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US-China trade war

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia on final leg of Southeast Asian tour

The Chinese leader was greeted by King Norodom Sihamoni at the start of a visit that will include talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet.

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China-EU relations

EU draws lessons from China clashes as it faces off against Trump

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Science

Chinese scientists use AI to help visually impaired to ‘see’, explore the world

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on China policy stimulus hopes to counter US tariffs

Chinese property developers rally amid expectations of more policy support for the troubled real estate sector.

Hong Kong stocks were back in positive territory on Thursday after tumbling in the previous session. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers face tariff dilemma as Beijing intervenes in go-global plans

China wants decisions by carmakers to be made strategically, prioritising geopolitically favourable countries, Trivium China’s Ries says.

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US-China relations

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.

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US-China trade war

With US-China decoupling closer than ever, firms are reshaping supply chains

With full US-China decoupling looking closer than ever – though not a certainty – suppliers are rapidly evaluating their relationships and options.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Yacht haven: Hong Kong aims to be growth hub for leisure-boat industry

Government policies and planned marina will make the city a centre for the industry’s growth, experts say.

Brazil

Exclusive | China delegation visits Brazil to discuss railway link to Peru megaport

Post learns major infrastructure projects on table during week-long tour across country as Beijing eyes boost in trade ties.

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Hong Kong economy

Twist in Hutchison ports deal as Italian shipping family’s role surfaces

Aponte family owns world’s largest container line, which is spearheading the strategic acquisition of CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

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MSC is the world’s largest container line and has a 20.3 per cent market share. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong stock market

Chinese hedge fund Greenwoods adds Hong Kong stocks amid market rout

`The most important thing for a market is the stability and rationality of its policies,’ managing partner Gao Yuncheng says.

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A woman checks her phone in front of an electronic sign board showing major Hang Seng stock indices on April 8, 2025. Photo: AFP
United States

Wall Street sinks after US Fed warning, as Nvidia leads decline in tech stocks

Chairman Jerome Powell says the US central bank will not intervene to calm markets roiled by Trump’s tariff war.

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Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong look beyond its ‘shopping paradise’ era and attract tourists again?

Panel of experts at industry summit urge tourism trade to incorporate more technology to help meet needs of visitors, especially young people.

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TikTok

TikTok Shop’s sales in US plunge as tariffs hit Chinese imports

TikTok Shop, along with platforms like Shein and Temu, has emerged as a major channel connecting Chinese vendors with US consumers.

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Gross merchandise value on TikTok Shop fell last week amid an escalating tariff between the US and China. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’ amid global uncertainty

Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 on Wednesday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Britain

My Take | Don’t blame China’s Jingye for failing to save UK steel industry

There was no communist plot behind British Steel’s collapse. If anything, the government takeover may amount to nationalising Chinese property.

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Science

China’s new tech boosts sub hunt capabilities near Alaskan waters

Scientists develop highly accurate underwater acoustics technology for depth detection in challenging and strategically important Beaufort Sea.

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E-commerce

Temu cuts US ads after Trump’s tariffs, as app downloads plunge

The Chinese-backed shopping app has been a significant advertiser since launching in the US in September 2022.

Temu is slashing its ad spending in the US as President Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

Taiwan leader’s approval ratings drop amid drive to unseat opposition lawmakers

Polling suggests Lai faces ‘unprecedented levels of public dissatisfaction’ and the Trump tariffs are a further risk to his support base.

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Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China-unit reshuffle

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

Semiconductors

ASML’s orders fall short, as CEO warns of tariff uncertainty

‘The situation will remain dynamic for a while,’ Christophe Fouquet, CEO of the chipmaking equipment giant, says.

The ASML logo seen at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: AFP
Family offices

‘Your capital is safe’ in Hong Kong, financial secretary reassures family offices

The China-US tariff war underscores Hong Kong’s soundness as a stable destination for wealthy families’ investments, Paul Chan says.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks at the Deutsche Bank Emerging Markets Family Office Forum in Hong Kong on April 16, 2025. Photo: Handout
China property

China’s new-home prices extend decline for 22nd month, but stimulus offers hope

Prices of new homes in 70 mainland cities declined 0.1 per cent month on month in March, the same as February, according to official data.

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.

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South China Sea

China, Philippines trade accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguards and their Philippine counterparts accuse each other of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

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An image published by the Philippine coastguard on social media after the incident. Photo: X/ Philippine Coast Guard
US-China trade war

China’s premier sets out economic priorities amid trade war with US

Li Qiang looks to ‘further unleash the potential of China’s massive market’, provide more support for property sector.

People shop at a supermarket in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, on April 10. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

Exclusive | HSBC to offer anti-ageing treatments, medical check-ups at Hong Kong wealth hub

The wealth centre, which will open in the second half, is aimed at the growing silver economy, HSBC Life’s Daisy Tsang says.

Electric & new energy vehicles

EVs | Xpeng eyes Toyota’s Alphard, Europe sales with its X9 electric MPV

More Chinese EV brands will enter the global market in the future, notwithstanding the current tariff turmoil, CEO He Xiaopeng says.

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