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Two Boeing jets intended for Chinese airlines have been returned to the US, with more likely to come in the wake of heightened tariffs. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

US-China trade war

Opinion | China has the upper hand in trade war as Trump flounders

US-China trade war

Hollywood faces defining moment in China as Disney prepares new releases

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong SMEs must act boldly to survive Trump’s tariffs

To chart new paths in uncertain environments, SMEs need to go beyond knowing their business and customers, and see things with fresh eyes.

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Customers browse in an antique shop in Sheung Wan on January 19. Businesses with price-sensitive customers may need to pivot and provide other goods or services. Photo: Dickson Lee
US-China trade war

US, China seen cutting tariffs this year, but much damage already done: analysts

Unless tariff-related uncertainty is resolved quickly, a ‘sharp, synchronous slowdown’ is possible, Morgan Stanley warns.

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US-China trade war

Exclusive | Walmart tells some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid trade war: sources

The American retail giant will reportedly also bear the cost of any new tariffs, after the escalating US-China trade war slowed deliveries to a trickle.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s appeal grows for overseas scholars amid US-China tensions, CUHK says

Dennis Lo, president of Chinese University of Hong Kong, says increasing uncertainties have benefited his institution in attracting talent.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong has been able to attract talent from overseas due to the increasing tensions between the United States and China. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Brics

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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Donald Trump’s China policy

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

By rejecting bullying without closing door to negotiations, Beijing remains resolute on growth target and determination to protect economy.

President Xi Jinping (seen on Monday talking to business leaders) chaired a meeting of China’s Politburo, the inner power core of the Communist Party, to discuss the state of the economy. Photo: Johannes Neudecker/dpa
United States

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

‘I think we’ll see replacements,’ Scott Bessent said referring to Trump trade tariffs, particularly a 145 per cent levy on goods from China.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outside the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
US immigration

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

Critics say ‘America is shooting itself in the foot’ as many of the country’s brightest minds rethink their long-term investment.

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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.

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Hong Kong economy

Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Spokesman weighs in on reports that Panama Canal ports may be separated from controversial US$23 billion deal.

China’s market regulator has said it will launch an antitrust probe into CK Hutchison Holdings’ deal. Photo: Sam Tsang
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
Taiwan

Taiwan tests civil defence readiness as foreign observers look on

Envoys from Japan, Canada and Netherlands monitor unscripted training for disinformation attacks and psychological warfare.

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Katy Perry to perform first shows in mainland China since Taiwan controversy

American pop star expected to hold concerts in Hangzhou in November – years after she was denied visa for dress seen as protest symbol.

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China jobs

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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Researchers at Goldman Sachs have estimated 16 million jobs in export-oriented fields, including apparel, could be at risk in China after US tariff hikes. Photo: AFP
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.

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US-China trade war: Opinion

My Take | Tariffs caused many sad endings during the 1930s

Not long ago, not far away, another powerful country resorted to tariffs to beat up the world, ending in mutual destruction.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong urged to act fast for Zhejiang tech firms amid US-China trade war

Under new cooperation mechanism, city will provide supply chain services for mainland enterprises, helping them to overcome US blockages.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee led a delegation to Zhejiang province last week, home to the country’s top tech start-ups. Photo: Dickson Lee
US-China trade war

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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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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Donald Trump

Trump floats new income tax cut in bid to ease bite of tariffs

US president suggested income tax be reduced – ‘maybe even completely eliminated’ – for people making less than US$200,000 a year.

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US-China trade war

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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Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Baltimore in the US state of Maryland on April 10. US President Donald Trump’s 10 per cent tariff for almost all countries except China will likely remain in place going forward, his top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said. Photo: AFP
China-Africa relations

Could US-DR Congo ‘minerals-for-security’ deal threaten China’s mining dominance?

The DRC is seeking security guarantees and military support from the United States to attract American investment.

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Processing facilities at Tenke Fungurume, a copper and cobalt mine 110 km (68 miles) northwest of Lubumbashi in Congo’s copper-producing south. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

‘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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US-China trade war

Opinion | Time for China to align with nations like it’s 1955

The need to unite for fairer international relations has not dissipated. The spirit of the Bandung Conference is a credible counter to ‘America first’.

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