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US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
US secretary tells senators Beijing received discounted crude via opaque debt deals, saying Maduro’s removal was key to curbing influence.
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Would Chinese or US supply lines be more vulnerable in a Pacific conflict?
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China vows to step in if Australia moves to regain control of Darwin Port
28 Jan 2026 - 8:02PM
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Communist Party and KMT revive forum stalled by decade of cross-strait tensions
Dialogue channel could pave the way for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:45PM
KMT vice-chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen (left), seen here with think tank leader Lee Hong-yuan, will lead a delegation of more than 40 people to attend a party-to-party forum in Beijing next week. Photo: Handout
Military
The US is working on cheaper munitions. Should China follow its lead?
China’s massive industrial chain and ability to control production costs are clear advantages over the US, article says.
28 Jan 2026 - 5:42PM
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China’s chip breakthrough, Tang Dynasty armour restored: 7 science highlights
From PLA developing quantum weapons to China’s dark matter breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
28 Jan 2026 - 3:37PM
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Taiwan’s defence ministry slams TPP’s ‘unworkable’ military spending plan
Opposition party’s proposal would drop plans for ‘T-Dome’ air defence system and cut budget ceiling to US$12.7 billion.
28 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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Taiwan’s military conducts a live-fire drill with US-made Himars on May 12 in Pingtung county, Taiwan. Photo: EPA-EFE
Science
Chinese drug could help India’s Nipah virus surge: Wuhan Institute of Virology
Researchers from Wuhan Institute of Virology say Covid-19 treatment could be a ‘readily available’ option for dealing with outbreaks.
28 Jan 2026 - 3:45PM
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Diplomacy
Why Britain seeks to take China relationship to ‘new level’ as Starmer visits
London’s ambassador to Beijing outlines hopes for ties built on ‘mutual respect and trust’ ahead of the prime minister’s four-day trip.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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TikTok cites glitch as California probes alleged Trump-critical censorship
Governor Gavin Newsom launches state review after reports of blocked posts, as TikTok blames a data-centre outage days after its US deal.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:02AM
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US-China cooperation backed by most Americans, new national survey reveals
C100 study finds bipartisan public support for dialogue despite Washington’s tougher stance on visas, research collaboration and tariffs.
28 Jan 2026 - 5:14AM
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Despite some of US President Donald Trump’s populist rhetoric, a C100 study has found that Americans broadly support Washington and Beijing working more closely together. Photo: AP
China
China’s CMOC makes US$1 billion Brazil gold push as bullion jumps on rising global risks
Company gains three Brazilian mines as gold tops US$5,000 per ounce, highlighting Beijing’s resource push amid US-led geopolitical strains.
28 Jan 2026 - 2:45AM
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Science
Composite tool find puts China in tech revolution up to 160,000 years ago: paper
Team says discovery of 2,600 stone tools, including hafted tools, reshapes understanding of human evolution in eastern Asia.
28 Jan 2026 - 4:02AM
Science
Chinese satellite forces 4,400 of its Starlink rivals into lower altitude: study
Researchers in China said the SpaceX decision was ‘directly triggered’ by a close call between two satellites in December.
28 Jan 2026 - 12:09AM
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Politics
Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it
As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:17AM
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Arkansas soybean farmer Randall Shelby says renewed US-China tensions risk pushing already struggling growers deeper into the red. Photo: Randall Shelby
Military
China and Russia to bolster defence ties to counter risks
Call marks first ministerial-level exchange between Beijing and Moscow since US raid on Venezuela and Trump’s stronger words on Greenland.
27 Jan 2026 - 10:47PM
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US envoy says Boeing deal progress among optimistic signs of better China ties
David Perdue gives closed-door speech to business leaders on first Hong Kong visit since taking over as American envoy to Beijing.
27 Jan 2026 - 10:40PM
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Chinese satellite forces 4,400 of its Starlink rivals into lower altitude: study
Researchers in China said the SpaceX decision was ‘directly triggered’ by a close call between two satellites in December.
28 Jan 2026 - 12:09AM
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SpaceX has said it will move thousands of its internet satellites into a lower orbit. Photo: SpaceX
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The Chinese satellites SpaceX says were on collision course with Starlink
As orbits become more crowded and littered with debris, the US operator is having to move its devices to dodge damage.
23 Jan 2026 - 1:56AM
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Science
China applies to put up 200,000 satellites after calling Starlink a crash risk
US Federal Communications Commission says it approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites.
11 Jan 2026 - 9:40PM
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Science
China suffers unprecedented double rocket launch failures in a single day
Saturday’s twin failures involved a state-owned rocket and a private one, but observers attribute them to industry’s growing pains.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:43PM
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