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US ‘seizes’ Chinese cargo, Mexico stands by tariffs: SCMP daily highlights
From US reportedly confiscating Chinese cargo bound for Iran to support for returning overseas students, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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Tower of peace or sin? Why China says a Japanese wartime monument must be razed
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Japan defined its stance on Taiwan but Beijing is angered by what it didn’t say
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‘Resilient balance’: why China-US ties are likely to stay stable under Trump
US world view on outside ties undergoing ‘fundamental, even transformative’ paradigm shift, American affairs expert tells forum in China.
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Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in October in Busan, South Korea, where the two leaders agreed to lower the temperature in their trade war. Photo: AFP
Military
China’s build-up of Yellow Sea facilities tipped to fuel South Korean suspicions
Report notes increasing number of buoys with possible military uses in waters both sides claim as part of their exclusive economic zones.
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Science
China’s ultra-hot heat pump breakthrough paves way for melting ore with sunlight
Capturing and upgrading even a fraction of dissipated energy could transform the country’s industrial efficiency and slash carbon emissions.
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Politics
China seizes 430kg cocaine aided by US intel, in sign anti-drug pact is working
Chinese authorities uncovered the drug in an international container at the Yantian port in Shenzhen, according to CCTV.
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Chinese authorities are reported to have seized the cocaine from an international container at Yantian port in Shenzhen, southern China. Photo: Reuters
Military
‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak
Proposed changes would also mandate alternative service for transgender and intersex people, a move that has sparked backlash.
16 Dec 2025 - 1:18PM
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Military
‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran
The US accuses China of supplying Iran with dual-use components that could potentially support Tehran’s ballistic missile build-up.
16 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador
US president says he asked Chinese leader to consider freeing Lai, describing the jailed media executive as ‘an older man’ who is ‘not well’.
16 Dec 2025 - 8:17AM
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US
US denies Indo-Pacific retreat, says aid is being recalibrated to counter China
Washington argues that targeted assistance and partnerships will deepen regional ties and deliver longer-term economic and security gains.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:24AM
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A toll booth at the Clark Freeport Zone in the Philippines, a sprawling managed economic zone that has received significant US backing through development initiatives. Photo: Handout
Diplomacy
Why ‘relative stability’ in US-China ties is unlikely to last
The temperature has lowered after a downward spiral since Trump’s return to the White House, but relations may face ‘strong headwinds’ again.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:18AM
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Politics
Trump declares fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’
US president dramatically escalates his fight against the drug by signing an executive order and warning against the ‘scourge’ of fentanyl.
16 Dec 2025 - 2:05PM
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Diplomacy
Mexico stands by its decision for 50 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods
Government defends tariff package as vital to supporting domestic workers and producers, and not aimed at curbing imports from China.
16 Dec 2025 - 2:27AM
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Military
China’s latest stealth endurance drone, CH-7, completes maiden flight
Designer says UAV can quickly penetrate target areas for reconnaissance and rely on stealth to send information from battle front lines.
15 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
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The CH-7 has completed its maiden flight, although China’s state media says it will undergo further tests. Photo: Handout
China
Japan’s bid to ease tensions with China, Liu Cixin on AI: SCMP daily highlights
From Tokyo spelling out in part its position on Taiwan to acclaimed author Liu Cixin discussing AI, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
15 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
Science
Why China’s growing demand for rare-earth steel is bad news for America’s F-35
Advanced product is used in huge infrastructure projects but that has further reduced supply for overseas buyers like the US defence sector.
15 Dec 2025 - 9:43PM
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Diplomacy
How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
26 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM
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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Global Economy
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties
US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:57PM
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Diplomacy
Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM
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