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Former US Treasury secretary, in Hong Kong, discusses China’s ‘serious conflicts’ with other economies in trade, while warning of decoupling risks.
15 Apr 2026 - 11:17PM
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China and the US want rare earths. Brazil will share – on one condition
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Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts
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Xi’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China
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China-EU relations
Brussels must resist ‘passive’ role in US-China trade war, EU chamber urges
European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Could Trump’s Hormuz blockade derail China summit with Xi Jinping?
US president’s move forces China into political dilemma and could create a flashpoint ahead of his meeting with Chinese leader, analysts say.
14 Apr 2026 - 1:05AM
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Doubts about Trump strain Southeast Asia’s US-China balancing act
An increasingly unpredictable Washington is making the region’s traditional hedging strategy harder to sustain.
12 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Trump’s tariff powers tested again as court questions ‘deficit’ justification
Court weighs Section 122 tariffs as plaintiffs warn of shifting tactics and judges probe limits of ‘balance of payments’ claims.
16 Apr 2026 - 3:46AM
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High fertiliser prices mean more soybeans for farmers – and greater reliance on China
Analysts question the cost of China deploying ‘fertiliser diplomacy’ and boosting soybean purchases ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:55AM
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China-Latin America relations
Cattle prices rocket as Brazil set to exhaust Chinese beef quota by May
As Beijing tariff nears, Brazil’s exporters are rapidly reaching their quota for China, forcing South American industry to seek new buyers.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:13AM
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US-China relations
How can Beijing prepare for Trump’s ‘drunken boxing’ style before he meets Xi?
As Trump loomed large in both Iran war and subsequent pause, analysts weigh the importance of rhetoric vs results in his talks with China.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:47PM
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China-Latin America relations
Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to China
Chilean investigators dismantled cross-border networks after one of largest organised crime operations in South American country’s history.
9 Apr 2026 - 6:04AM
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US-China relations
US-China ties are critical in dangerous new ‘might-is-right world order’: Dalio
Billionaire investor urges Chinese and US elites to ‘rise above ourselves’ and safeguard global well-being amid a changing world order.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Only virtual talks, no new investment push before Xi-Trump summit: Greer
US Trade Representative underscores US seeks substantial tariffs, unhindered rare earth access, and a stability-preserving leaders’ meeting.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:04PM
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China-Australia relations
Australia’s 180-degree shift from 5 years ago: China in favour; US out
Aussie comedian exposes the truth about nation’s feelings towards US president, democracy and public safety.
4 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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US-China relations
Beijing hails US cooperation as ICE returns suspected drug smuggler to China
With Xi and Trump set to meet next month, Beijing says handoff signals ‘progress in bilateral counternarcotics law enforcement’.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:15PM
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China-Latin America relations
Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships
Panama’s decision to strip Panama Ports Company of its concessions is a test of US backing for countries challenging China, experts say.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:35PM
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US-China trade war
As Xi-Trump summit approaches, tariffs continue to choke direct trade
Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:42AM
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US-China relations
China targeted in US birthright citizenship debate, but court justices sceptical
China benefiting from ‘birth tourism industry’, top litigator claims, with Trump in attendance – a historic first for a sitting president.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:04AM
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China-Latin America relations
Brazil exporters bypass local banks to tap China’s US$1 trillion Sinosure fund
As Brazilian interest rates price out local lenders, Sinosure is quietly reshaping how Chinese goods reach the market.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:25AM
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China-Canada relations
Canada’s finance minister visits China as both countries seek to bolster ties
Francois-Philippe Champagne’s four-day trip comes close on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing in January.
1 Apr 2026 - 11:35PM
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US lawmakers call for major crackdown on China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports
Bipartisan panel argues sanctions have concentrated discounted oil in Beijing's hands – charges the Chinese government denies.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:59AM
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US-China relations
‘Lack of moral character’: pair who stole secrets for China loses US citizenship
Case reflects the Trump administration’s stated goal of ‘maximally pursuing’ denaturalisation wherever legally possible.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:25PM
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Trump-Xi summit: US trade chief casts doubt on pre-meeting Beijing visit
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says key Trump officials unlikely to meet Chinese counterparts, in a break from usual practice for talks.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:23AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why spike in fertiliser prices could boost China’s political clout
Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:10PM
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