Saturday, May 24, 2025

Selection of News Headlines: South China Morning Post

US-China relations
USSociety & Culture

His Chinese-American ancestor defined birthright citizenship. Now he fights to preserve it

Wong Kim Ark won a landmark 1898 Supreme Court ruling; his great-grandson Norman Wong joins battle against Donald Trump’s bid to unravel it


Illustration: Henry Wong
Khushboo Razdanin Washington

Few Americans knew of Norman Wong, a 75-year-old retired carpenter living quietly in Brentwood, California, until a presidential executive order transformed him into an unlikely symbol of a new national battle over a core constitutional issue: who is an American?

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Illustration: Henry Wong

His Asian-American ancestor defined birthright citizenship. He fights to save it


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A databoard at the offices of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Handout
Diplomacy

Brazilian data partnership with China draws criticism from former officials

‘China is not a model for statistical openness,’ says Martha Mayer, ex-research director at Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.

Diplomats call for renewed world order to confront Trump tariff chaos

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US fails to lure rich Chinese, Shenzhen exports decline: SCMP daily highlights

Why is China fighting so hard against the US’ new chip ban – and will it work?

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The US ban on the global use of advanced Chinese microchips specifically references Ascend chips made by tech giant Huawei Technologies. Photo: Getty Images

EU threatens to walk away from trade showdown with China over lack of progress

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The two sides are discussing minimum pricing for Chinese EV imports to address European concerns about overcapacity. Photo: EPA-EFE

Xi urges ‘new chapter’ in German ties in call with chancellor amid US trade war

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President Xi Jinping’s call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (pictured) is the latest in a wave of exchanges between China and Europe amid recent signs of a thaw in relations. Photo: EPA-EFE

US approves China-invented painkiller that could reduce fentanyl overdoses

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Big Tech

‘Little, little screws’ one of many hurdles to US-made iPhones

Trump threatened a 25 per cent tariff on any iPhones sold, but not made, in the US, as part of his administration’s goal of reshoring jobs.

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US President Donald Trump holds an iPhone after it rang while he was speaking at the White House, May 23, 2025. Photo: Reuters
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Southeast Asia

High time Thailand restricts access to cannabis: public health minister

The new rules mandating medical prescriptions for sales come after authorities intercept 73kg of cannabis at Bangkok’s main airport.

A cannabis dispensary stand on Khao San Road in Bangkok on Friday. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Israeli military accused of using Palestinians as human shields in Gaza

The practice of using detainees to clear buildings is so widespread that there is even a code for it: ‘mosquito protocol’.

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Two detainees used as human shields being held inside a house in the Gaza City area last year. Photo: Breaking the Silence/AP

Opinion

Asian Angle | In Southeast Asia’s climate battle, AI could prove a double-edged sword

AI has the potential to be a new engine of growth but should not be a panacea for the region’s climate problems.

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A man pushes a barrel on a metal cart at Khlong Toei Market during a rain storm in Bangkok on May 14. In Thailand, the AI Nowcast system is forecasting rainfall in Bangkok three hours ahead of time, enhancing the city’s flood preparedness. Photo: AFP

Health & Environment

Hong Kong set for heavy showers, thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon

Observatory says areas of thundery showers continuing to develop over vicinity of Pearl River Delta under influence of trough of low pressure.

Residents cross the street in Central during a rainy spell. Photo: Edmond So

People

‘Friendly neighbour’: China premier congratulates Singapore’s Wong on win

Singapore and China are marking 35 years of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang at last year’s Asean-China Summit in Laos. Photo: Reuters

Racing

Lake Victoria the headline act as Aidan O’Brien targets further Guineas riches

The master of Ballydoyle has a four-strong squad prepared for Sunday’s feature simulcast race.

Global powerhouse Aidan O’Brien looks to have another superstar on his hands. Photo: Kenneth Chan

China Economy

Not a problem yet: why young Chinese put off planning for retirement

As China grapples with a rapidly ageing population, Beijing urges employees to plan ahead – but is anybody listening?

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Beijing has urged young people to plan early for retirement, but young Chinese face a slowing economy, job uncertainty and other social pressures. Photo: IC

Trending in China

China stray puppy has 2 arrows in head, crowdfunding push for surgery, police probe

Fledgling canine found by passers-by, saved by emergency treatment, case sparks fierce online debate about use of police resources.

A stray dog in China which was found with two arrows in its head sparked a crowdfunding campaign to pay for life-saving surgery and a police investigation. Photo: SCMP composite/Jimu

Society

Safety documents for Hong Kong construction sites ‘should require e-signatures’

Industry veteran raises suggestion to fight fraud after ICAC uncovers suspected bribery of inspectors at residential project.

The construction site for CK Asset’s Anderson Road project was recently linked to an alleged bribery scandal. Photo: Dickson Lee

Politics

Singapore’s new Muslim affairs minister condemns ‘divisive rhetoric’ on Gaza issue

Faishal Ibrahim takes a tougher position than his predecessor in defending former president Halimah Yacob against the Critical Spectator.

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Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim is sworn in as Singapore’s Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs on Friday. Photo: AFP

Banking & Finance

China equips Hong Kong with ‘toolbox’ to propel yuan amid de-dollarisation

Doubts about the dollar’s supremacy present a unique opportunity to accelerate the yuan’s internationalisation.

Illustration: Henry Wong
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