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Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (left) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a Brics meeting at Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

Brics foreign ministers tout multilateralism amid US trade policies

Bloc anchored by China, Russia, India and Brazil expected at summit to criticise ‘unilateral measures’ in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Trump’s immigration crackdown chills speech of foreign students, scholars in US

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China’s food, energy supplies secure without US imports, official says

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Tech Trends

Labubu mania takes China’s Pop Mart to top of US App Store charts

Before the recent surge in interest in Chinese e-commerce platforms, Pop Mart’s business was already booming.

Labubu figurines displayed at a Pop Mart store. Photo: Shutterstock
Labubu figurines displayed at a Pop Mart store. Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

US tariffs could endanger 16 million export jobs in China: Goldman Sachs

Investment bank researchers say retail, wholesale goods likely to be hardest hit, particularly apparel, chemical products and communications gear.

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Entertainment

What is ‘the sisterhood of ill repute’? Ask Amanda Knox

Knox reveals why she felt ‘seen and understood’ by Monica Lewinsky, her co-producer on a TV series about her wrongful conviction for murder.

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Global Economy

Open Questions | 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.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Diplomacy

Can Taiwan still trust the US as Trump tariffs threaten heavy blow?

Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.

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China Economy

‘We can’t afford not to’: China firms race to open US factories amid trade war

Chinese exporters in a slew of industries are setting up US facilities to escape crippling tariffs – but doing so is often far from easy.

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Global Economy

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?

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China Economy

Why are European luxury brands caught in China-US trade war crossfire?

Amid US-China trade war, videos showcasing China’s manufacturing prowess went viral but also drew controversy.

Women walk past LVMH’s group headquarters in Paris on April 14. Photo: Reuters
Women walk past LVMH’s group headquarters in Paris on April 14. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Trump hardens China tariffs stance, seeks ‘something substantial’

US president also calls another 90-day pause in levies directed at imports from most other countries ‘unlikely’.

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Diplomacy

Brics countries eye mechanism to help global economy: Brazilian official

Plan would follow World Bank agency’s guarantee model and help developing nations lure foreign direct investment amid Trump’s US tariffs.

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China Economy

China cancels largest US pork order in 5 years, dealing blow to American farmers

American farmers likely to face dire consequences in trade war as the mainland rolls out high tariffs, cancels orders: analysts.

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China has turned to countries besides the US for its pork supplies, cancelling import orders at a rapid pace. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

China Economy

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.

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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
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

Big Tech

TikTok shakes up US e-commerce, policy leadership amid trade war, ban law

The changes for two executives follow a departure last month, as ByteDance seeks to safeguard business in its flagship app’s largest market.

Diplomacy

US has less leverage with China on tariffs than it expects: business advocate

Former US consul general in Shanghai Sean Stein says Beijing too may have underestimated its competitor in assuming US cannot be flexible.

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US Elections

For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

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US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP
US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP

Politics

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

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World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

China

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

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OPINION
Khushboo Razdan

Opinion | What’s driving the US’ China policy? Even Trump might not be quite sure

Khushboo Razdan
Thomas O. Falk

Opinion | We need to talk about Trump’s war on the US Constitution

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Richard Heydarian

Opinion | As Trump rides roughshod over trade, China is ready to pick up the pieces

Richard Heydarian
Zheng Zeguang

Opinion | In the face of trade bullying, appeasement is not an option

Zheng Zeguang
Phar Kim Beng

Opinion | Asean must see US tariff pause for what it is – a trade hostage crisis

Phar Kim Beng
Anthony Rowley

Macroscope | A world economy on the brink could use some win-win cooperation

Anthony Rowley
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