Category: China
Immigration crackdown and Paris Agreement pull-out among first acts of second Trump term
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nearly 100 executive orders, extending to energy, TikTok and trade, are expected to be issued as new president moves swiftly on pledges. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3295557/immigration-crackdown-and-paris-agreement-pull-out-among-first-acts-second-trump-term?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s US$3.2 trillion question: how much of China’s forex reserves go to Hong Kong?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The central bank’s pledge to increase reserve holdings of the Hong Kong dollar shows a commitment to the city’s financial hub status. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3295512/beijings-us32-trillion-question-how-much-chinas-forex-reserves-go-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDonald Trump goes light on China on Day 1, except where the Panama Canal is concerned
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In his inaugural address, the US president also discusses tariffs generally but does not specifically target Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3295556/donald-trump-goes-light-china-day-one-except-where-panama-canal-concerned?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDonald Trump returns to tariffs, Panama Canal, theme of ‘winning’ in inaugural address
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success.’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295555/donald-trump-returns-tariffs-panama-canal-theme-winning-inaugural-address?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFounder of Chinese developer Zhenro faces action on ‘suspected illegal activities’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ou Zongrong placed under legal compulsory measures after restructuring support agreement expired, according to holding company. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3295539/founder-chinese-developer-zhenro-faces-action-suspected-illegal-activities?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouthern Taiwan hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake, chipmaker TSMC evacuates some factories
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fire department said a handful of people were trapped in damaged buildings in city of Tainan; earthquake shook buildings in capital Taipei. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295549/southern-taiwan-hit-64-magnitude-quake-chipmaker-tsmc-evacuates-some-factories?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDonald Trump to be sworn in as 47th US president
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s inauguration will mark the start of a power transition that promises to change the way the US engages China and the world. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3295416/donald-trump-be-sworn-47th-us-president?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese sweat and blood – not soldiers – leave mark at Panama Canal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Donald Trump stokes fears about Beijing’s influence in Panama, but thousands of Chinese gave their lives to build canal and railway. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3295489/chinese-sweat-and-blood-not-soldiers-leave-mark-panama-canal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew chapter for US-China rivalry, pioneering scientist is honoured: SCMP daily highlights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From uncertainty surrounding US-China ties to Zhuhai car attack driver’s execution, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295473/new-chapter-us-china-rivalry-pioneering-scientist-honoured-scmp-daily-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS signs deal to train Taiwanese navy as island mulls cuts to military exchange budgets
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In rare disclosure, Taiwan’s defence ministry says US will send personnel to the island for specialised two-year training programme. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3295535/us-signs-deal-train-taiwanese-navy-island-mulls-cuts-military-exchange-budgets?utm_source=rss_feed
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