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US-China relations
My Take
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China counts on 3 strategies to survive US tariff and tech war
Beijing has come up with a game plan to overcome its internal and external threats, and navigate beyond Trump’s presidency.
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US-China relations
US port most reliant on China braces for new tariff impact after 90-day truce
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US-China decoupling
How critical minerals became China’s ultimate trump card in the trade war
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United States
The US and China called a truce on tariffs, but is the battleground expanding?
Analysts say Trump is looking to tighten tech restrictions, and this time Beijing has a better ‘toolkit’ to counter ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.
19 May 2025 - 10:36PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Exclusive
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Stellantis, Leapmotor near decision on European production
Leapmotor says production costs likely to rise by 10 per cent compared with former Poland plant, but has no plans to raise prices.
19 May 2025 - 8:34PM
China's economic recovery
China’s economic resilience muffles speculations over imminent fiscal stimulus
China’s exports and industrial output beat market expectations in April, despite the impact of US tariffs.
19 May 2025 - 4:59PM
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Banking & finance
Moody’s downgrade, US debt fears revive mini ‘sell America’ trade
Rating downgrade risks reinforcing Wall Street’s growing worries over the US sovereign bond market.
19 May 2025 - 12:45PM
China manufacturing
China’s manufacturing resilient in April despite US tariffs; consumption softens
China’s industrial output rose 6.1 per cent, beating estimates, while domestic consumption up 5.1 per cent – slightly below expectations.
19 May 2025 - 5:09PM
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Hong Kong economy
US importers urging Hong Kong manufacturers ‘to bypass levies’ amid trade war
Industry veterans say they are urgently pressing ahead with plans to diversify production locations to mitigate geopolitical risks.
19 May 2025 - 8:30AM
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Yuan
China’s yuan can rival US dollar as go-to currency if more accessible: economist
‘US exceptionalism is over – the beginning of the end,’ Singapore-based economist warns while weighing in on how China can internationalise its currency.
19 May 2025 - 8:00AM
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US-China trade war: All stories
Trade war fallout: Chinese e-commerce firms intensify push for Europe’s shoppers
Temu and Shein launch aggressive campaigns in European market amid US trade uncertainty – with ad spending up by as much as 70 per cent.
18 May 2025 - 10:00PM
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European Union
China puts heavy 75% tax on US imports of vital engineering plastic
The levy, which also hits firms from the EU, Japan and Taiwan came despite a 90-day truce in the trade war between the two countries.
18 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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By eroding US soft power, Trump is ceding the contest to China
Trump 2.0 has boosted China’s charm offensive, making its assertive foreign policy and unapologetic authoritarianism look less threatening.
18 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong secondary home prices under pressure as developers offer discounts
Projects in New Territories are being priced below second-hand properties, while mainland Chinese buyers are driving demand in Kowloon.
18 May 2025 - 1:31PM
Donald Trump
Trump says China and Walmart should ‘eat the tariffs’, not raise prices
The US president lashed out at the retail giant after it warned that everything from bananas to child car seats could get more expensive.
18 May 2025 - 12:51AM
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China economy
China cuts US Treasury stockpile, dropping to No 3 spot among foreign holders
Britain takes China’s place as America’s second-biggest overseas creditor as Beijing pushes to diversify foreign exchange reserves.
17 May 2025 - 9:15PM
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India
India’s manufacturers fear becoming collateral damage of US-China trade war
From yarn to steel, India’s domestic industries say they’re being priced out as Chinese firms redirect exports away from the United States.
17 May 2025 - 5:30PM
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United States
Macroscope
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No, stock markets are not a barometer of the world’s economic health
Markets have largely returned to calm after the US-China trade truce but all is not as it seems.
17 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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China trade
Cambodia starts selling durians to China, vying to rival Thailand and Malaysia
The Southeast Asian nation sees juicy opportunities in the vast Chinese durian market, but first it will need to win over picky consumers.
17 May 2025 - 11:00AM
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Donald Trump
Asian Angle
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Seeking the silver lining in Trump’s tariff turmoil
Trump’s tariffs could encourage governments to confront entrenched vested interests, but success requires a genuine commitment to reform.
17 May 2025 - 10:00AM
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US-China relations
Foreign degree? Think again, say Chinese parents as change of heart shifts focus
Middle-class parents in China long viewed overseas diplomas as the best path to success, so what has changed? And why are overseas students in an ‘increasingly awkward position’?
17 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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China trade
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US-China deal no relief for firms as rare earth curbs keep supply chain severed
Documents show Beijing export restrictions – with no explicit removal after trade deal – hampering US-based magnet buyer with slow approvals.
16 May 2025 - 10:33PM
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Trade
Opinion
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With an unpredictable Trump, it’s best to be cautious over US-China trade truce
While the rollback of tariffs restores a measure of normality to global markets, the world will not return to the status quo ante.
16 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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China shipbuilding
China faces headwinds, but it’s not all plain sailing for Korean shipbuilders
America’s plan to impose higher docking fees on vessels made in China will be a blow, but South Korean shipyards face capacity constraints.
16 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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Banking & finance
OCBC plans to stay the course in Hong Kong, hire talent despite trade war
OCBC has no intention to change its planned US$192 million investment in Hong Kong and Macau, CEO Helen Wong says.
16 May 2025 - 7:30PM
US-China relations
Outside In
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China’s message on trade deals is clear: multilateral is the only way
The choice of the Swiss city of Geneva for US-China negotiations was telling, and the breakthroughs achieved are only the start of a long process.
16 May 2025 - 5:04PM
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China economy
To survive the trade war, China aims to create a stronger domestic economy
Beijing has gained greater urgency in its push to rebalance the economy and make it less vulnerable to US tariffs, analysts say.
16 May 2025 - 3:16PM
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China-EU relations
Europe warned to change fast or become a ‘shock absorber’ of US-China trade war
Continent’s outlook is bleak despite reduced Sino-American tensions as it needs to adapt quickly amid Washington’s efforts, analysts say.
16 May 2025 - 4:43PM
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