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US-China trade war
The duty-free island trying to lure Chinese shoppers amid the trade war
Hainan, a tropical island in southern China, has special customs policies allowing shops to maintain low prices even amid sky-high tariffs.
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China deflation
China’s consumer prices fall in April, fuelling fears of deflation
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China jobs
China could miss jobs target amid trade war, property sector trouble: analysts
9 May 2025 - 4:00PM
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China’s top negotiator strikes bullish tone on economy ahead of US trade talks
Vice-Premier He Lifeng said China’s economy was ‘off to a good start’ this year as he prepared for a highly anticipated meeting with US officials.
8 May 2025 - 12:24PM
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Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead the Chinese delegation set to meet with US officials to discuss a trade deal in Switzerland this weekend. Photo: Reuters
China’s private sector
China touts new law as foundation for private sector growth
A week after the passage of a law on China’s private economy, officials said the bill will ‘unleash’ the potential of the non-state sector.
9 May 2025 - 1:08PM
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China moves to bolster its economy ahead of US trade talks
Beijing announces a raft of measures including interest rate cuts as it seeks to begin negotiations in a strong position.
7 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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China’s economic stimulus
China rolls out policy package to guard against US tariffs – as it happened
China’s major financial regulators announced more measures to shore up the country’s economy and capital markets as the trade war ramps up.
7 May 2025 - 11:54AM
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The People’s Bank of China, National Financial Regulatory Administration and China Securities Regulatory Commission are holding a joint press conference. Photo: Xinhua
Yuan
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Has Asia just taken a step away from the US dollar?
Asia’s largest economies have broken new ground by approving an emergency financing tool using the yuan and other local currencies.
7 May 2025 - 7:00AM
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China food security
China cuts need for feed seed as food security campaign ramps up
As global trade becomes less certain, China plans to reduce the proportion of grain in its animal feed – particularly imported soybeans.
6 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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China airliners
Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline faces crisis
Aviators have taken up work in the gig economy to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into debt amid intense competition.
5 May 2025 - 3:12PM
US-China trade war
China’s Xi dials up tech push, Global South solidarity as US tariff war deepens
Choice of Shanghai as first stop since trade war worsened underlines commitment to boosting core advantages to tackle external pressures.
29 Apr 2025 - 8:44PM
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President Xi Jinping visits an industrial estate for AI start-ups as part of his inspection trip to Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war
Hollywood faces defining moment in China as Disney prepares new releases
Beijing appears to be holding off on a drastic curb of American film imports – for now, at least – as US-China tensions simmer, analysts said.
29 Apr 2025 - 5:49PM
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US-China trade war
China’s food, energy supplies secure without US imports, official says
Beijing says it has self-sufficiency in staple crops and energy, and enough alternative import sources to offset even a total loss of US goods.
29 Apr 2025 - 11:20AM
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China's population
More Chinese leave the knot untied as marriage registrations drop
Marriages saw a year-on-year fall of 8 per cent in China for the first quarter of 2025 – a worrying sign as demographic decline continues.
28 Apr 2025 - 4:00PM
US-China trade war
China moves to protect economy from trade war, vows to hit 5% growth target
Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.
29 Apr 2025 - 11:22AM
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China says it remains “fully confident” of hitting its economic growth targets despite an ongoing trade war with the United States. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war
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Why Scott Kennedy thinks the US-China trade war is ‘far from the endgame’
The political scientist talks tariffs, a potential deal between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and why the US dollar has lost some of its lustre.
28 Apr 2025 - 10:37AM
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Trump opened Pandora’s box on ‘Liberation Day’. Can it ever be closed again?
Near the end of his first 100 days, Trump’s tariffs have put the global economy in disarray – does it matter if he is having second thoughts?
27 Apr 2025 - 6:00AM
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US firms cautious about investing in China amid rising tensions, AmCham says
Many American companies no longer prioritising Chinese market despite Beijing’s efforts to woo foreign investors, new report finds.
25 Apr 2025 - 7:30PM
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American businesses are becoming more cautious about investing in China amid rising tensions between the two powers, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in China. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese carmakers put brakes on self-driving hype at Shanghai show
‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.
24 Apr 2025 - 9:59PM
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China’s economic stimulus
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How China is expanding and accelerating its ‘special bonds’ programme
Beijing is issuing more ultra-long-term government bonds as it strives to shore up the Chinese economy amid an intensifying US trade war.
24 Apr 2025 - 6:30PM
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‘He’s panicking’: Trump’s tariff comments put China in control, analysts say
Beijing can afford to hold out for a better trade deal as the pressure on the US side ramps up, analysts say.
24 Apr 2025 - 10:07AM
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Business of climate change
China’s energy-storage sector in trouble as price war, tariffs dent outlook
Slower capital spending and weaker prices projected as tariffs set to hit China’s biggest export market for energy-storage systems.
23 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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Inside a factory owned by RJECTech, which produces battery storage products in Nansha, Guangzhou province. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-China trade war
China rolls out plan to promote its own payment system as US trade war simmers
The country aims to reduce its reliance on the dollar-based global financial system as it confronts Washington’s aggressive trade policies.
22 Apr 2025 - 10:28PM
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China’s shipyards breathe sigh of relief as US scales back port-fee plan
But major shipping carriers face even greater risks as new rules scrap upper limit for levies.
22 Apr 2025 - 8:46PM
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After a whirlwind month, how will China’s Politburo counter Trump’s tariffs?
The meeting of the decision-making body, expected to be held at the end of April, will need to account for rapid escalation of trade conflict.
22 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM
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