts say.

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The Huawei Atlas 800 inference server displayed at the InnoEX Fair in Hong Kong on April 15. Photo: Reuters
The Huawei Atlas 800 inference server displayed at the InnoEX Fair in Hong Kong on April 15. Photo: Reuters

Science

China’s new tech boosts sub hunt capabilities near Alaskan waters

Scientists develop highly accurate underwater acoustics technology for depth detection in challenging and strategically important Beaufort Sea.

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Politics

Taiwan leader’s approval ratings drop amid drive to unseat opposition lawmakers

Polling suggests Lai faces ‘unprecedented levels of public dissatisfaction’ and the Trump tariffs are a further risk to his support base.

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Diplomacy

China-US zero-sum view is misguided, Jake Sullivan says in Trump policy critique

Former national security adviser credited managing China competition, in part, to time spent in cities around the world with China’s Wang Yi.

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On China-US relations, Jake Sullivan, former national security adviser to president Joe Biden, says some in the Trump administration do not “have an accurate read of either how to balance US interests in the middle term, or what is a plausible outcome that serves us all”. Photo: EPA-EFE
On China-US relations, Jake Sullivan, former national security adviser to president Joe Biden, says some in the Trump administration do not “have an accurate read of either how to balance US interests in the middle term, or what is a plausible outcome that serves us all”. Photo: EPA-EFE

Banking & Finance

Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China-unit reshuffle

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

Diplomacy

Xi calls for closer China-Asean trade ties to avoid the ‘law of the jungle’

Xi told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Beijing was ready to upgrade its free-deal with the bloc in the face of Trump tariffs.

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Politics

Chinese officials embark on tour to rally export firms amid Trump tariff shocks

Communist Party chiefs and mayors in China’s coastal provinces kick off company visits, while task forces help exporters find new markets.

Container ships are seen at a port in Qingdao in east China’s Shandong province on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Politics

Xi’s visit: Malaysia ‘stands with China’ amid US tariff threat, Anwar says

The two countries signed a raft of deals spanning AI, infrastructure and agriculture as both leaders spoke out in defence of open trade.

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(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at a welcome ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at a welcome ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Banking & Finance

Shenzhen pork producer, Beijing AI firm eye Hong Kong listings

Sixteen companies submitted listing applications for Hong Kong’s main board in the past two weeks, according to exchange data.

Science

From MIT to PKU: rising Chinese scholar Wang Jiangtao comes home

Tsinghua University alumnus known for research breakthroughs is now principal investigator, doctoral adviser at top institution.

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Diplomacy

Trump’s scorning of Europe forces bloc to reconsider its ties with China

The debate has not escaped notice in Washington, where several US officials have warned the bloc against turning to its No 1 enemy.

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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, an avowed China hawk, has of late adopted a softer tone towards Beijing in several speeches. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

China, Philippines trade accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguards and their Philippine counterparts accuse each other of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

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An image published by the Philippine coastguard on social media after the incident. Photo: X/ Philippine Coast Guard
An image published by the Philippine coastguard on social media after the incident. Photo: X/ Philippine Coast Guard

China Economy

China appoints new trade representative as US tariff war heats up

Li Chenggang will replace Wang Shouwen as China’s top international trade negotiator at the Ministry of Commerce.

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China Economy

China’s premier sets out economic priorities amid trade war with US

Li Qiang looks to ‘further unleash the potential of China’s massive market’, provide more support for property sector.

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Diplomacy

‘Two sessions’ 2025: China portrays itself as global order stalwart amid tumult

As US imposes further tariffs and suspends Ukraine aid, NPC spokesman says China aims for ‘inclusive and equitable economic globalisation’.

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Responding to new tariffs imposed by the US, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian said China would “never accept pressure and threats”. Photo: Xinhua
Responding to new tariffs imposed by the US, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian said China would “never accept pressure and threats”. Photo: Xinhua

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Everything at stake at China’s ‘two sessions’, as Trump 2.0 shapes the world

As China’s political elite gather for the country’s annual legislative sessions in March, we examine the broader forces likely to influence policies for the coming year – and how decision-makers will respond to the unpredictable second term of US President Donald Trump.

Politics

8 takeaways from Premier Li Qiang’s work report at China’s ‘two sessions’

Li sets out goals for economic growth, jobs, the private sector, tech and Hong Kong at opening ceremony of China’s top legislature.

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Politics

China pledges to spend more an hour before Donald Trump promises to cut back

In Beijing, Premier Li Qiang pledges more spending to drive economic growth, while in Washington the president announces dramatic cutbacks.

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Premier Li Qiang delivered his work report at the opening of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Wednesday. A central theme was the need for government and the private sector to work together to spur growth. Photo: AP
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LATEST China Science NEWS

China’s new tech boosts sub hunt capabilities near Alaskan waters

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A breakthrough in underwater acoustics has helped Chinese scientists achieve near-perfect depth discrimination in difficult oceanographic conditions. Photo: Xinhua

From MIT to PKU: rising Chinese scholar Wang Jiangtao comes home

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The west gate of Peking University in Beijing. It is the latest institution to lure a top Chinese scholar back to China. Photo: Shutterstock

Nianli Ma, wife of cyber expert Xiaofeng Wang, speaks out over FBI raids

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Indiana University, Bloomington, told Xiaofeng Wang on March 28 it was terminating his employment “effective immediately”. Wang’s wife Nianli Ma, who was also dismissed, says the university did not abide by due process. Photo: Handout

The Chinese AI scientists dying in the pursuit of greatness

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Sun Jian, chief scientist at Beijing-based AI company Megvii Technology, is among a handful of Chinese artificial intelligence experts whose untimely deaths have rattled the industry. Photo: Handout

‘Arginine factories’ turn breast cancer cells aggressive, Chinese team finds

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Elevated levels of arginine have been observed in advanced breast cancer patients, but the lack of diet-related evidence suggests that the source could be the tumour cells themselves. Photo: Shutterstock
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OPINION
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MULTIMEDIA
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Manila says ‘underwater warfare’ drones may be Chinese

Philippines says 5 aquatic drones with ‘Chinese markings’ found in its territorial waters
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Tourist moved to tears after locals find her lost ring on Chinese beach

Tourist moved to tears after locals find her lost ring on Chinese beach
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Trump says China-Vietnam talks part of plans to ‘screw’ US

Trump says China’s talks with Vietnam are probably intended to ‘screw’ US
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Xi visits Vietnam amid US tariff war

Xi Jinping arrives in Vietnam to boost political and trade ties amid tariff war with US
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