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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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14 Jun 1946
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45th President of the United States of America
People cross the street beneath a large screen showing stock data in Shanghai on March 9, 2026. Photo: EPA
China stock market

Global investors pivot to ‘stability’ of China amid turmoil: Milken forum

China no longer ‘unloved’ as advances including AI, biotech drive revival in investor interest, attendees hear at symposium in Hong Kong.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump’s erratic strategy on Iran raises questions about US war preparation

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The Philippines

US eyes a Philippine ammo facility as opposition warns of ‘warmongering’

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Indonesia

Indonesia will not pay US$1 billion fee for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Prabowo

Indonesia’s president denies making any financial commitments and warns Jakarta will quit the board if it fails Palestinians.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto at the “Board of Peace” meeting in Davos on January 22. Photo: AFP
SCMP Highlights

Trump’s change of plans, Takaichi mocked in China: 5 weekend reads

From why Trump delayed his meeting with Xi to a pop culture festival in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Japan

Most Japanese oppose helping Trump fight his war on Iran, polls show

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has explained to Trump that there are limits to what Japan can do due to legal constraints.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks see steepest drop in nearly a year on rate and Iran worries

Hang Seng Index slumps as investors brace for tighter monetary policy, with oil shock and war risks darkening sentiment.

The Hang Seng Index tumbled 3.5 per cent on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran awaits Trump threat to ‘obliterate’ power plants, readies response

Iran has threatened to ‘completely’ close the Strait of Hormuz and hit the region’s infrastructure after Trump’s ultimatum.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Starmer calls emergency meeting on Iran war’s economic impact on UK

Stretched public finances and dependence on imported gas leave Britain exposed to the energy war in the Middle East.

United States

ICE agents to screen travellers at US airports as TSA absences soar

Trump orders immigration agents to the busiest airports amid a crippling budget stand-off.

Long queues at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia as travel disruptions continue. Photo: AFP
Open Questions series

Open Questions | Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein

Former diplomat posted to Beijing speaks on Iran, Taiwan and global supply chains as details of Xi-Trump meeting are worked out.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Ukraine war

Ukraine and US conclude talks as Zelensky urges sanctions pressure on Russia

Washington has temporarily lifted some sanctions ‌on ‌Russian oil to help cope with supply shortages caused by war in Iran.

Keir Starmer

Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK video to troll Starmer

US president shares a satirical portrayal of the UK leader panicking over a White House phone call.

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United States

Cuba says ready for potential US attack as it recovers from latest blackout

A top Cuban diplomat says regime change is off the table as the US pressures the island with a crippling oil blockade.

Havana, Cuba as it battles its latest power blackout. Photo: Reuters
The Netherlands

From critic to guest: new Dutch PM to dine with Trump on US visit

Rob Jetten faces a delicate situation with a US president he once branded a criminal who flirted openly with dictators.

Netherlands’ Prime Minister Rob Jetten. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

US may need to ‘escalate to de-escalate’ Iran war, Bessent says

US Treasury chief defends massive military ramp-up after Trump set a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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US-China relations

Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US. Can it go too far?

Online responses range from sarcastic variants on Beijing’s official line to ‘armchair generals’ telling Tehran how best to fight America.

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China-Japan relations

Trump’s biggest cheerleader? Why Japan’s Takaichi is making waves in China

White House photo of Japanese prime minister apparently dancing to a band draws derision on Chinese social media.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reacts to the music as she arrives for a state dinner, at the White House on March 19. Photo: Handout
Japan

Japan may send ‘top level’ minesweepers to Hormuz after ceasefire

Foreign Minister Motegi also announced the release and return of one of the two Japanese nationals previously detained in Iran.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants in Hormuz ultimatum

The US president demands Tehran reopen the shipping lane within 48 hours, making the deadline a ‘ticking time bomb’ for markets.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Cuba rejects ‘shameless’ US request for diesel amid Trump oil blockade

The US embassy in Havana is seeking fuel for its generators even as the rest of the island is plagued by shortages and power outages.

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A man walks down a street in Havana, Cuba, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Obituaries

US ex-special counsel Robert Mueller dies. Trump: ‘I’m glad he’s dead’

Mueller had 34 people indicted, including Trump associates, but ultimately stopped short of a criminal indictment of the US president.

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Former special counsel Robert Mueller arrives for a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in July 2019. Photo: AP
ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Trump threatens to put ICE agents in US airports amid TSA funding clash

Air travel has faced major disruptions as safety officers call in sick while missing pay cheques over a partial US government shutdown.

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US-China trade war

China reports ‘stunning’ critical minerals finds as hi-tech US race heats up

Surveys in Sichuan reveal fresh reserves of rare earth oxides as well as ‘super-large’ deposits of fluorite and baryte.

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US-China relations

China, India and why Jeffrey Sachs says the US needs to make the UN great again

The world needs to act like grown-ups and get back to sensible management of global affairs, Sachs says.

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Economist Jeffrey Sachs says China should back India’s push to have a seat on the UN Security Council. Photo: Dickson Lee
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran fires missiles at UK-US base in Indian Ocean, 4,000km away

The attack on the Diego Garcia facility is the first time in the war that Tehran has been reported to have used weapons with such a range.

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A US bomber takes off from the Diego Garcia military base in 2001. Photo: Handout via AFP
China-France relations

China decries ‘unjust war’ on Iran as it calls for immediate ceasefire

In a call with Paris, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi urges mediation efforts and an end to the spread of the conflict.

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War and conflict

Macroscope | Trump’s war is uniting the world, just not how he might have expected

The war on Iran could prompt middle powers to go beyond forming coalitions independent of the US and align more openly with China.

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