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US-China trade war

Did Trump’s tariffs paint the US into an economic corner?

The US and China have secured a fragile truce, but analysts warn Washington’s protectionist pivot marks a structural shift likely to last.

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US-China trade war

Why Christmas trees are causing a ruckus in the US-China trade war

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US-China trade war

Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?

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US-China trade war

China’s worker protections scrutinised as US weighs forced-labour tariffs

Business groups clash with labour advocates at USTR hearing over whether new tariffs would improve workers’ rights or raise costs.

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer released a report identifying 60 economies covered by the USTR’s investigation into goods linked to forced labour in global supply chains. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer released a report identifying 60 economies covered by the USTR’s investigation into goods linked to forced labour in global supply chains. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-ally trade wars

Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’

US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’.

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US-China relations

Why China and the US are too entangled for a clean financial break

Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides.

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US-China trade war

Potential US ban on Chinese inverters would harm local power industry: firms

America’s need for inverters is growing amid boom in renewable energy demand driven by AI race – and China is the dominant global supplier.

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Workers inspect solar panels at a factory in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AP
Workers inspect solar panels at a factory in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AP
US-China relations

China accused of trying to ‘infiltrate’ US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement

The Alliance for American Manufacturing says China is trying to circumvent the USMCA through its automotive investments in Mexico.

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Banking & finance

China’s World Bank journey hits lending limit: why it is being phased out

Ministry of Finance eyes move towards knowledge sharing as wealth gains and US pressure curb lending for a nation that is now the world’s top bilateral creditor.

US-China relations

Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce woes: 7 US-China relations reads

From China grappling with Trump to the world’s fastest computer: highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of June 2026.

Alibaba has hit back at the Pentagon after its products were placed on a US military blacklist. Photo: Shutterstock
China trade

China-Canada trade thaw sours as Beijing levies penalties for dumping pea starch

Beijing imposes cash deposits on imports of the widely used agricultural product ahead of Ottawa’s decision on Chinese-made steel racks.

China’s Ministry of Commerce said Canadian exporters sold pea starch at prices undercutting Chinese producers. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Canadian exporters sold pea starch at prices undercutting Chinese producers. Photo: Shutterstock
Venezuelan crisis

In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into huge US-led debt restructuring

Beijing’s influence in Caracas seen fading, with Washington controlling Venezuela’s oil revenues and debt overhaul, potentially triggering a stand-off.

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China airliners

China Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as interest rises in Airbus’ wings

Multibillion-dollar deal marks first Chinese widebody win for the planemaker since 2025, following high-level visits from Paris and Berlin.

US-China trade war

China vows to pursue US tariff cuts while decrying ‘malicious’ trade acts

Beijing targets ‘win-win’ ties, dangling a US$300 billion proposal while justifying fresh restrictions on American firms over a Pentagon blacklist.

Beijing said it will continue discussing reciprocal tariff reductions within the framework of a newly established trade board with Washington. Photo: AP
China trade

Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end

Is finding another Hanoi haven possible, or would trying be a fool’s errand for Chinese firms looking to get the jump on Trump and evade tariffs?

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
China exports

What fuels global trade imbalances: China’s overcapacity or US failure to adapt?

Economists highlight the potential for China’s green manufacturing capacity to support the global energy transition, despite overcapacity fears.

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US-China trade war

US-China rare earth truce tested as tensions rise

Analysts warn of more trouble ahead after China adds 10 US firms to the export control list and restricts 46 from government procurement.

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China exports

Why China’s green exports to the US are suddenly surging

The country is likely to be among the biggest winners of the global shift towards electrification and decarbonisation, analyst says.

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An employee works on a battery assembly line at the factory of Leap Energy, a unit of Leapmotor, during an organised media tour in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on April 26. Photo: Reuters
An employee works on a battery assembly line at the factory of Leap Energy, a unit of Leapmotor, during an organised media tour in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on April 26. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

US trade official takes aim at Beijing, faults Washington on industry

William Kimmitt criticises trade distortions linked to China while faulting US leaders for allowing industrial decline.

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US-China trade war

China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’.

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China trade

After US-Iran deal, tanking oil prices, analysts see ‘grey area’ for China firms

‘There’s still uncertainty on the longevity of this deal’, ING analyst says as traders wait to see if sanctions will be lifted while weighing potential for Israeli interference.

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A tanker is seen unloading imported crude oil at a terminal port in China’s Shandong province on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
China trade

At World Cup, Mexico leans on China tech and transport to meet logistical needs

Infrastructure and cloud solutions from China are bolstering the Fifa event as one of the host nations balances strategic partnerships with rising Washington pressure.

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Mexico City’s renovated light rail line is seen ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Mexico City’s renovated light rail line is seen ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US-China talks need to be ‘institutionalised’ to ease tensions in AI era: Haass

Meetings between US and Chinese officials should be routine, rather than ‘news’, as both sides want to avoid confrontation, veteran US diplomat says.

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Yuan

‘Increasingly influential’ use of China’s currency puts euro on notice

The US dollar is still dominant, but a slump in Europe may see China’s currency gain strength and reach the No 2 spot in global settlements.

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US-China trade war

US firms pay price for Trump’s China tariffs, export controls, study finds

US-China Business Council survey points to lost sales for American companies, with few signs of reshoring.

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Nearly half of the 175 respondents to a US-China Business Council survey have been affected by US export controls and sanctions. Photo: AFP
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