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The US-China trade war threatens to spill over into the financial markets, with unpredictable consequences, analysts say. Photo: TNS
US-China relations

Will China dump US treasuries? Fears of ‘vicious spirals’ in global markets grow

Fears are growing that the US-China trade war could enter an unpredictable – and potentially devastating – new phase.

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US-China trade war

China seeks to strengthen EU, Asean ties as US trade war escalates

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US-China trade war

US, China competing for ‘economic resiliency’ in a test of endurance: economists

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US-China trade war

‘War has started’: Trump tariff pause won’t ease trade tensions, analysts say

Rapid movements in the US-China trade war, even with a 90-day tariff pause, are throwing the global economy into turmoil, analysts say.

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US President Donald Trump’s sudden turnaround on tariffs for most countries - except China - has added more volatility to global trade. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump’s sudden turnaround on tariffs for most countries - except China - has added more volatility to global trade. Photo: AFP
China shipbuilding

US snubs key shipbuilding summit as global maritime rift deepens

Washington’s attempts to counter China’s shipyards have sent shock waves across the global industry.

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Business of climate change

Emissions from AI chip manufacturing rose fourfold in 2024, Greenpeace says

There are many opportunities to invest directly in wind and solar energy, yet global chipmakers have failed to do so on a meaningful scale, Greenpeace says.

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As tariffs hit China, ‘bold’ US firms could bolster their market share, CEO says

Some American businesses see an opportunity to ‘jump in’ during volatile times, and foreign firms already in China are advised to ‘weather through’.

China’s rapid advancements in the field of robotics have created new opportunities for investment in the country, even as US tariffs hit trade. Photo: Xinhua
China’s rapid advancements in the field of robotics have created new opportunities for investment in the country, even as US tariffs hit trade. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

US inflation? China is more worried the trade war will make goods too cheap

As American demand declines, Chinese producers will be forced to compete even more fiercely for orders at home.

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US-China trade war

Beijing white paper outlines China trade stance before retaliatory strike on US

Beijing issues a white paper for third time since trade war started in 2018, outlining position on major bilateral concerns.

US-China trade war

Exclusive | Chinese exporters ditching shipments mid-voyage to avoid crushing Trump tariffs

One export company’s US-bound container volume has plummeted, from 40 to 50 containers a day to just three to six.

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Containers at Tianjin Port on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

Gold slumps as Trump tariffs prompt sell-off, but it remains a safe-haven choice

Spot price climbed 40 per cent in a year, but it has now fallen 5.1% from peak in less than a week.

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The spot price of gold has fallen by about 5.1 per cent since April 3. Photo: Reuters
The spot price of gold has fallen by about 5.1 per cent since April 3. Photo: Reuters
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China prepared to ‘strike back’, state media says as new tariffs kick in

In the wake of more US tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing’s media arm keeps up defiant language but adds door is not closed to talks.

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US-China trade war

China may weaponise service trade to hit back against US tariffs: commentators

Beijing could further restrict Hollywood films and target American law firms and consultancies, according to several influential commentators.

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US-China trade war

Explainer | How dependent are these 6 major Asian economies on the US market?

A Post review of official data determines share of exports from major Asian economies to the US, as a percentage of their national GDP.

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US President Donald Trump holds up a list of countries covered by his “reciprocal tariffs”, on April 2. Photo: TNS
Chinese overseas

Chinese residents and developer spot green shoots at Malaysian ‘ghost city’

Luxury compound still has no supermarket, but more Singaporeans are making day trips on weekends.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
Yuan

China signals determination to defend yuan after offshore level hits record low

China’s central bank sets midpoint rate at 7.2066 per US dollar ahead of imposition of even steeper US tariffs.

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US-China trade war

As tariff blowback increases, Trump focuses on China

Amid market gyrations and a growing chorus of critics, a disorganised White House faces a day of swings and bad behaviour.

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As tariff wave looms, is China still the world’s indispensable manufacturer?

Despite recent supply chain shifts, US consumers will have a hard time finding replacements for many staple goods still produced in China.

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US consumers are shopping for iPhones and other electronics en masse in anticipation of price increases from US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. Photo: AFP
US consumers are shopping for iPhones and other electronics en masse in anticipation of price increases from US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

‘Brace for impact’: Chinese economist warns the gloves are off in US trade war

Mao Zhenhua says China’s swift, forceful response to US tariff increases means the time for reconciliation appears to be over.

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US-China trade war

With China ‘singled out’ in US tariff war, analysts warn of strong retaliation

‘Whether the tariff is 70 per cent or even 1,000 per cent makes little difference’ when the result is that it blocks trade with US, says Eurasia Group China director.

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‘Where can I go now?’: Chinese factories in Vietnam hammered by US tariffs

Chinese exporters flocked to Vietnam to avoid US tariffs aimed at China, but Vietnam is now also facing a steep rise in duties.

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Vietnamese workers fold apparel at a factory in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam has attracted a surge of investment from Chinese manufacturers in recent years. Photo: AFP
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Is Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ opening the door to China to join the CPTPP?

Members of the trans-Pacific trade bloc may be more inclined to allow China to join as they look to counter US tariff threats, analysts say.

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China has been trying to join the 12-member trade pact since 2021. Photo: AP
China has been trying to join the 12-member trade pact since 2021. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

China slams latest US threat, rushes to stabilise markets as trade war escalates

Ministry of Commerce vows to ‘resolutely’ strike back against any US moves to impose further tariffs.

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Belt and Road Initiative

China’s rail ambitions receive another boost as Mongolia approves new line

China is also moving forward with cross-border rail projects in Central Asia and Southeast Asia.

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China’s retaliatory tariffs on US show Beijing has adapted since 2018: analysts

But global supply chains could face ‘significant damage’ that no country is fully protected against, the more a trade war drags out and intensifies.

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Analysts say an escalation in the US-China trade war does not come as a big surprise to Beijing. Photo: AFP
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Samsung denies halting chip foundry services for Chinese clients

Samsung’s semiconductor subsidiary denies that it stopped providing services to Chinese clients. Photo: dpa

China Economy

China kicks off hunt for rare quartz, with hi-tech aspirations in mind

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China is searching for reserves of a rare quartz that is critically important in the production of solar panels. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

Sanctioned Chinese chip firms shrug off Trump tariffs, anticipate new business

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The booth of Cambricon Technologies a the 2021 World Artificial Intelligent Conference in Shanghai. Photo: Cambricon Technologies

Tech Trends

Meet Peng Zhihui, the latest robotics star to catch the premier’s attention

Peng Zhihui, founder of AgiBot. Photo: Handout

Big Tech

Jack Ma’s Alibaba Cloud visit comes as tech giant accelerates adoption of AI

Alibaba founder Jack Ma speaks about the significance of AI during his visit to Alibaba Cloud on Thursday. Credit: Handout
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