61 m. ago Trump and Musk’s gamble fails as liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority.

Events

1 hour ago Taiwan’s civil defence drills go big, but is there still a sense of urgency?

Simulations aim to prepare islanders for natural disasters and wartime, but real challenge is fostering sustained sense of crisis awareness, experts say.

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2 h. ago Chinese woman stages 20 fake marriages to help clients ‘navigate social pressures’

Woman notes past industry issues, including instances where actresses faced coercion for sexual favours or payment threats.

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3 h. ago How can Beijing antitrust probe affect Panama ports sale if Hutchison delays signing?

Market regulator empowered to put limits on sale or even halt deal under Anti-Monopoly Law, legal experts explain.

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3 h. ago How China can put conditions on Hutchison port sale as new buyer may emerge

How China can put conditions on Hutchison port sale as new buyer may emerge  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago Beijing continues military drills in Taiwan Strait for second day

The PLA has continued the drills around Taiwan for second day, conducting exercises in central and southern Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.

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3 h. ago Can Trump's tariffs and a trade war with China correct years of imbalance, or just bring misery all around?

Can Trump's tariffs and a trade war with China correct years of imbalance, or just bring misery all around?  CBS News

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3 h. ago South Korea’s ‘trial by media’ in spotlight after politician’s death amid assault claims

Chang Je-won was found dead in his office on Monday. Hours before, footage said to support sexual assault allegations against him was aired.

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3 h. ago Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock

US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

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4 h. ago White House issues warning to China for war games near Taiwan

White House issues warning to China for war games near Taiwan  The Hill

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4 h. ago China’s Improving Profits May Help Soften Tariff Blow for Stocks

China’s Improving Profits May Help Soften Tariff Blow for Stocks  Bloomberg.com

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5 h. ago The new ‘transactional reality’: Europe prepares to face China on its own terms

Trump has torched relations with the European Union, and the bloc’s new-found pragmatism is said to be defining its strategy on Beijing.

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5 h. ago As Trump torches relations with EU, bloc seeks to redefine approach to China

As Trump torches relations with EU, bloc seeks to redefine approach to China  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago ‘JFK’ director Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of 1963 Kennedy assassination

Thousands of pages of government documents related to the US president’s shooting were released on Trump’s orders last month.

Events

6 h. ago US deports man with legal status to El Salvador prison because of ‘administrative error’

Government lawyers argue that despite the mistake, US courts don’t have jurisdiction to secure Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release.

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8 h. ago US is ‘ahead’ of China in supersonic jet aircraft tech, says Boom Supersonic CEO

US is ‘ahead’ of China in supersonic jet aircraft tech, says Boom Supersonic CEO  New York Post

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8 h. ago Canada’s Namesake Crop Faces Double Tariff Threat From US, China

Canada’s Namesake Crop Faces Double Tariff Threat From US, China  Bloomberg.com

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8 h. ago China hails US YouTube star, how Signal furore may aid spies: 7 US

From IShowSpeed’s Great Wall adventures to espionage fears, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in March 2024.

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9 h. 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

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9 h. ago China debates whether Trump is a revolutionary, or just rude

China debates whether Trump is a revolutionary, or just rude  The Economist

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