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Children greet South Korean President Lee Jae-myung upon his arrival in Beijing on January 4. Photo: Xinhua
China-South Korea relations

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung lands in Beijing with 200-strong delegation

State visit unfolds amid turbulent global landscape where South Korea must delicately navigate US-China rivalry and China-Japan tensions.

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China-Latin America relations

China is likely to thread the needle after US attack on Venezuela

China-Latin America relations

Trump warns Venezuela’s interim leader to cooperate, or else

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China-Latin America relations

US scrambles geopolitics with stark attack on Venezuela

The US attack reverses a vow US President Donald Trump made when campaigning for his second term that Washington would stop, not start, wars.

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US President Donald Trump and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff John D. Caine at a news conference on Saturday about the US attack on Venezuela. Photo: EPA
US President Donald Trump and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff John D. Caine at a news conference on Saturday about the US attack on Venezuela. Photo: EPA
China-Latin America relations

Venezuela crisis underscores China’s challenges in Latin America

Washington making an example of Maduro as a ‘warning shot’ would create a ‘chilling effect’ across Latin America, observer says.

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China-Latin America relations

Will Beijing look to US capture of Nicolas Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?

Analysts say US operation should serve as warning to separatist forces in Taiwan following PLA drills targeting the island’s leadership.

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China-EU relations

‘Straddle the middle ground’: Europe’s hard choice over US attacks on Venezuela

Although they do not agree with Trump’s way of doing things, they seem to agree with his ultimate objectives, analyst in China says.

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US President Donald Trump, flanked by his top officials, addresses a press conference following the capture of the Venezuelan first couple, in Florida on January 3. Photo: Reuters
US President Donald Trump, flanked by his top officials, addresses a press conference following the capture of the Venezuelan first couple, in Florida on January 3. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

‘Stop subverting Venezuelan regime’: China urges US to release Maduro

When the ‘law of the jungle’ replaces international norms, no sovereign nation is safe, Xinhua commentary says.

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China-Japan relations

Why China is turning down the nationalist heat in its row with Japan

With economic stakes high, Beijing seen as ‘more cautious in handling external frictions’, avoiding fanning of ‘uncontrollable’ nationalism.

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China-Japan relations

Japanese militarism invading culture and sports, China’s Study Times warns

Japanese far-right forces using culture and sports to ‘influence public perception and beautify the history of aggression’, article says.

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The controversial Rising Sun military flag is on display as people mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, in Tokyo on August 15, 2025. Photo: Reuters
China-South Korea relations

China conflict won’t benefit South Korea, Lee says ahead of state visit

South Korean leader, who is expected to meet Xi Jinping on Monday, also reaffirms commitment to one-China principle in CCTV interview.

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Lee Jae-myung is due to arrive in China on Sunday for a four-day state visit. Photo: dpa
Lee Jae-myung is due to arrive in China on Sunday for a four-day state visit. Photo: dpa
China’s military drills

China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters

It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part.

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US-China relations

Trump orders Chinese-linked firm HieFo to divest US chip assets

Chinese-linked company ordered to unwind its acquisition of US semiconductor assets, citing national security concerns.

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US-China relations

Trump to meet US’ China envoy after call with Japanese PM Takaichi

Trump and Takaichi telephone conversation reaffirms ‘close coordination’ of US-Japan alliance and hopes of a ‘new chapter’ for partnership.

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US President Donald Trump shakes hands with David Perdue during Perdue’s swearing-in ceremony as the US Ambassador to China at the White House in May. The pair are set to meet at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese public warms to US while strongly backing Beijing’s trade stance: survey

‘Substantial’ uptick in favourability towards America compared with previous year, but still lower than scores for Britain, the EU and Asean.

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Despite warming sentiment towards the US, nearly 90 per cent of those polled back Beijing taking trade countermeasures against Washington. Photo: AFP
Despite warming sentiment towards the US, nearly 90 per cent of those polled back Beijing taking trade countermeasures against Washington. Photo: AFP
China trade

China’s diplomatic divide: red carpet for Seoul, cold shoulder for Tokyo firms

While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives.

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China-South Korea relations

South Korea’s Lee to ‘push denuclearisation, end to culture ban’ in China

Four-day trip starting on Sunday will make Lee Jae-myung the first sitting South Korean president to visit since 2019.

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US-China relations

In the new world order, market power trumps military might. Can China compete?

Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say.

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Employees assemble an autonomous delivery vehicle on a factory production line for Chinese tech company Neolix in Yancheng, Jiangsu province. Tech innovation is a catalyst for global competition. Photo: AFP
Employees assemble an autonomous delivery vehicle on a factory production line for Chinese tech company Neolix in Yancheng, Jiangsu province. Tech innovation is a catalyst for global competition. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Taiwan arms, Venezuela oil clash, Trump on Jimmy Lai: 7 US-China relations reads

From, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in November 2025.

China-Latin America relations

Beijing’s Venezuela plans, Mexico-China tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

From Brazil car factories to Beijing’s Venezuela plans, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in December 2025.

Mainland China

China’s Ukraine war role, EU vs Shein and Temu: 7 global relations reads

From a ‘blindsided’ Dutch minister to Brussels’ China de-risking, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2025.

Ukrainian recruits attend military training in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine. Photo: Press service of the 65th Mechanized Brigade via EPA
US-China relations

Can Beijing and Washington shield planned state visits from Taiwan tensions?

Analysts say stable Sino-US relationship is a priority, even in aftermath of PLA live-fire drills triggered by Washington’s record arms sale.

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A screenshot from a video released by the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command shows military equipment engaged in live-fire drills south of Taiwan from an undisclosed location on Tuesday. Photo: Handout via Reuters
A screenshot from a video released by the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command shows military equipment engaged in live-fire drills south of Taiwan from an undisclosed location on Tuesday. Photo: Handout via Reuters
China-Japan relations

Japanese business leaders shelve annual China trip as tensions mount

Poor prospects for ‘substantial results’ prompts delegation of about 200 people to put visit on hold.

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China-South Korea relations

China’s Wang Yi takes aim at Japan in call with South Korean foreign minister

In countdown to summit, Wang and Cho Hyun talk Taiwan, Tokyo and the Korean peninsula.

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US-China relations

Open Questions | How new C100 chief plans to foster ties between Chinese-Americans and China

The Committee of 100’s president Paul Cheung has high hopes for Chinese-Americans’ relationship with China in these uncertain times.

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Paul Cheung, the new president of the Committee of 100, is hoping his organisation can provide context and nuance to the fractious US-China relationship for Chinese-Americans. Photo: Handout
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