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1. China’s Xi Jinping urges countries to ‘stand united’ in face of global trade war
President Xi Jinping has called for countries to stand together to promote global peace and stability, stressing that “there were no winners in tariff wars”, in a veiled reference to the US.
2. Shipping demand set to explode as firms rush to exploit US-China tariff pause
Transpacific shipping routes are set to witness a dramatic uptick in container traffic over the coming weeks, as businesses rush to front-load shipments to take advantage of a temporary reduction in US and Chinese tariffs, analysts said.
3. Why are world’s top mathematicians choosing China? HKU expert offers insights
China’s investment in STEM is attracting top international mathematicians and helping to foster original research, according to Mok Ngaiming, chair of mathematics at the University of Hong Kong.

4. As easy as ABC? How Pakistan unified radars, jets and warning aircraft
An advanced “ABC” data sharing system made all the difference in Pakistan’s hostilities against Indian forces last week, upending combat conventions, according to a Chinese defence industry newspaper.
5. After the China-US trade deal, what tariffs will exporters actually pay?

With the United States and China agreeing to lower tariff rates after bilateral trade talks held over the weekend in Switzerland, the triple-digit duties imposed since April have been significantly reduced.
6. PLA Navy’s first AI-aided magnetic field reduction drill shows 60% better result
The Chinese navy has marked its first use of artificial intelligence (AI) in an exercise for warship degaussing, or magnetic immunisation.
7. ‘Do not get into a fight’: police send warning after rare pub brawl in Tibet

Dozens of people involved in a rare brawl in Tibet have been handed administrative penalties, according to police in the autonomous region, where security is tight for fear of independence or terrorist activities.


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Xi Jinping calls for unity, Pakistan’s ‘ABC’ system against India: SCMP daily highlights

Pakistan integrated Awacs aircraft into its air combat system. Photo: AFP

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

A deal struck by the US and China to reduce tariffs will be welcome news to companies in both countries, particularly exporters. Photo: AP

The brawl took place in Lhasa, in the Tibet autonomous region, where security is tight for fear of independence or terrorist activities. Photo: Xinhua

Shipping demand set to explode as firms rush to exploit US-China tariff pause

Container shipping traffic along Pacific routes is set to surge during a 90-day tariff truce between China and the United States. Photo: Eugene Lee

Demand for container shipping is set to surge in the wake of a deal between China and the United States to de-escalate the trade war. Photo: Reuters

China sees new chance to make yuan the ‘Asian currency’ amid Trump tariffs, dollar decline

This photo illustration shows Chinese yuan notes and US dollar notes, in Beijing on April 8, 2025. Photo; AFP

Guests pose for a group photo before the 28th annual meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from Asean nations, China, Japan and South Korea, in Milan, Italy, May 4, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

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From Xi Jinping calling on countries to stand together to why top mathematicians are choosing China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From Xi Jinping calling on countries to stand together to why top mathematicians are choosing China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


Xi Jinping calls for unity, Pakistan’s ‘ABC’ system against India: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Xi Jinping calling on countries to stand together to why top mathematicians are choosing China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China’s Xi Jinping urges countries to ‘stand united’ in face of global trade war

From Xi Jinping calling on countries to stand together to why top mathematicians are choosing China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage