2 h. ago Developing | China slams latest US threat, rushes to stabilise markets as trade war escalates

Developing | China slams latest US threat, rushes to stabilise markets as trade war escalates  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Developing | Hong Kong’s Hang Seng opens 1.7% higher as China’s state funds step in

Developing | Hong Kong’s Hang Seng opens 1.7% higher as China’s state funds step in  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago If the EU adopts a ‘US plus one’ strategy, Hong Kong has a role to play

Hong Kong can lean into its role as a superconnector and help boost cooperation between European countries and China.

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3 h. ago China slams latest US threat, rushes to stabilise markets as trade war escalates

Ministry of Commerce vows to ‘resolutely’ strike back against any US moves to impose further tariffs.

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3 h. ago Jockey Club’s Hong Kong Sevens community programmes enable more than 10,000 beneficiaries to enjoy the mega

 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club congratulates Hong Kong China Rugby on the success of the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, which concluded on 30 March. Sevens fever has well and truly returned to the city. Club Chairman Michael Lee presented the Women’s Bowl to the National Team, and joined HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in presenting the Men's Cup to the champion team – Argentina. This is the fourth consecutive occasion that the Club has supported the Hong Kong Sevens as Official Community Partner. This year, more than 10,000 beneficiaries of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds have been given opportunities to experience a range of sports including rugby through the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes. More than 30,000 people have benefited over the years, facilitating citywide engagement in sports events. The programmes kicked off in early March with the Jockey Club Multi Sport Shared Learning Experience, enabl...

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8 h. ago Trump tariffs: Bessent seeks 'meaningful negotiations' with more than 50 countries

Trump tariffs: Bessent seeks 'meaningful negotiations' with more than 50 countries  CNBC

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12 h. ago Philippines slams Beijing's 'reckless and dangerous maneuvers' in South China Sea

Philippines slams Beijing's 'reckless and dangerous maneuvers' in South China Sea  The Hans India

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15 h. ago Beijing intervenes to steady markets, ‘Grand Theft Auto Shanghai’: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s response to tariff-driven turmoil to an ex-CIA official on US-China ties, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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15 h. ago Hong Kong remains upbeat on Web3 amid crypto market turmoil from US tariffs

Officials again touted the strength of the local Web3 industry, while Binance founder CZ avoided the event despite recent activity in the city.

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16 h. ago ‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’

‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’  Wion

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18 h. ago Japanese bar district gets bilingual wristbands to gauge revellers’ mood

Six colour-coded wristbands help drinkers start or avoid conversations in Noge, a neighbourhood in Yokohama dotted with bars and pubs.

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18 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'It's typical unilateral, protectionist bullying,' China slams US tariffs

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'It's typical unilateral, protectionist bullying,' China slams US tariffs  Times of India

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19 h. ago After delay, new Chinese funding plan will help extend railway to Uganda, Kenya says

Mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo is China’s ‘pot of gold’ at the end of the Standard Gauge Railway, analyst says.

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20 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Threats and pressure not right way to deal with China,' Beijing slams Trump tariffs

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Threats and pressure not right way to deal with China,' Beijing slams Trump tariffs  Times of India

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20 h. ago Southeast Asia’s balancing act with China threatened by Western aid cuts

Countries reliant on Chinese development support will have less room to diversify their ties given the aid cuts, a study shows.

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21 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live: Euro stocks plunge, Trump hails 'beautiful' tariffs, China slams US 'economic bullying'

Trump Tariffs Live: Euro stocks plunge, Trump hails 'beautiful' tariffs, China slams US 'economic bullying'  Reuters

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22 h. ago Is South Korea’s Yoon politicking from home? Country eyes June 3 presidential poll

As the fallen president remains in his official home and continues to be active in politics, officials say no date has been set for a snap poll.

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24 h. ago China/France/Russia/United States : A trade expert to back Rubio, brain drain at Campus Cyber, Moscow helping Beijing, new intelligence journal

China/France/Russia/United States : A trade expert to back Rubio, brain drain at Campus Cyber, Moscow helping Beijing, new intelligence journal  Intelligence Online

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25 h. ago Ukraine ceasefire talks trump tariffs on Russia, US official says

Tariffs on Russia would have been inappropriate, a US economic adviser said – despite its exports to the United States dwarfing Ukraine’s.

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28 h. ago Market panic mounts as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs

Oil prices dropped below US$60 a barrel for the first time since April 2021, even with countries seeking compromise on tariffs.

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