Some relief, some worry – how did the world react to Trump’s new chip tariffs?
When US President Donald Trump announced Washington would be imposing a 100 per cent tariff on semiconductor and chip imports last week, it sent...
Chinese EV makers report sales dip in July amid narrower discounts
Published: 9:30pm, 11 Aug 2025Updated: 9:51pm, 11 Aug 2025 Electric vehicle (EV) sales in mainland China hit a speed bump last month, sparking worries...
Trump mulls new tariffs, China builds space debris device: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider...
Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei shares EV sector insights with Changan Automobile chairman
Huawei Technologies founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei, who has been the face of China’s resilience to US tech restrictions, has provided some guidance to...
China’s big yuan devaluation sent shock waves 10 years ago – what has changed?
In the decade since China shocked the world with a surprise devaluation of the yuan, the nation’s exchange-rate regime has steadily shifted towards market-based...
Taiwan unveils ‘carrier killer’ plans in bid to deter mainland Chinese forces
Taiwan is developing a next-generation anti-ship missile in a move that defence analysts have described as potentially a major boost to the island’s ability...
Thailand-Cambodia ‘deep mistrust’ tests Asean’s peacekeeping role
The deployment of Asean observers along the Cambodia-Thailand border can help ensure peace, but deep mistrust between both sides may limit the regional bloc’s...
India must learn the lessons of US trade deal failure
The failure of trade negotiations between India and the United States after five intense rounds of talks marks a critical moment in the bilateral...
China’s new launcher is aimed at space debris. Can it also be used as a weapon?
Chinese scientists have unveiled a projectile launcher for use in space – a device designed to remove dangerous debris orbiting the Earth but with...