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US-China trade war
China defies trade war challenge with US$17.3 billion in capital inflow
As the US faces downward pressures, from unsustainable debt to the possibility of huge tax cuts, investors are turning to Asia, analysts say.
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US-China trade war
How critical minerals became China’s ultimate trump card in the trade war
20 May 2025 - 6:05AM
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Semiconductors
Nvidia’s Huang teases new Taiwan office, supercomputer plans in Computex speech
19 May 2025 - 6:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
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Stellantis, Leapmotor near decision on European production
Leapmotor says production costs likely to rise by 10 per cent compared with former Poland plant, but has no plans to raise prices.
19 May 2025 - 8:34PM
A Leapmotor facility in Jinhua, China. Photo: AFP
China's economic recovery
China’s economic resilience muffles speculation over imminent fiscal stimulus
China’s exports and industrial output beat market expectations in April, despite the impact of US tariffs.
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China manufacturing
BeiDou, China’s version of GPS, now being used over 1 trillion times per day
The Chinese navigation system has ascended to a dominant position in its home market, driving nearly US$80 billion of economic output last year.
19 May 2025 - 4:01PM
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Banking & finance
Moody’s downgrade, US debt fears revive mini ‘sell America’ trade
Rating downgrade risks reinforcing Wall Street’s growing worries over the US sovereign bond market.
19 May 2025 - 12:45PM
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Yuan
China’s yuan can rival US dollar as go-to currency if more accessible: economist
‘US exceptionalism is over – the beginning of the end,’ Singapore-based economist warns while weighing in on how China can internationalise its currency.
19 May 2025 - 8:00AM
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Trade war fallout: Chinese e-commerce firms intensify push for Europe’s shoppers
Temu and Shein launch aggressive campaigns in European market amid US trade uncertainty – with ad spending up by as much as 70 per cent.
18 May 2025 - 10:00PM
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China-EU relations
‘It’s crazy’: inside Europe’s growing obsession with Chinese blind-box toys
The craze is the latest sign that Chinese brands are becoming more skilled at winning over Western consumers.
17 May 2025 - 4:00PM
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China trade
Cambodia starts selling durians to China, vying to rival Thailand and Malaysia
The Southeast Asian nation sees juicy opportunities in the vast Chinese durian market, but first it will need to win over picky consumers.
17 May 2025 - 11:00AM
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Consumers inspect Vietnamese durians at a trade expo in southern China. China is by far the world’s largest durian market, with most of its imports currently coming from Thailand and Vietnam. Photo: Getty Images
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US-China deal no relief for firms as rare earth curbs keep supply chain severed
Documents show Beijing export restrictions – with no explicit removal after trade deal – hampering US-based magnet buyer with slow approvals.
16 May 2025 - 10:33PM
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China shipbuilding
China faces headwinds, but it’s not all plain sailing for Korean shipbuilders
America’s plan to impose higher docking fees on vessels made in China will be a blow, but South Korean shipyards face capacity constraints.
16 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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China exports
World’s biggest car carrier sets sail from China, highlighting export ambitions
With a maximum capacity of 9,500 vehicles, Anji Ansheng is the world’s largest car carrier, beating a record only set late last month.
16 May 2025 - 2:00PM
China trade
President Xi messages Danish businesses ahead of foreign minister’s China visit
First such letter to a foreign business community since 2021 shows how China is trying to expand its circle of friends amid a trade-war truce with the United States.
15 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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President Xi Jinping is encouraging Danish businesses to invest in China and serve as a bridge between China and Europe. Image: Shutterstock
US-China trade war
China to US container bookings soar nearly 300% after trade war truce
The agreement to pause tariffs for 90 days promises early peak shipping – but challenges lie ahead, industry insiders warn.
15 May 2025 - 5:00PM
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US-China trade war
US lawmakers mull State Department shake-up as trade partners seek new alliances
Witnesses warn subcommittee hearing that previously ‘impossible’ economic partnerships are moving ahead after tariff confusion.
15 May 2025 - 12:18PM
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Amid Trump turmoil, is China looking to set up a market stabilisation fund?
Study Times and CSRC chairman acknowledge Central Huijin Investment’s role as ‘quasi stabilisation fund’.
15 May 2025 - 12:00PM
Screens show stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on April 14. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war
China moves to protect small traders from US trade war
Beijing urges major tech platforms to do more to support self-employed vendors, who are facing ‘pressure and challenges’ due to US tariffs.
15 May 2025 - 11:00AM
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China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce
Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East.
15 May 2025 - 1:53PM
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How China plays the ace up its sleeve – rare earth minerals – in dealing with US
Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.
14 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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China travel
Foreigners flock to China’s Shenzhen as visa-free entries surge 160%
Visa-free policies have helped the southern tech hub become a popular destination for overseas tourists, particularly from elsewhere in Asia.
14 May 2025 - 5:00PM
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Shenzhen has gained popularity with international tourists, logging a high number of visa-free entries in 2025. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
US-China trade war
Goldman Sachs, UBS raise China GDP growth forecasts after US trade truce
Goldman Sachs also lifts US growth forecast by half a percentage point and predicts strengthening of yuan against US dollar.
14 May 2025 - 10:59AM
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Tariff flux leaves Chinese car-parts makers in limbo on global growth plans
The fluid tariff situation makes planning difficult, particularly with regard to offshore investment, S&P analysts say.
14 May 2025 - 9:57AM
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Times have changed: US-China talks show Beijing learned how to deal with Trump
Analysts say China has emerged as the ‘only credible global counterweight to Washington’, wielding the ability to walk away as US alienates partners.
13 May 2025 - 11:00PM
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