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The fee on Chinese-built ships could be waived if the operator orders a US-built vessel equivalent in size. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams Washington over port fees for Chinese vessels docking in US

Government condemns ‘bullying acts’ after Trump’s administration announces fees on vessels owned, operated or constructed by Chinese companies.

US-China trade war

Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?

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US-China trade war

Tesla can’t make Optimus robot for US$20,000 without China, humanoid experts say

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Hong Kong economy

Mainland firms at Hong Kong trade show look to Middle East as US tariffs bite

Firms exhibiting their products say US is a major market but they are actively diversifying to navigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs.

Sun Gaoran, chief technology officer of Wuxi PlantsIO Technology, shows off his AI planter at the Global Sources Hong Kong Trade Shows. Photo: Edmond So
Japan

Japan in ‘tough neighbourhood’, allies need to stand up to China: US envoy

George Glass also said he was ‘extremely optimistic’ that Washington would strike a deal on tariffs with Tokyo.

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Cambodia

Editorial | Xi’s charm offensive in Southeast Asia is perfect foil to Trump

If trade war results in stronger relations between China and neighbours, it will be an outcome that Trump may have failed to anticipate.

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Hong Kong economy

US tariffs force Hong Kong e-commerce operators to seek new markets

Hong Kong firms have been urged to consider further developing local sales or explore expanding to Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America.

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Options for Hong Kong e-commerce firms include further developing local sales. Photo: Jelly Tse
E-commerce

Temu and Shein to raise US prices from next week over Trump’s tariffs

The China-founded e-commerce sites said they would be making ‘price adjustments’ from April 25 but did not provide details about increases.

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US-China trade war

Trump says US and China are in trade talks and is confident of a deal soon

Earlier, Chinese consulate official says Beijing is willing to resume dialogue, provided the two sides ‘treat each other as equals’.

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Xi Jinping

How China is turning to historical narrative to ramp up its border security

As tech advances, definition of border regions and national sovereignty expected to expand to airspace sovereignty and digital frontiers.

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Illustration: Brian Wang
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

IMF sees US-China trade grievances, welcomes India tariff cuts

Speaking in Washington, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said world’s 2 largest economies need to agree on fairer, rules-based trading system.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the IMF headquarters in Washington on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Donald Trump

My Take | China’s green tech firms largely insulated from latest tariff war

With their reliance on the US market already limited, these battle-worn companies are better equipped to weather the coming decoupling storm.

US-China trade war

Americans’ dislike for China softens, Pew survey shows

Attitudes remain overwhelmingly negative at 77 per cent but percentage of respondents with ‘very unfavourable’ views drops 10 points.

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US-China trade war

How China’s sharper view of US has rewritten its trade war playbook

Beijing’s tougher tariff response reflects new understanding of Washington’s aims under Trump 2.0, analysts say.

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US President Donald Trump (right) offers a handshake to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing in November 2017. Photo: TNS
John Lee

Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs

City leader John Lee urges diversifying production and sales networks, and shifting from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Famous Brands in China’.

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John Lee has called for diversifying risks through expanding domestic demand and new overseas markets. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

How Hutchison deal could make shipping line MSC world’s dominant port operator

Geneva-based MSC, the first container carrier to operate 900 ships, will strengthen its marine dominance by taking over CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

US-China trade war

TikTok to the rescue? China’s factories go viral as US tariffs drive up prices

With tariffs at record levels, mainland suppliers to US market get creative – but industry insiders remain cautious as duties bite.

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US-China trade war

China plans to host UN event to denounce US tariffs and ‘bullying’

The informal meeting is part of Beijing’s drive to rally international support for its efforts to hit back at Donald Trump’s measures.

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China has invited all UN members to the informal meeting. Photo: Getty Images
Mainland China

Talent war? China gears up for competition as global race heats up

Amid competition for elite researchers, mainland goes from strength to strength - but experts say more can be done to attract international students.

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China-UK relations

Rattled by visa risks, Chinese students rethink US study plans

In China, parents want their children prepared to apply for UK study as US colleges and law firms act on behalf of overseas students.

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DeepSeek

Chinese AI pioneer DeepSeek branded ‘profound threat’ to US national security

Congressional report says the company has Communist Party links and is ‘siphoning data’ from the US and sending it to Beijing.

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The congressional committee said DeepSeek had ties to military research and strategic labs. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | How will Hongkong Post’s suspension of US-bound parcels affect residents?

The Post looks into the postal service’s arrangements as Trump plans raising tariffs on small parcels from the city to 120 per cent.

A Hongkong Post worker handles parcels in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-listed Chinese stocks

Chinese firms’ ADRs at risk if US severs market ties, Goldman Sachs says

Companies with high retail exposure, such as Alibaba, are more susceptible to sell-offs if they are forced to delist, Goldman says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong must become global supply chain hub to navigate US trade war: lawmakers

Head of Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association and lawmaker say city must strengthen supply chain services, support businesses.

US-China trade war

‘So inept’: Trump’s tariff war is hurting all US assets, investor warns

The trade war ‘puts the US in a bad situation’ as it accelerates a shift away from the dollar, veteran investor Mark Dowding says.

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US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies are undermining confidence in US assets, according to investment veteran Mark Dowding. Photo: EPA-EFE
China economy

Editorial | China’s domestic demand is a key weapon in fight against Trump tariffs

First-quarter GDP growth beat expectations, but in longer term, China must boost local economy and forge new trade deals around the world.

Shoppers visit in a mall in Beijing. Photo: AP
Chile

Chinese embassy in Chile accuses US of ‘hegemonism’ over Trump nominee’s remarks

Nominee to serve as top American envoy to Santiago would try to ‘restrict’ Beijing’s access to resources, especially in space and technology.

Donald Trump’s China policy

Ex-New York police sergeant sentenced to 1.5 years for acting as Chinese agent

Michael McMahon was convicted of stalking a US resident as part of the Beijing-backed ‘Operation Fox Hunt’.

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