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Trump administration seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request
If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.
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US-China relations
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Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships
Panama’s decision to strip Panama Ports Company of its concessions is a test of US backing for countries challenging China, experts say.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Paris last month. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path
With no truce in sight, American forces might be preparing for a short, sharp option, analysts say.
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China-Middle East relations
China’s Iran war strategy, Trump’s Hormuz ask: 7 global relations reads
From a China-Israel call on Iran to an unlikely nuclear deal, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in March 2026.
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize the key Iranian oil hub, with latest speech heightening fears.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
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US Navy sailors load onto an MV-22B Osprey during an exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli on March 26. The Tripoli arrived in the Middle East last week. Photo: Handout
South China Sea
Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea
Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:44PM
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US-China relations
China targeted in US birthright citizenship debate, but court justices sceptical
China benefiting from ‘birth tourism industry’, top litigator claims, with Trump in attendance – a historic first for a sitting president.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:04AM
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China-Latin America relations
Brazil exporters bypass local banks to tap China’s US$1 trillion Sinosure fund
As Brazilian interest rates price out local lenders, Sinosure is quietly reshaping how Chinese goods reach the market.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:25AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Trump could reframe US goals in the Iran war to justify finishing it
But America’s differences with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder a swift exit, Chinese analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:01AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump launched joint military operations against Iran on February 28. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
US, Israel war on Iran
What does the China-Pakistan plan for the Iran crisis mean for a post-war order?
Diplomatic initiative comes as long-standing US-dominated security framework faces growing strain and uncertainty, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 9:26PM
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China-Africa relations
China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permits
Chinese firms emerge as preferred partners as African nations seek bigger returns on critical mineral extraction.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
China-Middle East relations
China-Pakistan five-point plan to end Iran war
China and Pakistan launched an initiative to restore stability in the Middle East.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:56AM
US-China relations
‘Lack of moral character’: pair who stole secrets for China loses US citizenship
Case reflects the Trump administration’s stated goal of ‘maximally pursuing’ denaturalisation wherever legally possible.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:25PM
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US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the latest denaturalisations ensure that US citizenship “remains a privilege to obtain, not a right to abuse”. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
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Trump-Xi summit: US trade chief casts doubt on pre-meeting Beijing visit
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says key Trump officials unlikely to meet Chinese counterparts, in a break from usual practice for talks.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why spike in fertiliser prices could boost China’s political clout
Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:10PM
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China, Pakistan launch five-point plan to ease Iran crisis, push ceasefire
Beijing backs Islamabad’s mediation push as both call for truce, Hormuz reopening and talks to restore regional stability.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:40AM
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Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (left) meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on January 4. Dar is visiting China again this week – his second trip to the country in three months. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations
Could the energy crisis prompt US and China to ‘sit down and work together’?
Washington’s change in direction is a ‘reminder’ that Beijing could play a more important role in global governance, researcher says.
31 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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China-EU relations
Europe urged to ‘learn to fight for itself’ in case US-China truce collapses
European Council on Foreign Relations calls for Brussels to be prepared and ‘not wait until the next crisis hits’.
31 Mar 2026 - 3:00PM
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China-Africa relations
China and Kenya partner to finish ‘most consequential’ rail project
New financing breathes life into long-stalled Standard Gauge Railway extension across African country at estimated cost of US$5.4 billion.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
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China-EU relations
Europe’s crisis tourism: how the Iran war swallowed the EU’s geopolitical agenda
From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:03AM
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US-China relations
Born in the USA? China targeted in Trump’s birthright citizenship fight
As Supreme Court decision looms, Chinese nationals find themselves at the centre of disputed core constitutional issue: who is an American?
1 Apr 2026 - 7:14AM
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US-Iran tensions
Why Trump needs a short-term win in Iran before he visits Xi in China
A surge in US service members in the Middle East suggests the makings of a protracted and low-intensity conflict, analysts say.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:51PM
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Taiwan
US senators visit Taiwan to push defence spending as arms deadlines loom
The trip signals Washington’s frustration with budget impasse, but analysts say real power over Taiwan policy rests with the White House.
30 Mar 2026 - 8:39PM
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