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2026 Xi-Trump summits
What Trump and Xi revealed in the body language with their wives
Outing at National Archives Museum at end of three-day state visit showed stark contrast in hand-holding dynamics, experts say.
26 Sep 2026 - 7:29AM
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US-China relations
Survey finds increasing number of Americans favour engagement with China
22 Sep 2026 - 1:38AM
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United States
Celebrated US feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92
3 Sep 2026 - 7:35PM
US-China relations
Can Chinese sleeper hit Dear You conquer the US box office next?
After grossing nearly US$300 million in mainland China, its North American release will test its popularity beyond Chinese-speaking diaspora.
1 Sep 2026 - 5:42AM
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A still from Dear You, the hit Chinese film shot in southern Teochew dialect. Photo: Handout
US-China relations
US immersion schools expand across country for early-age Chinese language study
While college enrolment in Chinese stalls, K-12 immersion schools are seeing renewed popularity as parents seek advantages for their children.
15 Aug 2026 - 5:00PM
US-China relations
How a quiet literary relationship has shaped US views on China
For generations of Americans, books have forged a lifelong fascination with China, even as political ties fray and student exchanges dwindle.
12 Jul 2026 - 8:05AM
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United States
White supremacist group’s July 4 march counts as free speech, US interior secretary says
Doug Burgum asserts masked Patriot Front members did nothing illegal in what he called a ‘messy’ democracy.
6 Jul 2026 - 10:53AM
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Members of the group Patriot Front march through Washington. Photo: Mark Sherman via AP
US-China relations
Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce woes: 7 US-China relations reads
From China grappling with Trump to the world’s fastest computer: highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of June 2026.
1 Jul 2026 - 10:30PM
United States
Faith in US as destination for immigrants fading, AAPI survey finds
Only one-third still see America as a great place for immigrants, while many report changing behaviour under current administration.
16 Jun 2026 - 7:55AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Hong Kong-born Elim Chan becomes first woman to lead San Francisco Symphony
Rising maestro emerged as a surprise choice and will begin her six-year term at the famed orchestra in September 2027.
22 May 2026 - 6:14AM
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US-China relations
Many Asian-Americans feel excluded from ‘true’ US identity, survey finds
Half of Americans link national identity to birthplace, but just 23 per cent of Asian-Americans agree, highlighting concerns over belonging and bias.
1 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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A sign at an anti-racism rally. A new survey highlights the ongoing harassment faced by Asian-Americans. Photo: Getty Images
United States
How Chinese-American playwright is telling ‘new wave of stories’ about diaspora
Rising artist explores identity, politics and generational divides through off-Broadway plays rooted in personal experience.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:55AM
US-China relations
Born in the USA? China targeted in Trump’s birthright citizenship fight
As Supreme Court decision looms, Chinese nationals find themselves at the centre of disputed core constitutional issue: who is an American?
1 Apr 2026 - 7:14AM
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United States
Asian-Americans say they are still seen as foreign, study finds
Survey shows more than half face ‘perpetual foreigner’ bias, with higher stress levels and exclusion across daily life.
26 Mar 2026 - 5:38AM
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Obituaries
Actor Robert Duvall, star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dead at 95
Over his six decades-long career, Duvall won a best actor Oscar in 1983 for Tender Mercies and was nominated 6 other times.
17 Feb 2026 - 6:28AM
Robert Duvall at the Cannes film festival in 2007. The American actor died on Sunday at the age of 95. Photo: AP
Music
KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy
Best music film went to the documentary Music by John Williams, which means producer Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy.
2 Feb 2026 - 4:48PM
ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Child detained by ICE in raid returns to Minnesota after judge’s order
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released after a federal judge blasts the Trump administration’s ‘ill-conceived’ pursuit of deportation quotas.
2 Feb 2026 - 1:25PM
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Racism and other prejudice
‘I am not a Nazi’: Kanye West regrets antisemitic rants, blames bipolar disorder
In an open letter, the American rapper said he was ‘deeply mortified’ by his past behaviour.
27 Jan 2026 - 11:15AM
Kanye West after arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025. Photo: Getty Images
Obituaries
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in US car crash
The 55-year-old gaming pioneer was one of two people who died in a crash on a scenic road north of Los Angeles.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:47PM
United States
Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now
US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM
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Donald Trump
Kennedy Centre Honours fete celebrities, but Trump takes limelight
Sylvester Stallone and KISS are among the entertainers celebrated at the annual Kennedy Centre Honours hosted by the US president.
8 Dec 2025 - 2:06PM
China's economic recovery
Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit
After a tough few months, Chinese cinemas are hoping that a string of imported animated releases can offer some relief.
25 Nov 2025 - 6:30PM
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A still from the Disney animated film Zootopia 2, which is scheduled for release on Wednesday. Photo: Disney
Auctions
Wicked Witch’s hat from The Wizard of Oz to go up for auction
The wool hat will be sold alongside Dorothy’s ruby slippers and a signed Wizard of Oz book at a major memorabilia sale in Dallas next month.
11 Nov 2025 - 1:15PM
Obituaries
US actress Diane Ladd, nominated for 3 Oscars, dies at 89
Ladd’s credits include Chinatown, Primary Colors and Wild at Heart, in which she co-starred with her daughter Laura Dern.
4 Nov 2025 - 5:55AM
United States
US shutdown nears 1-month mark, threatening flights and food aid
US transport secretary predicts growing cancellations, saying air traffic controllers will receive a ‘big fat zero’ pay cheque.
27 Oct 2025 - 3:01PM
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