6 h. ago China’s EUV breakthrough, tariffs damage already done: SCMP daily highlights

From cracking a barrier in China’s home-grown production of advanced chips to Mao inspiring trade warriors, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Events

9 h. ago Hollywood faces defining moment in China as Disney prepares new releases

Beijing appears to be holding off on a drastic curb of American film imports – for now, at least – as US-China tensions simmer, analysts said.

Politics

21 h. ago Former ASML head scientist Lin Nan drives China’s latest EUV breakthrough

Research team achieves world-class results in photolithography research with solid-state laser-driven approach, paper shows.

Politics

21 h. ago China defies ASML prediction with EUV breakthrough in advanced chip production

China defies ASML prediction with EUV breakthrough in advanced chip production  South China Morning Post

Politics

9 d. ago 1 man, 10,000 durian trees: China’s planting pains give way to golden home

Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.

Politics

1 week ago Brazil briefly records trade deficit with China before closing quarter with surplus

The deficit, which hit $3.2 billion in February, is largely attributed to surge in Chinese imports, including solar panels.

Politics

1 week ago Watch Beijing Defiant as Trump Presses China to Make Tariff Offer

Watch Beijing Defiant as Trump Presses China to Make Tariff Offer  Bloomberg

Politics

2 w. ago How China went from courting Trump to ‘never yield’ tariff defiance

How China went from courting Trump to ‘never yield’ tariff defiance  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Trump hits defiant China with more tariffs, total levy now at 145%

Trump hits defiant China with more tariffs, total levy now at 145%  India Today

Politics

2 w. ago Trump Slaps 104 Per cent Tariff On China After Beijing Defies Ultimatum—What You Need To Know

Trump Slaps 104 Per cent Tariff On China After Beijing Defies Ultimatum—What You Need To Know  Swarajyamag

Politics

2 w. ago China remains defiant as Trump’s 104% tariffs take effect; stocks sink

China remains defiant as Trump’s 104% tariffs take effect; stocks sink  The Washington Post

Politics

2 w. ago China is hammered with 104% tariffs as defiant Beijing vows it will 'fight to the end' over levies

China is hammered with 104% tariffs as defiant Beijing vows it will 'fight to the end' over levies - despite b  Daily Mail

Politics

3 w. ago ‘China wants a deal, badly’: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call'

‘China wants a deal, badly’: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call'  Wion

Politics

3 w. ago China defiant, accuses Trump of 'blackmail' over 104% tariff threat: Live updates

China defiant, accuses Trump of 'blackmail' over 104% tariff threat: Live updates  USA Today

Politics

3 w. ago Fact check: Trump falsely says Europe doesn’t buy anything from US, wildly exaggerates trade deficit with China

Fact check: Trump falsely says Europe doesn’t buy anything from US, wildly exaggerates trade deficit with China  CNN

Politics

3 w. ago Trump: Trade deficit with China must be resolved before deal on tariffs

Trump: Trade deficit with China must be resolved before deal on tariffs  The Hill

Politics

3 w. ago China netizens defiant as Beijing hits back at Trump tariffs

China netizens defiant as Beijing hits back at Trump tariffs  The Straits Times

Politics

3 w. ago China Social Media Defiant as Beijing Hits Back at Trump Tariffs

China Social Media Defiant as Beijing Hits Back at Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg.com

Politics

3 w. ago Trump Says There Won’t Be a Deal With China Unless the Trade Deficit Gets Solved

Trump Says There Won’t Be a Deal With China Unless the Trade Deficit Gets Solved  Barron's

Politics

4 w. ago As China blocks terminals deal, BlackRock chief says ports ‘will define the future’

As China blocks terminals deal, BlackRock chief says ports ‘will define the future’  FreightWaves

Politics