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Brian Rhoads
SCMP Plus Editor
Brian Rhoads has been a journalist in Asia and North America for more than three decades, serving in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York and the San Francisco area. He graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Political Science in 1987.
Brian Rhoads has been a journalist in Asia and North America for more than three decades, serving in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York and the San Francisco area. He graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Political Science in 1987.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
A call between the leaders of China and Russia reinforced relations that have helped Vladimir Putin wage war in Ukraine amid European and US sanctions.
July extended the boom in Chinese exports ahead of the potential end to the US trade war truce and the new risk of a levy tied to Russian oil purchases.
Chipmaking giant denies installing backdoors and kill switches in its processors amid accusations in China that it does and complaints in the US that it doesn’t.
New legal challenges in Panama add another hurdle to Li Ka-shing’s global port sale, while attempts to allay Chinese concerns about the deal risk inflaming US opposition.
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South Korea’s promise to invest US$150 billion in US shipbuilding may help sap China’s dominance of the sector, even amid limited prospects for a renaissance at American yards.
Politburo’s steady-as-she-goes approach contrasts with a year earlier and comes despite slowdown in manufacturing and trade war with US.
Trade talks in Stockholm called ‘candid’ and ‘constructive’; an extension of tariffs pause was discussed but needs US president’s approval.
First national childcare support scheme, a supplement to local baby bonus programmes, aimed at reversing population decline.
Both sides likely to raise a range of issues dividing them when they discuss a trade deal in Stockholm, and to extend suspension of tariffs.
President Xi Jinping urges Europe to ‘make the right strategic choice’, Ursula von der Leyen demands ‘real solutions’ as trade frictions rear their head at meeting.
World’s biggest hydropower plant on Yarlung Tsangpo river is not just a clean-energy project but an opportunity to extend China’s influence.
While suggesting progress has been made, US Treasury Secretary adds geopolitics to agenda of China trade talks. A deal would pave way for leaders to meet.
Food delivery companies the latest to be told to keep their competition ‘rational’ as country’s leaders tackle price cutting and overcapacity.
US President Donald Trump praised China’s efforts on fentanyl trafficking, further easing his hostility towards the country and putting an opioid tariff into play in trade talks.
Jensen Huang praised China’s AI developers after convincing the White House to scrap an export ban that had hobbled Nvidia’s ability to compete with Huawei in its home market.
Above-target growth from the first half of the year will be difficult to maintain as China faces risks from trade tensions, front-loaded exports and diminishing returns from stimulus.
June exports rose 5.8 per cent, beating expectations, as Chinese shipments withstood the impact of new tariffs and uncertainties stemming from US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Unprecedented defence drills in Taiwan are taking place against growing military might in China and doubts about US President Donald Trump’s commitment to the island.
Consumer prices barely rose in June after months of deflation, as overproduction spurs unprofitable competition and excessive frugality among local officials adds to demand challenges.
Donald Trump’s key spending bill includes about US$150 billion for defence as US policymakers focus on China’s growing military might in the Indo-Pacific region.
President Xi Jinping emphasised efforts to break down local protectionism in China and end destructive price wars as global tariffs threaten to dampen export-led growth.
Elon Musk’s Tesla faces renewed pressure in China, its largest overseas market, after a Xiaomi SUV got 200,000 pre-orders in just three minutes.
Shares in Hong Kong have surged 20 per cent this year as mainland stock buyers pour money into the city and global investors look for opportunities outside the US.
This week: US, China announce trade breakthrough and China’s premier opposes protectionism, Texas bans Chinese citizens from buying property. Next week: China reveals June factory activity, foreign ministers of US and key Indo-Pacific allies meet.
China’s World Bank alternative intends to raise annual financing to US$17 billion by 2030 and work more with private investors under the leadership of incoming President Zou Jiayi.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s call for depoliticising trade in his Summer Davos speech contrasts with China’s reluctance to fully open its own markets and end favouritism for local businesses.
A Middle East truce announced by US President Donald Trump was in jeopardy as Nato readied for a summit that is likely to highlight Taiwan.
Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to US attacks would choke off Middle East oil supplies, which accounted for more than half of China’s crude imports last year.
Eight financial reforms announced by the central bank chief are the latest efforts to boost the currency’s role abroad, stabilise markets and shore up the economy.
