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Taiwan plans, Trump-Xi hopes, stand-up comedy: 7 US-China relations reads

From stand-up success to alleged UN scheming, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of March 2026.

SCMP Plus annotates announcements by China’s Ministry of Commerce of two trade barrier investigations in response to the United States’ Section 301 probes intended to justify reimposing higher tariffs on trading partners.

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Lead barrister Victor Dawes says messages show substandard scaffolding mesh was used by contractors, while a cigarette ‘most likely’ caused the blaze.

SCMP Plus annotates the official report on the February meeting of China’s top decision-making body, as leaders prepare for the annual legislative meetings known as the “two sessions”.

SCMP Plus annotates the No 1 document released by the Communist Party’s Central Committee and State Council setting out key rural policies for the year.

Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case.

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SCMP Plus annotates the official readout from China’s annual economic policy gathering, where top leaders focused on efforts to boost domestic consumption amid concerns about external trade in 2026.

DAB chairman Gary Chan defends party’s strategy of fielding two candidates in some geographical constituencies, says ‘it’s a thorough decision’.

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