26 m. ago China trade optimism boosts grains while feeder cattle sell off ahead of USDA announcement | Midday Markets | Oct. 22, 2025

China trade optimism boosts grains while feeder cattle sell off ahead of USDA announcement | Midday Markets | Oct. 22, 2025  Rural Radio Network

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72 m. ago US, China trade officials to meet in Malaysia amid escalating rare earths dispute

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday that he and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would travel to Malaysia later that day as scheduled to meet with Chinese officials over what he called Beijing’s “incredibly aggressive” measures to curb rare earth exports. The meeting is seen as a stepping stone to a sit-down in South Korea next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a time of...

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3 h. ago China pushes trilateral currency swap, new drone sighted: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China eyes currency swap with Japan and South Korea amid trade tensions: source China is in talks with Japan and South Korea – both US allies – about a possible trilateral currency swap to bolster the region’s financial safety net and deepen economic cooperation amid US President Donald Trump’s trade war, according to a source familiar with the issue. 2....

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3 h. ago Political Advisor and Commentator CJ Pearson explains the trade war between China and the United States.

Political Advisor and Commentator CJ Pearson explains the trade war between China and the United States.  facebook.com

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5 h. ago China’s US soybean imports fall to zero amid tariff disruption

China’s US soybean imports fall to zero amid tariff disruption  https-//www.semafor.com

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5 h. ago China’s Exports to US Looked Dented Not Defeated by Trump Tariffs

China’s Exports to US Looked Dented Not Defeated by Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg.com

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6 h. ago Hong Kong customs seize HK$10 million of bogus Nike, Adidas shoes

Hong Kong customs officers have seized HK$10 million (US$1.29 million) worth of suspected counterfeit sports and luxury shoes such as Nike, Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, believed to be intended for overseas markets to capitalise on a demand driven by global mega-events. “At mega-events such as sports shoes exhibitions, many collectors and enthusiasts will trade items on site, driving up demand for high-quality counterfeit sports shoes,” said Inspector Yeung Tit-fung of the Customs and Excise...

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6 h. ago Hong Kong customs seizes HK$10 million of bogus Nike, Adidas shoes

Hong Kong customs officers have seized HK$10 million (US$1.29 million) worth of suspected counterfeit sports and luxury shoes such as Nike, Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, believed to be intended for overseas markets to capitalise on a demand driven by global mega-events. “At mega-events such as sports shoes exhibitions, many collectors and enthusiasts will trade items on site, driving up demand for high-quality counterfeit sports shoes,” said Inspector Yeung Tit-fung of the Customs and Excise...

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6 h. ago China Maintains Shipbuilding Dominance Despite US Port Fee Dispute

China Maintains Shipbuilding Dominance Despite US Port Fee Dispute  Global Trade Magazine

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7 h. ago China: Weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions and an ongoing trade war expected to fuel economic slowdown

China: Weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions and an ongoing trade war expected to fuel economic slowdown  Credendo

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8 h. ago Trade in Central Asia: China Deepens Influence, Europe Expands Presence, Region Seeks New Markets

Trade in Central Asia: China Deepens Influence, Europe Expands Presence, Region Seeks New Markets  The Times Of Central Asia

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8 h. ago Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival: how to taste the best of all worlds

The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is back this year with the promise of more exclusive events, award-winning food, finer wines, and longer hours, to help attract about 150,000 visitors. Here, the Post unpacks what is on offer so you can make the most of your visit. 1. What’s new at the Wine and Dine Festival? The 2025 edition, themed “Remix – Best of All Worlds”, features several updates to elevate the visitor experience, with the return of a special dinner featuring Michelin-starred chefs...

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9 h. ago China’s double threat, a hidden card in the trade war: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Potassium railway’: China’s hidden card in the trade war For over a decade, China has invested heavily to build a dual-purpose passenger and freight railway through the thick rainforest between Kunming and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This railway has become a critical conduit for China to secure potassium...

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12 h. ago China Bonds Get a Boost as Trade Angst Spurs Bets on PBOC Easing

China Bonds Get a Boost as Trade Angst Spurs Bets on PBOC Easing  Bloomberg

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13 h. ago ‘Want to be nice, but ’: Donald Trump says China to face 155% tariffs from November 1 | Hindustan Times

‘Want to be nice, but ’: Donald Trump says China to face 155% tariffs from November 1 | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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14 h. ago China has been very rough with us: Trump defends 155% tariffs as overdue payback

China has been very rough with us: Trump defends 155% tariffs as overdue payback  India Today

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15 h. ago South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units

South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units  Reuters

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15 h. ago "China Has Been Very Rough On Us": Trump On Slapping 155% Tariffs

"China Has Been Very Rough On Us": Trump On Slapping 155% Tariffs  NDTV

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16 h. ago Why South Korea’s Gen Z are falling prey to the scam gangs of Southeast Asia

A growing number of young South Koreans are vanishing into Southeast Asia’s criminal underworld, lured by the promise of high-paying jobs – only to end up trafficked, tortured or killed. Many, fleeing a stagnant labour market at home, are being deceived by transnational crime syndicates into running online scams and illegal gambling operations. Others join willingly in search of easy money. But all eventually find themselves exploited, victims of criminal enterprises that span the lawless border...

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16 h. ago NEC head weighs tariffs on China and Trump’s ‘growth economy’

NEC head weighs tariffs on China and Trump’s ‘growth economy’  Fox Business

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