A letter to our readers, from the South China Morning Post’s editor-in-chief, Tammy Tam.

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President took off his mask and flashed a double thumbs-up. He then walked into the White House without putting his mask back on.

As voters in the United States prepare for the presidential election in November, the South China Morning Post will explore the potential ramifications for China.

China is just one of a number of countries to claim sovereignty over part of the maritime area, which is believed to harbour a wealth of oil and natural gas reserves.

Sanctions can lead to bank account closures and credit card cancellations, compliance officials say.

Household names with histories dating back decades brace for impact of being stripped of their fond association with the city.

The app has found itself in the crosshairs of authorities in recent months, including a ban in India.

The main Chinese messaging app has over 1.2 billion users worldwide, so will a ban actually work?

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A look at how Huawei features in the US-China rivalry over technology and trade, and the practicality of removing Huawei from telecom backbones.

Washington’s moves to sanction both Chinese and Hong Kong officials over the national security law and Xinjiang have highlighted the power of the US dollar.

Fresh data shows that China’s economy is still growing, but not as quickly as many economists thought.

Concerns are mounting about China’s grain supply this year, despite government assurances that the summer harvest was at ‘an all-time high’.