94 m. ago US diplomats in China face relationship ban, Xiaomi’s fatal car crash: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From FBI’s raids on a Chinese-American scientist to ByteDance founder’s citizenship status, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Events

4 h. ago Chinese stocks’ rally risks unravelling as Trump’s reciprocal tariff kicks in

Chinese stocks’ rally risks unravelling as Trump’s reciprocal tariff kicks in  South China Morning Post

Politics

5 h. ago US government sued by Conservative legal group over Chinese import tariffs

New Civil Liberties Alliance filed ‘first lawsuit’ seeking to block tariffs on Chinese imports, saying Trump overstepped his authority.

Politics

6 h. ago China’s biotech firms record surge in overseas licensing deals in first quarter

Chinese drug makers landed 33 licensing deals with overseas pharmaceutical firms, with transactions totalling US$36.2 billion.

Economics

8 h. ago Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

‘We could use tariffs to get something in return,’ Trump said. TikTok faces April 5 deadline to find non-Chinese buyer or risk US ban.

Politics

10 h. ago US bans gov’t personnel in China from sex with Chinese nationals

US bans gov’t personnel in China from sex with Chinese nationals - report  The Jerusalem Post

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11 h. ago Mazda’s $20,000 Chinese EV is about to launch overseas and a new SUV is up next

Mazda’s $20,000 Chinese EV is about to launch overseas and a new SUV is up next  Electrek

Politics

12 h. ago Chip Roy follows Trump's lead with bill to 'beat China' on trade

Chip Roy follows Trump's lead with bill to 'beat China' on trade  Fox News

Politics

12 h. ago Lawmakers urge feds to exonerate hero cop who ‘unwittingly’ spied for the Chinese: ‘Lost everything, never wavered’

Lawmakers urge feds to exonerate hero cop who ‘unwittingly’ spied for the Chinese: ‘Lost everything, never wavered’  New York Post

Politics

13 h. ago Trump’s tariff plan includes a potential death blow to cheap Chinese e

Trump’s tariff plan includes a potential death blow to cheap Chinese e-commerce  The Verge

Politics

13 h. ago Fitch cuts China rating on weakening finances, debt concerns, following Trump tariffs

China’s Ministry of Finance reacted strongly, describing the decision to downgrade from “A+” to “A” as biased and not reflective of reality.

Economics

16 h. ago Beijing slams new tariffs, US diplomats in China get romance ban: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s reaction to ‘bullying’ tariffs to a romance ban on American diplomats in Chinese cities, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Politics

16 h. ago As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

Politics

16 h. ago PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China

Warning follows maritime security meeting in Shanghai between US and Chinese personnel.

Events

17 h. ago No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff wa

No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff wa  The Economic Times

Politics

17 h. ago No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff war

No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff war  The Economic Times

Politics

18 h. ago Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

Politics

19 h. ago US Bans Sex Between Personnel and Chinese Citizens in China: Report

US Bans Sex Between Personnel and Chinese Citizens in China: Report  Newsweek

Politics

19 h. ago Chinese universities surpass US rivals in AI ranking – and then there is DeepSeek

Peking University has topped a major AI research output ranking, as China solidifies its challenge to America for AI dominance.

Politics

19 h. ago Chinese universities surpass US rivals in AI ranking – then comes DeepSeek

Chinese universities surpass US rivals in AI ranking – then comes DeepSeek  scmp.com

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