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China drafts Antarctica activities and environment law to protect interests
Legislation proposes expanding administrative permission system beyond scientific expeditions to include tourism, shipping and fishing.
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Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia
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Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US
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Banking & Finance
Global firms turn to M&A in EVs and biotech to deepen China investment: KPMG
Survey of multinational corporations finds optimism in life sciences, healthcare and manufacturing, with half forecasting revenue growth.
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Healthcare and life sciences are the top growth prospects over the next three to five years, according to multinational corporations. Photo: Xinhua
Military
F-16V fighter jet tested as Taiwan presses US and Lockheed Martin for delivery
Taiwan’s air force says it is pushing US side on production speed and quality control amid mounting scrutiny from lawmakers over delays.
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Chinese team smashes robot rival as sparks fly at Abu Dhabi showdown
Deep-Sea Shark 3, built by China’s Fierce Roc team, kicks some bot at the Battle of the Robots at Abu Dhabi’s Games of the Future.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM
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Diplomacy
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Situation intensifies as Beijing condemns tanker seizures and US security chief calls to remove Nicolas Maduro from power.
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A US military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the US Coast Guard on Saturday. Photo: DHS via Reuters
Diplomacy
Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York Governor charged as China agent
Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict.
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Politics
‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification?
Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent.
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US adds new models of China’s DJI and all other foreign drones to its blacklist
The FCC move, which does not affect existing DJI models, is a significant escalation in Washington’s battle to crack down on Chinese drones.
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US
‘Missing’ 6-year-old Yuanxin and father reunited, then deported together to China
Activist says separation from son pressured dad to accept deportation so they could be together, despite fear of returning to homeland.
23 Dec 2025 - 5:10AM
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Yuanxin, the six-year-old son of Chinese asylum seeker Fei Zheng, whose separation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in late 2025 sparked national attention and public outcry. Photo: Handout
Economy, Trade & Business
Lawmakers want US to disclose any approvals of Nvidia H200 China licences
Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Gregory Meeks also asked for an assessment of the military potential of the AI chips approved for export.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:44AM
China Economy
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
American researchers say restrictions on Chinese imports could help create complications for Beijing’s economic growth target next year.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
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Military
Xi promotes PLA commanders overseeing Taiwan Strait, Beijing to full general
Announcements suggest the dust has begun to settle following a massive purge in the military over corruption concerns.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:43PM
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Diplomacy
Beijing ‘firmly opposes’ Japanese lawmakers’ trips to Taiwan
Visits to the island by parliamentary members ‘seriously violate’ political foundations underpinning bilateral relations, Beijing says.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:52PM
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Japanese lawmaker Koichi Hagiuda (left) meets Taiwanese leader William Lai in Taipei on Monday. Photo: Handout
China
China-South Korea ties, Singapore’s ex-FM on Hong Kong: SCMP daily highlights
From why China-South Korea relations may be cooling to Beijing’s latest bid to boost births, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
China Economy
China to hide bad debt records for pandemic-hit borrowers who repay small loans
New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Diplomacy
How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
26 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM
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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Global Economy
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties
US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:57PM
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Diplomacy
Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM
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Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US
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Chinese researchers show how a word could let spies take control of a robot army
22 Dec 2025 - 9:06PM
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22 Dec 2025 - 6:38PM
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China’s first AI generated animated film hits the big screen
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Politics fails to dampen launch of Japanese sushi chain in Shanghai
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Even China’s small factories are turning to robot workers
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