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1. China, US must take action after Xi-Trump summit, avoid ‘new disruptions’: envoy
China’s top envoy to the US said the top priority for both countries is to translate recent outcomes from meetings in Busan and Kuala Lumpur into concrete actions without “causing new disruptions”.
2. Lead scientist of China’s thorium reactor project died working on the computer
Xu Hongjie, a nuclear physicist and pioneer of China’s thorium reactor programme, remained engaged and involved in his field until his death at the age of 70, just weeks before a breakthrough in a project he had led.
3. ‘No structure to say yes’: can Chinese investment still find a home in America?

Long-simmering debates in Washington about the benefits of increased investment from China were revived in recent weeks after Beijing reportedly pushed US President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back national security restrictions on Chinese deals in the US.
4. China pushes for trilateral trade pact with Japan, South Korea amid US tension
As Beijing continues advocating for deeper regional economic cooperation in East Asia amid ongoing tensions with Washington – including by working towards a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Japan and South Korea – analysts say that making substantial progress remains challenging, given the existing trade framework and conflicting interests.
5. China praises Brazil’s forest fund but holds back on cash

Despite repeated pledges of support, China has yet to commit a specific financial contribution to the tropical forest-protection investment fund that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is banking on, as COP30 opens this week in Belem, northern Brazil.
6. Xi calls it a ‘strategic choice’ to deepen ties in meeting with Russian PM
President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to Moscow, saying it was a “strategic choice” to strengthen ties, during a meeting with visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday.
7. Chinese AI, humanoid robot make Time magazine’s ‘Best Inventions of 2025’ list

Over 20 Chinese companies have earned a place on Time magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2025” list, with innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) recognised for the first time alongside advances in robotics and consumer electronics.


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Avoiding Xi-Trump ‘disruptions’, Chinese robot praised by Time: SCMP daily highlights

Unitree Robotics’ R1 robot is seen doing a handstand in a promotional image from the company. Photo: Unitree Robotics

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Tropical rainforest vegetation in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. Photo: Xinhua

Unitree Robotics’ R1 robot is one of the world’s most affordable humanoids, starting at just 39,000 yuan (US$5,500). Photo: Handout

China must more actively seek global lead in quantum race: think tank

China is regarded as leading in quantum communication and aspects of quantum computing, while the US is seen as dominating the overall quantum computing ecosystem. Photo: Reuters

The IBM Quantum System Two quantum computer in San Sebastian, Spain. Photo: AFP

‘Pain of division’: Germany urged to oppose Taiwan separatism as Beijing welcomes diplomat

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday after Wadephul postponed his China trip. Photo: Agencja Wyborcza.pl via Reuters

China’s digital competitiveness hits all-time high amid trade-splintering worries: survey

China has reached an all-time high of 12th place among 69 economies in terms of overall digital competitiveness, according to new findings by the International Institute for Management Development. Image: Shutterstock

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From US-China trade plans to Xi’s relations with Putin and a celebrated humanoid robot, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From US-China trade plans to Xi’s relations with Putin and a celebrated humanoid robot, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


Avoiding Xi-Trump ‘disruptions’, Chinese robot praised by Time: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From US-China trade plans to Xi’s relations with Putin and a celebrated humanoid robot, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China, US must take action after Xi-Trump summit, avoid ‘new disruptions’: envoy

From US-China trade plans to Xi’s relations with Putin and a celebrated humanoid robot, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage