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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in meeting with Trump: US experts
The conflict is likely to give Beijing an edge in discussions on hi-tech supply chains and Taiwan, analysts argue.
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Diplomacy
Strait of Hormuz woes, US-Nato ‘crisis’: 7 global relations reads
4 May 2026 - 10:30PM
United States
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
4 May 2026 - 9:55PM
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Han Kuo-yu
What’s behind the KMT’s internal splits over Taiwanese defence spending?
The opposition party can’t agree on what spending package to back despite warnings it could hurt its prospects in this year’s elections.
4 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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SCMP Highlights
Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads
From freight routes bypassing Hormuz to Hong Kong helpers in tents on days off, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
4 May 2026 - 12:34PM
US-China relations
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China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit
Beijing’s manoeuvring highlights its resolve and suggests it feels it has the upper hand in negotiations ahead of Trump’s visit.
4 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Thailand
The cost of cute: how ‘petfluencers’ are driving Asia’s wildlife crime
Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity.
3 May 2026 - 12:00PM
Mainland China
Faith, hope and ancestry: how Beijing is trying to win over Taiwan’s next generation
Xintian village is symbolic of efforts to reinforce Taiwanese people’s historical and religious links to the mainland.
3 May 2026 - 6:05AM
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United States
Taiwan’s William Lai lands in eSwatini on trip Beijing calls a political ‘stunt’
Lai travels to island sole African ally after earlier visit cancelled because of overflight permission withdrawn.
2 May 2026 - 9:11PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
China trip will go ahead as planned – and it will be amazing, Trump insists
US president says the visit will go ahead as planned later this month despite the ongoing stalemate in peace talks with Iran.
2 May 2026 - 9:10PM
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Mainland China
Counting gains from Beijing, Taiwan’s opposition leader eyes US trip in June
KMT chairwoman will test her cross-strait message when she meets think tanks, overseas Taiwanese and potentially policymakers in America.
2 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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Mainland China
Why Beijing now wants its spies executed in Taiwan back in the spotlight
Mainland China is seeing a surge in interest over ‘invisible martyrs’ such as Wu Shi, a KMT defector who was executed in Taipei in 1950.
2 May 2026 - 8:49AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Japan has linked Ukraine’s fate to its own security as it faces China’s growing military power.
1 May 2026 - 9:58PM
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Asean
Why Singapore, Thailand are among the world’s ‘happiest’ economies
Southeast Asian countries outdid larger economies in the 178-nation Hanke’s Annual Misery Index for 2025.
1 May 2026 - 8:58PM
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China-Africa relations
China cuts tariffs on African goods but is it enough to close the trade gap?
Analysts urge Beijing to invest in Africa’s industrial capacity to reduce its substantial trade deficit and create a more balanced relationship.
1 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Food and Drinks
Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat and drink in Taipei
Fresh takes on Taiwan’s famed fried chicken and breakfast, to tea cocktails and artisanal coffee, here are our Taipei foodie picks.
1 May 2026 - 6:00PM
US-China trade war
From apps to autos: China’s data reach sparks US espionage and sabotage concerns
Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset.
1 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
US and Chinese officials air concerns in build-up to Trump’s Beijing visit
Despite the latest diplomatic initiatives, Beijing warns the US is threatening ‘hard-won stability’ with new smartphone restrictions.
1 May 2026 - 10:10PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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How the AI boom is helping Asia weather the Iran war energy shock
The war in Iran might as well be over for investors as positive sentiment, strong corporate earnings and the AI boom lift Asian markets.
30 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Food and Drinks
Asian-American mother challenges tough Chinese traditions for new mums
Clarissa Wei’s cookbook ‘Sitting the Month’ puts a modern spin on the traditional Chinese foods typically given to post-partum mothers.
30 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
China's military weapons
Why Beijing’s weaponised cargo ship could be crucial in the Taiwan Strait
Beijing’s ‘containerised destroyer’ can carry missile launchers and hide within commercial shipping lanes, military magazine says.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:45PM
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China-Japan relations
In a fragmenting global order, former Japanese leader urges pivot to China
Yukio Hatoyama says the two powers should work together against ‘US arrogance’ and expand coalitions with like-minded nations.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Japan
Why Japan’s travellers are rushing abroad for ‘golden week’ despite falling yen
The operator of Narita airport anticipates that 1.59 million travellers will pass through the airport over the two-week holiday season.
30 Apr 2026 - 10:04AM
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China-Japan relations
Japan’s revised security policy to get ‘more aggressive’: Chinese expert
Rewritten policies could even include changes to nuclear weapons stance, analyst says.
28 Apr 2026 - 10:11PM
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Mainland China
Is it wrong to show Taiwan officers a WWII film about KMT forces fighting Japan?
Battalion commander’s screening stirs debate over Beijing’s state-led messaging to sway opinions on the self-ruled island.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:40PM
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Diplomacy
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Without diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation
The danger is that every state insists it is acting defensively while collectively building the habits and infrastructure of confrontation.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Mainland China
Taiwan completes US tank deal as final Abrams shipment reaches port
Acquisition marks the biggest upgrade to Taiwan’s armoured forces in decades as island moves to bolster northern defence.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:11PM
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China's military weapons
PLA showcases YJ-20 anti-ship missiles as US-Japan-Philippines test war moves
Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan’s first-ever operational role in the drills.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:21PM
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