8 h. ago Exclusive | China lifts its sanctions on retired EU lawmaker Reinhard Buetikofer

Exclusive | China lifts its sanctions on retired EU lawmaker Reinhard Buetikofer  South China Morning Post

Politics

9 h. ago Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent says China deal timeline ‘flexible’

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had reached a trade deal with Indonesia, without offering any details about the terms, scope, or timeline, while his Treasury Department chief cut Beijing some slack on the deadline for a final deal with China. “Great deal, for everybody, just made with Indonesia. I dealt directly with their highly respected President. DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!!” Trump said in a social media post. A deal between the US and Southeast Asia’s most populous...

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11 h. ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang can resume AI chip sales to China after meeting with Trump: ‘Monster win’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang can resume AI chip sales to China after meeting with Trump: ‘Monster win’  New York Post

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11 h. ago New US diplomat to Hong Kong expected to be in place by autumn

Hong Kong is set to welcome a new top US diplomat as early as the end of this summer, according to the country’s acting consul general in the city, who also indicated Washington’s keen interest in increasing engagement with the local administration. David Schlaefer also confirmed on Tuesday that there was only one candidate for the position, previously held by Gregory May, and said that mainland China had not yet expressed any objections to the nominee. The Post previously reported that Julie...

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11 h. ago Trump’s team is waking up the reality of rivalry with Russia

Based on his recent statements, it appears that US President Donald Trump’s position on Ukraine has evolved to match that of his predecessor. He now says shipments of weapons will continue and that Ukraine must be able to defend itself. He has expressed unhappiness with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and on Monday threatened 100 per cent tariffs on Russia and countries doing business with it if a Russia-Ukraine deal isn’t reached in 50 days. This may surprise some observers, especially...

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13 h. ago Jaishankar in Beijing: Just tactical diplomacy or thaw in post

Jaishankar in Beijing: Just tactical diplomacy or thaw in post-Galwan tensions? | Interview  The Federal

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14 h. ago Nvidia says Trump administration lifts ban on AI chip sales to China

Nvidia says Trump administration lifts ban on AI chip sales to China  The Washington Post

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15 h. ago China’s economy grows by 5.3% in first half despite Trump’s trade war

China’s economy grows by 5.3% in first half despite Trump’s trade war  The Washington Post

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15 h. ago Hong Kong stocks surge 1.6% after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations

Hong Kong stocks surge 1.6% after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations  South China Morning Post

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18 h. ago Anwar’s big surprise? Malaysians sceptical over ‘tribute’ teaser post

A cryptic promise from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has become the latest lightning rod for Malaysia’s restless public, whose patience is wearing thin after months of new taxes, political scandals and economic anxiety. Late on Monday, Anwar posted a stylised silhouette and the words Akan Datang (Coming Soon) across his social media accounts, promising a special gesture of “extraordinary” appreciation for all Malaysians. The post, which was met with widespread derision, appeared just hours after...

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21 h. ago China’s economy grows 5.3% in first half, despite Trump’s trade war

China’s economy grows 5.3% in first half, despite Trump’s trade war  The Washington Post

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21 h. ago Hong Kong stocks steady after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations

Hong Kong stocks steady after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations  South China Morning Post

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21 h. ago Breaking | Nvidia to resume selling H20 graphic processing chips to China

Breaking | Nvidia to resume selling H20 graphic processing chips to China  South China Morning Post

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21 h. ago Developing | China’s economy withstands US tariff war with 5.2% growth in second quarter

Developing | China’s economy withstands US tariff war with 5.2% growth in second quarter  South China Morning Post

Economics

22 h. ago Hong Kong’s financial recovery shows the power of synergy with Beijing

After several years of challenges, the Hong Kong economy is showing surprising strength. This has largely come about due to a rebound in financial services, with sectors in Hong Kong not involved in finance still stuck in a slump. However, a bit of recovery is better than none at all, especially since 2025 had been expected to be tough for Hong Kong, which is caught up in the geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. Ironically, it’s those precise anxieties that have brought...

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22 h. ago Opinion | Hong Kong’s financial recovery shows the power of synergy with Beijing

Opinion | Hong Kong’s financial recovery shows the power of synergy with Beijing  South China Morning Post

Politics

22 h. ago How Hong Kong can capitalise on its window of opportunity this year

After several years of challenges, the Hong Kong economy is showing surprising strength. This has largely come about due to a rebound in financial services, with sectors in Hong Kong not involved in finance still stuck in a slump. However, a bit of recovery is better than none at all, especially since 2025 had been expected to be tough for Hong Kong, which is caught up in the geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. Ironically, it’s those precise anxieties that have brought...

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22 h. ago Opinion | How Hong Kong can capitalise on its window of opportunity this year

Opinion | How Hong Kong can capitalise on its window of opportunity this year  South China Morning Post

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24 h. ago My Take | ‘Comrade’ is no longer in fashion in China, but some people still want to bring it back

My Take | ‘Comrade’ is no longer in fashion in China, but some people still want to bring it back  South China Morning Post

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27 h. ago State Department cuts China policy staff amid major overhaul

State Department cuts China policy staff amid major overhaul  The Washington Post

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