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Iranians wave national flags beneath a large billboard in Tehran’s Revolution Square on Wednesday, following the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump

As the two sides prepare to meet in person in Pakistan, analysts identify American leader’s miscalculations leading to weaker footing.

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Who is Asim Munir and how did he bring Iran and the US to the talks table?

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Developing | Trump lauds Beijing role in Iran truce, but clouds ceasefire with tariff threat

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Military

PLA troops facing Taiwan Strait and Japan simulate response to nuclear attack

Eastern Theatre Command, which has several nuclear power plants within its geographic coverage, holds decontamination drill.

8 Apr 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

An Eastern Theatre Command exercise has tested responses to a nuclear contamination incident. Photo: CCTV

Politics

Japan’s ‘imperialist forces’ divided Taiwan from mainland, KMT’s Cheng Li-wun says

In a speech delivered at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Kuomintang chair says cross-strait divisions are rooted in historical wounds.

8 Apr 2026 - 5:49PM

Diplomacy

Wang Yi set to visit North Korea, first for China’s top envoy since 2019

Visit comes as Beijing and Pyongyang step up engagement, including high-level exchanges in recent months.

8 Apr 2026 - 6:37PMvideocam

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Science

Scientist leaves Yale for China, chip researcher’s death: 7 science highlights

From China closer to detecting US nuclear submarines to its jam-proof satellite network, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

8 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM

Wang Danhao, a postdoctoral researcher at University of Michigan’s College of Engineering since 2022, is reported to have died after a fall on campus late on March 19. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Iran eyes China as Mideast security guarantor. Chinese analysts are not so sure

Comments from Iranian envoy to Beijing come hours after Trump’s two-week suspension of bombing campaign.

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Diplomacy

‘Neighbours matter’: China, Australia vow more contact amid global tension

Premier Li Qiang says ‘Beijing is willing to import more high-quality Australian products, expand and upgrade bilateral trade’.

8 Apr 2026 - 3:26PMvideocam

Military

Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone

The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia.

8 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM

Local police haul the item ashore. Photo: Handout

Military

What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?

Washington is providing a real-time laboratory of modern warfare and Beijing is paying close attention to the lessons.

8 Apr 2026 - 11:10AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

US

Only virtual talks, no new investment push before Xi-Trump summit: Greer

US Trade Representative underscores US seeks substantial tariffs, unhindered rare earth access, and a stability-preserving leaders’ meeting.

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Diplomacy

Brazil blacklists China EV giant BYD for its slave labour conditions

Government officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in degrading circumstances in their accommodation.

8 Apr 2026 - 4:49AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Trump says China helped get Iran to the negotiating table for ceasefire deal

Washington receives ‘10-point proposal from Iran’ with US president claiming it could serve as ‘a workable basis on which to negotiate’.

8 Apr 2026 - 11:28AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he warns of potential escalation ahead of a deadline for Iran to accept a peace deal. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

‘Paper tiger’: what’s behind Trump’s renewed Greenland threat?

Europe is likely to stay neutral in the Iran war and could even benefit if America fares poorly in its military campaign, analyst says.

7 Apr 2026 - 11:02PMvideocam

A demonstration against US President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire Greenland, in the capital Nuuk on January 17. Photo: AFP

Science

Chinese embassy in US confirms death of semiconductor researcher Wang Danhao

Scientist described by dean as a ‘promising and brilliant young mind’ took own life after questioning by US federal law enforcement.

7 Apr 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’: Donald Trump heightens Iran threats

Ahead of ‘complete demolition’ deadline, two sides face trust deficit and see no acceptable guarantor between them, analysts say.

7 Apr 2026 - 11:46PMvideocam

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Diplomacy

Will Strait of Hormuz blockade push Philippines back to China for energy talks?

Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says a reset in the fractious relationship is under way but observers aren’t so sure.

30 Mar 2026 - 9:58AMvideocam

China and the Philippines have competing claims to parts of the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

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.

2 Apr 2026 - 11:54PMvideocam

Diplomacy

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 - 9:26PMvideocam

Diplomacy

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

Farmers harvest rice in Aceh Besar, Indonesia. The first planting season of the year is just months away in much of Asia. Photo: EPA

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LATEST China Science NEWS

Scientist leaves Yale for China, chip researcher’s death: 7 science highlights

8 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM

Wang Danhao, a postdoctoral researcher at University of Michigan’s College of Engineering since 2022, is reported to have died after a fall on campus late on March 19. Photo: Handout

Chinese embassy in US confirms death of semiconductor researcher Wang Danhao

7 Apr 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Wang Danhao, a postdoctoral researcher at University of Michigan’s College of Engineering since 2022, is reported to have died after a fall on campus late on March 19. Photo: Handout

‘Radical reset’: app aims to help university students find connection offline

7 Apr 2026 - 12:32PMvideocam

The app is designed for students to organise and meet at events ranging from protests to beach clean-ups. Image: Handout

China reports 99% cost cut on military-grade infrared chips

7 Apr 2026 - 10:50AM

Infrared thermal imaging detector manufactured in China. Photo: Handout

China’s electric truck revolution: powerful painkiller for the Iran war?

6 Apr 2026 - 3:00PMvideocam

An electric truck at a supercharging station in Yichang, in China’s central Hubei province. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images

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How a Chinese factory learned to live with Trump tariffs, turmoil

An employee inspects a printed circuit board at a factory which is in partnership with Agilian Technology, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Can EVs save China from the global oil crisis?

China’s EV surge shields economy from Iran war oil shocks

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Paper AI robot offerings for tomb-sweeping festival

Retailers have been gearing up for the Ching Ming Festival on April 5, 2026, with creative paper offerings that represent some of the latest technology including AI and robotics.

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