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Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the main opposition Kuomintang, is expected to visit the United States next month. Photo: EPA
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Counting gains from Beijing, Taiwan’s opposition leader eyes US trip in June

KMT chairwoman will test her cross-strait message when she meets think tanks, overseas Taiwanese and potentially policymakers in America.

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Taiwan

Why Beijing now wants its spies executed in Taiwan back in the spotlight

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Science

Xi urges ‘disruptive innovation’ to boost China amid US tech race

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Corruption in China

Former CSRC chairman Yi Huiman to face trial for taking bribes, abusing power

Communist Party’s top anti-graft watchdog wraps up investigation into Yi’s activities with long list of allegations.

Yi Huiman, former China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman, will face trial on corruption charges. Photo: Simon Song
Yi Huiman, former China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman, will face trial on corruption charges. Photo: Simon Song
China's economic recovery

Open Questions | How China can avoid a repeat of Japan’s ‘lost decades’

Bai Chongen, an economist and adviser to China’s government, explains how the country can dodge ‘Japanification’ and why its economic rise is misunderstood.

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Is it wrong to show Taiwan officers a WWII film about KMT forces fighting Japan?

Battalion commander’s screening stirs debate over Beijing’s state-led messaging to sway opinions on the self-ruled island.

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Foreign forces pushing ‘lying flat’ credo aim to sabotage ‘future of China’

Foreign funding is behind spread of narrative intended to erode young people’s spirit and social values, Ministry of State Security says.

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China’s jobless rate among the 16-24 age group reached a four-month high in March of 16.9 per cent. Photo: EPA
China’s jobless rate among the 16-24 age group reached a four-month high in March of 16.9 per cent. Photo: EPA
Taiwan

Taiwan completes US tank deal as final Abrams shipment reaches port

Acquisition marks the biggest upgrade to Taiwan’s armoured forces in decades as island moves to bolster northern defence.

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China’s Communist Party

Could hair or cosmetics be make-or-break for China’s would-be civil servants?

Competition for ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs has intensified, prompting official media to publish advice for jobseekers.

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China’s Communist Party

China must ‘strengthen education’ of Tibetan Buddhists, Beijing official says

On inspection tour, Li Ganjie urges local authorities to promote new ‘unity’ law to ethnic minority groups.

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Li Ganjie is head of the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department and a member of the now 22-man Politburo. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

Does William Lai’s cancelled eSwatini trip show Beijing’s reach in Africa?

Beijing denies using economic coercion to derail Taiwanese leader’s visit to African ally.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te had to cancel a trip to eSwatini after three African nations revoked overflight permission for his plane. Photo: AP
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te had to cancel a trip to eSwatini after three African nations revoked overflight permission for his plane. Photo: AP
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Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection

Results also suggest a more pragmatic public mood on cross-strait relations, with many respondents favouring dialogue over confrontation.

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Taiwan’s leader Lai delays Africa trip after 3 nations revoke flight permission

Taiwan blames Beijing for the move, which forced William Lai to put off visit to eSwatini, the island’s sole remaining partner in Africa.

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China’s Communist Party

Why leading Chinese scientists are rising to the top in the Communist Party

The number of members from the country’s elite research academies in a key decision-making body has doubled in the course of a decade.

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The party leadership has been actively recruiting leading scientists. Photo: Xinhua
China’s anti-sanctions law

How China is reinforcing its ‘legal shield’ against foreign pressure

New rules take aim at sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could provide a high-stakes testing ground.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Taiwan

Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP

The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.

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Trade, travel and TV: Taiwan industries hail Beijing’s 10-point economic package

Measures spark hopes for hard-hit sectors in possible KMT poll boost, but ruling DPP warns about economic access as a ‘political tool’.

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Xi stresses ‘patience’ on Taiwan reunification in talks with opposition leader

In rare meeting, Communist Party chief said resolving cross-strait issues would take time, according to Cheng Li-wun and delegation member.

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Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping meet in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping meet in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan

Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow.

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Shenzhen

Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?

Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters.

Taiwan

Beijing’s 10 measures to boost cross-strait ties

SCMP Plus annotates 10 measures released by mainland China to improve relations with Taiwan following a historic meeting between Communist Party head Xi Jinping and the leader of the island’s opposition Kuomintang, Cheng Li-wun.

Beijing’s 10 measures to boost cross-strait ties
Tibet

Safety and quality ‘top priorities’ for China’s highly sensitive Tibet mega dam

Vice-Premier Zhang Gouqing stresses Beijing’s commitment to the ‘landmark project’ when visiting the Yarlung Tsangpo construction site.

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The dam will be the world’s largest hydropower project when complete. Photo: Xinhua
The dam will be the world’s largest hydropower project when complete. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

Beijing pledges better Taiwan air and travel links after KMT leader’s trip

The promises form part of a package of measures to boost cross-strait ties unveiled after KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing.

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Corruption in China

China targets middlemen in renewed crackdown on ‘hidden’ corruption

The top court and prosecutor signal how the criminal law can be aimed at the enablers of graft.

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Xinjiang

Why has China mapped out a third new county in Xinjiang on its western frontier?

Cenling county, near Pakistan and Afghan borders and disputed frontier with India, follows Hean and Hekang as Beijing boosts security.

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A visitor takes a photo at a China-Pakistan border crossing checkpost, high in the Karakoram Range in Xinjiang. Photo: EPA
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