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Organisers of a petition to boycott this year's “World Cup of mathematics” which is being held in Philadelphia, are urging Chinese academics and societies to get involved. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Could Chinese mathematicians tip the balance in a US conference boycott?

Petition signed by 2,300 scholars from 80 countries urges ‘World Cup’ to be moved due to American policies towards foreign academics.

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Diplomacy

The big shift in Xi Jinping’s travel plans and what it means for China

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The Philippines

Filipino male pageant contestant’s viral swimsuit walk sparks body image debate

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US-China trade war

Trump urged by Democrats to keep US ban on Chinese cars as Xi meeting looms

US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month.

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Large numbers of cars are lined up ready for export at a port in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
China travel

Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights

Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

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US-China relations

Why tougher US visa rules for skilled foreign workers may end in ‘brain drain’

Trump administration is targeting several visa categories, including popular H-1B pathway, with bias towards fewer numbers and more revenue.

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China GDP

Guangdong’s rule as China’s GDP king faces an unprecedented threat to the crown

A rival provincial powerhouse, with a GDP as big as some G7 nations, is becoming a hub for strategic emerging sectors while outpacing the national economic growth rate.

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A crane lifts a container at a port this month in China’s Jiangsu province, which has been threatening to end Guangdong’s uninterrupted reign as the nation’s largest provincial economy since the late 1980s. Photo: China Daily via Reuters
Asean

Letters | In US-China AI race, Southeast Asia is no side act

Readers discuss Southeast Asia’s role in the artificial intelligence economy, and patients’ access to Chinese medicine in public hospitals and elderly homes.

Banking & finance

How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub

After more than 30 years of T+2 settlement, Hong Kong plans to move to T+1. Here’s why the shift matters for markets and investors.

Diplomacy

Opinion | 122 years on, Mackinder’s ‘heartland’ remains geopolitically decisive

Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have returned strategic focus to the idea of Eurasia as central to the global power contest, challenging the viability of the Indo-Pacific pivot.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
US, Israel war on Iran

China is poised to reap rewards as energy shock heats up the race for renewables

The US war on Iran may have inadvertently triggered a global transition that will favour Beijing’s green leadership, analysts predict.

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Solar panels on a residential building in Matanzas, Cuba. Photo: AFP
OpenAI

OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

The killer’s ChatGPT account was banned over concerns about usage linked to violent activity, but police were not alerted.

Britain

UK bill to allow assisted dying fails as parliamentary time runs out

Opponents of the bill have managed to hold up its passing by filing more than 1,200 amendments.

Science

‘Big shout-out’ to China’s environmental leadership from UN agency head

On the sidelines of a Central Asia summit in Astana, UNEP’s Inger Andersen says China has always been active in multilateralism.

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The Regional Ecological Summit which took place in Kazakhstan this week. Photo: Victoria Bela
United States

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law

Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are considered citizens, but they must provide proof to obtain a certificate of citizenship.

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The US and Canada flags flutter next to the Blue Water Bridge border crossing in Point Edward, Ontario. Photo: AFP
Mark Carney

Canada PM hits back after Trump team demands ‘entry fee’ before trade talks

Washington is reportedly seeking concessions before agreeing to open negotiations on revising the US trade pact with Canada and Mexico.

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Mexico

World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting

Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.

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China's military weapons

PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ set for South China Sea training drills

China’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises.

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China’s first drone-carrying Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, on its maiden sea trial last November. Photo: CCTV
China-Canada relations

Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s EV deal

Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig was imprisoned for three years after Canada arrested Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request.

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Education in Hong Kong

Number of Hong Kong school leavers seeking education elsewhere hits 14-year low

Only 2,671 of 40,948 Form Six graduates pursuing full-time courses chose to study outside Hong Kong last year, the lowest level since 2012.

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Mexico

Shooting at famed Mexico site kills foreign tourist, leaves several wounded

A gunman opened fire from a major pyramid, in a rare case of violence at one of Mexico’s top tourist sites.

The gunman who opened fire on tourists. Photo: Barak Hardley via Reuters
Banking & finance

Liquid courage: Hong Kong fund pitches whisky as alternative investment

Fund pitches spirit as hedge and sees downturn as a rare entry point, citing emotional buying and shifting consumption trends.

Whisky has been gaining traction among wealthy investors seeking alternatives to traditional safe havens, according to an investment firm. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

How asparagus benefits your health – and the different ways to cook it

Chefs share their tips, from simple grilling to fermenting, highlighting the vegetable’s versatility and seasonal appeal … but why does it make your urine smell?

SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong Sevens breaks records, Strait of Hormuz uncertainty: 5 weekend reads

From Iran’s effective low-cost missile to rugby fever in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must be more proactive on diversity in the civil service

Readers discuss representation of non-Chinese ethnic groups in the civil service, drugs for rare diseases, and the littering problem.

People walk past the government headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty in December 2024. Photo: Sun Yeung
Japan

‘Dragon Ball’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi builds rapport with personal touches

Japan’s first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (right) and French President Emmanuel Macron strike the “Kamehameha” pose from the “Dragon Ball” manga after a joint press conference at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1. Photo: Kyodo
Mark Carney

Canada’s Carney says economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’

In a blunt video address, Canada’s prime minister promises regular updates on efforts to diversify away from the US.

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Science

Canada Research Chair chemist Janusz Pawliszyn joins Chinese university

The Polish scientist who invented two widely used analytical chemistry techniques has been hired by one of his former students.

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