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China's economic recovery

Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit

After a tough few months, Chinese cinemas are hoping that a string of imported animated releases can offer some relief.

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Auctions

Wicked Witch’s hat from The Wizard of Oz to go up for auction

Obituaries

US actress Diane Ladd, nominated for 3 Oscars, dies at 89

United States

US shutdown nears 1-month mark, threatening flights and food aid

US transport secretary predicts growing cancellations, saying air traffic controllers will receive a ‘big fat zero’ pay cheque.

A Delta Air Lines flight passes in front of the Air Traffic Control tower while departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: EPA
A Delta Air Lines flight passes in front of the Air Traffic Control tower while departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: EPA
United States

US appeals court says Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland

Court ruling clears the way for the National Guard to protect federal buildings in Oregon’s largest city, despite objections from local and state officials.

Donald Trump

‘Trump’s invasion’: Illinois sues to halt National Guard deployment to Chicago

US president suggests invoking the Insurrection Act to sidestep any court restrictions to deploying troops to police US cities.

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US-China relations

‘Final straw’: Chinese workers in US explore fleeing to Europe after H-1B chaos

Trump’s proposed changes to the visa programme sparked panic among Chinese workers – and a spike in inquiries about moving to Europe.

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US President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order making changes to a temporary visa programme in 2017. The uncertainty surrounding US visa policies since the president’s return to office has left many Chinese workers considering a move to Europe. Photo: Reuters
US President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order making changes to a temporary visa programme in 2017. The uncertainty surrounding US visa policies since the president’s return to office has left many Chinese workers considering a move to Europe. Photo: Reuters
Disney

Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC network on Tuesday, Disney says

The TV host’s talk show was suspended six days ago after he made remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Coldplay

Viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ incident leads to divorce after corporate fallout

A video of a former tech CEO and his head of HR in an awkward embrace at a US concert went viral, sparking a scandal.

US-China relations

Trump’s State Dept blunder, Chinese student furore: 7 US-China relations reads

From a China-India alliance to Trump welcoming Chinese students, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2025.

Posters of US universities on the wall at an overseas education agency in Beijing. Photo: AFP
United States

As Trump welcomes Chinese students, schools cut ties under Republican pressure

Moves come despite Trump statement this week that he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into US.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce announce engagement

Pop superstar and football player post news on social media after two-year romance.

United States

Trump calls criticism of move to admit thousands of Chinese students ‘insulting’

President says without Chinese students US college system would ‘go to hell’.

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Crime

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police as he walked naked on LA street

The rapper, 26, whose ‘Old Town Road’ was one of the biggest hit singles in history, faces 10 years in prison if found guilty.

Lil Nas X arrives at the Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2022. Photo: Invision/AP
Donald Trump

Trump approval rating holds at 40%, lowest level of his term: poll

Latest poll found that 54% of Americans – including 1 in 5 Republicans – believe Trump is too aligned with Russia amid Ukraine peace efforts.

Anti-Trump protesters holding a Trump balloon march in Los Angeles, California, on August 2. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Anti-Trump protesters holding a Trump balloon march in Los Angeles, California, on August 2. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations

Exclusive | US court to dismiss suit against Texas law to limit Chinese property rights: lawyer

Law set to take effect next month challenged as discriminatory, unconstitutional.

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Donald Trump

Smithsonian denies White House pressure to remove Trump impeachment references

News that Trump was no longer on museum’s impeached presidents list sparked concerns history was being whitewashed to appease the US leader.

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US-China relations

Labubu’s soft power, Trump eyes autumn China trip: 7 US-China relations reads

From a tycoon’s proposed water deal to Boeing’s orders in China, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2025.

Labubu toys have become a global sensation, making the Chinese monster a vital piece of China’s soft power. Photo: Shutterstock
Labubu toys have become a global sensation, making the Chinese monster a vital piece of China’s soft power. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China trade war

Landmark US Chinatown survived Covid, hate crimes – but tariffs pose new threat

The streets brim with life after a challenging pandemic – but business owners warn tariffs threaten profit margins.

US-China relations

Labubu, soft power of a stealthy ‘ugly-cute’ sort, takes on America

The Chinese-made dolls, a playful global megahit, give Beijing an opportunity to make inroads into deep US distrust.

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Obituaries

Cosby Show’s Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54

Actor known for playing Theo Huxtable was caught in a rip current while swimming in the Caribbean.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 2015. The Cosby Show star died by drowning at the age of 54. File photo: Invision via AP
United States

Trump’s birthright citizenship ban blocked by US judge in class-action ruling

US district judge in New Hampshire grants class-action status for suit on behalf of non-US citizens whose children would be affected.

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Supporters of birthright citizenship at the US Supreme Court in Washington on June 27, as the court issued its ruling limiting the ability of district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Photo: AFP
Supporters of birthright citizenship at the US Supreme Court in Washington on June 27, as the court issued its ruling limiting the ability of district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Photo: AFP
United States

Trump’s military parade ends, protest tensions in Los Angeles – as it happened

Post’s live blog is covering unusual show of American might amid demonstrations of outrage over president’s actions.

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United States

Political assassination shocks US ahead of Trump military parade set for Washington

Minnesota organisers cancel all ‘No Kings’ events, which were expected to draw around 10,000 participants in the upper Midwest state.

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Music

10 great Beach Boys songs to celebrate Brian Wilson, who’s died aged 82

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys was the visionary behind some of the most iconic songs of the 60s. We look back at some of his hits.

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The Beach Boys in 1964. From left, Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Carl Wilson. Photo: TNS
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