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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.
China added nearly 2 million new private companies in the first quarter as supportive economic policies ramped up. Photo: Reuters
China’s private sector

China adds 1.98 million private firms in first quarter as calls for support rise

Top market regulator says 40 per cent of business registrations from January-March were in emerging sectors and new technologies.

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India

India targets Chinese shipments with new tariff on steel imports

Yuan

Yuan trade settlements on rise amid ‘soaring volatility’ in US Treasury market

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China-Asean relations

China calls on Indonesia to jointly oppose protectionism as US trade war deepens

Call from China’s top diplomat Wang Yi follows first ‘2+2’ talks between the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono at a press briefing after the first China-Indonesia “2+2” foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, in Beijing on Monday. Photo: via Reuters
US-China trade war

China’s satellite self-reliance could get a boost from Trump’s tariffs: expert

Trade restrictions may hasten China’s drive to make its satellite industry more competitive as it reduces dependence on US components.

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US-China trade war

What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

Xi was hoping to galvanise support for a united front against US tariffs. Each country had its own response, observer says.

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China is weaning itself off US soybeans as decade-long outlook comes into view

The days of China relying on America for soybeans could be numbered as agricultural ministry outlook report for next decade puts onus on self-sufficiency.

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The trade of soybeans is among the most contentious battlefields in the US-China tariff war. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Malaysia may benefit from China’s Boeing snub – but at what price?

Airline may face strong headwinds in the form of rising cost of parts and declining passenger numbers, analysts warn.

China-Africa relations

China-Africa trade makes ‘moderate’ gains despite US tariffs, currency weakness

First quarter customs data shows Chinese exports to Africa climbed 11.3% to US$45.92 billion while imports from the continent fell 9.4%.

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US-China relations

China to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues

Sanction decision announced by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday afternoon amid fierce trade war between China and the US.

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Any wrongful actions taken by the United States side on Hong Kong-related issues will be met with China’s resolute retaliation and reciprocal countermeasures, according to China’s foreign ministry. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

‘Bargaining with a tiger for its skin’: China says US trade tactics will fail

Ministry of Commerce calls for countries to resist US trade coercion after report said Washington asked them to curb economic ties with China in exchange for tariff relief.

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Washington has reserved its heaviest trade blows for China, having imposed 145 per cent in tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to hit back with a 125 per cent levy on imported US goods. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong e-commerce, US consumers expected to take the hit from DHL suspension

DHL has suspended US-bound business-to-consumer shipments worth more than US$800 because of Trump tariffs.

China economy

Opinion | Why the impact of US tariff war on China won’t be all that great

China’s shrinking dependence on exports and the US, coupled with its economic resilience, means it can still grow by 4.5 per cent this year.

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China trade

French flock to Chinese e-commerce bargains, hunt for ‘agent Taobao’ to deliver

Amid US-China trade war, TikTok accounts show users how to purchase cheap goods directly from Chinese factories to avoid pricing mark-ups and tariffs.

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An illustration pictured on April 16, 2025 shows the logo of Chinese shopping app Taobao. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Foreign capital rushing into Hong Kong, mainland amid US tariff war: Paul Chan

Some overseas financial institutions have also expanded their operations and hiring in Hong Kong, Paul Chan says.

Hong Kong’s safe and stable environment will be maintained, Financial Secretary Paul Chan has pledged. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s re-exporters on edge despite US tariff exemption on electronics

Industry leaders urge tapping into emerging markets and transforming city into global supply chain hub to navigate trade war.

United States

Macroscope | IMF’s tariff warnings may be too little, too late

The Trump administration has brought the world to the brink of a systemic financial and economic crisis.

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Hong Kong economy

Peru port could be an answer to US fees on Chinese ships: Hong Kong experts

‘The measure could potentially hit [the US’ own] logistics … affecting not only us but the rest of the world,’ industry leader says.

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The US has announced it will impose port fees on Chinese vessels docking in the country. Photo: AFP
China tariffs

Letters | Hong Kong SMEs need all help they can get to survive tariffs blow

Readers call on the HKMA to step in with support, question Hong Kong’s decision not to impose tariffs on US imports, and discuss evolving China-Asean relations.

US-China relations

Are China’s space ties with Latin America under threat as the US asserts power?

Trump administration to increase scrutiny of Sino-Latin American space cooperation to curb China’s influence, analysts say.

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Donald Trump

Trump studying whether to fire Fed chair Powell, adviser says

A bid to remove Powell would threaten the Fed’s independence and could further roil markets already battered by Trump’s tariff war.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference, in Washington in January. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams Washington over port fees for Chinese vessels docking in US

Government condemns ‘bullying acts’ after Trump’s administration announces fees on vessels owned, operated or constructed by Chinese companies.

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The fee on Chinese-built ships could be waived if the operator orders a US-built vessel equivalent in size. Photo: AFP
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Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?

Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.

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China-Asean relations

PLA invited to Vietnam military parade amid pledges to boost defence ties

Invite comes as Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun meets Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang days after state visit by President Xi.

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s bullying raises the prospect of a US gone rogue

The US president’s chaotic approach is not restricted to trade and could throw the rules-based international order into crisis.

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Donald Trump figurines displayed at a shop at the Yiwu International Trade Market in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on April 10. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Trump targets Chinese ships with steep port fees, raising stakes in trade war

Forecasters warn of global repercussions as Washington takes aim at China’s shipbuilding dominance.

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A container ship departs from the Port of Los Angeles on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Photo: TNS
United States

Opinion | Why the cowed silence amid Trump’s attacks on global trade and stability?

Many nations are avoiding confrontation due to caution or pragmatism. But this risks encouraging further actions that could destabilise the global order.

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US-China relations

Editorial | Xi’s charm offensive in Southeast Asia is perfect foil to Trump

If trade war results in stronger relations between China and neighbours, it will be an outcome that Trump may have failed to anticipate.

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