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Hong Kong stocks were back in positive territory on Thursday after tumbling in the previous session. Photo: Shutterstock

Markets

Hong Kong stocks rebound as traders focus on US tariff talks

Trump said the US and Japan had made ‘big progress’ in talks to reach a deal to avoid higher tariffs.

‘So inept’: Trump’s tariff war is hurting all US assets, investor warns

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Chinese EV makers face tariff dilemma as Beijing intervenes in go-global plans

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Global Economy

With US-China decoupling closer than ever, firms are reshaping supply chains

With full US-China decoupling looking closer than ever – though not a certainty – suppliers are rapidly evaluating their relationships and options.

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Illustration: Davies C Surya
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Companies

Exclusive | Yacht haven: Hong Kong aims to be growth hub for leisure-boat industry

Government policies and planned marina will make the city a centre for the industry’s growth, experts say.

Companies

Chinese hedge fund Greenwoods adds Hong Kong stocks amid market rout

`The most important thing for a market is the stability and rationality of its policies,’ managing partner Gao Yuncheng says.

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Tech Trends

TikTok Shop’s sales in US plunge as tariffs hit Chinese imports

TikTok Shop, along with platforms like Shein and Temu, has emerged as a major channel connecting Chinese vendors with US consumers.

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Gross merchandise value on TikTok Shop fell last week amid an escalating tariff between the US and China. Photo: AFP
Gross merchandise value on TikTok Shop fell last week amid an escalating tariff between the US and China. Photo: AFP

China Economy

China’s container bookings to plunge up to 60% as US tariffs wipe out trade

But shipping traffic in the rest of Asia is bouncing back as traders rush to take advantage of US ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause.

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China Business

SAIC Motor to join Huawei in new smart EV project to stem multi-year sales slump

SAIC, which assembles petrol cars with GM and VW, has been left trailing as Chinese consumers switch to EVs sold by Tesla, Xpeng, Nio and Li Auto.

Tech War

Chip war: US Nvidia H20 restrictions could boost China’s AI chip business

Nvidia’s China business is likely to ‘fall to nearly zero’, as tech giants such as ByteDance and Tencent turn to domestic suppliers, analysts say.

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The Huawei Atlas 800 inference server displayed at the InnoEX Fair in Hong Kong on April 15. Photo: Reuters

Big Tech

Temu cuts US ads after Trump’s tariffs, as app downloads plunge

The Chinese-backed shopping app has been a significant advertiser since launching in the US in September 2022.

Temu is slashing its ad spending in the US as President Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods. Photo: Reuters
Temu is slashing its ad spending in the US as President Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods. Photo: Reuters

Business

Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi buys 2 Hong Kong shops

Snack maker adds to property holdings in city as some analysts predict improvements in retail sales.

Banking & Finance

Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China-unit reshuffle

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

Tech War

ASML’s orders fall short, as CEO warns of tariff uncertainty

‘The situation will remain dynamic for a while,’ Christophe Fouquet, CEO of the chipmaking equipment giant, says.

The ASML logo seen at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: AFP

China EVs

Tesla halts US-made models in China, Xpeng eyes Europe sales: 7 EV reads

From Tesla halting US-made models in China to Xpeng eyeing Europe sales with its X9 MPV, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Tesla’s Model 3 on display at a showroom in Beijing. Photo: EPA-EFE
Tesla’s Model 3 on display at a showroom in Beijing. Photo: EPA-EFE

Banking & Finance

‘Your capital is safe’ in Hong Kong, financial secretary reassures family offices

The China-US tariff war underscores Hong Kong’s soundness as a stable destination for wealthy families’ investments, Paul Chan says.

Banking & Finance

Shenzhen pork producer, Beijing AI firm eye Hong Kong listings

Sixteen companies submitted listing applications for Hong Kong’s main board in the past two weeks, according to exchange data.

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China EVs

Self navigating to the top: why China leads the global autonomous-driving race

After stamping their authority on EV technology, Chinese firms make strides in adding self-driving features.

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Banking & Finance

In SAFE hands: China’s secret plan for US$1 trillion reserves fund in Hong Kong

Cheng Hao, the man involved in the rescue of China’s 2015 market crash, runs what is the world’s third largest wealth fund in Hong Kong.

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Banking & Finance

China’s 4 golden flowers: how Beijing invests its US$3.2 trillion reserves

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange entrusts managers in four ‘overseas offices’ to diversify its reserves and maximise returns.

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Business

Nicholas Tse, Stanley Ho’s family face falling property value amid market slump

Macau tycoon Stanley Ho’s family is selling a site in Tsim Sha Tsui, while actor Nicholas Tse’s shop in Central rented out at a big discount.

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Mainland tourists are seen in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong’s retail sales fell 7.3 per cent last year. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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OPINION
Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa

Opinion | Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US

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Robert Delaney

On Balance | Tariff flip-flops and why Trump’s attack on China is misguided

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Samer Elhajjar 

Opinion | Chinese brands are impressing the world – but can they inspire it?

Samer Elhajjar 
Bert George

Opinion | If the EU adopts a ‘US plus one’ strategy, Hong Kong has a role to play

Bert George
Zhou Xin

My Take | China needs to boost nation’s household income to counteract Trump tariffs

Zhou Xin
Zhou Xin

My Take | Labubu proves Hong Kong IP and Chinese manufacturing are a recipe for success

Zhou Xin
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MULTIMEDIA
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Chinese EV maker Xpeng CEO unveils newest vehicles in Hong Kong

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Asian stock markets fall as 104% tariffs target China

Stock markets in Asia resume slump as hefty US tariffs on China take effect
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How Alibaba.com is betting on AI to transform e-commerce

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The small business concerns behind China’s ‘two sessions’

China’s ‘two sessions’: small businesses voice concerns as they face economic headwinds
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