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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) as the Chinese leader arrives in Malaysia for a state visit on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Xi Jinping arrives in Malaysia as Trump tariffs push China closer to neighbours

Chinese leader hails ‘golden 50 years’ of ties as he lands in the country, where he is greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

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China’s Xi urges solidarity in Vietnam meetings against US ‘unilateral bullying’

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Science

Nianli Ma, wife of cyber expert Xiaofeng Wang, speaks out over FBI raids

Ma says lack of due process by Indiana University is devastating after she and Wang were dismissed within days of each other.

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Diplomacy

US moves to contain China’s AI march will backfire: top Chinese web official

Officials from top web watchdog and advisory body call for greater regional cooperation, end to ‘zero-sum’ mindsets amid US tariff risks.

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Politics

Hong Kong faces rising ‘soft resistance’ threat amid geopolitical rifts: experts

Experts joined government officials for panel after opening ceremony for this year’s National Security Education Day.

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Science

Sun Jian, chief scientist at Beijing-based AI company Megvii Technology, is among a handful of Chinese artificial intelligence experts whose untimely deaths have rattled the industry. Photo: Handout

The Chinese AI scientists dying in the pursuit of greatness

Global Economy

‘Almost no orders’: Shenzhen chip traders mull closing shop as US tariffs bite

One of the world’s largest electronics markets, Huaqiangbei shows how fast the supply chain was upended by the tariff escalation with Washington.

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People are seen near an electronics repair shop offering services for brands such as Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo in the Huaqiangbei area of Shenzhen. Photo: Getty Images

Tech Trends

American bargain hunters flock to China’s DHgate e-commerce app

‘There’s nothing a Chinese factory can’t make,’ a TikTok user says in a video purportedly showing suppliers of designer fashion brands.

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Politics

Singapore election set for May 3

The election will ultimately be seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

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Business

How two Hong Kong firms’ innovative solutions enhance well-being in belt and road regions

Modern Dental Group and Insilico Medicine keen to use city’s unrivalled global connections to create a healthier world.

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Hong Kong-based health technology firms, such as Modern Dental Group and Insilico Medicine, are leveraging the city’s strategic advantages to drive worldwide healthcare-related collaboration. Photo: Shutterstock

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Trump’s China-Vietnam claim, China’s chip trader woes: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing firing back at US over aid claims to Trump’s crude remark after Xi’s visit to Vietnam, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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US President Donald Trump has expressed concerns that China’s President Xi Jinping is working on ways to “screw” America during the latter’s visit to Vietnam. Photo: Reuters

Global Economy

China’s Canton Fair traders say US buyers stepping back amid tariffs

Meanwhile, China’s showcase of electronic advancements are seen providing a much-needed boost to sentiment surrounding “Made in China” in uncertain times.

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Hong Kong Economy

Trade war won’t impact Hong Kong’s role as global hub for commerce: John Lee

City leader tells summit with 800 tourism sector leaders that Hong Kong remains dedicated to free and open trade.

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United States & Canada

America may lose US$20 billion in tourism spending as visitors stay away

Increased hostility at the border and rising geopolitical frictions prompt potential visitors to rethink their holiday plans.

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Tourists visit the US Capitol in Washington DC on April 4. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

China’s Kuaishou unveils ‘world’s most powerful’ AI video generator

The short video firm has launched Kling AI 2.0, saying the service now has more than 22 million users globally.

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Kuaishou unveiled its Kling AI 2.0 video-generation model on Tuesday, touting its performance in generating realistic content. Photo: Ben Jiang

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Chinese factories in Vietnam see ‘crazy’ surge in orders amid US tariff pause

US businesses are putting factories in Vietnam under pressure to front-load as many shipments as possible within the 90-day window.

15 Apr 2025 - 11:00AM

Diplomacy

China fires back after US official takes swipe at aid to Global South

Beijing tells Washington to stop sowing discord after US treasury secretary accuses China of signing ‘rapacious deals’ with developing world.

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China Economy

Why China is worried about its growing reliance on Africa’s resources

China has heavily invested to secure raw materials from African nations, but US accusations over those deals pose new risks.

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A mine worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo holds up a lump of cobalt. China has invested heavily to set up cobalt and copper mines in the country. Photo: AFP

Health & Wellness

How high humidity causes ‘damp’ illnesses, plus TCM experts’ health tips

As Hong Kong edges towards summer, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners share how to protect health by eating, acting and thinking right.

