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Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Jeffrey Epstein 'need to end today'
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/04/2026
» WASHINGTON — US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday rejected what she called "lies" about her relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a rare White House address where she also called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.
Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/01/2026
» SHANGHAI — The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026.
Why mammals that band together may face lower cancer risks
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/12/2025
» BUENOS AIRES — Much research on cancer prevalence has focused on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. But a new study by Argentine researchers offers a novel evolutionary perspective: the social structure of mammals may play a critical role in cancer risk.
Thailand, China, US seize record meth haul near disputed South China Sea reef
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/10/2025
» BEIJING — China, working with the United States and Thailand, has seized a record haul of illegal drugs near a disputed South China Sea reef, state media said on Friday.
Bitcoin, BNB hit record highs as global turmoil spurs flight to 'safe haven' crypto
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Major cryptocurrency tokens, including bitcoin and BNB, reached record highs this week amid government turmoil around the world that drove up alternative asset prices, which elated China's crypto community as the country reconsiders digital assets such as stablecoins.
Scientists unleash robotic cockroach army for disaster zones
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/08/2025
» SINGAPORE — Scientists in Singapore have industrialised the production of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches that one day could form a tiny army suitable for disaster search missions.
Chinese firms urged to deepen Asean roots as US cracks down on transshipments
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/07/2025
» ALAMEDA — Beijing should encourage its firms to deepen integration with Southeast Asian economies instead of using the region as a transshipment route to the United States, according to a senior regional economist - as Washington threatens the export-reliant region with high tariffs.
Asean urged to weigh risks of siding with US over China in tariff war
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/04/2025
» HONG KONG — Southeast Asian countries risk isolation by China and stalled growth prospects if they align too closely with the United States in the trade war, a well-known Chinese political scientist has warned.
BlackRock, at centre of Panama ports deal, has nearly US$16 billion in Chinese stocks
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/04/2025
» SHANGHAI — BlackRock, the asset manager at the centre of a deal to buy US$23 billion in port assets from Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison Holdings, has about $15.5 billion invested in Hong Kong and mainland-listed stocks through its China-focused funds, with its portfolios concentrated on technology and financial companies.
Trump says tariffs on Chinese goods will double to 20%, effective next week
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/02/2025
» NEW YORK — United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US would not only impose his originally outlined 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports beginning on Tuesday, but that these were now being doubled for an effective rate of 20%.