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A Chinese man outside a restaurant in Cagayan in the Philippines. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem
The Philippines

Philippine provinces torn between US military and China’s economic reach: study

US military hosts Cagayan and Palawan hold opposing views of Beijing because of their economic engagements with China, according to a study.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Hong Kong may feel pain from the trade war but not for too long

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US-China trade war

What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

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US-China trade war

China is weaning itself off US soybeans as decade-long outlook comes into view

The days of China relying on America for soybeans could be numbered as agricultural ministry outlook report for next decade puts onus on self-sufficiency.

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The trade of soybeans is among the most contentious battlefields in the US-China tariff war. Photo: Reuters
China-Africa relations

China-Africa trade makes ‘moderate’ gains despite US tariffs, currency weakness

First quarter customs data shows Chinese exports to Africa climbed 11.3% to US$45.92 billion while imports from the continent fell 9.4%.

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Hong Kong

China to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues

Sanction decision announced by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday afternoon amid fierce trade war between China and the US.

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The Philippines

Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

About 17,000 troops will take part in the joint exercises, which include a combined air and missile defence simulation for the first time.

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US and Philippine soldiers salute on Monday during the opening ceremony of the Balikatan joint military drills. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

‘Bargaining with a tiger for its skin’: China says US trade tactics will fail

Ministry of Commerce calls for countries to resist US trade coercion after report said Washington asked them to curb economic ties with China in exchange for tariff relief.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Could Trump’s tariffs make China faster, leaner and stronger?

The trade war may be painful but it could be just what the country needs to bring down domestic barriers to growth.

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China economy

Opinion | Why the impact of US tariff war on China won’t be all that great

China’s shrinking dependence on exports and the US, coupled with its economic resilience, means it can still grow by 4.5 per cent this year.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Donald Trump

Trump to gut US diplomacy in Africa, cut global soft power: report

‘Non-essential embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa shall be closed’ and remaining missions to be consolidated, draft order says.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Photo: Abaca Press/TNS
Currencies

Opinion | China has a secret weapon in US trade war – the renminbi

Taking a leaf from Russia, China should make ‘unfriendly’ countries like the US use Chinese currency for trade transactions.

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US-China tech war

‘Complacent’ US risks losing out to China in Global South tech race, report says

Washington risks ‘falling behind’ in the race to shape advanced technology if it does not engage with developing countries, report warns.

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US-China trade war

Chinese ambassador warns US not to repeat tariff mistakes of the past

American mistakes in the wake of the Wall Street Crash such as protectionist measures are ‘still fresh today’, Xie Feng warns.

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Xie Feng made his comments at event celebrating Traditional Chinese Medicine, which he used as a metaphor for the trade war. Photo: Handout
China trade

French flock to Chinese e-commerce bargains, hunt for ‘agent Taobao’ to deliver

Amid US-China trade war, TikTok accounts show users how to purchase cheap goods directly from Chinese factories to avoid pricing mark-ups and tariffs.

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An illustration pictured on April 16, 2025 shows the logo of Chinese shopping app Taobao. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Foreign capital rushing into Hong Kong, mainland amid US tariff war: Paul Chan

Some overseas financial institutions have also expanded their operations and hiring in Hong Kong, Paul Chan says.

Hong Kong economy

‘Hong Kong could fall short of 2% growth forecast amid Trump tariffs’

Veteran banker George Leung also says local stock market may experience short-term fluctuations.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s re-exporters on edge despite US tariff exemption on electronics

Industry leaders urge tapping into emerging markets and transforming city into global supply chain hub to navigate trade war.

China supplied more than 70 per cent of PC monitors and smartphones, and 66 per cent of the laptops, to the US in 2024, according to US data. Photo: Eugene Lee
Asean

Opinion | Could Asean help jump-start US-China trade negotiations?

The bloc’s summit involving dialogue partners is an ideal space for the US and China to talk, but time is of the essence.

Hong Kong economy

Peru port could be an answer to US fees on Chinese ships: Hong Kong experts

‘The measure could potentially hit [the US’ own] logistics … affecting not only us but the rest of the world,’ industry leader says.

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Being Chinese | I’m a Cannes-going Chinese showbiz producer. It’s fun – except when it isn’t

I make deals with international studios and platforms. Often, I face a wall of Western presumption about the Chinese way of doing things.

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Chinese actress Fan Bingbing arrives for a screening at the Cannes film festival in 2023. Being a Chinese entertainment deal maker with a cross-border focus is less fun and exciting in reality. Photo: AFP
Focus

Are China’s space ties with Latin America under threat as the US asserts power?

Trump administration to increase scrutiny of Sino-Latin American space cooperation to curb China’s influence, analysts say.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | A world on edge is headed for a geopolitical reckoning – in May

Lasting changes could arise from the Trump vs Xi diplomatic chess, EU’s emerging strategy and political flux in Seoul, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

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Donald Trump

Trump turns White House Covid website into page pushing China lab leak theory

The updated website now accuses Anthony Fauci of promoting a ‘preferred narrative’ that the deadly disease originated in nature.

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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.

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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
US-China trade war

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

Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.

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Crowds wait to great Xi Jinping in Cambodia, during this week’s outreach efforts to Southeast Asia. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

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

As US-China trade war tariffs bite, mass production of Tesla’s Optimus ‘likely to be put on hold’, threatening Elon Musk’s plans, according to Chinese industry insiders.

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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.

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