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A huge US Treasury sell-off in April was reportedly one factor that led Trump to announce a 90-day pause on his โreciprocalโ tariff plan.
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Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media
Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Businesses count costs as India and Bangladesh impose trade restrictions
Relations between the countries have been sour for months but differences were mostly expressed verbally until now.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Stirred but not shaken
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Stirred but not shaken David Goldman analyzes muted market reaction to the Trump administrationโs recent tariff threats, arguing that fears of financial chaos were overblown. Chinese markets showed little volatility, indicating that its limited trade [โฆ] The post Stirred but not shaken appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Philippine Authorities Call Out Alleged Chinese Election Interference
Intelligence agencies have warned that China-affiliated entities are "amplifying divisive political discourseโ ahead of the midterm elections on May 12.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Why car park operator Shoucheng is doubling down on China robotics investment
The company, a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Shougang, plans to invest in about 50 robotics firms over the next two to three years.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Apple expects US$900 million tariff hit as it shifts US iPhone supply from China to India
Vietnam will be the country of origin for most iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPod products sold in the US, CEO Tim Cook says.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:LGโs Exit from a Mega-Battery Project in Indonesia, Explained
Does the South Korean firm's withdrawal spell trouble for Jakarta's policy of industrial downstreaming?
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:After Ukraine, Trump might renew his North Korea peace-deal quest
The strange scene of US President Donald Trump huddled knee to knee with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the anteroom of Pope Francisโ funeral has prompted hopes that a so-far-elusive peace deal in the war between Russia and Ukraine is within reach. Whether that comes to pass remains to be seen. But one product of [โฆ] The post After Ukraine, Trump might renew his North Korea peace-deal quest appeared first...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Chinese firms in Vietnam halt new investment, face closure if Trumpโs tariffs return
Many factories have already cancelled orders and scrapped expansion plans despite the US pausing its โreciprocalโ duties for 90 days.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:USย security policy in Asia shows some continuity in sea of change
The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump Administration produced upheaval in many quarters, but one policy remains steady: building a regional defense architecture to deter aggression by China. Further movement in this direction, however, is threatened by collateral damage from aspects of the new US governmentโs approach to foreign policy that break with [โฆ] The post USsecurity policy in Asia shows some continuity...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Small US businesses seek immediate relief from Trump tariffs, calling them crippling
Business owners say they cannot wait while trade negotiations unfold: โwe donโt have the bandwidth to plan out six months aheadโ.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump cannot look to the past to make US manufacturing great again
Instead of competing with China in shipping, rare earths or EVs, the president should target leading-edge industries like aerospace and quantum computing.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:New CIA videos seek to lure Chinese officials to leak secrets to US
The US spy agency is confident the clips are penetrating the โGreat Firewallโ and reaching their intended audience.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens sanctions on anyone who buys Iran oil as nuclear talks stall
Such a move could escalate tensions with China โ Iranโs leading customer โ when ties are already strained over the US presidentโs tariffs.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US must re-industrialise, cut China tech reliance, says Trumpโs pick for No 2 at Commerce
Nominee asked how he would keep America first as Washington lawmakers fret over Beijingโs lead in EVs, telecoms and advanced manufacturing.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US says Ukraine minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia
Zelensky says the agreement is โthe first result of the Vatican meetingโ between him and the US president.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US judge bars Trumpโs use of wartime law to deport Venezuelans
This is the first time a court has ruled on the US presidentโs invoking of the 227-year-old Alien Enemies Act.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Baloch Women are Rising Up โ and Going to Prison for It
That peaceful activism is being framed as terrorism demonstrates how threatened Pakistan is by an awakened Baloch population led by its women.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:One Small Mistake Could Trigger An Uncontrollable Escalation Between India and Pakistan
As political trust collapses and new military technologies compress decision time, even small accidents have potential to spiral into a major conflict.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Protecting the Global Climate Agenda in an Era of China-US Competition
Climate alignment between Beijing and Washington once catalyzed historic breakthroughs. As their rivalry extends to the energy transition, can global climate diplomacy recover?
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to exit post after Signal chat scandal
Mike Waltz leaving job to become new US ambassador to the United Nations as top diplomat Marco Rubio takes over NSC role in interim.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Japan to Conduct First Domestic Live-Fire Tests of Surface-to-Ship Missiles
The JGSDF will conduct the firing training in Hokkaido in June โ despite strong protests from Russia.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs Coming Diplomatic Blitz in the Americas
The next few months will bring a series of high-profile multilateral engagements between China and Latin American countries, as Beijing seeks to capitalize on discontent with Trump.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US immigration chills, Chinaโs travel warning to citizens: 7 US-China relations reads
From multilateralism at Brics to Chinaโs UN envoy slamming the US, here are highlights from the SCMPโs overseas correspondents in April 2025.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong welcomes 213,000 mainland tourists as โgolden weekโ break starts
With Labour Day also a public holiday in Hong Kong, more than 281,000 residents head off for other destinations.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Back-to-Back Resignations Throw South Koreaโs Acting Presidency Into Turmoil
South Koreaโs political and constitutional chaos have entered a new phase, one that will likely last even after the June 3 presidential election.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:If you were Australia PM how would you handle the US and China?
Ahead of Australia's election, the BBC asked voters about the increasingly fraught US-China relationship.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Singapore election: competing narratives of weaker cabinet if PAP loses seats vs balanced parliament
Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungaryโs wiener wonderland
500 dachshunds were present โ enough to set a Hungarian record, but still short of the Guinness mark set in Regensburg.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs young talent scheme lures smart materials scientist Li Yongxi from US
Nanjing University website says Li has taken a position as an associate professor at its Suzhou campus.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Mark Tucker, HSBC chairman, plans to retire before the end of 2025
HSBCโs Mark Tucker will retire after nearly eight years as chairman, though he will stay on as an adviser to the global bank.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs trade war starts to bite as Chinaโs cargo shipments slump
US tariffs are beginning to take a toll โ but some analysts believe Beijing could still achieve 5 per cent GDP target.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Popular Hong Kong clinic chain in hot water amid suspected closure
Many customers outraged after prepaying thousands for their childrenโs vaccinations at clinics under Alliance Medical Group.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China watches divided White House, C919โs EU endorsement delay: SCMP daily highlights
From a shock to Chinaโs finance sector to the C919 jet missing out on a coveted certification, hereโs a round-up from todayโs coverage.
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