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Chinese investigators allege three individuals linked to America’s NSA repeatedly attacked the Asian Winter Games earlier this year. Image: CCTV
US-China relations

China issues warrants for 3 alleged NSA agents after Asian Winter Games hacked

Police in Harbin issue arrest warrants, offer rewards for clues on February AI attack on event information system that allegedly involved US universities.

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Taiwan

Former aide to Taiwan’s security chief expelled from DPP over spying allegations

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Xinjiang

In Xinjiang, China’s security chief urges Mandarin use, terrorism crackdown

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US-China trade war

Trump’s tariff exemption for tech, Asia’s best restaurant: 5 weekend reads

From a possible meeting between Xi, Kim and Putin to a flavour face-off in Singapore, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A woman poses with her smartphone displaying the @realdonaldtrump TikTok page, in Washington, US, on January 19. Photo: Reuters
A woman poses with her smartphone displaying the @realdonaldtrump TikTok page, in Washington, US, on January 19. Photo: Reuters
China consumption

China urges more financial support for sports industry

New guidelines call for investment in spectator events that can help boost the economy and ‘promote investment and improve quality of life’.

Taiwan

Taiwan braces amid recall campaign in DPP bid to retake control of legislature

With 35 KMT lawmakers facing potential removal by voters, analysts warn partisan divisions and political instability could worsen.

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Urban planning

Can China’s urban giants compete as their populations shrink?

As demographic shifts reshape the urban hierarchy, bigger cities may struggle with declining workforces, empty streets, experts say.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
US-China trade war

Tariff war: Chinese share anger, patriotism and anti-US views online

Video clips of Mao Zedong and nationalistic films are circulating as Chinese citizens and business owners consider fallout from Trump’s tariffs.

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Corruption in China

The more China tackles corruption, the more it finds. Can the battle be won?

Even as Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption purges go further and deeper, China’s legacy of corruption remains a widespread and serious problem.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s immigration chief retires early amid mainland spouse rules backlash

Bill Chung steps down as his agency comes under fire for enforcing a policy that critics say sows social division.

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Bill Chung, director general of Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency, will retire on Monday. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war

‘Bring it on, Trump, we’re ready’: Chinese stand firm on tariff war despite risks

Citizens surveyed put forward a range of responses and, while worried about a trade war, many are in favour of Beijing’s strong response.

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Many Chinese say they support Beijing’s decision to fight back against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Photo: AFP
Many Chinese say they support Beijing’s decision to fight back against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Photo: AFP
Accidents and disasters in China

China’s State Council to supervise probe into fatal blaze at nursing home

At least 20 people have been confirmed dead in the fire, which broke out on Tuesday night in Chengde.

China jobs

China vows support to help graduates find jobs as trade war weighs on economy

New system will cover skills training, career guidance, recruitment and more as Beijing moves to prop up employment and domestic demand.

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US-China relations

China’s political system could give it an edge in trade war with Trump: experts

The Chinese system could be an advantage in a US trade war, but both countries could face ‘real harm’, according to experts.

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As US President Donald Trump targets escalated tariffs at many countries including China, experts are debating if the Chinese political system would be an asset or liability in a punishing trade war. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Taiwan lines up sweeteners for US after Trump tariff blow. But will they work?

Taiwan has launched backchannel efforts in hopes of easing the impact, but its large US trade surplus may pose a hurdle, analyst warns.

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Taiwan, which posted a US$74 billion trade surplus with the US last year, is set to be among the hardest hit by the new tariffs. Photo: AFP
Taiwan, which posted a US$74 billion trade surplus with the US last year, is set to be among the hardest hit by the new tariffs. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Taiwan’s military simulates worst-case scenario: PLA drill turns into attack

Computer-assisted war game will run for 14 days, with US military personnel reportedly expected to observe the exercise.

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China’s Communist Party

Top China think tank shuts down research centre after questions of party loyalty

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences abolishes entity, warns any activities carried out in its name would be illegal.

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SCMP Highlights

Trump’s tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe’s future: 5 weekend reads

From US tariff opportunities to the risk of a magnitude 8 earthquake in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

The tariffs could hit US firms with manufacturing operations based in Vietnam. Photo: EPA-EFE
The tariffs could hit US firms with manufacturing operations based in Vietnam. Photo: EPA-EFE
Health in China

China battling obesity crisis with 65% forecast to be overweight by 2030

The problems could cost the equivalent of US$57 billion, around 22 per cent of the total national health budget.

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Communist Party politics

‘Tai chi in a fog’: why China’s international arbitration goals are elusive

Credibility problems, local practices and geopolitics stand in the way of the leadership’s ambitions for its top-tier cities, experts say.

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China jobs

Chinese pay it forward with free meals for jobless, homeless in tough job market

Even restaurateurs and other vendors hit by economic pressures are promoting free meals and other charitable offers to help others.

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Wang Yingmei is offering free food at her restaurant in Shenzhen. Photo: Phoebe Zhang
Accidents and disasters in China

Chinese authorities warn of fire and road safety risks over Ching Ming holiday

The tomb-sweeping festival sees millions taking to the roads and burning offerings such as paper money to honour their ancestors.

Authorities have warned of the fire risk from burning paper money and other offerings. Photo: EPA-EFE
Authorities have warned of the fire risk from burning paper money and other offerings. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

Trump extends TikTok deadline, says China is ‘unhappy’ about tariffs

US president says White House ‘has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK’, and is willing to talk to Beijing about it.

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China-Asean relations

China detains 3 Philippine nationals on suspicion of spying

State media publishes images of the trio being questioned by the police after Manila detained a number of alleged Chinese spies.

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Taiwan

‘Deeply unreasonable’: Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports stuns Taipei

Cabinet spokeswoman says Taiwan will ‘lodge solemn representation’ with US trade representative and push for negotiations to protect its interests.

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A Taiwanese trade group warned the tariff would severely challenge the island’s export-driven economy. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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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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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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

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