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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
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
US 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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2026 Xi-Trump summits

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

China-Latin America relations

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

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong celebrates National Day with dazzling fireworks extravaganza

Multimillion-dollar display themed ‘Eternal Radiance’ draws massive harbourfront crowds to celebrate 77th anniversary of country’s founding.

The fireworks display over Victoria Harbour. Photo: Elson Li
Crowds at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Elson Li
Spectators watch the show from Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Spectators gather along Victoria Harbour hours before Hong Kong’s National Day fireworks display, braving the sweltering heat to secure a good view. Photo: Elson Li
Spectators gather along Victoria Harbour hours before Hong Kong’s National Day fireworks display, braving the sweltering heat to secure a good view. Photo: Elson Li
US-China relations

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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US-China trade war

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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Xi Jinping

Xi projects confidence in National Day speech, issues economic rallying call

Chinese leader urges resilience, tech innovation and stability in holiday address ahead of a major Communist Party gathering next month.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a toast at the National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on September 30, 2026. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summit

From structural rifts between US and China to debate over Washington’s treatment of ally Japan, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Did Beijing and Washington agree on a crisis prevention deal, or not?

While the Chinese side says the nations agreed to conclude a deal, a US official reportedly denies the discussion took place.

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Defence

Taiwan plans US$850 million munition spend to prepare for potential PLA blockade

Taiwan should boost conventional ammunition stocks through local production while asking US to speed up weapons deliveries, analyst says.

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The strategic planning director of Taiwan’s defence ministry says more frequent combat-readiness drills and exercises have increased the island’s ammunition use. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

‘Hold the status quo’? US Congress reviews Xi-Trump summit outcomes

Talks between the two leaders in Washington produced a string of joint announcements, but some say it was more about managing tensions.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US leader Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on September 24. Photo: TNS
US-China relations

US Navy launches drone command that could reshape Taiwan war planning

The centre aims to integrate air, surface and underwater unmanned platforms into a unified combat-ready force.

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Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Oh My Ghost! Oh My God!: Naomi Watanabe gets lost in dismal horror comedy

Naomi Watanabe reunites with Soda Voyu, Esther Huang and Sakinu for this arduous folk horror story set in the mountains of Taiwan.

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China-Japan relations

Japanese business presence in China down nearly 30% from peak in 2012: survey

The research found 1,221 new Japanese entrants in China since the last survey in 2024, but that was still less than during Covid-19.

Workers at SMC, a Japanese pneumatic engineering company, assemble products at a factory in Beijing. Photo: AP
China-Japan relations

China’s Wang Yi delivers high-level warning to Japanese business delegation

Top diplomat urges Tokyo to learn from historical lessons, in highest-ranking official reception since relations soured in November.

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Takeshi Iwaya (left), president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, meets China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Japan

Japan enlists royal visit, subsidies to revive tourism in quake-hit Kyushu

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Kumamoto as the government rolls out travel subsidies to win back visitors following July’s quake.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

China resuming US coal imports among thin list of summit outcomes

President Xi Jinping agreed to buy at least 10 million tonnes of US coal in each of the next two years after a White House summit with US President Donald Trump.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump denies US arms offer to Xi but says China would ‘probably like to buy’ them

It comes after State Department clarification following US envoy’s disclosure, as Beijing says only that it is firm on boosting defence.

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The US F15 fighter jet on display at the Egypt’s El Alamein International Airshow, in Alamein on September 8, 2026. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Open Questions | Scott Kennedy on China’s ‘slow tech dragon’ and 2 more Xi-Trump meetings

American adviser on Chinese business and economics highlights different phases of US-China relations over the past 50 years.

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US-China relations

Opinion | The US-China relationship has stabilised but on Beijing’s terms

Managed rivalry is not peace; it is a rules-based pause with China largely writing the rules. The test is whether the US can live with it.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

‘Right now, it’s fine’: Trump brushes off summit talk on Taiwan

Comments follow Xi Jinping’s push for the US to take an explicit stand on the issue.

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US President Donald Trump says he and Chinese President Xi Jinping only spoke about Taiwan briefly during the summit. Photo: AP
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Why Southeast Asia feels relief and caution after the Xi-Trump summit

Countries in the region could feel less pressure as the thaw in US-China ties continues but deeper disputes remain unresolved, analysts say.

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China Coast Guard personnel watch a Philippine ship near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Beijing and Manila have competing maritime claims over the atoll and surrounding waters. Photo: Handout via Xinhua
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Why Trump will face a stronger Xi Jinping at November Apec forum in China

Vital host diplomacy leverage and upgraded US-China ties among reasons cited by experts forecasting an even more confident Chinese side.

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China-Philippines relations

Taiwan’s coastguard vessel transfer to the Philippines sparks double outcry

NGO-mediated transfer of retired cutter raises concerns given Taiwan-Manila fisheries disputes, as Beijing lashes out at ‘despicable’ deal.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump, Takaichi reaffirm US-Japan ties in phone call after Xi state visit

They exchanged views on various issues surrounding China, Japanese leader’s post says, after World War II references spark concern in Tokyo.

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US President Donald Trump's description of wartime China as an ally is “striking”, according to a Japanese analyst. Photo: AFP
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Xi-Trump atmospherics welcomed but mask structural rifts: analysts

That two economic and military giants are talking – and pledging to talk some more – suggests some period of relative stability with caveats.

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US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to a state dinner in the East Room of the White House on Thursday in Washington. Photo: Getty Images
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trade, Taiwan and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall

Chinese leader’s whirlwind US state visit rich in pageantry sees American president pull out all the stops.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Xi ends Trump visit with vow to meet again in China this year – as it happened

Chinese president’s three-day visit ends with plans for two more face-to-face talks with Trump this year.

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