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Promptly change out of sweaty, wet clothes, TCM practitioners advise.
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Europe

‘I love Europe’ but don’t be ‘security vassal’ of US, Vance tells EU

‘I don’t want the Europeans to just do whatever the Americans tell them to do,’ the US vice-president says.

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Indonesia’s new rule for foreign reporters raises concerns about press freedom

The introduction of police certification is yet another indication of the challenges of reporting in Indonesia, critics say.

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China is striving to convince consumers to open their wallets as it tries to mitigate the impact of an intensifying trade war with the United States. Photo: AP

China launches all-out effort to boost consumption as US trade war boils over

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Open Questions | Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’

King’s College, London professor says he ‘cannot think of a worse tactic’ than threatening Beijing and presenting ‘zero-sum’ options.

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Open Questions | Ex-CIA official Dennis Wilder on why US-Europe rift is ‘highly exaggerated’

The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.

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Science

Open Questions | China ‘still far behind’ US in maths prowess but is on the rise: Shing-Tung Yau

When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, analyst Rick Waters says

Ex-US Department of State official discusses the role of civil diplomats and whether US should have an end-state goal in its China strategy.

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China AI unicorn Zhipu eyes IPO filing this year after DeepSeek’s success

The Beijing-based start-up, which is sanctioned by the US, has submitted pre-IPO documents on the mainland with plans to file for an IPO by October.

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Zhipu AI’s booth at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Photo: Zhipu AI

Big Tech

China’s Kuaishou unveils ‘world’s most powerful’ AI video generator

The short video firm has launched Kling AI 2.0, saying the service now has more than 22 million users globally.

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Tech Trends

Ant Group ramps up healthcare presence as ‘AI doctors’ gain popularity in China

The agents, with expertise in a range of fields including tumours and chronic diseases, are built on Ant’s medical AI foundational model.

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Global Economy

‘Almost no orders’: Shenzhen chip traders mull closing shop as US tariffs bite

One of the world’s largest electronics markets, Huaqiangbei shows how fast the supply chain was upended by the tariff escalation with Washington.

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Science

Trump’s tariffs put Chinese science to the test, but US labs may be harder hit

Washington’s experiment with tariff trade torment makes lab costs soar; ‘it’s like doubling the price tag’, US researcher says.

14 Apr 2025 - 10:46PMvideocam

While both China and the United States will be impacted by the trade war, experts predict the latter will take a harder hit because, unlike China, the US is also locked in tariff battles with dozens of other countries. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?

A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.

13 Apr 2025 - 6:00AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Open Questions | Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’

King’s College, London professor says he ‘cannot think of a worse tactic’ than threatening Beijing and presenting ‘zero-sum’ options.

14 Apr 2025 - 10:13AMvideocam

Economics

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

13 Apr 2025 - 12:21PMvideocam

Xi Jinping arrives in Malaysia as Trump tariffs push China closer to neighbours

Chinese leader hails ‘golden 50 years’ of ties as he lands in the country, where he is greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

China’s Xi urges solidarity in Vietnam meetings against US ‘unilateral bullying’

Nianli Ma, wife of cyber expert Xiaofeng Wang, speaks out over FBI raids

Ma says lack of due process by Indiana University is devastating after she and Wang were dismissed within days of each other.

US moves to contain China’s AI march will backfire: top Chinese web official

Officials from top web watchdog and advisory body call for greater regional cooperation, end to ‘zero-sum’ mindsets amid US tariff risks.

Hong Kong faces rising ‘soft resistance’ threat amid geopolitical rifts: experts

Experts joined government officials for panel after opening ceremony for this year’s National Security Education Day.

The Chinese AI scientists dying in the pursuit of greatness

‘Almost no orders’: Shenzhen chip traders mull closing shop as US tariffs bite

One of the world’s largest electronics markets, Huaqiangbei shows how fast the supply chain was upended by the tariff escalation with Washington.

American bargain hunters flock to China’s DHgate e-commerce app

‘There’s nothing a Chinese factory can’t make,’ a TikTok user says in a video purportedly showing suppliers of designer fashion brands.

Singapore election set for May 3

The election will ultimately be seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.

How two Hong Kong firms’ innovative solutions enhance well-being in belt and road regions

Modern Dental Group and Insilico Medicine keen to use city’s unrivalled global connections to create a healthier world.

Trump’s China-Vietnam claim, China’s chip trader woes: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing firing back at US over aid claims to Trump’s crude remark after Xi’s visit to Vietnam, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

China’s Canton Fair traders say US buyers stepping back amid tariffs

Meanwhile, China’s showcase of electronic advancements are seen providing a much-needed boost to sentiment surrounding “Made in China” in uncertain times.

