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1. ‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran
The reported US seizure of a ship allegedly carrying Chinese-made dual-use components to Iran might signal Washington was “testing the waters” on reviving an old tactic to pressure Beijing’s ties with its adversaries, but such moves risked breaching international law, analysts said.
2. Why ‘relative stability’ in US-China ties is unlikely to last
The temperature has lowered after a downward spiral since Trump’s return to the White House, but relations may face “strong headwinds” again.
3. China offers more support to returning overseas students as influx grows

China has launched a national-level service platform to help returning overseas students find work and start businesses, as the country steps up its efforts to attract talent and the number of returnees surges.
4. Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador
Britain’s government on Monday summoned China’s ambassador to the UK to protest the conviction of British citizen Jimmy Lai Chee-ying on national security charges in Hong Kong, while US President Donald Trump said he urged leniency for Lai in a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
5. Japan defined its stance on Taiwan but Beijing is angered by what it didn’t say
China has accused Japan of attempting to “mislead the public and hope that somehow the issue would resolve itself” after its foreign minister selectively quoted its position on Taiwan from a joint communique that was the foundation of establishing their diplomatic ties in 1972.
6. Mexico stands by its decision for 50 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods
Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard on Monday defended Mexico’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports from China and other Asian countries, describing the move as a necessary step to protect hundreds of thousands of domestic jobs rather than a provocation to any trading partner.
7. ‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak

Taiwan has moved to tighten conscription rules after a string of high-profile cases involving celebrities and young men who falsified their medical records to evade mandatory military service.


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An Iranian medium-range ballistic missile is seen next to a large banner depicting the country’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the capital Tehran. Photo: EPA


Graduates applaud during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University in the US state of Massachusetts. The number of overseas students returning to China rose nearly 20 per cent last year. Photo: AP

Taiwan reservists take part in military training on December 2. Photo: AP

China’s build-up of Yellow Sea facilities expected to fuel South Korean suspicions

A South Korean coastguard vessel sails in the Yellow Sea There have been a series of confrontations between the Korean and Chinese coastguards. Photo: Xinhua

China slaps anti-dumping duties on EU pork, but lowers final rates

A customer purchases pork at a supermarket in China’s central Anhui province. China is the world’s largest pork consumer. Photo: Getty Images

A vendor cuts pork as he waits for customers at a market in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. China is the world’s largest pork consumer. Photo: AFP

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From US reportedly confiscating Chinese cargo bound for Iran to support for returning overseas students, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From US reportedly confiscating Chinese cargo bound for Iran to support for returning overseas students, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


US reported to have seized Chinese cargo, Mexico stands by tariffs: 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 reportedly confiscating Chinese cargo bound for Iran to support for returning overseas students, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. ‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran

From US reportedly confiscating Chinese cargo bound for Iran to support for returning overseas students, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage