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China-EU relations

Exclusive | ‘Rebalancing’ needed in China-Europe relationship, chamber president says

Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, says bilateral trade has been fruitful but lopsided in Beijing’s favour.

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China shipbuilding

China’s shipbuilding lead endures, but market share dips amid US port-fee threat

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China property

China’s warehouses go for cheap as suppliers relocate amid US tariffs

US-China trade war

What the new US trade deal with Japan means for other Asian allies

Not even America’s long-time trade partners have been spared from tariffs, and deals with others could be coming soon, according to analysts who see China standing apart.

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US President Donald Trump waves as he greets Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House in February. The US and Japan have agreed on a new trade deal. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Will more US missiles in Philippines deter or provoke South China Sea conflict?

With the placement of missile and drone systems, analysts debate if the Philippines will become a forward-operating platform or a flashpoint.

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European Union

Editorial | EU and China should seize chance to put troubled ties back on track

While major breakthroughs are not expected from the EU-China summit, it must be used as a step on the long journey towards stronger ties.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Why I am hopeful about US-China ties despite Trump’s tariff tangle

Trump’s contradictions and erratic behaviour complicate US-China relations, but there are ways to revive the bilateral economic relationship.

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US President Donald Trump speaks about his plan to combat opioid drug addiction in Manchester, New Hampshire, on March 19, 2018, during his first term in office. Trump and his administration have linked tariff negotiations with China with Beijing further cracking down on the fentanyl trade. Photo: AP
Cybersecurity

Chinese hacking groups are behind SharePoint attacks, Microsoft says

Microsoft said it identified 2 groups as leveraging flaws in SharePoint software; China said it firmly opposes all forms of cyberattacks.

US-China trade war

US Treasury chief says trade talks with China to continue next week in Sweden

Scott Bessent says talks will take place Monday and Tuesday in Stockholm to work on a likely extension of tariffs pause.

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China-EU relations

Can China get the US out of the way of better ties with Europe?

Beijing and Brussels are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations but one third party is putting a damper on the festivities.

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European Union

Opinion | How the EU, squeezed between the US and China, can negotiate a big win

Fraying ties with the US offer the EU a chance to rechart its course, negotiate pragmatically with China and improve its bargaining position with Trump.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during preparation for the EU-China summit at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on July 8. Photo: EPA
Taiwan

Houston to Taipei in 2½ hours? Possible, if US-Taiwan spaceport plans take off

Potential cooperation on suborbital flights may first involve ‘unmanned cargo missions’, de facto embassy American Institute in Taiwan says.

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US-China trade war

Mixed messages from US ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit

While suggesting progress has been made, US Treasury Secretary adds geopolitics to agenda of China trade talks. A deal would pave way for leaders to meet.

US-China trade war

Opinion | How China is turning risks of Trump 2.0 into world of opportunities

Reducing dependence on the West is just a start. Beijing is building a system of influence anchored by partnerships and backed by industrial and tech prowess.

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US-China trade war

US Treasury chief says trade talks with China may include Russia, Iran oil buys

Scott Bessent says China is large buyer ‘of sanctioned Iranian oil, sanctioned Russian oil. So we could start discussing that’.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Marcos seeks to seal trade pact and strengthen security ties in Trump meeting

Philippine president hopes for a grand bargain, but sources say US is reluctant to merge trade and security deals.

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United States

China says Wells Fargo exec banned from leaving country due to ‘criminal case’

Despite spotlight on Chenyue Mao matter, foreign ministry says it will ‘welcome people from all countries to travel and do business in China’.

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Artificial intelligence

Return of Nvidia H20 chip to China clears AI bottleneck: Morgan Stanley

Questions remain about availability of the chip favoured for training large language models, as Nvidia warns of limited supply.

Nvidia’s H20 GPU. Photo: Handout
Renewable energy

Why China is surging ahead of Trump’s US in green energy race

Trump cuts are crippling US clean energy endeavours, while Beijing is building on its title as the world’s largest investor in the sector.

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United States

Open Questions | Sean Stein on why US businesses are walking a tightrope to stay in China

The US-China Business Council president says even in a fraught trade environment, companies cannot ignore the value of the Chinese market.

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US-China trade war

Exclusive | Trump and Xi tipped to meet ahead of or during Apec summit in South Korea

Sources said the US leader might visit China beforehand or meet his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the event.

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Donald Trump pictured with Xi Jinping during his 2017 visit to China. US-China relations have fluctuated since Trump returned to the White House in January. Photo: AFP
United States

US government worker, target of exit ban, kept from leaving China: source

Beijing sometimes imposes travel restrictions on foreigners involved in business disputes but case may be first involving federal employee.

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A US government worker has been prevented from leaving China. Illustration: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

China could counter US tech curbs by engaging Global South on AI, analysts say

Meanwhile, America risks being ‘sidelined during a critical period’ as the international norms and rules around the technology are shaped.

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China education

‘Huge shift’: why learning Mandarin is losing its appeal in the West

Available figures suggest enthusiasm is waning after years of rapid growth, with analysts pointing to China’s economy and image problems.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Why the global balance of power is shifting in China’s favour

Research suggests no country can win a trade war, but national power and resilience can mean the difference between decline and progress.

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A worker cooperates with a robotic device to weld steel goods in Meishan, Sichuan province, on July 8. Photo: VCG / Getty Images
US-China trade war

Nvidia CEO shines in China – but trade war fears still lurk beneath surface

AI-fuelled optimism casts light on recent China-US thaw, but the shadow of tariffs continues to haunt businesses.

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Jensen Huang, CEO of US chip giant Nvidia, is pictured following the opening ceremony of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on July 16, 2025. Photo: Kyodo
Renewable energy

Letters | Asean’s renewable push needs inclusive economic models

Readers discuss energy transition strategies, the low-altitude economy, and China buying ‘fourth-best’ AI chips.

China-Australia relations

Albanese China trip shows ‘stiffening of Canberra spine’ in face of US pressure

Beijing rolled out the red carpet for the Australian leader this week and the two sides appeared to keep a lid on tensions.

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