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Scam, corruption cases spark Chinese debate about future of virtual money
The Chen Zhi arrest might push bitcoin prices down temporarily, but analysts said other factors will have greater sway in the long term.
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Trump shrugs off concerns over Canada-China EV deal, calls it a ‘good thing’
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Counting China’s ‘swing nation’ wins and losses in new era of power rivalry
As US-China race for hi-tech resources heats up across Global South, countries caught in the middle are under pressure to strike a balance.
17 Jan 2026 - 7:43AM
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China’s charm offensive: Beijing bypasses Brussels to soften EU trade push
From aircraft orders in France to reopened beef and pork markets for Ireland and Spain, mainland officials are leaning hard into diplomacy.
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Tesla’s defeat, Harvard’s success, Beijing’s shock: 7 US-China relations reads
From China’s EV power to Hegseth’s new threat, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of January 2026.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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Politics
Taipei hails US 15% tariffs ‘home run’ despite fears over US$500 billion cost
Deal risks gutting Taiwan’s semiconductor sector, opposition parties warn, as Beijing dubs it a plot to drain lifeblood of island’s industry.
16 Jan 2026 - 9:41PM
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Taiwanese leader William Lai has said the agreement will strengthen Taiwan’s global competitiveness and deepen hi-tech cooperation with Washington. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
Why ‘monumental’ China duty-free trade deal has Kenya wanting more
Preliminary ‘early harvest’ framework grants zero-duty entry to over 98 per cent of Kenyan exports, as Nairobi pushes for 100 per cent access.
16 Jan 2026 - 8:42PM
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Science
Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years
Researchers have made the first direct observation of a quantum phenomenon known as the Migdal effect.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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Diplomacy
Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing
Lieutenant General Francis Donovan’s answers frustrated even Republicans in favour of a military-first plan to counter Chinese influence.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Politics
Why is Xi Jinping putting the political heat back on illegal villas and resorts?
Xi highlights the luxury developments as proof of the need to promote sustainability and combat graft.
16 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a nature reserve in the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi province in 2020 to send a message about illegal luxury developments. Photo: Xinhua
Science
China’s 7,000-year-old sunmao woodwork led to the most efficient DNA editing tool
Quest to beat the US saw a Chinese team turn to ancient traditions, leading to a new technique 10 times more effective than other methods.
16 Jan 2026 - 4:48PM
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Military
China warns of ‘honey trap’ risks after defence official jailed for espionage
A mainland military project manager was lured into a sexual relationship by a spy posing as a business representative while on a trip abroad.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:29PM
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Diplomacy
China’s US envoy says world faces ‘stark choice’ as 2026 opens with instability
Xie Feng barely mentions Donald Trump by name but draws contrast between Washington’s recent actions and Chinese-led stability.
16 Jan 2026 - 2:04PM
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Diplomacy
Xi Jinping and Mark Carney refresh China-Canada ties with ‘historic’ state visit
After a near-decade of distant relations, the two countries are ‘forging a new partnership’.
16 Jan 2026 - 8:19PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday that “together we can build on the best of what this relationship has been in the past”. Photo: Reuters
World
Chinese ‘rising star’ leaves MIT, woman prays to Shrek for 4 years: 7 highlights
From Chinese solar makers facing monopoly probe to woman praying to Shrek for four years, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
16 Jan 2026 - 1:07PM
Science
China’s supercooling tech packs 40% more punch into chips used in military radar
The innovation is expected to boost the performance of gallium nitride-based radar systems, widely used in China’s advanced stealth planes.
16 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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What next for Taiwan’s Lai as US$37 billion defence boost blocked by KMT, allies?
Procedural blockade for eight-year military spending package has also stalled 2026 general budget review, piling up pressure on ruling DPP.
28 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Taiwanese leader William Lai’s proposed extra defence spending has been described by his administration as “critical to deterring intensifying military pressure” from mainland China. Photo: EPA
Military
Beijing condemns Washington’s landmark US$11 billion arms sale to Taiwan
US State Department approves massive deal that includes billions in Himars and howitzer equipment, drones and software.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:07PM
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Politics
Taiwan’s lawmakers vote to start impeachment process against William Lai
Opposition-controlled legislature will hold a series of hearings before a formal vote in May.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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China
Deal breaker? Record Taiwan arms deal complicates Trump’s 2026 Beijing visit
The US defends new arms sales and urges ‘meaningful’ dialogue, but analysts warn the deepening rift risks hollowing out the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit next year.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:52AM
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