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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a press conference at the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee on Thursday. Photo: AP

Economy, Trade & Business

Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of Trade

United States Trade Representative confirms recommendations must go through a legal process before implementation of new economic initiative.

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Panda diplomacy: all the countries currently hosting China’s beloved ambassadors

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Xi has left Washington, but remains in Trump’s photos on White House walls

Military

Why US missile shortfalls raise stakes for a potential Taiwan Strait conflict

Ammunition could prove to be the defining issue as mainland China’s defence industry appears to be operating at an elevated tempo.

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Taiwan is set to receive all 29 Himars systems from its initial orders by the end of this year, with another 82 systems approved for purchase. Photo: AFP
Taiwan is set to receive all 29 Himars systems from its initial orders by the end of this year, with another 82 systems approved for purchase. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Xi-Trump meeting’s takeaways, successes and fallout: 7 US-China relations reads

Here are highlights, insights and updates on the Xi-Trump summit from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents.

Diplomacy

China backs Cuba, Beijing’s Panama threat: 7 Latin America relations reads

From geopolitical alliances to a record-making UN vote, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in September 2026.

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Diplomacy

‘No beardos, no weirdos’: Hegseth deepens Pentagon purge as China channels open

Pentagon chief reshapes US military’s top ranks as his own job comes under question and Beijing and Washington work to avoid crisis.

Members of the American military listen as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth gives a “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Virginia on September 30, 2026. Photo: AP
Members of the American military listen as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth gives a “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Virginia on September 30, 2026. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

EU retools Trump trade war tripwire into China shipments surge alarm

Bloc’s trade enforcement chief says the system is already picking up what may be worrying trends in a range of product categories.

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Military

US says F-47 will be first sixth-gen jet. China’s J-36 and J-50 are already flying

As competition intensifies with the PLA over future air power, American officer says the aircraft will fly during Trump’s term.

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Diplomacy

US marks China’s National Day with pared-down note after Xi-Trump summit

Washington’s brief message omits the word ‘prosperity’ and makes no mention of Xi’s visit, offering a snapshot of shifting US-China ties.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (front, left) arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 23 for his summit with President Donald Trump (front, right). Photo: EPA

Science

New Chinese embodied model Maxwell tops global AI ranking on physical tasks

Developed by the CAS Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industries, it scored 91.9 on the Meta-World benchmark – the highest recorded.

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Chinese companies have been making progress in the area of robots performing everyday physical tasks. Photo: Reuters
Chinese companies have been making progress in the area of robots performing everyday physical tasks. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Shows, tours and film as China marks 90 years since the end of the Long March

Communist Party has rolled out a series of commemorative activities to promote the historic trek and revive its ‘spirit’.

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Diplomacy

Beijing slams ‘harassment’ after Manila challenges research ship near Batanes

The Philippines claims the Jia Hai Ke 7 has been ‘loitering’ near islands that have become a flashpoint amid boundary talks.

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Diplomacy

Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties: envoy Xie

Beijing’s ambassador remarks on head-of-state diplomacy in a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington.

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Xie Feng, speaking during National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington, says Xi and Trump’s mutual support gives “fresh momentum to Asia-Pacific cooperation and global governance”. Photo: X.com/AmbXieFeng

Diplomacy

Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi

US president says he had ‘some very, very important discussions’ with his Chinese counterpart, but did not identify specific cases.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on September 24, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on September 24, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaints

Senior US trade official says Beijing targeting entire industrial sectors for global dominance, while retaining a non-market economic system.

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China Economy

In Focus | How US sanctions forced Xinjiang’s cotton industry to build a survival model

State support and tech upgrades help producers pivot, but they face tight profit margins, a ‘domestic decoupling’ and EU market spillover.

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Exclusive | China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington

Two sides have been discussing ways to improve communication channels, according to sources familiar with the talks.

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The US and China are discussing ways to strengthen military links – a rare bright spot in the relationship. Photo: Reuters
The US and China are discussing ways to strengthen military links – a rare bright spot in the relationship. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Exclusive | US families press for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit

Cases of US citizens detained in China gain greater attention as their families increase pressure on Trump administration to help them.

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Diplomacy

Xi to get what Trump didn’t in Beijing: a presidential airport welcome

US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday.

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Diplomacy

China’s Wang Yi holds phone call with Rubio days before Xi visits US

Top diplomats’ call likely to have locked down final details for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first US state visit in more than a decade.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Germany in February. Photo: Reuters
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LATEST China Science NEWS

New Chinese embodied model Maxwell tops global AI ranking on physical tasks

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Chinese companies have been making progress in the area of robots performing everyday physical tasks. Photo: Reuters

Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km

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Recent computer modelling by Chinese researchers claims a theoretical laser-based sensor could detect stealth airframes out to 61.5km at night. Photo: Aero Weaponry

4-winged fossil found in Liaoning challenges single origin of dinosaur flight

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An artist’s rendering of the Norellraptor after an “exquisitely preserved” fossil with a complete skeleton and parts of its plumage was unearthed in Liaoning province. Image: Zhao Chuang

China offers 15-year research grants to the world’s brightest young scientists

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Chinese foundation is offering 15-year research grants to the world’s youngest and brightest scientists as the country pushes towards its goal of becoming a global scientific powerhouse. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese deep-ocean drilling ship brings home ‘precious’ South China Sea samples

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Researchers on board the Chinese ocean drilling vessel Mengxiang retrieve a deep-sea sample during a drilling operation in the South China Sea basin. Photo: CCTV
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OPINION
Zhou Bo

Opinion | Whatever Trump claims, weaponisation of space makes losers of us all

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Opinion | How China became the world’s gold superpower

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Opinion | In the US-China AI race, the real fight is keeping humans in control

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