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Moreover, hefty US tariffs imposed to counter any moves toward “de-dollarisation” could accelerate currency multipolarity and ultimately harm the US economy.

‘De-dollar’ diplomacy: Brics focus on alternative currency stirs Trump’s ire What Trump threats against challenging the US dollar’s global primacy could mean for the future of Brics and its member nations.

Some analysts say that Trump’s tactics could backfire, strengthening and uniting Brics nations against his coercion, even if a Brics-sponsored currency remains far out of reach. sc.mp/l41ho?utm_so...
Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social's @khushboorazdan.bsky.social, @igorpatrick.bsky.social

As Trump cuts US profile at UN, China’s leadership opportunity grows Washington’s pullback gives Beijing a historic chance to advance its global standing and agenda, but how much will it pursue?

“Beijing is winning without fighting,” Lowy Institute found, adding that China’s patience, pressure tactics and successful diplomatic strategy “could be a prelude to war”. Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social, Mark Magnier
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Trump, Biden, and the Future of US-China Policy What lies ahead for one of the most complex and consequential bilateral relationships in the world?

Is peaceful co-existence possible during Trump 2.0? I had the opportunity and honor to get some insights from @cato.org experts Clark Packard and Eric Gomez. www.cato.org/events/trump...

US executive order targets China, other alleged cyberattackers before Biden exit Rules include tougher standards to ensure software is more secure and bolster sanction authority against likes of Beijing.

“If an entity is conducting disruptive attacks against critical infrastructure, we will come after them. We can sanction them and use that tool, particularly around the world.” Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social's Mark Magnier
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Self-styled TikTok refugees find new Chinese app, sending it to No 1 in US Chinese users of Shanghai-based Xiaohongshu, known as Rednote, welcome American arrivals to the platform.

“Hi guys, TikTok refugee here. I am so nervous to be on this app but I also find it to be really exciting and thrilling that we are all doing this,” said Nuha, in her first video posted to Xiaohongshu. Story by @khushboorazdan.bsky.social @scmpnews.bsky.social
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Trump’s TikTok request poses challenge to US Supreme Court, legal analysts say In asking court to halt a law until after he takes office, some contend the US president-elect seeks action that oversteps its authority.

Will #SCOTUS delay its #tiktok decision? Read this analysis by @khushboorazdan.bsky.social sc.mp/6fjw8?utm_so...

Excellent timing for this new @penn-us-china.bsky.social initiative since we are sailing into uncertainty in terms of Washington's Indo-Pacific policy.
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Remarks from HRVP Kaja Kallas arriving here at European Council, to discuss "Europe in the world"

"There are no winners in trade wars... If the US is looking at China, we should stick together, Europe and US. If we're having a trade war between Europe and US, who is laughing out loud? It's China."

US restrictions on outbound investments to China scrapped from spending bill Earlier version had included provisions on overseas transactions involving China in sectors like chips, quantum technology and AI.

Outbound is gone, for the moment. Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social @bochenhan.bsky.social
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Trump says China, US can ‘solve all of the world’s problems’ together US president-elect made comment from Mar-a-Lago when pushed for confirmation about invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend inauguration.

Heads must be spinning in the substantially large China hawk caucus on Capitol Hill. Story by @khushboorazdan.bsky.social
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Paraguay expels Chinese diplomat for urging lawmakers to sever ties to Taiwan Xu Wei, senior Chinese envoy to Latin America, is directed to leave the country after telling legislators to recognise mainland China.

China has been intensifying efforts to isolate Taiwan diplomatically, in recent years persuading four Latin American countries to cut ties with Taipei in favour of Beijing, often offering trade and investment deals in exchange. Story by @igorpatrick.bsky.social
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Trump’s quick pick for US envoy to China raises prospects for top-tier contact The swift nomination of former senator David Perdue suggests the president-elect sees Beijing as a high priority, observer says.

Sources in both Washington and Beijing, who did not want to be named, had expressed concerns that leaving the China envoy role vacant for an extended period – as was the case with Burns – could be worrying for relations.
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Advice to BlueSky: Be Ready for PRC (or Other) Influence Operations Amid a surge of new users, the app should prepare now for future manipulation attempts

Hot off the presses! A new edition of UnderReported China, covering risks BlueSky might face from #China influence operations if its popularity keeps rising, new research on CCP influence in Europe and Canada, and another jailed Chinese journalist.

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3 Uygurs freed as part of US-China prisoner exchange: report The Biden administration reportedly drove ‘a fairly tough bargain’ with Beijing in gaining the release of the Uygurs.

“Our prayers have been answered. After more than 20 years, I am overjoyed to be reunited with my mother here in Washington,” Nury Turkel said. Story by @bochenhan.bsky.social
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Another one to watch…

Chinese tech workers expecting to attend US CES trade show report visa problems Requests for US visas to attend CES in Las Vegas, the world’s largest tech show, are being denied, analysts say.

“They told me that if you mention attending CES, there’s a 90 per cent chance you’ll be denied a visa.”
Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social's @khushboorazdan.bsky.social
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Xi’s South American tour: China takes centre stage as US heads for the wings Chinese President Xi Jinping’s nine-day trip to Peru and Brazil shows Beijing’s growing profile while US awaits the coming of Trump 2.0.

Seeding the ground for future dividends, Xi also signed dozens of bilateral trade agreements with Brazil, upgraded China’s free trade agreement with Peru and fielded some 400 business leaders in his slipstream ready to do deals. Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social, Mark Magnier
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China’s Chancay, Peru port project The Chinese-funded megaport in Chancay, Peru, may reshape Pacific trade, but has also made the United States uneasy. This two-part series looks at the development of the project, its impact on global ...

Comprehensive reporting on China's new conduit to South America, by @igorpatrick.bsky.social sc.mp/krnct?utm_so...

Opinion | What I learned about Trump’s America on the eve of Election Day The views of upset, alienated and aggressive voters served as a harbinger of Donald Trump’s second rise to power.

Hats off to my colleague @khushboorazdan.bsky.social for her ability to gauge GOP fervour on the ground in the swing state of Michigan. sc.mp/rcxzj?utm_so...

EU warns China of ‘consequences’ if it’s found to be making drones for Russia European Union foreign ministers are discussing intelligence showing drones are being produced for the Russian military in Xinjiang.

Watch this space. Story by @scmp.bsky.social's @fbermingham.bsky.social sc.mp/sesii?utm_so...