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US Democrats’ win could squeeze China; star mathematician leaves US: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Seven stories from Hong Kong, mainland China, Asia and beyond that resonated with readers this week

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SCMP highlights seven recent stories, including Beijing's response to Democrats' sweeping US midterm victory and its pledge to pursue a constructive relationship of strategic stability with Washington on AI and bilateral talks.

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SCMP selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with readers and shed light on topical issues.

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From activist Joshua Wong’s fresh sentence to the next US speaker’s China playbook, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

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Published: 12:45pm, 6 Nov 2026

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. US midterm shift could squeeze China on AI, bring clarity to bilateral talks

Beijing has vowed to continue working with Washington towards a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections on Wednesday.

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  • What are the other six stories selected by SCMP?
  • What specific AI policies might the new US Congress pursue toward China?
  • When will bilateral talks between Beijing and Washington take place?

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