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US farmers turned away from the Republican Party in large numbers in the midterm elections. Photo: TNS

Diplomacy

Deal vs deal? US, China trade calls to honour commitments before Xi-Trump summit

Days ahead of the leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen, agricultural purchases have emerged as a major flashpoint.

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How Asian-American campaigners helped turn the US deep-red South blue

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China mocks US ‘congratulations’ over Dominican closure of Chinese-run factory

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Politics

Republicans elect new US House leader after massive midterm loss

Ohio conservative Jim Jordan defeats Steve Scalise as Republicans prepare to enter the minority in the next Congress.

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Jim Jordan arrives for a House Republican Conference meeting at the US Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Politics

Pentagon chief Hegseth defiant as US House blocks impeachment effort

Lawmakers vote 211–204 to effectively shelve resolution after defence secretary mounts fiery defence of Iran war.

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Big Tech

‘Adding fuel to fire’: how Nvidia CEO’s troubles could tighten China chip curbs

Jensen Huang scandal and Democratic gains may revive efforts targeting China’s access to advanced AI infrastructure, analysts say.

11 Nov 2026 - 1:32AM

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Tech War

Who is Alice Huang and why is her relationship with Nvidia’s CEO under scrutiny?

US intelligence officials believe China may have recruited the businesswoman to gather information on the chip giant – an allegation Beijing firmly denies.

10 Nov 2026 - 9:23PM

A screengrab that shows a woman identified by Reuters as Alice Huang attending a dinner with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, at a restaurant in Taipei in May 2025. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Nvidia scandal may test fragile US-China truce, experts say

Calls in Washington grow to tighten semiconductor export controls as next week’s Trump-Xi Apec meeting takes on added significance.

10 Nov 2026 - 8:39AM

Diplomacy

Trump backs Nvidia’s Huang over spy allegations, says Xi may raise case

US president says chipmaker’s chief denied knowing of alleged espionage ties, but gives no clear account of when he learned of concerns.

10 Nov 2026 - 7:17AM

Diplomacy

US Congress ups pressure on Nvidia’s Jensen Huang over alleged China spy links

Rising number of bipartisan US lawmakers are demanding to know whether national security was compromised as controversy escalates.

10 Nov 2026 - 6:40AM

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing questions from US lawmakers over his connections to a businesswoman suspected by intelligence officials of ties to Beijing. Photo: AFP

Politics

Pentagon chief Hegseth faces impeachment test over Iran war

US defence secretary accused of abuse of power and misconduct in an impeachment effort led by Republican Thomas Massie.

10 Nov 2026 - 3:01PM

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in a video statement released on November 5, 2026. Hegseth has dismissed a push to impeach him. Photo: X/@PeteHegseth via Reuters

US Elections

Ted Lieu seeks Congress leadership post, aiming to break another glass ceiling

Currently most high-profile Asian and Chinese-American in Congress, Lieu announced his caucus chair candidacy in letter to fellow Democrats.

7 Nov 2026 - 7:40AM

Diplomacy

California’s first Asian lieutenant governor hails from historic Chinese family

Fiona Ma’s historic election success marks a milestone for Asian-American representation in California politics.

7 Nov 2026 - 7:02AM

Politics

Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after midterms

Long-time adviser and architect of immigration crackdown will take over on Monday, with Wiles moving to president’s political operation.

7 Nov 2026 - 5:19AM

Susie Wiles (left, seen in September) has been replaced as chief of staff by Stephen Miller (right). Photo: Getty Images: AFP

Economy, Trade & Business

US, China trade chiefs hold call ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Shenzhen

US Treasury secretary presses Beijing to honour commitments made in Busan as Washington raises concerns over recent Chinese actions.

7 Nov 2026 - 6:59AM

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng last met in Washington in September. Photo: @SecScottBessent/X

China Economy

‘Speed up’: US ag exporters urge faster progress on trade deal with China

US agricultural exporters, hit hard by last year’s trade war, call for Washington and Beijing to implement trade deals agreed earlier this year.

6 Nov 2026 - 10:00PM

China

Democrats’ win could squeeze China; star mathematician leaves US: 7 highlights

From activist Joshua Wong’s fresh sentence to the next US speaker’s China playbook, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

6 Nov 2026 - 1:58PM

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US Elections

For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

15 Nov 2024 - 12:29AM

US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP

Politics

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:42AM

World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

China

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

18 Oct 2024 - 5:36AM

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