Harris-Trump debate, alleged Chinese agent, tech innovation: 7 US-China relations reads
From a presidential debate to US and Chinese troops in Brazil, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in September 2024.
University of Hong Kong to scale back planned IT centre after thousands object locally
Plan for Global Innovation Centre faced significant opposition from more than 3,500 residents, with calls for relocation amid warnings of legal challenges.
Top Hong Kong political adviser Regina Ip calls on Israelis seeking safety to move to city
Regina Ip says any Israelis wanting safe place to live and raise children should move to Hong Kong, prompting consulate to defend values of country.
China, EU, must reason their way out of EV dispute, former Merkel adviser says
Former adviser to German chancellor says dialogue, not punitive tariffs, should be basis for conflict resolution in EU-China dispute.
China chip-packaging giant JCET takes over Shanghai plant of US flash memory maker SanDisk
The US$624 million deal is expected to enlarge JCET’s share in China’s data storage market.
Will Nibi the ‘diva’ beaver stay with her US rescuers or be returned to the wild?
A US court will decide if the beaver gets to stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby or be released into the wild.
The real victims when US politicians demonise China and attack Hong Kong
From a ‘China Week’ of anti-Beijing bills to targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices, the narrative is harming Asian-Americans and US businesses.
Britain to give Chagos Island to Mauritius, retain US-UK military base
Operation of Diego Garcia, a strategic military base jointly operated by the UK and US, is protected by the agreement.
Nato’s new chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in first trip since taking office
Rutte pledged continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen’s Hermes bags bring in over HK$3 million at charity auction
Part of proceeds from 10 bags will be donated to actress’ Kelly Chen Children Education Fund, founded to help students from low-income families.