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1. China, US reduce majority of tariffs after first round of trade talks
China and the United States have agreed to remove the majority of tariffs imposed since April 2, a breakthrough following high-stakes talks that could help resolve a trade war that had raised import duties to unprecedented levels.
2. A test for China-India ties after Pakistan credits J-10C in Kashmir fight
A thaw in relations between China and India is expected to be tested after Pakistan said it used a Chinese-made jet fighter to bring down Indian military aircraft, observers say.
3. Amid US chip sanctions and climate pressure, China builds mighty ocean simulation system

Chinese researchers have unveiled the world’s most advanced ocean simulation system with a resolution of 1km (0.6 mile) – an unprecedented benchmark.
4. As unswerving superpowers meet unsustainable tariffs, Yao Yang breaks down the paradox
From the US-China trade war to China’s economic outlook for the months ahead, the economist and academic – known for his hot takes – talks policy and strategy.
5. How did China’s J-10C match up to French Rafale in India-Pakistan aerial clash?

Reports that France’s advanced Rafale fighter jet came off second best against the China-made J-10C Vigorous Dragon in a dogfight between the Indian and Pakistan air forces on May 7 attracted global attention.
6. No Han Chinese in Taiwan? KMT slams ‘denial of history’ on Executive Yuan web page
Authorities in Taiwan have come under fire for removing the “Han” category from demographic groups listed on the official information page, a move seen as an effort to further distance the island from mainland China.
7. Chinese nationalism surges across social media as viral video mocks downed Indian jets

A song adapted by a Chinese influencer mocking the reported downing of Indian fighter jets by Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10C has gone viral on almost every major global social media platform, in a surge of Chinese nationalism and celebration of Chinese weaponry.


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China, US reduce majority of tariffs, KMT slams ‘denial of history’: SCMP daily highlights

Beijing and Washington agreed to remove most tariffs imposed since April’s ‘Liberation Day’ package following two days of negotiations. Photo: Reuters

System developed by teams from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Atmospheric Physics and Computer Network Information Centre delivers unparalleled precision in modelling global ocean dynamics and climate patterns. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets are on the international market at an estimated price of US$50 million each, with Pakistan the only overseas buyer so far. Photo: AFP

Metal debris is seen on the ground in Kashmir on Wednesday. Pakistan claimed to have shot down French Rafale fighter jets operated by India’s air force with a Chinese-made J-10C aircraft. Photo: Reuters

US-China agree to ‘trade consultation mechanism’, conduct further talks: He Lifeng

Members of the Chinese delegation leave a residence where trade talks between the US and China are taking place, in Geneva on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Pakistan’s use of J-10 jets against India a wake-up call for Taiwan’s military: analysts

PL-15E missiles were reportedly used by Pakistan in its air clash with India. Photo: Handout

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From a breakthrough on tariffs to China unveiling a mighty ocean simulation system, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From a breakthrough on tariffs to China unveiling a mighty ocean simulation system, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


China, US reduce majority of tariffs, KMT slams ‘denial of history’: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a breakthrough on tariffs to China unveiling a mighty ocean simulation system, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China, US reduce majority of tariffs after first round of trade talks

From a breakthrough on tariffs to China unveiling a mighty ocean simulation system, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage