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Rajiv Biswas

Rajiv Biswas
The latest news and top stories on Rajiv Biswas, CEO of Asia-Pacific Economics. Known for his extensive experience as a professional economist, he is also executive director and Asia-Pacific chief economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence. He has a background in country risk analysis and has held senior roles at The Economist Group and UBS. His work involves macroeconomic analysis and geopolitical risk assessments for the Asia-Pacific region. Key accomplishments include authoring several books on Asian and emerging market megatrends and frequently speaking at global economic forums. He believes the US will remain a major scrap copper exporter.
Smoke rises over Tehran after US and Israeli strikes on March 1. The growing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting shipping flows, affecting China’s imports of key materials. Photo: Getty Images
China trade

Not just oil: Iran war disrupts China’s imports of key industrial material

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking off China’s imports of methanol – a vital input for the country’s industrial sector.

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China energy security

Can China’s cheap, renewable energy help it outrun the US in the AI race?

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China trade

Will Trump’s Iran tariffs send China searching for new oil sources?

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China trade

Japan firms seen ‘stockpiling’ rare earths as Tokyo looks to G7 amid China row

Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response.

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Japan’s finance minister said she would attend a G7 gathering in Washington on Monday with the “risk of a rare-earth-supply interruption from China in mind”. Photo: Getty Images
China trade

Battle for China’s durian market gets even juicier as Laos enters the fray

Laos could present a real challenge to other players in China’s vast durian market due to its low costs and logistical advantages.

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China trade

Explainer | The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade

Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours.

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China sellers brace as EU moves to tighten rules on low-value parcels, as US did

Merchants warn that margins will be squeezed, consumer prices may rise, and firms may shift markets as compliance costs and customs hits bite cross-border trade.

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The European Commission said that 91 per cent of all e-commerce shipments valued under €150 (US$174) came from China last year. Photo: Getty Images
Rare earths

Baotou set to become China’s rare earth hub under Inner Mongolia’s 10-year plan

Initiatives include a boost to mining, refining and magnet production to supply new-energy industry and global markets while firms and nations race to diversify.

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US-China relations

Boeing picks Mandarin-speaking ex-White House adviser to lead China business

American aviation giant faces headwinds in China, where trade war and safety concerns have led airlines to consider rivals.

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US-China trade war

‘Tit-for-tat response’? Why China unleashed fresh sanction, export curb blitz

Beijing and Washington are ratcheting up sanctions and export controls to gain leverage ahead of crucial negotiations, analysts said.

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Beijing has expanded its export controls over rare earth elements and several other key products, with analysts saying the move was likely a response to US moves targeting China. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Soybeans: China’s new bargaining chip in trade war with US?

Beijing seen holding a lot of cards in trade negotiations with Washington, while US treasury secretary says next round of talks should ‘show a pretty big breakthrough’.

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A farmer handles soybeans from a field in the US state of Indiana last month. Analysts suggest soybeans could be a bargaining chip for Beijing in negotiations with Washington. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

From Intel to lithium, Trump borrows Beijing’s industry playbook in US-China race

Supply chain fears are driving Washington’s investments in chips and rare earths, but analysts cast doubt on the strategy.

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China trade

Malaysia flexes rare earth muscle as mineral-hungry US seeks non-Chinese sources

Kuala Lumpur’s new ban on exports of unprocessed rare earth metals reflects how Malaysia is carving out its own path in the rare earth supply chain.

China trade

China launches anti-dumping investigation into imports of Canadian pea starch

The latest tit-for-tat trade move comes after Canada imposed tariffs targeting Chinese steel last month.

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China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into pea starch imported from Canada. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China trade war

Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China

China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?

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Illustration: Henry Wong
US-China trade war

Trump’s copper tariffs fail to stop US metal being shipped to China

The president wants to use tariffs to revive the US copper industry. But American dealers are still sending shiploads of metal to Asia.

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