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1. China could lose 35 per cent of its cropland by 2100, scientists warn
A peer-reviewed study published earlier this month estimated that 35 per cent of China’s cropland could disappear by 2100, even if the world delivers on its pledge to limit global warming under the Paris Agreement. The research raises concerns about food security and highlights the need for updated cropland protection policies.
2. Cuts will help to counter China ‘threat’, US deputy defence pick tells Senate
US President Donald Trump’s nominee for the second highest role in the Pentagon has vowed to increase efficiencies in the defence budget by getting the private sector involved in ramping up advanced technology development to counter China.
3. ‘What’s the point?’: Chinese factories hit hard amid US tariff policy shift

Few of the factory owners in this ramshackle part of Guangzhou in southern China have any idea what the “de minimis exemption” is or how it affects the level of tariffs their products face across the Pacific. But most of them are already feeling the chill as the US moves towards ending the long-standing tax exemption for small parcels.
5. Trump might accept ‘significant’ Chinese investment in US: congressman
A key member of an influential US House of Representatives committee focused on China has indicated that Donald Trump might be willing to accept significant Chinese investment in America, despite signing a memo last week signalling the opposite.
6. Taiwan to begin sea trials for home-grown submarine amid tensions with Beijing

Taiwan will begin sea acceptance testing (SAT) of its first locally built submarine prototype in April, marking a critical step in bolstering undersea combat capabilities as Beijing steps up military pressure on the island.
7. Brics more relevant than ever, summit host Brazil says amid Trump tariff threats
Brics is “more relevant than ever” and a “multilateral approach … for the limitations of the rules-based multilateral trade system”, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said on Tuesday as the South American country prepares to host the bloc’s summit in July.


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China’s croplands, Taiwan’s home-grown submarine: SCMP daily highlights

Rising temperatures are expected to raise challenges for cropping in China. Photo: Reuters

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

The Hai Kun, built by CSBC Corporation,Taiwan, is equipped with a combat system from Lockheed Martin and will carry US-made MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes. Photo: Handout

New search for vanished Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 welcomed by families seeking closure

Family members of passengers and crew on board missing flight MH370 and Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook at an event in Subang Jaya last year marking the 10th anniversary of its disappearance. Photo: EPA-EFE

Crew on board a vessel in the southern Indian Ocean involved in a search in 2018 led by Ocean Infinity for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Photo: EPA-EFE

Trump to sell US$5 million ‘gold card’ visas to rich foreigners

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

US permanent resident cards, also known as green cards. Photo: Shutterstock

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From Taiwan’s submarine prototype sea trials to the coming Brics summit, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage


From Taiwan’s submarine prototype sea trials to the coming Brics summit, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.


China’s croplands, Taiwan’s home-grown submarine: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Taiwan’s submarine prototype sea trials to the coming Brics summit, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

1. China could lose 35 per cent of its cropland by 2100, scientists warn

From Taiwan’s submarine prototype sea trials to the coming Brics summit, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage