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China slams US ‘protectionism’ but stops short of attack on Trump’s tariffs – as it happened
China says trade and tariff wars have no winners, and trade concerns will be resolved through ‘equal dialogue’.
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China vows to retaliate after ‘bullying’ US imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs
The ‘Liberation Day’ package will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade and other countries ‘ripping off’ the US, said Donald Trump.
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Could constitutional challenges further delay or even block Hutchison port deal?
No agreement has been reached so far, with Hutchison, Blackrock still negotiating amid Beijing’s antitrust probe and legal turbulence in Panama’s courts.
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Sinophobia among Philippine officials? China’s travel advisory spurs reflection
The advisory comes after incidents of harassment of Chinese citizens and a series of espionage and online gaming crackdowns by Manila.
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After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?
With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.
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How is the PLA achieving progress with its drills near Taiwan and what is next?
PLA is testing tactics, including blockade and anti-access strategies, and getting closer to the island each time, experts said.
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France’s Elior Group chief ‘confident’ about Hong Kong aircraft processing deal
CEO Daniel Derichebourg says company is in early stage of discussions with government but he is keen to set up ‘as soon as possible’.
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How two Hong Kong firms’ innovative solutions enhance well-being in belt and road regions
Modern Dental Group and Insilico Medicine keen to use city’s unrivalled global connections to create a healthier world.
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China builds cosmic early warning net after solar fury blinds long-range radar
Scientists unveil world’s most advanced monitoring system for near-Earth space after last year’s major solar storm revealed radar vulnerabilities.
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White House shoots down reports Elon Musk will be out soon
US reports said the world’s richest man could soon step away from his unprecedented role in the Trump administration.
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Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports
US president’s repeated threat of tariffs has spurred waves of counter threats and fears of a global trade war.
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Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies succumb to risk-asset slump amid Trump tariffs
For bitcoin, which fell as much as 4 per cent to about US$82,000 on Thursday, US$80,000 is a ‘must-hold’ level, cryptocurrency analysts say.
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Chinese woman living in toilet, Shanghai RedNote rendezvous: 5 trending stories
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Beijing crackdown on solar industry ‘too little, too late’: US advisory firm
Clean Energy Associates says ‘measures lack sufficient substance to impact the already established online manufacturing capacity’.
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Economics
Temasek takes a big bite of India’s food market with major Haldiram’s deal
The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion.
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Japanese female politician gets 8,000 death threats over menstrual care post
Experts say abusive messages reflect a deeper pattern of gender-based harassment aiming to silence outspoken women and are frequent occurrences.
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Hong Kong stocks slide to 6-week low on Trump tariffs as exporters tumble
Companies with the biggest overseas sales lead decliners among Hong Kong stocks.
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China EVs: Tesla’s quarterly deliveries lag BYD for the second time
Output from the Shanghai Gigafactory dropped to 172,754 units in the first three months of the year from 220,876 a year earlier.
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Hong Kong’s MPF gains US$4.5 billion in first quarter due to market rally
Hong Kong and China equities led all asset classes in the first quarter, while US equities slumped, according to MPF Ratings.
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As Trump torches relations with EU, bloc seeks to redefine approach to China
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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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Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war
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Why China’s economic recovery is captivating investors again: Robin Xing
Morgan Stanley’s chief China economist sees green shoots in China thanks to innovation, but highlights need for social security reform.
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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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China EVs: Tesla’s quarterly deliveries lag BYD for the second time
Output from the Shanghai Gigafactory dropped to 172,754 units in the first three months of the year from 220,876 a year earlier.
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How Malaysia became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions
China’s tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.
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Ex-Google engineer joins Shanghai’s AgiBot to lead advanced AI research
Newly appointed AgiBot chief scientist Luo Jianlan, who previously worked at Google, spearheads the advanced AI research effort.
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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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US-China 6th-gen fighter race: will cost, tech issues bring down the F-47?
US announcement of sixth-generation fighter raises new questions about delivery and feasibility amid soaring competition with China, analysts say.
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