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China trimmed its holdings of US Treasuries in November to the lowest level since 2008. Image: Shutterstock
US-China relations

China dumps more US debt, buys other assets as Trump targets Powell

Beijing’s Treasury holdings hit a September 2008 low, and analysts point to fears over Fed independence and debt sustainability, while gold’s appeal rises.

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US-China relations

Why China fears Trump’s Nvidia H200 deal is a sophisticated Trojan horse

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US-China trade war

Why China may buy Nvidia’s AI chips as US eases curbs – and replace them later

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China-EU relations

China-EU deal on EVs marks rare agreement in frosty relations

The EU will waive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles if carmakers set a minimum price that offsets the effect of subsidies.

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Science

Did a bowl of millet help end a migrant crisis in China 1,500 years ago?

New research suggests that shared food was the primary engine of assimilation for nomadic tribes migrating into central China.

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US-Venezuela conflict

How the US raid in Venezuela has triggered Brazilian fury and a Chinese opening

Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner.

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China-Latin America relations

Venezuela crisis underscores China’s challenges in Latin America

Washington making an example of Maduro as a ‘warning shot’ would create a ‘chilling effect’ across Latin America, observer says.

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Government supporters gather in Caracas on January 3 after US strikes on Venezuela and the capture of its leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Can Beijing and Washington shield planned state visits from Taiwan tensions?

Analysts say stable Sino-US relationship is a priority, even in aftermath of PLA live-fire drills triggered by Washington’s record arms sale.

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China-Japan relations

How Takaichi’s Taiwan comments fuelled Beijing-Tokyo row with no end in sight

Dispute over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan could ultimately hinge on the US-China-Japan triangle, analysts say.

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Aerospace: Geopolitics

Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?

Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins.

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Two crew members walk past business jets in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Deal breaker? Record Taiwan arms deal complicates Trump’s 2026 Beijing visit

The US defends new arms sales and urges ‘meaningful’ dialogue, but analysts warn the deepening rift risks hollowing out the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit next year.

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An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, a long-range guided weapon fired from the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), shown during a military display. Photo: Handout
China-India relations

China warns India: ‘don’t even think about stealing our sixth Dalai Lama’

A symposium in Tawang prompts allegations of appropriation and attempts to legitimise territorial claims.

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US-China relations

‘Resilient balance’: why China-US ties are likely to stay stable under Trump

US world view on outside ties undergoing ‘fundamental, even transformative’ paradigm shift, American affairs expert tells forum in China.

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Science

Sperm quality decline: could easy-to-use balm from China solve the crisis?

In China, unhealthy lifestyles, pollution and work-related stress are cited in public health discussions around declining sperm quality.

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A national reproductive health survey in 2021 indicated one in nearly six couples of childbearing age faced difficulties in starting a family. Photo: Getty Images
US-China trade war

US-China tech thaw? Trump clears Nvidia H200 exports – why it matters

It’s a ‘sliding scale’ strategy, analysts say of Trump’s U-turn – preserve American market share while dampening Beijing’s self-reliance push.

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US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping talk after a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, on October 30. Trump said on Monday that he had reached an agreement with Xi to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

What could challenge Washington’s latest strategic goal on Taiwan?

The White House says it wants to deter a conflict over the island, ‘ideally’ through its military advantage.

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China-India relations

Why China-India border thaw faces fresh test from 17th century Dalai Lama

India is hosting the first international conference of the sixth Dalai Lama at his birthplace in disputed Himalayan area.

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China trade

Explainer | From railways to Labubus: how China Inc. went on a 50-year trip abroad

Chinese companies have steadily expanded their global reach over the past half-century, but it has been a winding, often turbulent journey.

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A container is unloaded onto a truck at a port in Kenya. The expansion of the port and a connecting railway was undertaken with Chinese support. Photo: Xinhua
Robotics

Tsinghua University sets up research institute in push for robotics talent

The Institute for Embodied Intelligence and Robotics will be led by Zhang Tao, director of the university’s automation department.

China manufacturing

Price wars and tariffs: China’s industrial profits snap winning streak

Beijing to crack down on ‘disorderly’ market practices amid rising financial costs, while analysts point to excess capacity eating into corporate margins.

US-China relations

Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties

US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.

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US President Donald Trump (left) talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping as they shake hands after their talks in Busan, South Korea on October 30. Photo: TNS
China-Japan relations

Why Japan’s drift to the right means a ‘long-term struggle’ for China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says that ‘China will never allow Japanese right-wing forces to turn back the clock of history’.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says there has been no change to Tokyo’s relationship with Beijing or its position on the Taiwan issue but observers in mainland China say her comments reflect Japan’s years-long rightward shift. Photo: AP
China-Japan relations

For Chinese in Japan, life goes on – but with an eye on public sentiment

Chinese report little visible protest activity to date but memories of 2012 China-Japan tension over disputed Diaoyu Islands linger.

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China economy

Opinion | As China’s tech rises, companies must rethink their R&D strategy

Firms seeking to localise in China must see the country not just as a place to manufacture and sell, but as a co-creator and innovator.

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US-China relations

Why China studies scholars in the West have been left in ‘crisis’ mode

US-China tensions, restricted access and Western-centric thinking seen as key obstacles to gaining ‘full picture of modern China’.

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China-Japan relations

Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

The Japanese prime minister’s comments about military intervention were unusually direct for such a sensitive topic.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has walked back some of her direct comments on Taiwan. Photo: EPA
China travel

‘Interest surged’: Canada travel searches spike in China as group tours resume

Chinese travel platforms recorded a major uptick in Canada-related searches after Beijing ended a ban on group tours to the country.

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Science

‘Historic’: Chinese team makes world’s first 2D industrial chip for military use

The chips continue to function even when exposed to high levels of gamma radiation and could have a range of strategic and military uses.

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