China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
In an effort to further promote the internationalisation of China’s currency, Beijing has pledged to expand the use…
China’s Xi urges state giants to be pillars of national development
President Xi Jinping has instructed central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to serve as the bedrock of national development, urging…
US says China chip policies unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry,…
US labels Chinese chips an economic threat, but delays tariff impact until 2027
In a new trade move against China’s semiconductor industry, the US Trade Representative Office said it had determined…
China’s reusable rocket ambitions experience second setback in the same month
The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row
China has slapped provisional anti-subsidy fees of up to 42.7 per cent on European producers of certain dairy…
China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products
HONG KONG (AP) — China will impose up to 42.7% of provisional tariffs on dairy products including milk…
Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Chinese workers are returning to Africa in their thousands, reversing a decade-long decline and signalling a renewed focus…
Moore Threads unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia
Chinese chip designer Moore Threads Technology has unveiled a suite of new products, including its next generation of…
US singer marries sultan, Singaporean Chinese ‘least attractive’: 8 viral stories in 2025
Catch up on some of SCMP’s trendiest stories this year. If you would like to see more of…
China selects Hong Kong handball players – but are they eligible to switch team?
Two players in Hong Kong’s handball team have been called up to China’s training squad after their stand-out…