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The Trump administration’s so-called reciprocal tariffs has sent global financial markets into a tailspin. Photo: Reuters
US-listed Chinese stocks

‘Extreme’ US-China decoupling could cost US$2.5 trillion, Goldman warns

Threat of decoupling emerged after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said delisting of US-traded Chinese companies was back on the table.

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US-China trade war

‘It’s not just affecting China’: British anger grows over US tariff blitz

US-China trade war

China chip exports keep rising as US ‘national security’ review looms

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China exports

‘Final hurrah’: China’s exports up 12.4% in March amid pre-tariff rush

Trade figures reflect resilience of export machine and rapid reorientation of shipments as uncertainty swirls over eventual scope and impact of tariffs.

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China’s exports remained resilient in March despite new tariffs from US President Donald Trump. Photo: Xinhua
China’s exports remained resilient in March despite new tariffs from US President Donald Trump. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

‘It’s so arbitrary’: China’s tech firms bewildered by US tariff flip-flops

The exemptions only cover a small slice of China’s vast electronics supply chain, and Trump’s ‘sectoral tariffs’ add fresh uncertainty.

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China trade

China’s middle class loves avocados. Enter Australia?

After years of lobbying and a costly trade war that battered exports, Australian fruit producers brace for market access.

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American firm dodges China’s tariff hikes, selling off millions in inventory

Jeff Bowman had a sense that the tariffs would escalate, so ‘we just emptied out the warehouse’.

The Colorado-based maker of bead-like pellets – comprising “masterbatches” of additives (pictured) for yarn and clothing – has made a tactical move in the US-China trade war. Photo: Shutterstock
The Colorado-based maker of bead-like pellets – comprising “masterbatches” of additives (pictured) for yarn and clothing – has made a tactical move in the US-China trade war. Photo: Shutterstock
China trade

US, EU, German business chambers in China brace for ‘long-lasting’ trade war

Some say China-US strife offers an opportunity for other third countries to re-evaluate their relationship with China.

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US-China trade war

Economist says China’s overseas assets at risk as trade war hits boiling point

Yu Yongding, a former central bank adviser, says Beijing’s foreign holdings could become another battleground in the US-China trade war.

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US-China trade war

Explainer | What tariff rate do China’s goods now actually face in the US?

The latest “reciprocal” duties are only part of the total levies applied to Chinese imports.

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The United States has ramped up tariffs on Chinese goods by 145 per cent since January. Photo: AFP
China shipbuilding

US fires fresh broadside at China’s shipyards with new executive order

The US has softened a controversial port-fee proposal, but is preparing yet more tariffs targeting China’s dominant shipbuilding sector.

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The US is proposing a string of actions to counter the dominance of China’s shipbuilding sector. Photo: AFP
The US is proposing a string of actions to counter the dominance of China’s shipbuilding sector. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

China ups tariffs on American goods to 125%, will ‘ignore’ future US hikes

Latest move matches tariff level announced by US President Donald Trump, and officials say any future US increases will not be met with reply.

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US-China trade war

Worried Chinese retail investors want answers about US exposure

China’s more than 100 million retail investors have seen the A-share market shed about 4.5 trillion yuan of value this month.

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US-China trade war

China’s exporters on edge as trade war casts shadow over Canton Fair

China’s oldest and largest trade fair unlikely to be a bonanza as exporters prepare for lean times amid tariff-induced uncertainty.

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This spring’s Canton Fair, though slated to host more companies than last fall’s session, is shrouded in uncertainty amid the US-China trade war. Photo: Xinhua
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s auto-parts makers could face biggest risk from tariff war fallout

At biggest risk US$13.6 billion worth of components which China ships to the US annually.

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An assembly line inside an electric vehicle (EV) factory owned by Li Auto in Changzhou in eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: Xinhua
An assembly line inside an electric vehicle (EV) factory owned by Li Auto in Changzhou in eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: Xinhua
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

China and European Union ready to engage on thorny issues such as electric vehicle imports as Trump’s tariff plans spark concerns.

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US-China trade war

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

As trade conflict threatens a complete decoupling, analyst asks: ‘If the US produces everything domestically, why would other countries need the dollar?’.

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Analysts say many of China’s export industries may be forced to redirect their products to the domestic market as the risk intensifies of a complete decoupling from the United States. Image: Shutterstock
Analysts say many of China’s export industries may be forced to redirect their products to the domestic market as the risk intensifies of a complete decoupling from the United States. Image: Shutterstock
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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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.

Demand for AI chips boomed as ChatGPT started an evolution in AI services and sparked a rise of Chinese rivals. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

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
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Alibaba founder Jack Ma calls for responsible AI in remarks to cloud unit

The Alibaba logo is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, July 6, 2023. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

Alibaba steps up AI adoption in auto industry with Nio, BMW deals

Nio EVs are displayed at the 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, December 7, 2023. Photo: Xinhua

Big Tech

China’s chip trade faces uncertainty after growing in first quarter

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China’s semiconductor industry faces headwinds from an escalating tariff war. Photo: Xinhua

Business

Hutchmed weighs cancer drug’s supply-chain options amid trade war

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Hutchmed aims to expand Tazemetostat’s usage to patients with solid cancers. Photo: Shutterstock

Global Economy

China chip exports keep rising as US ‘national security’ review looms

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said electronic goods will be included in upcoming semiconductor tariffs, which will come in a month or two. Photo: AP
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