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News about international trade flows, statistics and policy decisions from the world’s most important trading economies and trade-related bodies, including the World Trade Organisation.
Representatives from China Railway Tunnel Group and the Qatari firm Advanced Pipes and Casts Co pose for a photo after agreeing to collaborate on coming tunnel projects. Photo: Handout
Belt and Road Initiative

Risky business? Chinese firm agrees to build rail tunnels in Qatar amid Iran war

The railway tunnel deal will help China deepen ties in the Middle East – but could also run into problems as regional conflicts rage.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Germany, France harden ‘Made in Europe’ stance, pressuring China’s auto sector

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Chinese overseas

Southeast Asia’s ethnic Chinese traders feel the China squeeze

Asean

Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region

On the president’s list are supply-chain security, critical minerals, technology cooperation, AI and investment in the US, experts say.

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US President Donald Trump (third from left) gathers with Asean leaders during the summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. But is the bargain worth it?

Pinduoduo’s arrival has thrilled bargain hunters, even as direct e-commerce shipments price out local firms and waste chokes landfills.

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China-EU relations

China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach after ‘kill switch’ threat

Latest flare-up suggests danger of trade war between two of the world’s three biggest economies has far from de-escalated.

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US-China relations

New details emerge in US probe of Chinese-American scientists over China ties

House committee on China releases results of investigations into some 30 scientists as chairman pushes for stricter research security rules.

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Critics argue that investigations such as the China Initiative selectively and unfairly target scholars of Chinese descent by criminalising standard international academic partnerships. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Latin America relations

Paraguay tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, vows to deepen Taiwan ties

Gustavo Villate, blacklisted alongside Belize’s foreign minister, suggests the move was retaliation for excluding Huawei and ZTE from 5G.

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US-China relations

China bar exam row sinks Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia after just 5 days

The US president says he told his embattled spokeswoman, who has been on the job for a mere week: ‘I think you’re better off being happy’.

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China trade

As tariff threats ease, US in fashion again among Chinese exporters

But exhibitors at Canton Fair say European market outlook clouded by regulatory and financial hurdles.

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Foreign buyers from around the world have been flocking to the biannual Canton Fair in Guangzhou this week. Photo: He Huifeng
China-EU relations

EU backs trade ‘kill switch’, China exports surge, third-quarter GDP

This week: EU leaders support tough trade defences amid a flood of Chinese imports, China’s September exports jump 36.3 per cent and Apple Intelligence nears mainland debut. Next week: China posts third-quarter GDP numbers, Apec finance ministers meet in Hong Kong, runners tackle Beijing Marathon and more.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (center). Photo: dpa-Pool
China exports

China mulls new tech export bans covering AI, biotechnology and solar power

The proposed restrictions would cover 14 technologies in industries ranging from artificial intelligence to photovoltaic solar power.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Tapping into tech and talent

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan lays out its aim to become a global innovation centre by developing technology parks and promoting industrialisation.

John Lee policy address 2026

Sharpening the city’s edge

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan sets a goal of doubling down on the city’s core advantages under a ‘four centres, one hub’ strategy.

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China manufacturing

In Focus | ‘Only China has that ecosystem’: why global tech decoupling is so challenging

Chinese parts, machinery and know-how remain deeply embedded in countries seeking to build manufacturing industries of their own.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Visa’s China approval a ‘direct outcome’ of Xi-Trump summit, Beijing says

Visa CEO among White House guests at state dinner honouring Chinese leader last month and also attended Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.

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China-Latin America relations

China bought half of Brazil’s oil exports as Iran war drove sales to record

Crude makes up a quarter of Brazilian shipments to Chinese buyers, but growth has slowed since Gulf tankers started sailing again.

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China-EU relations

Exclusive | EU open to creating ‘kill switch’ weapon to kick Chinese firms out of market

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also floats safeguards as member states back two-track strategy to tackle China shock.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (centre) awaits the start of the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: dpa
US-China relations

Blast simulation, university probes, AI spies: 7 US-China relations reads

From Ivy League woes to OpenAI spy fears, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of October 2026.

China trade

Canada, Singapore reaffirm China trade ties amid global push for self-reliance

The two countries push back against global fragmentation, telling a New Delhi forum that key partnerships with Beijing must continue.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Shenzhen offers perks to keep residents off the roads during Apec summit

The southern Chinese city is set to face enormous traffic pressure when representatives from 21 Apec economies meet next month.

A man walks past an Apec China 2026 promotional display at Shenzhen Bay Port on May 20, 2026. Photo: Getty Images
US-China trade war

‘China shock 3.0’ to be driven by AI, biotech and robot exports, economist says

China is developing its own competitive AI hardware and software and plans to export them once domestic demand is met, expert claims.

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An AI-themed display at the 2026 People and Technology Expo in Beijing on September 22. Photo: EPA
China-EU relations

EU leaders to ‘urgently’ call for new trade weapons to tackle China shock

Brussels plans new measures to confront trade imbalances even after a surprise deal with Beijing to limit Chinese hybrid car imports.

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Semiconductors

ASML’s chip equipment sales to China soar 109% despite US export curb push

The Dutch firm expects China to account for 20 per cent of its total sales this year, even as the US pushes for tighter export restrictions.

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China trade

China export surge sets up another record annual trade surplus

A 36.3 per cent jump in September exports means China’s annual trade surplus is set to break US$1 trillion for the second year in a row.

A technician of a technology company works on a high-end semiconductor wafer dicing machine in Wuhan, Hubei province. Photo: Xinhua
Semiconductors

China chip exports jump 136% to US$45b as AI frenzy jacks up prices

ICs among the fastest-growing categories in September, underlining country’s growing influence in semiconductor supply chain.

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The first three quarters saw exports of 275.2 billion IC units worth nearly US$302 billion, according to the General Administration of Customs. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV makers face ‘do-or-die moment’ as EU places export quota

China’s carmakers have relied on booming exports to ride out a domestic sales slump, meaning new export curbs will hit hard.

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China exports

China’s exports surge by 36% in September, riding wave of tech demand

The country is on track for another all-time high trade surplus this year as imports and exports blow past forecasts in September.

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