Robert Delaney
@rfdelaney.bsky.social
North America bureau chief: South China Morning Post
Author: The Wounded Muse
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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
Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social's @khushboorazdan.bsky.social, @igorpatrick.bsky.social
‘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.
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March 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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
Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social's @khushboorazdan.bsky.social, @igorpatrick.bsky.social
“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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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?
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February 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“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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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...
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?
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January 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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...
“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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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.
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January 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“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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“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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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.
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January 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“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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Will #SCOTUS delay its #tiktok decision? Read this analysis by @khushboorazdan.bsky.social sc.mp/6fjw8?utm_so...
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.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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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December 20, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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."
"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."
December 19, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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."
"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."
Outbound is gone, for the moment. Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social @bochenhan.bsky.social
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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.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Outbound is gone, for the moment. Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social @bochenhan.bsky.social
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Heads must be spinning in the substantially large China hawk caucus on Capitol Hill. Story by @khushboorazdan.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.
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December 16, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Heads must be spinning in the substantially large China hawk caucus on Capitol Hill. Story by @khushboorazdan.bsky.social
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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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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.
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December 7, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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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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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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.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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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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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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
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December 6, 2024 at 2:09 AM
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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“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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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.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:40 PM
“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…
Could be spicy: Baerbock slams China’s support for Russia ahead of Beijing trip
“Instead of shouldering responsibility for peace and security... China is going against our core European interests by providing economic and military aid to Russia"
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“Instead of shouldering responsibility for peace and security... China is going against our core European interests by providing economic and military aid to Russia"
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Germany’s Baerbock slams China’s support for Russia ahead of Beijing trip
China is going against our core European interests by providing economic and military aid to Russia,’ Baerbock said on Sunday.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Another one to watch…
“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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Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social's @khushboorazdan.bsky.social
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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.
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December 1, 2024 at 11:47 PM
“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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Story by @scmpnews.bsky.social's @khushboorazdan.bsky.social
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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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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.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:40 PM
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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Comprehensive reporting on China's new conduit to South America, by @igorpatrick.bsky.social sc.mp/krnct?utm_so...
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 ...
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November 21, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Comprehensive reporting on China's new conduit to South America, by @igorpatrick.bsky.social sc.mp/krnct?utm_so...
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...
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.
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November 20, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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...
