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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

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Semiconductors

Nvidia’s Huang teases new Taiwan office, supercomputer plans in Computex speech

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Exclusive | 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.

A Leapmotor facility in Jinhua, China. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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.

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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.

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US-China trade war

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.

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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.

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Shoppers look through the window of a Pop Mart store near the Louvre Museum in Paris. The Chinese toy giant has attracted a devoted fan base in Europe with its Labubu and Crybaby collectible dolls. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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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
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
China trade

Exclusive | 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.

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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.

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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.

A batch of SAIC MG brand cars are parked next to the Anji Ansheng ship, ready to be loaded. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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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
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.

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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.

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US-China trade war

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’.

Screens show stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on April 14. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

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China trade

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.

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US-China trade war

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.

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Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: Reuters
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.

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Shenzhen has gained popularity with international tourists, logging a high number of visa-free entries in 2025. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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.

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US-China trade war

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.

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US-China trade war

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.

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US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Huawei, UBTech team up to bring humanoid robots to factories and homes

UBTech’s Walker robot seen at the company’s offices in Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So

Business

Hong Kong’s Phase Scientific gets US$34 million to advance test for HPV

Ricky Chiu Yin-to, founder, chairman and CEO of Hong Kong biotech company Phase Scientific. Photo: Handout

China Economy

Buy local: China directs state bodies to buy more home-made EVs for official use

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New energy vehicles at Changan Automobile’s vehicle distribution center in Chongqing, China, November 17, 2024. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Big Tech

Xiaomi now one of China’s biggest semiconductor investors, founder Lei Jun says

Xiaomi is sharpening its focus on semiconductor development in China. Photo: Shutterstock

Big Tech

Ant Group’s global unit pulls in US$3 billion in revenue ahead of spin-off

The Ant Group logo seen inside the fintech company’s headquarters in Hangzhou, capital of eastern Zhejiang province. Photo: Reuters
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