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Los Angeles protests
Canada cannot replace US with China, Carney’s Conservative rival warns
‘We should not declare a permanent rupture with our biggest customer in favour of a ... partnership with Beijing,’ said Pierre Poilievre.
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US-China relations
China, Russia should join US in new nuclear arms control deal: Rubio
3 hours ago
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US-China relations
China’s rare earth curbs hit US aerospace, chips hard despite trade truce
27 Feb 2026 - 1:08AM
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US-China relations
Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’
Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.
6 hours ago
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Singapore
Singapore budget surplus: poor ‘fiscal marksmanship’ or prudent forecast?
MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year.
26 Feb 2026 - 6:30PM
Hutchison’s Panama ports deal
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Panama’s ports grab may be politically expedient, but at what cost?
In global logistics, reliability is currency. When commitments become provisional, the cost is measured not only in legal fees but in confidence.
26 Feb 2026 - 10:45AM
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China-Germany relations
Merz’s China tightrope: German leader has warm words, hard questions for Beijing
German chancellor strikes diplomatic tone in Beijing meetings while pushing his hosts on subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:05PM
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US-China trade war
US to keep China tariffs steady ahead of key Trump-Xi meeting: Greer
Trade envoy confirms levies on Chinese goods to remain within range of 35 per cent to 50 per cent depending on the product as tensions ease.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:18AM
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China trade
Trump’s USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China’s arms
Analysts expect Ottawa to diversify trade as future of North American trade pact remains uncertain, while a US departure would ‘hit Canada like an earthquake’.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:25PM
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India
Trade and diplomatic reset top the agenda for Canadian PM’s India visit
Both sides are set to boost trade links and repair ties further following a fallout over the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist, analysts say.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:45PM
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China consumption
IMF urges China to focus on consumption-led rebalancing, curb industrial policy
Global monetary body calls on Beijing to roll out more forceful fiscal stimulus to bolster domestic demand amid record trade surplus.
25 Feb 2026 - 10:56PM
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China economy
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How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance
Support for ‘little giants’ and other specialised SMEs remains a vital part of the long-term strategy to bolster China’s global manufacturing.
25 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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China technology
Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse: mayor
Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.
25 Feb 2026 - 1:00PM
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US-China trade war
US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit
Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:28AM
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Brics
Why Brics can’t do away with US dollar even as currency cooperation rises
Brazil says there has been no proposal or talks within Brics to create a common currency across the bloc.
25 Feb 2026 - 4:26PM
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China-EU relations
EU too slow to act as China rewrites global trade rules, trade chief Sefcovic warns
Commissioner calls for faster trade probes and WTO reform as Brussels confronts overcapacity, subsidies and a US$424 billion deficit.
25 Feb 2026 - 9:18AM
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US-China trade war
China braces after Trump imposes new global tariff – how will it respond?
Beijing is on alert but signals readiness to engage ahead of high-level trade talks and Trump’s first visit to China in his second term.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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United States
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Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump has legal cards for tariffs in hand
The US’ trading partners are understandably taking a wait-and-see approach to the tariff landscape after the court decision.
24 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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India
India and Brazil set sights on US$30 billion trade milestone by 2030
The two founding Brics members are deepening links on rare earths, innovation and AI to diversify growth beyond the West.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:57PM
Japan
No takebacks: Japan wants US to stick to trade deal amid tariff turmoil
Japan could see extra tax burdens on some goods if Trump’s new 10 per cent tariffs were to be applied unilaterally, the trade minister said.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:36PM
China trade
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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China-Japan relations
China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo
Beijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:55PM
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US-China relations
US tariff ruling points to steadier US–China ties before April summit: analysts
Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation.
24 Feb 2026 - 7:33AM
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China-Africa relations
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China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
In contrast to Western proposals that come with strings attached, China has turned its own market into the main instrument of partnership.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
China-Latin America relations
Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington
White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:43AM
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China-EU relations
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Germany’s outreach to China signals a reckoning, rather than a shift
The German chancellor realises that while China poses a long-term economic challenge, the United States is currently the more disruptive partner.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:07PM
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US-China trade war
Critical minerals rivalry expands to copper, silver
The US and China are intensifying efforts to secure copper and silver supply chains amid surging industrial demand which has driven up prices of the metals, delivering big returns for investors in 2025.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:07PM
South Korea
Tariff whiplash throws Asia’s recent US trade deals into doubt
India has already paused trade talks with Washington as other Asian nations are left to question the validity of their recent agreements.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:48PM
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