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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
US-China relations

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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China trade

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

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China-South Korea relations

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

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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.

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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
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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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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South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun discussed Taiwan and issues related to the Korean peninsula in his call with his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday. Photo: EPA/Yonhap
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
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
China’s Communist Party

In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth, vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification

President Xi Jinping also praises Chinese innovation, noting advancements in AI, chip development, aerospace and military technology.

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China-Japan relations

Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of drills around Taiwan

Japan, Australia, Britain and the EU express concern about live-fire and blockade exercises around island.

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US-China relations

‘No fixed identity’: new Chinese-American writers are telling their own stories

They’re not shaped by history like the previous generation, and observer says US-China tensions can give them ‘more space’ to explore issues.

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US-China relations

US envoy hosts Quad meeting in Beijing as PLA’s drills around Taiwan continue

Some analysts, however, say Quad is losing significance under Trump despite this latest show of unity and deterrence by the regional bloc.

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US Ambassador to China David Perdue hosted a meeting of Quad partners in Beijing on Tuesday as China continued large-scale military drills around Taiwan. Photo: Getty images via AFP
US Ambassador to China David Perdue hosted a meeting of Quad partners in Beijing on Tuesday as China continued large-scale military drills around Taiwan. Photo: Getty images via AFP
China-South Korea relations

South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung to visit China on economic and nuclear mission

The pragmatic president is seeking to balance relations with Beijing while keeping Washington onside.

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US-China relations

China and US need new ways to engage for stable ties: Wang Yi

Speaking at a symposium in Beijing, the foreign minister also criticised remarks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made about Taiwan.

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China-Africa relations

Washington lines up health deals as US and China vie for access to Africa

Signatories must guarantee that genetic sequence data and samples from potential outbreaks are shared with the US within 5 days of detection.

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Under the “America First Global Health Strategy”, many African countries have signed bilateral agreements to receive health financing in exchange for access to biological data and pathogen specimens. Photo: AFP
Under the “America First Global Health Strategy”, many African countries have signed bilateral agreements to receive health financing in exchange for access to biological data and pathogen specimens. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

‘No worries’: Trump plays down Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan

Trump dismisses ‘routine’ drills in Taiwan Strait even as US arms sales hit record high and Pentagon repeats 2027 timeline.

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China-Japan relations

How Takaichi’s Taiwan comments fuelled Beijing-Tokyo row with no end in sight

Dispute over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan could ultimately hinge on the US-China-Japan triangle, analysts say.

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China-Latin America relations

Venezuela condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, echoing Beijing’s position

Caracas says Washington’s move violates one-China principle and threatens regional stability as tensions over the island intensify.

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The US arms package includes US$4 billion for 82 High Mobility Rocket Systems, or Himars, such as this. Photo: Handout
China-Latin America relations

China protests to Panama over destruction of memorial to Chinese labourers

The monument was removed on the weekend without notice or consultation, Beijing’s envoy says.

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Police tape surrounds the area where a monument to the Chinese community once stood in Panama City, Panama. Photo: EPA
Police tape surrounds the area where a monument to the Chinese community once stood in Panama City, Panama. Photo: EPA
China-Asean relations

Cambodia and Thailand agree to resume exchanges after meeting with China

Ceasefire deal was ‘hard won and must not be allowed to stall’, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi says.

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China-Africa relations

China hits out at ‘support for separatists’ after Israel recognises Somaliland

Eritrea asks Beijing to raise issue at the UN, saying it should ‘shoulder its moral responsibilities’ while drawing parallels with Taiwan.

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South China Sea

China hints ‘illegal’ Philippine fishing is harming disputed Scarborough Shoal

Beijing designated the feature in the South China Sea as a nature reserve earlier this year, prompting criticism from Manila.

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The report said 135 different species of coral were found at the reef. Photo: CCTV
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