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A street monitor in Tokyo shows US President Donald Trump speaking on Wednesday, when he announced fresh tariffs on American imports from Japan and dozens of other countries. Photo: Kyodo

Secret to Trump’s ‘crazy’ tariffs, ‘ambassador’ IShowSpeed: SCMP daily highlights

From US commitment to the one-China policy to the militarisation of space, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

ByteDance founder denies Singapore citizenship, Hong Kong cinemas: 7 highlights

China slams tariffs, US’ romance ban for diplomats: SCMP daily highlights

US-China trade war

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

From China’s reaction to how markets are responding, here is everything you need to know about the US’ reciprocal tariffs.

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington DC. Photo: Reuters

Chinese woman living in toilet, Shanghai RedNote rendezvous: 5 trending stories

From a teenage surrogate mother to a RedNote rendezvous in Shanghai, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hypersonic anti-ship missiles, PLA drills continue: SCMP daily highlights

From day 2 of Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan to a first for China’s Communist Party, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, expert’s AI plea: SCMP daily highlights

From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand’s historic ocean dives, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Screenshot from a video titled Subdue Demons and Vanquish Evils that was released by the PLA Eastern Theatre Command on Tuesday to coincide with the military exercises near Taiwan. Photo: Eastern Theatre Command

Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong in March

Discover SCMP Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over Hong Kong’s political, social and economic landscape in March.

Singapore

Singaporeans rediscover China, what Duterte’s downfall means: 7 Asia highlights

From rescuers’ battle in Myanmar quake to Japan’s ‘major disaster’ action plan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

China woos neighbours, smartest coal mine ever built: SCMP daily highlights

From Xi Jinping’s expected Southeast Asia tour to China performance-testing its aircraft carrier, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen during his last Southeast Asian visit in December 2023 with wife Peng Liyuan as they arrive in Vietnam. Photo: AP

Earthquake rescue, China’s quiet supersonic jet, rugby sevens: 5 weekend reads

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A view of a damaged pagoda following an earthquake in Naypyidaw, Myanmar on March 29, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
2025 Myanmar earthquake

Myanmar quake hits China, Panama Canal intervention risk: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson, Coldplay ticketing mess: 7 highlights

From a cross-straits move to Coldplay’s ticketing mess, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China finds gold jackpot, US ‘has lost its way’: SCMP daily highlights

From an American economist lambasting the US to China’s major gold find, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

China may have found two massive deposits of gold using advanced technology. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese woman’s ‘immense’ pain, ‘muscle grandma’: 5 trending stories

From a student chasing down a phone thief in Italy to robots for rent in China, after here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A woman in China who suffered “immense” pain after a botched tooth extraction has died after plunging from a hospital roof. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Signal chat fiasco, China’s birth subsidies: SCMP daily highlights

From a Chinese drone conquering Earth’s deepest point to the impact of birth subsidies, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

China’s deep-sea cable cutter, next-gen drones: 7 science highlights

From China’s powerful deep-sea cable cutter to an AI-run fentanyl detector, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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Trump-hit Europe eyes Beijing, China’s radical rocket: SCMP daily highlights

From European countries moving towards Beijing to Taiwan ousting controversial influencers, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maros Sefcovic are seen before a debate on “European Council meetings and European Security” at the European Parliament in France on March 11. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia

Thais reject ‘dark skin’ stigma, Singapore payouts: 7 Asia highlights

From Singapore offering unemployment payouts to a slap heard around Malaysia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

China’s deep-sea cable cutter, Gen Z’s cosmetic cravings: 5 weekend reads

From China’s potentially game-changing device to a chef’s push to preserve traditions, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

US military cuts, Norwegian diplomat eyes China ties: SCMP daily highlights

From the sighting of one of China’s new stealth jets to blogger Sima Nan’s tax evasion fine, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

A proposal to stop expanding US Forces Japan aligns with Donald Trump’s push for allies to spend more on their defence. Photo: Reuters

Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, Ramadan clash in Malaysia: 7 highlights

From Chinese satellites being seen ‘dogfighting’ to a clash during Ramadan in Malaysia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A Shiyan-24C experimental satellite is launched from a sea platform in 2024. The satellite is among those seen “dogfighting in space”, according to the USSF. Photo: Handout

China solves issue that halted Musk, moon telescope plan: SCMP daily highlights

From Chinese engineers succeeding where Musk failed to global robot wars heating up, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Woman dies waiting for husband, China’s automated noodles: 5 trending stories

From a fully automated noodle shop in Shenzhen to a Chinese boy’s message to his mum, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China’s hypersonic defence, engineer gets death penalty: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s summit for key global business leaders to an engineer being sentenced to death, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

HQ-19 surface-to-air missile weapon system is seen during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, in November 2023. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla banks on Model Y, China’s CATL to see strong growth: 7 EV reads

From an expectation of strong growth for China’s CATL to Zeekr challenging BMW and Mercedes, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Customers check a Tesla Model Y at a delivery centre in Beijing on February 27, 2025. Photo: AFP

Trump says Xi will visit US, Taiwan holds combat drills: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump’s remarks on Xi to calls for wider social safety net in China, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Ex-adult star raises eyebrows in Malaysia, Duterte’s arrest: 7 Asia highlights

From Duterte’s arrest in Philippines to Singapore banning a Malaysian coffee brand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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