63 m. ago Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: everything you need to know

From China’s reaction to how markets are responding, here is everything you need to know about the US’ reciprocal tariffs.

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2 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live: Markets reel over trade war fears as China, EU and Canada vow countermeasures

Trump Tariffs Live: Markets reel over trade war fears as China, EU and Canada vow countermeasures  Reuters

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2 h. ago BYD to double South Korea sales network in challenge to Hyundai and Kia

Hyundai and Kia sold 1.2 million cars in South Korea last year, cornering 75 per cent of the local market.

Economics

5 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live: Markets reel as China, EU and Canada vow countermeasures

Trump Tariffs Live: Markets reel as China, EU and Canada vow countermeasures  Reuters

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5 h. ago China battles to stabilise yuan after Trump’s tariffs spark market upheaval

China battles to stabilise yuan after Trump’s tariffs spark market upheaval  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago As the dust settles from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.

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7 h. ago Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China's EV race

Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China's EV race  CNBC

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8 h. ago China vows ‘firm countermeasures’ to Trump tariffs; Asian markets fall

China vows ‘firm countermeasures’ to Trump tariffs; Asian markets fall  The Washington Post

Economics

10 h. ago France’s Elior Group chief ‘confident’ about Hong Kong aircraft processing deal

CEO Daniel Derichebourg says company is in early stage of discussions with government but he is keen to set up ‘as soon as possible’.

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11 h. ago Futu rents prime Causeway Bay address as online broker prepares for stock market bonanza

Futu could be paying HK$1.2 million (US$154,000) per month in rent, a steal compared to the HK$8.6 million in monthly rent that Burberry paid in 2018.

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11 h. ago India and Sri Lanka set to sign defence pact amid China’s rising regional clout

Both sides are also expected to sign agreements on the development of solar-power plants and trade cooperation in several sectors.

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13 h. ago Credit Analysts Increasingly Switch Jobs as China Market Revives

Credit Analysts Increasingly Switch Jobs as China Market Revives  Bloomberg.com

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14 h. ago Mike Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on China, other global issues, US report says

Trump officials have been slammed for using the app to discuss highly sensitive information, including war plans.

Politics

18 h. ago Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy as Chinese freight market crashes to two

Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy as Chinese freight market crashes to two-decade low  CNBC

Events

19 h. ago Trump’s China tariffs will total 54%. Here’s what he’s charging other countries.

Trump’s China tariffs will total 54%. Here’s what he’s charging other countries.  MarketWatch

Politics

21 h. ago Hong Kong rescue team pulls survivor from rubble of Myanmar earthquake

Commander of the city’s search team said they “will grasp every opportunity, never give up, and do its best to find the remaining survivors”.

Events

23 h. ago AI Film Section of Beijing Fest Sets Jury With Guan Hu, Rob Minkoff

AI Film Section of Beijing Fest Sets Jury With Guan Hu, Rob Minkoff  The Hollywood Reporter

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24 h. ago Hong Kong won’t set limit on students’ screen time despite health concerns

Department of Health survey finds more than 60 per cent of students exceed two hours of screen usage daily.

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25 h. ago Tearful Philippine influencers grilled over Duterte ‘fake news’ admit errors, but change needed

Some critics welcomed the accountability for social media figures, while others felt the hearing focused more on settling scores than addressing structural issues.

Science

27 h. ago Opinion | Key to China’s success in stabilising foreign investment lies within playing

Opinion | Key to China’s success in stabilising foreign investment lies within playing  South China Morning Post

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