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As South Korea election nears, Chinese residents in Seoul ‘stay quiet’ amid rising hostility

Wave of anti-China narratives by far-right groups has left Chinese nationals and ethnic Korean-Chinese in the country afraid for their safety.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nasa’s Mars Perseverance snaps a selfie as a Martian dust devil blows by

The composite of 59 images taken by the rover’s robot arm camera took an hour to capture.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Removing US tariffs would ‘kneecap’ president amid China trade talks: Trump team in court

In lawsuit involving 12 states, judges review whether president’s invocation of 1977 law is justified to support the controversial levies.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Alibaba’s entertainment group renamed after killer whale as it seeks to revive growth

Following its zoological naming scheme, Alibaba is rebranding the unit responsible for streaming and filmmaking as it looks for growth outside core businesses.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel

100 vehicles carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment were allowed into the area, but the UN says supplies are not reaching residents.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Donald Trump may be doing the world a favor by isolating America

United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs against most of the world tanked stock markets, disrupted the US bond market and destabilized the global economy. Trump has economically and politically threatened American allies, shattering the unity of the western world. But Trump’s chaos may have inadvertently produced an opportunity to create a better world. Some western […] The post Donald Trump may be doing the...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Did China just take the lead in race for space-based AI computing dominance?

Launch of world’s first satellite computing constellation gives China big head start in orbital data processing, despite major hurdles ahead, experts say.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Gulf states are playing the long game between the US and China

While the Gulf states seek benefits from Washington and Beijing, Chinese leaders must deliver more tangible support to secure recent gains.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s flawed narrative on India’s Indus Water Treaty abeyance

TheApril 22 terror attackin Pahalgam, India, and military clashes that followed between India and Pakistan have reignited fears of arenewed spiral of tensionsbetween the two neighbours. Even though the two sides have agreed to aUS-mediated ceasefirefor now, India has not withdrawn its decision tosuspendthe Indus Water Treaty (IWT) – a historic agreement that long survived […] The post China’s flawed narrative on India’...

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative

The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump admin’s South Sudan deportation bid violates court order, US judge says

The men from Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Mexico, Cuba and South Sudan were convicted of murder, armed robbery and other crimes, US officials say.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

European Parliament names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandal

Authorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accused’s immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump ambushes South Africa’s Ramaphosa with false ‘white genocide’ claims

The US president played a video on a large screen to support unfounded accusations about the persecution of white farmers.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US accepts Qatar luxury jet to serve as Trump’s Air Force One

The massive gift has raised both ethical and security concerns, with both Democrats and Republicans questioning the president’s decision.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Germany busts group suspected of procuring visas for wealthy Chinese

The network is believed to have helped a large number of Chinese nationals enter and stay in Germany, charging up to US$260,790 per case.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Donald Trump Jnr says ‘maybe one day’ he could run for US president

‘That calling is there.’ he said when asked at an event if he would ‘pick up the reins’ after his father leaves office.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump White House urges Supreme Court to shield Musk’s Doge from transparency orders

The US government argues that Doge is a presidential advisory body, not a federal agency, and is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s Soft Power Play in North Korea

“China has noticed that North Korea's controls on Chinese cultural content have relaxed as the country harshly cracks down on South Korean content,” a source told Daily NK.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Tariff War Revealed the Depth of China-US Trade Dependence

The abrupt disruption in trade exposed significant vulnerabilities on both sides, leading to the tariff drawdown announced in Geneva.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Great Power Competition and the Global South

Insights from Van Jackson.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Israeli troops fire ‘warning’ shots near EU diplomats, sparking outcry amid Gaza pressure

Incident during visit by foreign diplomats to occupied West Bank sparked global outrage amid calls for Israel to provide aid access to Gaza.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How the Philippines’ Domestic Drama Impacts China-US Competition

The Duterte-Marcos rivalry is a case study in how foreign policy is becoming politically polarized in non-aligned states.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Baidu’s robotaxi service completes 11 million rides as company beats earnings expectations

The tech giant has been expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service, while AI growth helped it beat profit expectations in the first quarter.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s 2026-30 plan is in the works – and it addresses weak links exposed by US trade war

With new five-year plan emphasising science and industrial modernisation, Beijing is taking steps to protect China from protracted US battle.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Decoding India’s Outreach to the Taliban

China is facilitating improved ties between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which is sure to generate anxieties in New Delhi.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Beijing vows tit-for-tat in chip war, top US-China diplomats meet: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to ‘candid’ talks between US and China envoys, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s Grand Ocean Cinema to close down after 56 years of making memories

Cinema chain operator Golden Harvest announces venue is shutting down, with it becoming fourth of its movie theatres to close since April last year.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China urges trust, cooperation with Pakistan, Afghanistan as regional tensions mount

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledges support, security cooperation as his counterparts discuss improving diplomatic ties.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘What if AI had eyes’: meet Chinese firm Xreal, Google’s partner in AR glasses project

Project Aura provides a big boost to Xreal’s credentials in the smart glasses arena, while widening its reach in the international market.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Taiwan’s Former President Tsai Ing-wen Tours Europe (Again)

Since leaving office, Tsai has taken on a role as an unofficial diplomat for Taiwan, particularly visited countries that strengthened ties during her time as president.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

A Look Beyond Seats: How Independents Are Gaining Ground in Australia

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India strikes ‘breakthrough’ blow against Maoist rebels, eliminating top leader

Twenty-seven rebels were killed, including Nambala Keshav Rao, the general secretary of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist group, the interior ministry said.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Dating app scammers in Japan targeting disabled people with fake dates and huge bar bills

In one case a visually impaired man was bilked out of almost US$5,000, with police warning many more have been similarly hit.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump forced to bargain with China as US mourns loss of supremacy

As Trump tries to package his US trade climbdown as a win, it’s clear that China is now on an equal footing, heralding a new phase in power dynamics.

Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post