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A worker at a currency exchange shop in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, counts US dollars on April 9 after US President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower new tariffs on many countries, but not China. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Opinion | Trump’s tariffs could mean saying goodbye to US dollar profits

If those holding or trading in US dollars see sticks but no carrots while dollar asset returns fall, the risk of a financial crash will grow.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

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

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Social media

Opinion | Don’t leave parents to suffer the fallout of social media overuse

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China economy

Opinion | Trump’s targeting of China will only spur its economic recovery

Trump’s policies are repelling nations and academics, helping China deepen trading ties and attract talent even as the US heads towards recession.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
US-China trade war

Macroscope | Trump’s economic ignorance and unpredictability prove a potent mix

Trump’s sudden reversal on some tariffs shows the stability of the global economy is at the mercy of one reckless, unreliable president.

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European Union

Opinion | How Europe can teach Trump a hard lesson on free trade

Unlike in the 1930s, Europe is united and capable of weaving a global trade web that spans from Shenzhen to Sao Paulo.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Why China can and should go all out against Trump in his trade war

China has all the cards and the confidence; but for the US, the likely outcome is the bursting of the US financial bubble and the dollar’s demise.

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Shoppers in Shanghai on February 28. The property bubble has been lanced, people are braced and households have twice as much savings as debt. There is very little economic downside left for China, and no scenario in which it cannot go on. Photo: Reuters
Shoppers in Shanghai on February 28. The property bubble has been lanced, people are braced and households have twice as much savings as debt. There is very little economic downside left for China, and no scenario in which it cannot go on. Photo: Reuters
United States

Opinion | Trump’s tariff wall was never about fairness or reciprocity

Blanket tariffs on all goods imports confirm he is committed to ‘liberating’ the US from the very system that made it prosperous.

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Donald Trump

Opinion | What the Asian Tigers can teach Trump

The US president is interested in making America bigger. But human talent, not land, is the asset most worth investing in.

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United States

Opinion | What Trump got wrong with his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

The White House’s explanation of how it set the new tariff rates was based on unfounded premises and wrong assumptions.

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order on tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2. Photo: TNS
China-EU relations

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

Hong Kong can lean into its role as a superconnector and help boost cooperation between European countries and China.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Taiwan

Opinion | Missed signals only worsen tensions over Taiwan

Addressing two major misperceptions that underpin the dynamics between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan would help promote stability.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Trump’s tariffs offer China an opportunity riding a dangerous wind

The US president’s moves could serve as a catalyst for China to increase domestic stimulus and forge closer ties with its major trading partners.

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Human rights

Opinion | Whose lives matter? Navigating aid and ethics in a divided world

As the West and Global South clash over Gaza and beyond, the question of whose lives are deemed worthy of protection exposes deep fractures.

Internally displaced Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

Opinion | Trump’s plan for port fees on Chinese-made ships won’t save US shipyards

Instead, US exporters and smaller ports would face collapse even as higher costs force trade away and erode American economic interests in the long run.

A cargo ship full of containers at Oakland port as trade tensions escalate over US tariffs, in California, US, on March 6. Photo: Reuters
A cargo ship full of containers at Oakland port as trade tensions escalate over US tariffs, in California, US, on March 6. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy

Macroscope | Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again

The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.

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Asean

Opinion | 3 ways Asean can survive Trump’s tariff war – and 4 ways China can help

Amid escalating global trade tensions, Southeast Asian nations must stick together and diversify their options to mitigate external shocks.

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United States

Outside In | Real threat posed by Trump’s tariffs worse than a global recession

The US president cannot be allowed to replace world’s hard-won multilateral compromise and cooperation with bullying bilateralism.

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US President Donald Trump holds a tariffs poster in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 2. Photo: AZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US President Donald Trump holds a tariffs poster in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 2. Photo: AZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US-China trade war

Opinion | A lesson from the Hong Kong Sevens amid uncertainty brought by Trump

When not cheering on Hong Kong’s teams, fans at Kai Tak Stadium’s first major event could be found discussing geopolitics.

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United States

Opinion | With friends like Trump’s America, who needs enemies?

Whether it’s the Ukraine conflict, global trade or the ability to plan a classified military operation, the US’ credibility is in doubt.

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China-Russia relations

Opinion | Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market

The likes of Geely and Chery have filled the gap left by Western rivals. Even with higher duties now levied by Moscow, Chinese vehicles remain the most popular.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
US-China relations

Opinion | As the White House sends mixed signals, Beijing bides its time

While Trump appears willing to improve ties, Chinese policymakers are likely to be more focused on understanding his true intentions.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
European Union

Opinion | Brussels should listen to Europe’s CEOs who want closer China ties

Amid a hail of US tariffs, a strong showing of CEOs from Europe and UK at China Development Forum reflects a desire to stay invested in China.

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Quantum computing

Opinion | Major powers’ race for quantum supremacy inspires awe – and fear

With no rules in place, a breakthrough that shreds our system underpinning security will bring chaos and deepen the global tech divide.

Banking & finance

Macroscope | World is ready to cut US dollar down to size – but not too quickly

The US dollar is too central to the global financial system for the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord to find traction outside the US. But the search is on for alternatives.

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There has been talk of a new Plaza-type accord to depreciate the US dollar and ensure US export competitiveness. Photo: Shutterstock
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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