Trade war won’t impact Hong Kong’s role as global hub for commerce: John Lee

City leader tells summit with 800 tourism sector leaders that Hong Kong remains dedicated to free and open trade.

America may lose US$20 billion in tourism spending as visitors stay away

Increased hostility at the border and rising geopolitical frictions prompt potential visitors to rethink their holiday plans.

China’s Kuaishou unveils ‘world’s most powerful’ AI video generator

The short video firm has launched Kling AI 2.0, saying the service now has more than 22 million users globally.

Chinese factories in Vietnam see ‘crazy’ surge in orders amid US tariff pause

US businesses are putting factories in Vietnam under pressure to front-load as many shipments as possible within the 90-day window.

China fires back after US official takes swipe at aid to Global South

Beijing tells Washington to stop sowing discord after US treasury secretary accuses China of signing ‘rapacious deals’ with developing world.

Why China is worried about its growing reliance on Africa’s resources

China has heavily invested to secure raw materials from African nations, but US accusations over those deals pose new risks.

How high humidity causes ‘damp’ illnesses, plus TCM experts’ health tips

As Hong Kong edges towards summer, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners share how to protect health by eating, acting and thinking right.

‘I love Europe’ but don’t be ‘security vassal’ of US, Vance tells EU

‘I don’t want the Europeans to just do whatever the Americans tell them to do,’ the US vice-president says.

Indonesia’s new rule for foreign reporters raises concerns about press freedom

The introduction of police certification is yet another indication of the challenges of reporting in Indonesia, critics say.

Opinion | As Xi Jinping visits Malaysia, lessons from the Ming dynasty could be useful

Opinion | Trump making fossil fuels great again has global implications

Opinion | Trump chaos is lending weight to Xi’s prophecy of ‘profound changes’

Opinion | How Russia could game US-China trade tensions

Letters | China can support its stock market in more ways than stabilise it

Trump’s China-Vietnam claim, China’s chip trader woes: SCMP daily highlights

Trade war won’t impact Hong Kong’s role as global hub for commerce: John Lee

China’s Canton Fair traders say US buyers stepping back amid tariffs

Hong Kong faces rising ‘soft resistance’ threat amid geopolitical rifts: experts

Opinion | Trump making fossil fuels great again has global implications

America may lose US$20 billion in tourism spending as visitors stay away

China launches all-out effort to boost consumption as US trade war boils over

Local authorities roll out more supportive policies as commentators urge officials to ‘strengthen people’s confidence’.

‘It’s so arbitrary’: China’s tech firms bewildered by US tariff flip-flops

Trump’s tariff carve-outs for tech are ‘small step’ towards rectification: China

Open Questions | Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’

King’s College, London professor says he ‘cannot think of a worse tactic’ than threatening Beijing and presenting ‘zero-sum’ options.

Open Questions | Ex-CIA official Dennis Wilder on why US-Europe rift is ‘highly exaggerated’

The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.

Open Questions | China ‘still far behind’ US in maths prowess but is on the rise: Shing-Tung Yau

When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.

Open Questions | US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, analyst Rick Waters says

Ex-US Department of State official discusses the role of civil diplomats and whether US should have an end-state goal in its China strategy.

China AI unicorn Zhipu eyes IPO filing this year after DeepSeek’s success

The Beijing-based start-up, which is sanctioned by the US, has submitted pre-IPO documents on the mainland with plans to file for an IPO by October.

China’s Kuaishou unveils ‘world’s most powerful’ AI video generator

The short video firm has launched Kling AI 2.0, saying the service now has more than 22 million users globally.

Ant Group ramps up healthcare presence as ‘AI doctors’ gain popularity in China

The agents, with expertise in a range of fields including tumours and chronic diseases, are built on Ant’s medical AI foundational model.

‘Almost no orders’: Shenzhen chip traders mull closing shop as US tariffs bite

One of the world’s largest electronics markets, Huaqiangbei shows how fast the supply chain was upended by the tariff escalation with Washington.

Trump’s tariffs put Chinese science to the test, but US labs may be harder hit

Washington’s experiment with tariff trade torment makes lab costs soar; ‘it’s like doubling the price tag’, US researcher says.

Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?

A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.

Open Questions | Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’

King’s College, London professor says he ‘cannot think of a worse tactic’ than threatening Beijing and presenting ‘zero-sum’ options.

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.