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Workers assemble electric vehicles at a factory in Chongqing, China. Photo: EPA-EFE

‘Full of gunpowder’: price wars of China’s carmakers deepen, draw Beijing’s ire

A barrage of official condemnation over ‘involuted’ auto sector comes after major industry players offered big discounts amid overcapacity concerns.

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‘Trade shocks’ force China’s firms to invest more efficiently: researchers

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Taiwan to test kamikaze sea drone to ‘support coastal assault operations’

The island is reportedly planning to build 200 of the weapons amid growing military pressure from mainland China.

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Economy, Trade & Business

Lutnick ‘optimistic’ for US-India deal, urges New Delhi to step back from Brics

The US commerce secretary did not directly mention Beijing but cited de-dollarisation and other efforts by the bloc in Washington speech.

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Law and Crime

Suspect in Hong Kong knifepoint bank robbery ‘has fled to mainland China’

Police identified local man shortly after robbery, but said he escaped city, insider reveals.

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Chinese spies at Stanford? US tightens visa policies over espionage fears

Diplomacy

Trump ‘likely’ to speak to China’s Xi this week, White House says

Prospect for such talks comes after China hit back at US over alleged violations of a temporary trade agreement reached in mid-May in Geneva.

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US President Donald Trump, left, and China’s President Xi Jinping. The leaders are ‘likely’ to meet this week, the White House said on Monday. Photo: AP
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Science

Mathematician Zhong Xiao leaves Finland for China with award-winning work

Celebrated China-born mathematician Zhong Xiao returns home after living in Finland for almost three decades.

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Politics

China ‘has a lot of trust building to do’ in South China Sea, Philippines says

Manila’s defence chief says he wants China to engage in good faith. But observers note that trust is a two-way street.

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Travel & Leisure

If Hong Kong was a dish, what would it be? Top chefs plate up their answers

Luke Armstrong of L’Envol at The St Regis Hong Kong and Alicia Castillo of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, share how the city inspires them.

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Chefs Luke Armstrong of L’Envol at The St Regis Hong Kong and Alicia Castillo of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, draw inspiration from the city to create new dishes.

Politics

‘Growing threat’: ex-official calls for US-Japan-Australia-Philippines alliance

Former US defence official Ely Ratner says it’s time for the ‘viable and essential’ four-way defence pact. Security experts aren’t so sure.

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Vessels sail in formation during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity between Australia, the United States, Japan and the Philippines in April 2024. Photo: Australian Department of Defence / AFP

Military

Exclusive | Military mishap risks rise with PLA’s ‘grey zone operations’: Taiwan ex-minister

Beijing and Taipei need to ‘break the ice’, start talking at lower levels, Andrew Yang tells the Post at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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Middle East

At least 27 killed by Israeli fire near Gaza aid site, Palestinians say

Killings reported near Rafah distribution centre in the third such incident in Gaza in three days.

China EVs

EV price war, BYD woes prompt fears of China Evergrande-style crisis

Chairman of Great Wall Motor says EV price war, profitability problem could nudge industry into a liquidity crunch.

A BYD model L in Shanghai. Photo: EPA-EFE

Politics

Chinese suspect held after 2 Japanese killed in Liaoning over ‘business grudge’

Tokyo has asked China to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in the area: Japanese media.

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Two Japanese were reportedly killed in Dalian in northeastern China in May. Japanese media reports that a Chinese national is in custody. Shutterstock Images

Politics

South Korea’s future hangs in the balance as voters choose new president

With a divided electorate and foreign policy decisions looming, the new president will inherit a nation reeling from past political turmoil.

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Asia

Musk’s alleged Japan child, ‘Trump and Lee Kuan Yew similar’: 7 Asia highlights

From Elon Musk’s alleged child in Japan to India’s AMCA stealth fighter, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Middle East

Trump says US-Iran deal would not allow any uranium enrichment

US president reiterates firm stance as new proposal reportedly allows limited enrichment.

An anti-US mural in Tehran, Iran. Photo: EPA-EFE

Europe

Dutch government collapses as Wilders quits coalition over immigration

EU’s fifth-largest economy Netherlands is likely facing snap elections and political uncertainty.

Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders pulled his party out of the ruling four-party Dutch coalition Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

World

Milky Way’s cosmic collision: is it less likely than we thought?

A new study suggests our galaxy’s long-predicted merger with Andromeda is now essentially a coin flip.

Military

US Indo-Pacific commander calls PLA moves in strait ‘rehearsals’, not exercises

Admiral Samuel Paparo, head of US Indo-Pacific Command, warns of ‘a profoundly consequential time’ and that ‘China is on a dangerous course’.

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OPINION
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Opinion | Asean-GCC-China partnership can kick-start shift away from US-centric trade

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Opinion | Trump’s English-only order does irreparable harm to US and its people

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Letters

Letters | Keeta’s dangerous order-grabbing mechanism should be scrapped

Letters
Dong Lei

Opinion | Why all in Hong Kong, even the opposition, should support mediation body playing

Dong Lei
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Opinion | Trump set out to change global trade, but succeeded only in killing it

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China and the United States reached a 90 day trade truce in May, but tensions remain high between the world’s two biggest economies. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Trade shocks’ force China’s firms to invest more efficiently: researchers

New paper argues tariffs curb wasteful investment, but analysts warn findings may not apply to current China–US trade tensions.

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US says trade row with China could ease after Trump-Xi talks

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Hard to pivot: why China’s exporters struggle to sell at home despite trade war

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Open Questions | How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge

Law professor says regulating AI is ‘like buying insurance’ and precautions must be taken, especially by pioneers in the field.

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Global Economy

Open Questions | Truth in the truce: Wendy Cutler mulls if US-China trade can find lasting peace

With three decades spent shaping US trade policy from behind the scenes, Cutler touches on hot-button issues, from Trump’s executive orders to the likelihood of a lasting agreement with China.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | Brics message to ‘ring hollow’ if Pakistan is ‘blocked by India’: Khalil Hashmi

Pakistan’s ambassador in Beijing says China – and Trump – welcome to mediate Kashmir conflict.

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Global Economy

Open Questions | As unswerving superpowers meet unsustainable tariffs, Yao Yang breaks down the paradox

From the US-China trade war to China’s economic outlook for the months ahead, the economist and academic – known for his hot takes – talks policy and strategy.

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Policy

Southern China’s Zhuhai backs new firm in race to be AI, robotics hub

The city also announced over US$80 million in subsidies, as local governments in China race to nurture the next DeepSeek.

A view of Zhuhai, Guangdong province in southern China. Photo: Edmond So

Big Tech

TSMC says tariffs have some impact but AI demand robust

Chief executive C. C. Wei said the company has not seen any changes in customer behaviour due to tariff uncertainty.

Big Tech

Nvidia builds new AI chip for China with computing cluster capabilities: report

Company plans to produce more than 1 million units of its new China-tailored B30 chip this year, according to The Information.

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Business

Chinese biotech firm Akeso sinks after US partner’s cancer-drug setback

FDA says a ‘statistically significant’ benefit on overall survival is required to approve the ivonescimab antibody.

Akeso’s clinical trials in China showed that ivonescimab allowed half of its patients to go 11.1 months without their cancer progressing. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

China keeps a low profile at Shangri-La Dialogue. What does that mean?

Instead of defence chief, China sends group from military academies to premier Singapore security forum, prompting speculation.

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Hu Gangfeng (centre), a PLA major general and leader of China’s delegation to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, arrives for the forum’s opening ceremony on Friday. Photo: Hayley Wong

Health & Environment

Death stranding: why dolphins, porpoises and whales wash ashore in Hong Kong

Discover what is taking a toll on dolphins, porpoises and whales in this special infographic.

Diplomacy

China gains ground in Latin America diplomacy as US uncertainty bites

Beijing’s all carrot, no stick ‘strategic imperative’ drawing US’ southern neighbours closer, experts say.

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Policy

Self-driving mining trucks offer a glimpse of China’s hi-tech future

A coal mine in Inner Mongolia showcases Beijing’s determination to transform traditional industries with advanced technologies.

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The world’s largest fleet of unmanned electric coal trucks demonstrates China’s resolve to upgrade its traditional industries. Illustration: Henry Wong
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