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Nikkei 225 stock benchmark and the dollar-yen exchange rate on display outside a Tokyo brokerage on April 3, 2025. Photo: Reuters.

Banking & Finance

Dollar weakens on concern Trump’s tariffs would batter US economy

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell as much as 1 per cent to the lowest since November, with the US dollar sliding sharply versus the yen and Swiss franc.

China battles to stabilise yuan after Trump’s tariffs spark market upheaval

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Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

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China Economy

How Malaysia became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions

China’s tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China Business

Beijing crackdown on solar industry ‘too little, too late’: US advisory firm

Clean Energy Associates says ‘measures lack sufficient substance to impact the already established online manufacturing capacity’.

Global Economy

US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

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China

Hypersonic anti-ship missiles, PLA drills continue: SCMP daily highlights

From day 2 of Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan to a first for China’s Communist Party, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Two YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missiles can be seen on board a Chinese H-6K bomber in a video released by the People’s Liberation Army on Tuesday. Photo: PLA Eastern Theatre Command
Two YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missiles can be seen on board a Chinese H-6K bomber in a video released by the People’s Liberation Army on Tuesday. Photo: PLA Eastern Theatre Command

China Economy

Explainer | What is the ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’, and will it really crash China’s economy?

The US’ mooted idea to devalue the dollar has been compared to the Plaza Accord of the 1980s, which some believe caused Japan’s ‘lost decades’.

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Global Economy

China contends ‘key pillar’ agriculture is off-limits in US trade war

Party mouthpiece warns against mutually destructive trade practices, says US and China are ‘natural partners in agriculture’.

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Global Economy

Explainer | Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock

US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

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US President Donald Trump has rolled out several measures to curb China’s perceived influence in global shipping and shipbuilding. Photo: AP

China Economy

Fresh US tariffs on China may be ‘too large to absorb, too conspicuous to dodge’

Donald Trump’s deadline for China report has arrived, ahead of his ‘Liberation Day’ to free US economy from what he sees as unfair practices.

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After US President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, he ordered a comprehensive review America’s trade policy, with a focus on China. Photo: TNS
After US President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, he ordered a comprehensive review America’s trade policy, with a focus on China. Photo: TNS

Economy

China’s complex social credit system evolves with 23 new guidelines from Beijing

Guidelines also establish ‘seriously discredited entities’ list for specific sectors – and those on the list could face restrictions or bans on issuing stocks and bonds.

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China Economy

Stay humble? China ranks itself 10th in new global innovation league table

But China has risen up the rankings faster than any other nation over the past 12 years, according to the report.

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Economic Indicators

China’s factory activity speeds up on export boost, Caixin PMI shows

But China’s macroeconomic policies must be ‘more proactive and decisive’, with immediate implementations, to support a recovery, economist says.

A worker welds at a steel-processing factory on Saturday. China’s factory activity showed signs of speeding up in March. Photo: Xinhua

China Economy

Who is Zou Jiayi, China’s pick to be the next president of the AIIB?

The 61-year-old former vice-minister of finance would be the development bank’s first female leader.

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Zou Jiayi, then China’s vice-minister of finance, speaks during an event in Beijing in 2018. Photo: AFP
Zou Jiayi, then China’s vice-minister of finance, speaks during an event in Beijing in 2018. Photo: AFP

China Economy

Cash-strapped Chinese suppliers staying credit-conscious in 2025: survey

With China’s economy still in recovery, firms are less likely to extend credit for sales as many of their outstanding payments remain unfulfilled.

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China Economy

Flying taxis: China clears way for first companies to begin offering services

Chinese regulators have for the first time granted companies approval to operate autonomous passenger drones.

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China Economy

‘Buy a robot for retirement’? China’s androids are set to change everyday life

While they are not yet capable of performing a wide range of everyday tasks, rapid development promises a bright future for humanoid robots, including in elder care.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Global Economy

How China’s humanoid robot innovations fuel cutthroat competition with US

China, fuelled by recent successes from DeepSeek and Unitree, is making a play for pole position in humanoid robots. Can the US hold its ground?

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Global Economy

China EV giant BYD hits skids in Brazil as ‘slavery-like’ claims slam workforce

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.

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Global Economy

Chinese firms face stumbling blocks abroad: competitive mindsets may turn messy

Overseas scandals, setbacks shine light on problematic nature of deeply ingrained business mentality. And the less they notice your Chinese identity, the better, some say.

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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | 3 reasons investors are falling in love with Chinese stocks again

Nicholas Spiro
Yasir Masood

Opinion | Despite hurdles, China’s ambition for global leadership role is clear

Yasir Masood
Yuwen Deng

Opinion | Key to China’s success in stabilising foreign investment lies within playing

Yuwen Deng
David Tingxuan Zhang

Opinion | China’s economic recovery cannot leave migrant workers behind

David Tingxuan Zhang
Thomas G. Tsao

Opinion | How tech innovation can bolster Pakistan’s relationship with China

Thomas G. Tsao
Wang Huiyao

Opinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone

Wang Huiyao
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MULTIMEDIA
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China’s vice-premier pledges more policy support and partnerships

Chinese vice-premier pledges more policy support and Asian partnerships at Boao Forum
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China vows to retaliate as US steel tariffs take effect

China vows to take ‘all necessary measures' after imposition of latest US tariffs
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China hits back at US with reciprocal tariffs

China hits back at Trump with reciprocal tariffs, sanctions on US firms
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What would the closure of USAID mean for Asia?

‘We all will die’: What would the end of USAID mean for Asia's most vulnerable?
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