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US seeks ‘constructive’ reset with China as trade tensions ease: Greer
Trade envoy says Washington aims to steady ties after a bruising tariff year, even as disputes over minerals and AI chips persist.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:22AM
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US Fed delivers quarter-point rate cut as policymakers weigh inflation outlook
11 Dec 2025 - 4:34AM
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Banking & finance
China’s sovereign fund reveals it opened London office after Trump win
10 Dec 2025 - 10:43PM
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China trade
‘Toothpaste without China’? EU firms must stop Beijing, US overreliance: report
European Union Chamber of Commerce in China urges companies to “eliminate single-source dependencies”.
10 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM
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A China-Europe freight train leaves the Xian international port station in Shaanxi province on November 17. Photo: Xinhua
China-Latin America relations
US senators warn of China-cartel links forming a global ‘Silk Road of crime’
At a Senate hearing, officials described Chinese money brokers as key to laundering cartel funds and fuelling the illicit fentanyl trade.
10 Dec 2025 - 7:28AM
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US-China trade war
US-China tech thaw? Trump clears Nvidia H200 exports – why it matters
It’s a ‘sliding scale’ strategy, analysts say of Trump’s U-turn – preserve American market share while dampening Beijing’s self-reliance push.
9 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Semiconductors
China’s AI developers to welcome Nvidia’s H200 chip shipments, analysts say
Nvidia faces stronger domestic competition from the likes of Huawei, Cambricon, Moore Threads and MetaX.
9 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Nvidia’s H200 chips are expected to be in demand in China after Washington approved shipments to the country. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China trade war
Supply chain guru Victor Fung warns of ‘20% tax’ as tariffs reshape global trade
As governments revive tariffs as a policy weapon, the cost will ultimately be borne by consumers, warns Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
US-China trade war
‘A slap in the face’: some US farmers unhappy with Trump’s US$12 billion bailout
US soybean growers, who were hit hardest by tariff disputes, have voiced frustration that overdue funding falls well short of what they need.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:08AM
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US-China relations
Trump gives green light for Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips in China
The move has upset China hawks in Washington, who are concerned that selling more advanced AI chips to Beijing could help boost its military.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:59AM
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China manufacturing
Are US, EU and Japan banking on defence spending for an economic boost?
As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:28PM
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US-China relations
Federal communications agency may bar Chinese telecoms firms from US networks
The FCC move is the latest in a series of actions Washington has taken against Beijing over efforts to prevent robocalls.
9 Dec 2025 - 3:28AM
China-Russia relations
Chinese firms gear up for Russia’s reopening amid talks aimed at peace deal
Many Chinese exporters expect the first wave of post-war demand in Russia to come from infrastructure.
7 Dec 2025 - 8:57PM
US-China relations
Trump recasts US allies as tools to counter China in security playbook: analysts
Plan urges wealthier partners to boost defence roles, align export controls and shoulder more regional responsibility.
6 Dec 2025 - 7:08AM
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US-China trade war
China’s vice-premier has ‘constructive’ call with US officials Bessent and Greer
Both sides agree to promote the development of bilateral trade ties to ‘expand the list for cooperation and shorten the list of problems’.
6 Dec 2025 - 6:05AM
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China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng had a productive video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war
As China defies US tech blockade, can local AI chipmakers capture Nvidia share?
Vast pool of engineering talent seen as a potent driving force for country’s challenge to US tech supremacy.
5 Dec 2025 - 9:30PM
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Artificial intelligence
Senators unveil bill to keep Trump from easing curbs on AI chip sales to China
The SAFE CHIPS Act is a rare effort led in part by Trump’s own party to stop him from further relaxing tech export restrictions on Beijing.
5 Dec 2025 - 4:45AM
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Tripwire clauses: why is China alarmed by Malaysia’s new trade deal with the US?
Controversial wording seen as a geopolitical trap designed to force neutral countries to uphold Western containment strategies.
28 Nov 2025 - 9:44PM
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Shipping containers are stacked in April at Port Klang on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: AP
Nexperia
China, EU shift Nexperia strategy: let the companies work it out
Wang Wentao shifts focus to the boardroom but warns the Dutch government must still scrap the executive order and court ruling fuelling the crisis.
27 Nov 2025 - 10:06PM
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China trade
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How some Chinese exporters benefit from US dollar-backed stablecoins
From navigating trade restrictions to overcoming regulatory barriers, more traders are embracing the digital asset – but not without risks.
26 Nov 2025 - 9:30PM
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China-Japan relations
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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China's economic recovery
Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit
After a tough few months, Chinese cinemas are hoping that a string of imported animated releases can offer some relief.
25 Nov 2025 - 6:30PM
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A still from the Disney animated film Zootopia 2, which is scheduled for release on Wednesday. Photo: Disney
China's economic recovery
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‘A mistaken view’: US economist Nicholas Lardy on the ‘peak China’ hypothesis
The veteran China watcher talks Beijing’s need for financial reform and how US-China economic convergence could still be on the horizon.
24 Nov 2025 - 10:09AM
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US-China trade war
Real possibility of US tariff refunds is sure to stir up a giant ‘mess’
Should Supreme Court rule against Donald Trump’s trade levies in coming weeks, the big question is how potential tariff refunds would work.
22 Nov 2025 - 11:05PM
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China-EU relations
Ireland business chamber welcomes Chinese investment despite US, EU pressures
Dublin Chamber of Commerce CEO says country welcomes business ties ‘within EU rules’, notes existing partnerships in tech and pharmaceuticals.
22 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
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