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US commission wants more Mandarin language courses to curb Beijing’s sway
Move would deepen students’ linguistic and cultural understanding amid cuts to US cultural exchange programmes to China.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:53AM
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China-Latin America relations
US senators warn of China-cartel links forming a global ‘Silk Road of crime’
10 Dec 2025 - 7:28AM
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US-China relations
Chinese boy Yuanxin, 6, speaks with father for first time since ICE detention
10 Dec 2025 - 6:17AM
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‘A threat to Europe’s political life’: EU reels from new US security strategy
Brussels warns Washington against interference as Trump’s outline accuses Europe of decline and backs far-right movements across the bloc.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:45PM
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European Council President Antonio Costa speaks during a press conference in September. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war
‘A slap in the face’: some US farmers unhappy with Trump’s US$12 billion bailout
US soybean growers, who were hit hardest by tariff disputes, have voiced frustration that overdue funding falls well short of what they need.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:08AM
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US-China relations
Trump gives green light for Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips in China
The move has upset China hawks in Washington, who are concerned that selling more advanced AI chips to Beijing could help boost its military.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:59AM
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Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts
At the talks, Rubio hailed cooperation between the US and Canberra on critical minerals, defence production and troop deployments.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:23AM
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the State Department in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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Trump recasts US allies as tools to counter China in security playbook: analysts
Plan urges wealthier partners to boost defence roles, align export controls and shoulder more regional responsibility.
6 Dec 2025 - 7:08AM
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China-Latin America relations
Trump’s national security blueprint aims to combat China’s rise in Latin America
Framework pledges to stop competitors from threatening the stability and political alignment of neighbouring countries in the region.
6 Dec 2025 - 7:37AM
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US-China relations
US confirms Chinese boy Yuanxin, 6, is in federal custody. But where is he?
Separated from his father during an ICE check-in, the 6-year-old never appeared in federal detainee records, leaving advocates searching.
6 Dec 2025 - 6:55AM
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Trump and Sheinbaum to meet for first time at Fifa World Cup draw in Washington
The Mexican president, along with Canada’s PM Mark Carney, is expected to discuss trade tariffs with Trump at the football tournament draw.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:14AM
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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. Photo: EPA
US-China trade war
USMCA urged to form joint mechanism to address China’s national security threats
US, Mexico and Canada encouraged at US trade hearing to oversee ‘pragmatic and specific plan’ to strengthen economic rules against China.
4 Dec 2025 - 7:42AM
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US-China relations
Bessent calls Beijing an ‘ally’ after Trump signs bill on ties with Taiwan
US Treasury Secretary tries to ease further tension after Trump signs act aimed at regularly reviewing and updating guidelines with Taiwan.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:40PM
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China-Latin America relations
China unlikely to aid Maduro if US acts, but may benefit from fallout: analysts
Beijing condemns US pressure on Caracas but offers limited support, prioritising its economic interests and long-term gains.
4 Dec 2025 - 7:01AM
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US-China relations
Whereabouts of 6-year-old Chinese boy Yuanxin unknown after ICE detention
US official claims the child’s father endangered his well-being by refusing to board plane, but does not disclose location.
3 Dec 2025 - 10:51AM
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Advocacy groups in the US are urging the public to apply pressure on elected officials over concerns for a 6-year-old boy separated from his father by ICE. Photo: Instagram/ immigrationcoalition
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Trump seizes on China ‘ban’ in Brazil soy trade, but data shows US gains small
China halted imports of soybeans from five Brazil-based exporters after pesticide-treated wheat was found mixed into cargo bound for Beijing.
3 Dec 2025 - 7:34AM
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Trump wants a sovereign wealth fund to compete with China. Big questions remain
Ten months after it was proposed as a key tool to compete with China, there are still few clues about how it can be structured and managed.
3 Dec 2025 - 5:57AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as US warms to Syria’s president
Another invitation to Israel’s leader was issued after Syria’s president made a historic visit to the White House a few weeks ago.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:07PM
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on October 13. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
Soybean pain, Xi-Trump talks, ICE death, Hasan Piker: 7 US-China relations reads
From a US influencer’s China controversy to trade war updates, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in November 2025.
2 Dec 2025 - 12:04AM
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US lawmakers urge Trump to condemn Myanmar’s China-backed ‘sham’ elections
Call comes after government’s plan to stop legal protections for Myanmar nationals in US, citing elections as proof situation was improving.
27 Nov 2025 - 4:42AM
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China-Latin America relations
Xi Jinping pledges support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Chinese president urges respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty, warns against foreign interference as US ramps up regional military activity.
25 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM
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Beijing says US initiated ‘positive, friendly and constructive’ Trump-Xi call
Trump hails ‘extremely strong’ relationship with Beijing after call covering bilateral relations, Taiwan, Ukraine, fentanyl and agriculture.
25 Nov 2025 - 6:04PM
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on the telephone on Monday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war
Real possibility of US tariff refunds is sure to stir up a giant ‘mess’
Should Supreme Court rule against Donald Trump’s trade levies in coming weeks, the big question is how potential tariff refunds would work.
22 Nov 2025 - 11:05PM
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US-China relations
Ex-Argentine leader warns against cutting China ties to improve US relations
Macri argues Argentina’s farm and commodity sales rely on China even as current president Javier Milei pursues broader deal with Washington.
22 Nov 2025 - 5:57AM
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US-China: a fragile truce, divergent accounts and a Thanksgiving test
Washington pushes a rare earth timeline Beijing never acknowledged, underscoring how far apart the two sides still appear to be.
22 Nov 2025 - 4:38AM
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