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A BYD Sealion 7 on display at the Baltic Motor Show in Riga, Latvia, on April 24. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence

BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.

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Semiconductors

‘Panic’ over capacity crunch in mature node chips drives orders to Chinese fabs

2026 Xi-Trump summit

The ‘real test’ for China and the US after Xi-Trump summit

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Diplomacy

Outside In | Xi-Trump summit aside, 2 meetings in Asia matter for global trade

As Trump travelled to Beijing for the kind of bilateral dealmaking he prefers, two groups have continued their multilateral efforts.

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US tech bosses and officials attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14 as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive. Photo: AP
Science

Top Singapore-based physicist moves to China after superconductor breakthrough

Prominent young professor becomes doctoral supervisor at leading Chinese research university amid high-level recruitment drive.

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2026 Xi-Trump summit

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, May 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China right after the Trump-Xi summit.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’

Leading think tank urges city to align with national development, diversify growth, boost innovation and deepen supply chain role.

A leading think tank has urged Hong Kong to boost innovation and diversify beyond finance. Photo: Sam Tsang
Russia

On This Day | In 2021, China becomes the third country to land a rover on Mars – SCMP archive

On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel.

Malaysia

Anwar says Malaysia won’t oppose Jho Low’s Trump pardon bid

The Malaysian businessman, indicted in the US, has denied wrongdoing but remains at large.

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Japan

To cut reliance on China, Japan eyes bespoke ship for rare earth extraction

Tokyo also aims to become a major global supplier despite the project facing technological, cost and geopolitical hurdles.

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A Japanese research vessel leaves a port in Shizuoka prefecture to collect rare earth mud off Minamitorishima Island in January. Photo: Kyodo
China stock market

Chinese margin traders raise wagers to record in tech stock rally

Outstanding value of bets passes US$420 billion amid seven-day record run, as investors drive indices to new highs.

A large screen shows stock exchange data in Shanghai on May 6, 2026. Photo: EPA
2026 Xi-Trump summit

‘We’ll be back’: the latest takeaways from the Xi-Trump talks

Chinese and US leaders chat as they stroll through the grounds of Zhongnanhai as Trump again dangles the idea of a ‘G2’.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong maintains 2026 GDP growth forecast at 2.5% to 3.5%

Government also raises headline inflation forecast for year to 2.6 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent projected in February’s budget.

China’s private sector

Meet Zhou Qunfei: the woman seated between Cook and Musk at China state banquet

The chairwoman of manufacturing giant Lens is one of the country’s richest self-made women, working her way up from Shenzhen’s factory floors.

Lens Technology chairwoman Zhou Qunfei seated between Apple’s Tim Cook and Tesla’s Elon Musk at China’s state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday night. Photo: CCTV
2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump hails ‘fantastic’ China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales

US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Middle East shipping risks.

US President Donald Trump poses for photos with President Xi Jinping on Friday in Beijing. Photo: AFP
China-Russia relations

Exclusive | Russia’s Putin is heading to China next week, days after Xi-Trump summit

The Russian leader’s one-day visit, tipped for May 20, is unlikely to feature the pomp and elaborate details of the US president’s trip.

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SCMP Highlights

Sanction-proofing China’s C919, AI deepfakes in Singapore: 7 highlights

From China’s message to Trump at the Temple of Heaven to a viral sushi parasite clip from Hong Kong, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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2026 Xi-Trump summit

From Confucius to Tsinghua: Trump invokes history to anchor China-US future

Both leaders used carefully crafted speeches at Thursday night’s state banquet to lean into the two countries’ deep and historical ties.

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US President Donald Trump makes a toast as he attends Thursday’s state banquet with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Japan

Why Japan’s ruling party is pushing for 5% military spending

The ruling party is expected to debate raising outlays to as much as 5 per cent of GDP, in line with that of many Nato members.

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Science

Does China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 computer herald the age of quantum supremacy?

New programmable photonic quantum computing prototype completed a complex calculation in microseconds, developers say.

China travel

China’s hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong demand

International hotel chains ride China’s travel rebound, posting gains as domestic demand and inbound flows strengthen.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan by Hilton. Photo: Handout
Asean

Canada pushes to finalise Asean trade deal to cut US reliance

Ottawa is keen to sign an FTA with Asean this year, as analysts predict two-way growth in sectors ranging from mining to manufacturing.

Asean leaders pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the bloc’s summit in Cebu, Philippines, on May 8. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Editorial | Xi-Trump summit in Beijing heralds start of constructive, stable relations

Through the meticulously planned welcome ceremony and Xi Jinping’s remarks, Beijing has emphasised the importance of stable bilateral ties to the world.

Middle East

US casts first day of Israel-Lebanon talks as ‘positive’

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon as officials hold high-stakes talks ahead of Sunday deadline.

US-China trade war

The US-China trade war is entering a worrying new phase

The US and China are racing to roll out competing sanctions, rules and regulations, leaving firms trapped in a legal Catch-22.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Ella Bright, who plays Hannah Wells in Amazon Prime Video’s Off Campus

Heated Rivalry’s success has seemingly sparked an appetite for hockey romances such as Off Campus – whose leading lady once played a young Kate Middleton in The Crown.

Ella Bright stars in the anticipated new Prime Video show, Off Campus. Photo: @ellabright__/Instagram
Americas and the Caribbean

CIA chief makes rare Cuba visit as island runs out of oil

Meeting in Havana comes as tensions between the two sides remain high over the US energy blockade.

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Brics

Opinion | Brics is less a structure than a sentiment

Despite lacking geopolitical alignment, Brics captures a prevailing mood among emerging economies that won’t fade away any time soon.

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