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US President Donald Trump reaches out to a “Make America Great Again” hat, as he announces “Liberation Day” tariffs at the White House in Washington, on April 2. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

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

The US president’s approach not only underestimates China but also risks alienating American allies at a time when partnerships still matter.

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China economy

Editorial | Strategy of China’s Politburo sends right message to US in trade war

United States

US Treasury chief not worried about shops running out of items ‘at present’

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China trade

US farmers’ loss is Brazil’s gain as China diversifies soybean imports

With tariffs on US soybeans, most of China’s summer imports will come from Brazil, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s April outlook report.

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A worker handles soybeans in Campos Lindos, Brazil, during a February soy harvest. More of China’s soybean imports are coming from Brazil amid a tariff war with the United States. Photo: Reuters
E-commerce

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.

Donald Trump

Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties

Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.

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Singapore

Singapore negotiates US chips access, seeks pharmaceutical tariff concessions

Washington says it’s keen to explore ‘creative solutions’ on trade with the city state, whose deputy PM has touted progress in talks.

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The Singapore flag flies against the skyline of the city state’s financial district. Singapore faces a 10 per cent levy from the US despite a bilateral free trade agreement. Photo: EPA-EFE
Diplomacy

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

China’s message of stable cooperation is resonating as Trump accelerates the birth of a post-US world with rising powers independent of US whims.

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US-China relations

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

Only firm opposition from a united international community will convince the US to change its current course of action.

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Asean

Asian Angle | How Asean can turn short-term tariff pain into long-term gain

Intra-bloc trade and diversified supply sources can help reduce dependency on Donald Trump’s United States and expand export options.

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Asean finance ministers and bank governors at the bloc’s meeting in Kuala Lumpur on April 10. Malaysia, as this year’s Asean chair, has called for a coordinated regional response to the US tariffs. Photo: AFP
Hungary

Trump’s son tells eastern Europe to shun China, pick US as trade partner

Trump Jnr told Hungarian entrepreneurs that China posed a bigger threat than Russia to the region.

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The construction site for a plant of Chinese battery manufacturer CATL near Debrecen, Hungary. Photo: AP
Asean

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

By pausing tariffs instead of repealing them, Trump creates the illusion of flexibility while retaining coercive leverage.

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US-Asean relations

Opinion | Trump world: the unravelling of American global leadership

With an isolationist US increasingly viewing commitments as burdens, a power vacuum emerges that China and others can fill.

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The Philippines

Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

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Containers and cranes in Manila on April 8. US President Donald Trump kicked off a potentially ruinous global trade war earlier this month with harsh levies on trading partners. Photo: AFP
China-Philippines relations

Asian Angle | Why ignoring China’s Southeast Asia pivot could cost the Philippines

Beijing’s focus on regional stability and trade openness presents both challenges and opportunities that Manila can’t afford to overlook.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves during a meeting with Vietnam’s To Lam in Hanoi on April 14. Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Exclusive | Bangladesh’s new leader dreams big, with a little help from China

A popular revolt that ousted the kleptocratic Sheikh Hasina thrust Muhammad Yunus, 84, into power. Now he’s looking to China for help.

US-China trade war

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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US-China relations

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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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (at centre microphone) speaks during a Brics meeting in Brasília in February. The South American country holds the bloc’s rotating presidency in 2025. Photo: dpa
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Opinion | At the rate Trump’s going, a global recession will be hard to sidestep

The fracturing of global trade, coupled with the US president’s attacks on the Federal Reserve, doesn’t bode well for the world.

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South Korea

South Korea, US aim for ‘July package’ to resolve tariff disputes

Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.

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Malaysia

Malaysia vows to buy more US goods in break from united Asean front on tariffs

Malaysia is looking for ways to reduce its US$25 billion trade surplus with the US in a bid to ease the pain of a proposed 24 per cent levy.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) speaks to delegates at the 2025 Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Malaysia on April 10. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

At G20 in Washington, top China officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

Central bank governor and finance minister address G20 ministers but conclude trip without official dialogue with US counterparts.

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China’s central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng (right), speaks alongside Minister of Finance Lan Foan in Beijing last month. This week, both attended a meeting of G20 ministers in Washington. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can help mainland firms ‘break through’ US trade barriers: John Lee

City leader tells Ningbo forum that Hong Kong’s value to international investors and capital has increased under ‘US tariff hegemony’.

China's economic recovery

China puts onus on stability as Beijing vows domestic support amid US trade war

China’s Politburo says authorities will roll out specific plans to companies and individuals affected by the trade war.

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Semiconductors

China waives retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports, report says

China has waived its retaliatory 125 per cent tariffs on certain semiconductor imports from the US, according to a Caijing report.

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China has reportedly waived retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports. Photo: Reuters
Semiconductors

US-China trade war drives demand for Intel’s older chips

A worsening economic outlook and tariffs between the US and China have prompted customers to fall back on cheaper, older processors.

The headquarters of Intel in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

My Take | As US tariffs put jobs on the line, can Malaysia afford to cut petrol subsidies?

With US tariff uncertainty jeopardising Malaysian jobs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must weigh the necessity of slashing subsidies.

Artificial intelligence

Google earnings beat estimates, says AI investments boost ad sales

Big Tech firms have continued to defend their aggressive AI investments, saying these were necessary to remain competitive.

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