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From Guangdong to LA, tariff superstorm alters course of business expansions
Businesses rethink plans after Trump unleashes whirlwind of tariffs, and analysts say that while trade barriers might be overcome, others must ‘abandon wishful thinking’.
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China detains 3 Philippine nationals on suspicion of spying
State media publishes images of the trio being questioned by the police after Manila detained a number of alleged Chinese spies.
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Quora-like platform Zhihu bets on AI to become China’s X and LinkedIn
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Pentagon urges faster militarisation of space, citing China’s advances
In separate hearings, generals say Washington should regard space less as a strategic resource and more as a potential battlefield.
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Chinese stocks’ rally risks unravelling as Trump’s reciprocal tariff kicks in
Best strategy is to bet on plays that would benefit from new stimulus policies China is likely to announce, analyst says.
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Apple, Tesla, Walmart among US firms seen hit by Trump’s tariffs on China
For perspective, the tariffs could wipe out 9 per cent of Apple’s gross margin – unless the added costs are passed through or an exemption is granted, analysts found.
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Trump says things ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years
US president’s new tariffs lead to the biggest Dow wipeout since 2020.
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Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred
Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.
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US government sued by Conservative legal group over Chinese import tariffs
New Civil Liberties Alliance filed ‘first lawsuit’ seeking to block tariffs on Chinese imports, saying Trump overstepped his authority.
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Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal
‘We could use tariffs … to get something in return,’ Trump said. TikTok faces April 5 deadline to find non-Chinese buyer or risk US ban.
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Experts stress the urgent need to upgrade the Philippine Air Force due to its limited capabilities in defending against China’s military presence.
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Prince Harry blasts ‘blatant lies’ as watchdog launches charity investigation
Harry, accused of bullying by Sentebale’s chairwoman, said investigation would ‘unveil the truth’ of why he had to resign as a patron.
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China ‘still far behind’ US in maths prowess but is on the rise: Shing-Tung Yau
When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.
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US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, analyst Rick Waters says
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Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, continuing China retreat
The IoT & AI Insider Lab in the Zhangjiang hi-tech zone likely closed in January or February, nearby workers say.
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Fresh US tariffs on China may be ‘too large to absorb, too conspicuous to dodge’
Donald Trump’s deadline for China report has arrived, ahead of his ‘Liberation Day’ to free US economy from what he sees as unfair practices.
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FBI raids on Chinese-American scientist revives China Initiative fears
Two Indiana homes of cybersecurity researcher and professor raided by FBI and Homeland Security but no reason cited, local media report.
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Beijing almost ready to switch on world’s most powerful X-ray light source
As construction finishes on China’s High Energy Photon Source, scientists are lining up to use it to further their research.
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