China overtakes US as top workplace for elite AI researchers, study finds
For China’s elite artificial intelligence researchers, Silicon Valley no longer holds the unrivalled appeal it once…
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In a US-China world, Asean must do more than avoid choosing sides
The good news is, when US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington this week, neither…
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Chinese aesthetics abound at Washington summit, from Mao suits to peony trousers
Throughout President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, Chinese aesthetics were not confined to first lady Peng…
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Xi-Trump banquet: from flasks to US tech titans in attendance, here’s everything you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage of the White House state dinner. If you would like to see more of our…
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Trump hails WWII ‘ally’ China as Xi tells of bonds ‘forged in blood and fire’
In a surprise nod to shared history, US President Donald Trump called China a World War II ally as he welcomed Xi…
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Xi presses Trump to take the next step on Taiwan: oppose independence
Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his US counterpart Donald Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence – a call…
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China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?
The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading…
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Trump’s warm welcome for Xi met with caution and uncertainty in Taiwan
Taiwanese officials and observers have reacted cautiously to the Washington summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping,…
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Xi Jinping marks second Mid-Autumn Festival in US during state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has not only made history as the first Chinese leader to undertake two formal state visits…
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Italy to ban burkas in schools, with 30% cap on pupils with poor Italian
Italy has passed a decree banning face coverings in all schools and capping the proportion of newly arrived foreign…
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Why did Xi and China’s first lady bring their own flasks to White House banquet?
Amid the polished silverware and fine crystal stemware on display at the state dinner in the White House on Thursday…
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The Chinese roots of ‘gung-ho’ as Trump and Xi look to shared history
Chinese viewers watching Donald Trump welcome Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday may have been puzzled by the US…
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Young Chinese women sew own underwear, clothes, amid frustration with fast fashion
Frustrated by low-quality materials, careless craftsmanship, and escalating prices, some young women in China are…
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India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot
India’s “cockroach” youth movement is testing whether it can turn anger over education and jobs into a broader…
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China and EU deadlocked on medical devices, still talking on PHEV curbs: source
Beijing and Brussels remain “deadlocked” on trade in medical devices following discussions in Beijing this week, a…
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Chinese marques in driving seat as high petrol prices accelerate EU shift to electric cars
Chinese carmakers have gained ground in Europe’s shift to electric cars, emerging as the biggest winners in plug-in…
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Philippines’ short-lived Discord ban exposes cracks in online safety strategy
The Philippines’ decision to block messaging platform Discord for less than a day following a series of school…
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6 missing after explosion fells building in heart of touristic Athens
Six people, including four tourists, were missing after a building collapsed following an explosion early Friday in…
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Xi at White House, trade-war truce extension, Golden Week travel
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and Taiwan at the…
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Why is the National Archives the last stop on Xi and Trump’s summit itinerary?
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to the US will conclude not at the diplomatic negotiating table, but in front of…
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Trump gives Xi a tour of his pet White House building projects, including the ballroom
Property developer-turned-president Donald Trump appeared to relish showing off the White House’s latest building works…
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Indonesian coal deal fuels doubts over production quota approvals
A major coal deal in Indonesia is set to secure a powerful new partner for one of the country’s biggest miners, even as…
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Malaysia’s Najib ‘has no money’ to pay fine for house arrest, lawyer says
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has no money to pay the fine to secure his transfer to house arrest, his lawyers…
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Xi’s security chief among cohort of rising officials at White House banquet
Zhou Hongxu, the official who oversees President Xi Jinping’s security, made an appearance at the White House state…
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Flood-ravaged Nepal pushes for climate deal with India, China
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a climate alliance with neighbouring India and China, urging action to…
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Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for China ties?
If the American guests seated at the head table with President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at Thursday’s…
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From Suzhou to AI: Singapore, China eye new playbook for economic ties
Singapore and China should look to the next phase of cooperation through potential projects in artificial intelligence…
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Mooncakes for the dog? How China is reinventing its iconic festive snack
Mooncakes, a sweet staple for China’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival, are not just for people any more. Humans are pulling…
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AI war, Taiwan and translation: SCMP answers your questions from Xi-Trump summit
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Xi’s US summit:…
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From wine to ping-pong, Trump and Xi’s state dinner is heavy on historic symbolism
When US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room, every detail of the state dinner…
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Ex-Malaysian minister charged with sedition over Negeri Sembilan royal crisis
A veteran Malaysian politician pleaded not guilty on Friday to a sedition charge over remarks backing a rival claimant…
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Pitch perfect cultural diplomacy wins heart of China’s first lady Peng Liyuan
While their husbands held talks at the White House, Melania Trump hosted Peng Liyuan at the Smithsonian National Museum…
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Uber shuts down FlyTaxi, second metered cab platform it acquired in Hong Kong
Online ride-hailing giant Uber will close a second Hong Kong metered taxi platform by the end of this year, just over…
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Japan’s cut-price morgues cash in on legal loopholes as lonely deaths rise
Unregulated companies are running a brisk trade across Japan storing and disposing unclaimed corpses, with a recent…
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Trump autopen joke at Biden’s expense draws rare laugh from China’s Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping broke into rare laughter as his US counterpart Donald Trump showed him a framed “autopen”…
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Ivanka Trump takes front-row seat to welcome Xi in dress by Chinese designer Guo Pei
The US president’s eldest daughter Ivanka Trump had a front-row seat at a White House welcome ceremony for President Xi…
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