China Watches Divided White House, C919S EU Constitutional Constitution: SCMP Daily Highlights

1. China is waiting to see

China will hold back in the United States while waiting to see which Donald Trump's advisors will have his ear and how other countries will react to the 90-day break for tariffs.

2. Chinas C919 was on asphalt in Europe when the certification time bar expanded

Since China continues to promote its local C919 passenger aircraft for overseas markets and build a name for the Jet in Southeast Asia, it could take longer than expected that the aircraft will receive a coveted confirmation from the European Union Security Regulatory Authority.

3. China Hawk David Perdue confirmed Beijing as a US envoy

The US Senate confirmed the long-time China critic David Perdue on Tuesday as the new US ambassador in China, a key role in escalated bilateral tensions and a tariff showdown with high commitment between the two largest economies in the world.