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A Taiwanese trade group warned the tariff would severely challenge the island’s export-driven economy. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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US-China trade war

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: everything you need to know

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China’s Communist Party

In a first for China’s Communist Party, 2 Politburo members swap jobs

Taiwan

Taiwan’s civil defence drills go big, but has sense of urgency diminished?

Simulations aim to prepare islanders for natural disasters and wartime, but real challenge is fostering sustained sense of crisis awareness, experts say.

People took part in a “defence resilience drill” in Tainan on Thursday, which tested evacuation protocols and temporary shelter facilities for displaced residents. Photo: AFP
People took part in a “defence resilience drill” in Tainan on Thursday, which tested evacuation protocols and temporary shelter facilities for displaced residents. Photo: AFP
China’s military drills

PLA ends drills aimed at ‘paralysing’ Taiwan and sending message to US and Japan

The joint exercise Strait Thunder-2025A ‘achieved its intended objectives’, according to a military spokesman.

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US-China relations

US YouTube star in China, Beijing ‘hackers for hire’: 7 US-China relations reads

From IShowSpeed’s Great Wall adventures to espionage fears, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in March 2024.

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Artificial intelligence

‘Giving machines a heart’: China urged to dig deeper in AI development

Top Chinese scientist Zhu Songchun calls on Beijing to go beyond ‘surface-level’ achievements to advance theory and philosophy of AI.

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Visitors look at a humanoid robot during the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Visitors look at a humanoid robot during the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
TSMC

TSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab

‘We’ll continue to look for space to expand investments in Taiwan,’ TSMC executive Y.P. Chyn says.

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Taiwan

Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, with Shandong carrier in ‘response zone’

The PLA Eastern Theatre Command’s exercises are advancing on the self-ruled island ‘step-by-step’, an analyst says.

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China’s Communist Party

Hu Dehua, son of former liberal Chinese leader Hu Yaobang, dies at 76

The younger Hu is remembered as an outspoken proponent of political reform and press freedom – rare among China’s princelings.

Hu Dehua is one of the few princelings to have openly spoken out about what he viewed as a lack of progress towards democracy and the rule of law in China. Photo: Simon Song
Science

Open Questions | China ‘still far behind’ US in maths prowess but is on the rise: Shing-Tung Yau

When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
Artificial intelligence

Nuclear risk from AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement

The technology is increasingly being adopted by armed forces, but so far there has been no global consensus on how to manage the risks.

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Foreigners in China

Could China become an attractive retirement home for foreigners?

A retiree visa could boost the economy and improve the elderly care industry, according to proposal.

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Myanmar

Chinese embassy fears further casualties from deadly Myanmar earthquake

The country’s embassy said it had received hundreds of requests for help following the magnitude 7.7 quake that killed at least 1,700 people.

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The epicentre of the quake was near the city of Mandalay. Photo: Reuters
Internet

When China’s cyber nationalists cross Beijing’s red line

Anti-West blogger Sima Nan’s tax scandal exposes lucrative hustle of patriotic fury that dodges political risk – until it doesn’t.

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Sima Nan, a high-profile Chinese blogger who writes fiery articles about the United States, has been slapped with a hefty fine for tax evasion. Photo: Wikipedia
Sima Nan, a high-profile Chinese blogger who writes fiery articles about the United States, has been slapped with a hefty fine for tax evasion. Photo: Wikipedia
Tibet

Overseas Dalai Lama reincarnation ‘could not be recognised’ by Beijing

The Drepung Monastery in Lhasa has the capacity to look for the exiled spiritual leader’s successor under Beijing’s supervision, Tibetology researcher says.

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US-China relations

Global South can count on China as old world order crumbles under Trump: analyst

Zheng Yongnian is pessimistic about state of the West, but says the Chinese model of collective development could mean progress for all.

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China’s Communist Party

China doubles down on austerity, but not with a Trump-style Doge approach

In its campaign against waste, Beijing has invoked the party code of conduct to ensure officials do not spend money on lavish banquets.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told officials not to enjoy lavish banquets at public expense. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told officials not to enjoy lavish banquets at public expense. Photo: Xinhua
China-Germany relations

Chinese agency briefs German diplomats, business community on anti-espionage law

Ministry of State Security says recent presentation was part of efforts to foster ‘internationally friendly business environment’.

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Taiwan

Beijing asks public to report Taiwan independence supporters in tip-off channel

Taiwan Affairs Office urges people to send information by email on ‘accomplices’ involved in persecuting pro-unification voices.

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Crime in China

China probes death of fishing boat captain reportedly killed by crew member

Chinese coastguard confirms death aboard Shandong-based vessel after social media user says her father was murdered and thrown into sea.

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Authorities in the Chinese city of Weihai, pictured here, say a suspect in the high-seas death of a boat captain has been “controlled”, and the vessel is returning to port. Photo: Shutterstock
Taiwan

Taiwan orders 3 mainland Chinese to leave for promoting military takeover

Decision to expel mainland influencers – all married to Taiwanese men – sparks concerns about free speech on the island.

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Liu Zhenya, a mainland Chinese influencer, has been given until Tuesday to leave Taiwan or face deportation. Photo: Douyin / 亚亚在台湾
Liu Zhenya, a mainland Chinese influencer, has been given until Tuesday to leave Taiwan or face deportation. Photo: Douyin / 亚亚在台湾
Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama ports exit inevitable: analysts

CK Hutchison has kept silent on the sale but defends the move via a column on news website using a property agent’s byline, says the agent.

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Hong Kong politics

Devil in the details of the Hutchison-BlackRock Panama ports deal

Hong Kong-based port operator has to contend with local politics and mounting pressure from US, which wants to reduce mainland Chinese influence.

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US-China relations

China issues regulations to boost implementation of anti-sanctions law

Regulations elaborate on scope of items and punishments included in measures to counter external hostilities.

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China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law was passed in 2021 amid growing hostility and restrictions from the US. Photo: Reuters
Open Questions series

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

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

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

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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