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Natixis
Natixis: A leading global financial institution headquartered in Paris, France, specialising in corporate and investment banking, asset and wealth management, insurance, and payments. As part of Groupe BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group, Natixis serves corporations, financial institutions, and institutional investors worldwide. Renowned for its expertise in green and sustainable finance, it actively supports clients’ energy transition and sustainable growth strategies. Gary Ng is an economist for Natixis, focusing on Asia Pacific research.
A new entity, named TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will come into effect in the United States on January 22. Photo: Getty Images
US-China relations

TikTok seals US deal but core algorithm could still rattle ties with China

Compliance questions remain and Beijing’s approval for the spin-off is not guaranteed, observers say.

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China travel

Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat

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China-EU relations

Brussels ramps up China de-risking while France and Germany pull further apart

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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.

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Banking & finance

Will Russia’s gold sale prompt a retreat? Hedge fund manager spurs debate

While a Chinese hedge fund manager has claimed gold’s ‘best days’ are over, analysts argue Moscow’s move does not reflect the overall picture.

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US-China trade war

US-China: a fragile truce, divergent accounts and a Thanksgiving test

Washington pushes a rare earth timeline Beijing never acknowledged, underscoring how far apart the two sides still appear to be.

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China-EU relations

‘Compliance maze’: EU scrutiny of Huawei, ZTE, Shein ups stakes for China firms

Firms operaing in EU may face regulatory costs, political risk, supply-chain exposure, analysts say, as contingency plans may be in works.

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French police walk past a Shein advertisement on November 5 in Paris. Photo: Reuters
China trade

Nexperia fallout: chip spat reignites EU debate over Chinese investments

In aftermath of Netherlands’ controversial seizure, scrutiny looms over Chinese acquisitions, US influence and EU’s ability to balance security with open markets.

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China trade

China pushes for trilateral trade pact with Japan, South Korea amid US tension

Divergent interests, new governments and Washington’s influence complicate Beijing’s efforts to forge deeper economic ties with Japan and South Korea.

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US-China trade war

China’s rare earth export controls have gone global. Can it enforce them?

As economies look to diversify rare earth supplies in wake of China’s broad export controls, analysts say measures will be hard to implement.

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China’s expansion of export controls on rare earth elements has led other countries to make contingency plans for their supplies of the valuable minerals. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

With US-China tensions back on the upswing, is the TikTok deal at risk?

Analyst opinion mixed on viability of deal for Chinese short video app’s US ownership, with ‘everything on the table’ after recent flare-ups.

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While details of the proposed ownership deal for short video platform TikTok are scarce, recent US-China trade flare-ups are unlikely to help the agreement over the finish line. Photo: Reuters
China’s private sector

‘Quantity to quality’: what China’s next 5-year plan means for foreign investors

Beijing has pledged to open up even more to foreign investment. But some officials are becoming more selective about the projects they want.

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Japan

‘Mixed bag’: how Japan’s PM-in-waiting may fuel growth, defence – and debt

After the ruling Liberal Democratic Party elects new leader, economists assess what lies ahead.

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US-China relations

US government frozen after shutdown, but China talks still in motion: analysts

This week’s shutdown would be unlikely to stall China trade talks, observers said, but could speed up Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts.

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A US government shutdown this week, while immediately consequential for the domestic economy, will have limited impact on China, analysts said. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

As China keeps cutting US Treasury holdings, where are its investments going?

With China’s holdings at their lowest since 2009, analysts said the country’s central bank could be turning to European assets and gold.

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As investor worries mount over the long-term stability of the US dollar, China’s holdings of Treasuries and other assets backed by the currency have been on a steady decline. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Fed rate cut boosts Hong Kong chief’s economy push

Lower interest rates may draw investors to Hong Kong stocks and property, as chief executive works to revive the city’s economy and its status as a global financial centre.

US-China trade war

Peeling into TikTok deal, analysts see layers of leverage, tariffs and soybeans

New framework text over fate of wildly popular app is not expected to be revealed until presidents Xi and Trump chat on Friday, but bilateral impact could be significant.

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China-EU relations

EU wins Trump’s focus on China, but can it deliver on ‘impossible’ demand?

Bloc finds itself in a jam after US president presses European Union to impose 100% tariffs on India and China to pressure Putin.

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EC President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland in July. Photo: Reuters
China inflation

Chinese consumer prices slip back into decline amid deflationary pressures

Weak domestic demand and industrial oversupply continue to weigh on prices as CPI falls 0.4 per cent in August.

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Corruption in China

China’s financial anti-graft drive not a quick fix but good in long run: analyst

Challenge lies in how the campaign can create real deterrence, rather than drive the corruption ‘deeper underground’, observer says.

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US-China tech war

China Future Tech webinar: China makes steady progress in chip self-sufficiency

A discussion on China’s progress in chip self-reliance and what it means for the world.

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Yuan

China’s yuan could strengthen to 7 per US dollar as Fed sends dovish signals

The Chinese currency is already rising against the US dollar and will receive another boost if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.

The Chinese yuan may strengthen to 7.0 against the US dollar by the end of the year, according to a Goldman Sachs forecast. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Chinese firms slam Trump’s claim that Europe gives them ‘a complete pass’

Trump says Europe unfairly targets US tech companies and goes easy on their Chinese rivals. China’s firms say they would gladly trade places.

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Yuan

China’s yuan fixing rate hits 9-month high after dovish pivot by US Fed chair

Move by China’s central bank comes after Jerome Powell opened the door to an interest rate cut next month.

Venezuela

US show of force could move Venezuela closer to China: analysts

US warships are a clear escalation against Venezuela, but observers said little immediate threat exists for Caracas - or its ties to Beijing.

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Venezuela’s ties to China have grown deeper in recent decades, especially after the levying of US sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jobless rate ‘could persist as uncertain economy, AI reshape market’

Experts cite geopolitical tensions, cautious hiring and tech disruption as causes, but also urge workers to learn new skills, companies to innovate.

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An employer representative on the Labour Advisory Board has said many firms are hesitant to hire primarily because of the “uncertain economic environment”. Photo: Nora Tam
Banking & finance

Why Trump’s Federal Reserve pick is raising alarm over central bank’s independence

The nominee Stephen Miran wants sweeping reforms to the Fed – and a long-term strategy that weakens the US dollar to reduce trade deficit.

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US-China relations

Trump’s chip tariffs may drive Southeast Asia into China’s arms, analysts warn

New US duties could add to distrust of Washington in Asia, where Beijing is trying to win friends and influence people.

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