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Breaking news and analysis on the US-China trade war, its history and timeline, and the impact on the global economy.
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media while standing next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with a Tesla car in the background, at the White House in Washington on March 11. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Letters | Trump’s chaos holds a silver lining for China and others

Readers discuss the impact of the US president’s moves, and the country’s Arctic policy.

China's economic recovery

China is prepared for bigger than expected external shocks: Premier Li Qiang

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United States

Opinion | Only a global ‘de-risking’ from the US can stop Trump’s trade war

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China-EU relations

Don’t expect Trump aggression to make Europe cosy up to China: EU official

European Commission’s deputy director general for trade called idea that Trump will drive the Brussels and Beijing together ‘simplistic thinking’.

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The friction created by US President Donald Trump’s administration is unlikely to drive the EU and China together, a trade official has said. Photo: Shutterstock.
China shipbuilding

China is building new ships at record pace to turbocharge its car exports

Shipyards are rolling out huge vessels capable of carrying 8,600 cars as China’s auto industry seeks to accelerate its global expansion.

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United States

Outside In | Like the Cheshire Cat, US reciprocal tariffs are hard to pin down

The countdown to April 2 begins. Amid the gargantuan complexity of tariff calculations, US clarifications only serve to obfuscate.

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China economy

Editorial | Beijing’s ambitious plan can help to prime the consumption pump

Communist Party Central Committee and State Council issue 30-point action plan aimed at reviving Chinese economy and stoking domestic spending.

Locals shop at a market in China’s Hunan Province. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Opinion | The rise of China and the retreat of the US: a new global empire takes shape

With the US putting up walls of protectionism and denial, the 21st century belongs to a resilient, dynamic Chinese empire.

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Banking & finance

Ontario Teachers’ departure is Hong Kong’s loss, Singapore’s gain

Canada’s third-largest pension fund will wind down its operations over the next 18 months, spokesman says.

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US-China trade war

What’s behind the pro-Beijing camp’s criticism of the Panama ports deal?

The backlash against Hutchison’s ports sell-off is designed to send a message to other Chinese firms with overseas assets, analysts say.

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A cargo ship sails past the Panama Canal’s Port of Balboa. CK Hutchison’s decision to sell off the port and other assets to a US consortium has attracted intense criticism in China. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Editorial | Walmart’s bid to force China to pay Trump tariffs is unacceptable

Chinese suppliers with already razor-thin margins should not have to bear the costs of Washington’s trade war.

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US supermarket giant Walmart is attempting to shift the burden of US tariffs onto its Chinese suppliers.. File photo: AP
US-China relations

China-US trust issues threaten hope of diplomatic backchannel: Joerg Wuttke

Former president of EU Chamber of Commerce in China says it is ‘completely nonsense’ to believe the US can pull Russia from Beijing’s orbit.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Rampant trade tariffs are no cure for the US’ fentanyl crisis

The public health disaster results from the US’ painkiller culture. Meanwhile, tariff hikes are sparking serious concerns about a recession.

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US-China trade war

China’s Silicon Valley sees exports slump over 16% as trade war fears rise

Analysts are divided over the causes of the sharp slowdown in Shenzhen, one of China’s most important trade hubs.

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Shenzhen is one of China’s largest cities and a key tech and trading hub. Photo: Getty Images
China deflation

China needs ‘more significant’ stimulus to crush deflation fears: economist

The recent growth plans outlined by Beijing will not be enough to change the narrative on China’s economic trajectory, expert warns.

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China’s economy risks slipping into a deflationary spiral as consumers remain reluctant to open their wallets. Photo: EPA-EFE
China trade

80 global executives to gather in Beijing for key annual summit

The attendees include leaders of more than a dozen US corporations, including Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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US-China relations

US says ready to confer with China, Canada on WTO disputes

China launched a dispute after Trump tariffs on Chinese goods in February.

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US-China relations

Why the US must work with China on ‘deliverables’ if it wants Xi-Trump summit

Observers predict the two sides must make progress on touchy issues such as trade and fentanyl before China will agree to leaders’ meeting.

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US President Donald Trump has appeared eager to engage China in his second term, often boasting about his personal ties to President Xi Jinping. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

Opinion | Why is US punishing a China helping it to solve its fentanyl crisis?

It is beyond comprehension that the US government is overlooking Chinese efforts to address the fentanyl issue and imposing more tariffs.

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US-China trade war

As export growth slows, China looks to integrate exporters into domestic market

Beijing aims to help its vast export sector ride out the trade war by working with firms to expand their domestic sales.

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Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama ports deal must comply with the law: Hong Kong’s John Lee

Beijing conducting major review of port and shipping assets held by private mainland and local businesses, source says.

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Chief Executive John Lee has said concerns arising from the sale of Panama Canal ports by tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings deserve “serious attention”. Photo: Elson Li
US-China relations

Trump says Xi to visit Washington in ‘not too distant future’

US president makes comment as he refers to getting the nation’s capital ready for Chinese leader’s potential trip.

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US President Donald Trump gestures while he poses for a picture at the presidential box at the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Trump’s tariffs will slow China’s economy and impede global trade, OECD finds

Chinese economy is seen to grow 4.8 per cent this year, with any decline in demand felt across multiple industries and regions.

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Vietnam

Only China and Mexico have larger trade deficits with the US than Vietnam

Donald Trump’s trade officials are pushing Vietnam to open up its markets and improve its trade balance with the United States.

US-China relations

Opinion | The US-China Thucydides Trap is by no means a foregone conclusion

Instead, it’s a call to action. From helping mediate in Ukraine to investing in the US, China may yet defy historical negative trends.

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China and US national flags fly outside a souvenir shop in Beijing on January 31. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong’s Hutchison ride out storm over Panama ports deal after Beijing attack?

Experts say Hutchison, part of tycoon Li Ka-shing’s empire, is now caught in a dilemma and might end up being punished by both the United States and China.

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Hutchison Port Group has a 90 per cent stake in the Balboa and Cristobal docks at either end of the Panama Canal. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Wall Street slides, S&P 500 in correction as Trump trade war escalates

The S&P 500 closed more than 10 per cent below its February 19 record, with the Nasdaq and Dow also tumbling.

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China-Japan relations

Exclusive | Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

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