China is “not dreading” Donald Trump’s return to the White House and might actually benefit in several ways despite fears of “rockier” times ahead, a noted Chinese political scientist has said. How the rivalry turns out will depend on reforms at home and whether China can “do a better job” of it, according to Yan…
The US government has launched a national-security investigation into TP-Link, the China-founded router maker whose equipment now dominates the American market and has been targeted in repeated Chinese cyberattacks, people familiar with the matter said. The investigation opens a new front in the US push to crack down on China-linked technology firms deemed a possible…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned there will be no winner in a tariff or tech war between China and the US and vowed that Beijing would firmly safeguard its interests. The comments came after US president-elect Donald Trump told US broadcaster NBC on Friday that he and Xi “have been communicating with each other…
The mother of Austin Tice, the American journalist abducted in Syria in 2012, told reporters Friday that her son is believed to be alive and is being “treated well,” without providing further details. The mother of Austin Tice, the American journalist abducted in Syria in 2012, told reporters on Friday that her son is believed…
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China and economy stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Mainland China sanctions 13 US companies over weapons sales to Taiwan Mainland China has slapped sanctions on 13 US defence companies, along with executives of other firms,…
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong has hit out at a US travel advisory for the city over “slander” related to the national security law, urging Washington to revise its message to avoid hurting ties with the financial hub. The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong voiced its strong opposition…
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong has hit out at a US travel advisory for the city over “slander” related to the national security law, urging Washington to revise its message to avoid hurting ties with the financial hub. The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong voiced its strong opposition…
President-elect Donald Trump announced tonight that he would be appointing billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) upon taking office in 2025. The acronym DOGE appears to be a reference to the digital currency dogecoin, of which Musk is a fan. “These two…
President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here’s a look at who he’s selected so far. Susie Wiles, chief of staff Wiles, 67, was a senior adviser to Trump’s 2024 presidential…
Tesla has criticized the US government’s plans to ban Chinese software from US cars. In a regulatory filing, the automaker said the new rules would add “unneeded regulatory burdens.” President Joe Biden announced plans to ban Chinese software after clamping down on China’s EV giants. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…