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China-Africa trade makes ‘moderate’ gains despite US tariffs, currency weakness
First quarter customs data shows Chinese exports to Africa climbed 11.3% to US$45.92 billion while imports from the continent fell 9.4%.
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China to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues
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Pentagon chief ‘had another Signal chat’ sharing Yemen strike details: reports
21 Apr 2025 - 1:08PM
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US-China trade war
What would it take to get China and the US to have trade talks?
Donald Trump says discussions are already under way, but there are few signs of a deal in making.
18 Apr 2025 - 7:00PM
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Chinese-owned or Chinese-built ships docking in the US will face additional charges. Photo: AP
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Trump says US and China are in trade talks and is confident of a deal soon
Earlier, Chinese consulate official says Beijing is willing to resume dialogue, provided the two sides ‘treat each other as equals’.
18 Apr 2025 - 8:00AM
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Ukraine war
US and Ukraine will sign critical minerals deal next week: Donald Trump
Breakthrough follows American leader’s widely televised spat with Volodymyr Zelensky and Washington’s push for a peace plan involving Russia.
18 Apr 2025 - 10:20PM
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Chinese embassy in Chile accuses US of ‘hegemonism’ over Trump nominee’s remarks
Nominee to serve as top American envoy to Santiago would try to ‘restrict’ Beijing’s access to resources, especially in space and technology.
17 Apr 2025 - 6:45AM
A ring of telescopes at the European Southern Observatory’s La Silla observation site in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Photo: ESO/Handout
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China-US zero-sum view is misguided, Jake Sullivan says in Trump policy critique
Former national security adviser credited managing China competition, in part, to time spent in cities around the world with China’s Wang Yi.
16 Apr 2025 - 10:01PM
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China-EU relations
Trump’s scorning of Europe forces bloc to reconsider its ties with China
The debate has not escaped notice in Washington, where several US officials have warned the bloc against turning to its No 1 enemy.
16 Apr 2025 - 3:37PM
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US-China relations
US says exempted electronic products to come under separate tariffs
US President Donald Trump had, on Friday, granted exclusions from steep tariffs on such goods, which are imported largely from China.
14 Apr 2025 - 4:08AM
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US-China trade war
Trump’s tariffs, China targeting in focus as House lawmakers fret over alliances
US defence officials pledge to deepen cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners while America’s top trade envoy faces pointed questions again.
10 Apr 2025 - 7:26AM
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US President Donald Trump holds an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AP
US-China relations
House bill restricting US-China partnerships between universities advances
Schools would not get Homeland Security funding if they ‘have a relationship’ with certain institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
10 Apr 2025 - 7:29AM
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Will Trump’s tariffs force Global South to show ‘true colours’ on US and China?
Beijing’s ties with developing world to face test as Washington may push countries to take tougher China stance, analysts say.
9 Apr 2025 - 11:43PM
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China-Africa relations
US$4.7 billion loan for Mozambique gas project steps up contest with China
Lawyer sees contest for share of African markets a bigger motivator for US project financing than national security.
9 Apr 2025 - 4:00PM
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US will take back Panama Canal from ‘China’s influence’: Trump defence chief
Pete Hegseth said Beijing would not be allowed to ‘weaponise’ the waterway by using Chinese firms’ commercial relationships for espionage.
9 Apr 2025 - 3:38PM
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A protester in Panama City waves a Panamanian flag during a demonstration against the visit of US Defence Pete Hegseth on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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‘Ignorant’: China slams US Vice-President J.D. Vance for ‘peasants’ slur
‘It is surprising and pathetic’ to hear such comments, Chinese foreign ministry says, as trade tensions with the US come to a head.
9 Apr 2025 - 4:32PM
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US-China trade war
China urges US to ‘show respect’ on trade talks as Trump renews tariff threat
Beijing accuses the US of lacking sincerity in trade dispute, warns against ‘pressure, threats and blackmail’.
8 Apr 2025 - 6:41PM
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US-China war ‘likely’ but not inevitable, warns top political scientist
Harvard’s Graham Allison, known for his work on the ‘Thucydides trap’, says the rivals’ interdependence could help them avoid conflict.
7 Apr 2025 - 9:13PM
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US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands in Beijing in November 2017. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war
China urges unity, prepared for ‘any shocks’, as US trade tensions soar
People’s Daily commentary encourages nation to ‘weather storms’, assures country is prepared to counter Trump’s tariffs with ‘extraordinary’ measures.
8 Apr 2025 - 9:07AM
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What comes next? Europe searches for a new orbit in a post-American order
Some hope Europe’s developed economy and adherence to rules will be attractive to partners turned off by a ‘might makes right’ world.
6 Apr 2025 - 5:49PM
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US-China trade war
Trump extends TikTok deadline, says China is ‘unhappy’ about tariffs
US president says White House ‘has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK’, and is willing to talk to Beijing about it.
5 Apr 2025 - 8:29AM
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US-China relations
US pressures Argentina’s Milei to scrap currency swap accord with China
Trump adviser says Washington would withhold support for Buenos Aires loan request to IMF if it reinforces China’s ‘position’ in Argentina.
5 Apr 2025 - 5:18AM
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei delivers a speech during a ceremony to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas/Falkland Islands at the Cenotaph to the Fallen of the Malvinas War in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war
Does China’s ‘epic response’ to Trump signal end of hopes for meaningful talks?
Beijing offered a series of concessions in Trump’s first term, but has hit back with tariffs of its own in response to his latest measures.
4 Apr 2025 - 10:43PM
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Mexico
Mexico’s president welcomes being left off Trump’s tariffs list
Mexico excluded from President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partners.
4 Apr 2025 - 10:43AM
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US-China relations
US-China decoupling: Washington bans diplomats from romance and sex with Chinese
Those who do not receive exemption and are found violating the ban will be subject to immediate expulsion from China, according to report.
3 Apr 2025 - 7:16PM
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