3 h. ago US launches probe into China’s compliance with Trump’s 2020 trade deal

The US Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday announced the start of an investigation into China’s implementation of a trade deal signed during President Donald Trump’s first term. “The initiation of this investigation underscores the Trump administration’s resolve to hold China to its phase one agreement commitments, protect American farmers, ranchers, workers and innovators, and establish a more reciprocal trade relationship with China for the benefit of the American people,” USTR Jamieson...

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5 h. ago China boosts critical mineral dominance with $1.08bn copper mine investment in DRC

China boosts critical mineral dominance with $1.08bn copper mine investment in DRC  Business Insider Africa

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18 h. ago Beijing says foreign firms view China investment as ‘necessity’, not ‘option’

This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. After China’s ruling Communist Party concluded the fourth plenum of its powerful Central Committee on Thursday, a press conference was held on Friday morning to review the events of the conclave and the committee’s conclusions. Among those who attended the briefing were the head of the country’s top economic planner, the minister of commerce, the minister...

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20 h. ago U.S. Will Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

U.S. Will Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal  The New York Times

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23 h. ago Markets News, October 23, 2025: Stocks Gain as Investors Monitor China Trade News, Earnings Results; Oil Futures Surge

Markets News, October 23, 2025: Stocks Gain as Investors Monitor China Trade News, Earnings Results; Oil Futures Surge  Investopedia

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26 h. ago U.S. to Begin Investigation Into China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

U.S. to Begin Investigation Into China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal  The New York Times

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32 h. ago German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip

German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip  Reuters

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34 h. ago China Warns Against ‘Politicization’ of Investment Deals in UK

China Warns Against ‘Politicization’ of Investment Deals in UK  Bloomberg.com

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35 h. ago Should Hyatt’s (H) Major Franchise Deal in China Prompt a Closer Look From Investors?

Should Hyatt’s (H) Major Franchise Deal in China Prompt a Closer Look From Investors?  Yahoo Finance

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35 h. ago China Markets Rise As Investors Shift Focus To Finance Stocks

China Markets Rise As Investors Shift Focus To Finance Stocks  Finimize

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38 h. ago Asian markets retreat as US weighs new trade curbs on China By Reuters

Asian markets retreat as US weighs new trade curbs on China By Reuters  Investing.com

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41 h. ago Asian markets retreat on potential new US trade curb against China By Reuters

Asian markets retreat on potential new US trade curb against China By Reuters  Investing.com

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51 h. ago Latest news: Hyatt Studio China deal; Davidson goes to Europe; Lanserhof investment

Latest news: Hyatt Studio China deal; Davidson goes to Europe; Lanserhof investment  Hotel Investment Today

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60 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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3 d. ago Trade Fears Have Global Businesses Worried, And Seeking Alternatives To U.S., China

Trade Fears Have Global Businesses Worried, And Seeking Alternatives To U.S., China  Investopedia

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3 d. ago Trump: We will discuss a lot of things with China Pres. Xi in 2 weeks

Trump: We will discuss a lot of things with China Pres. Xi in 2 weeks  investingLive

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3 d. ago Mining Investor Says US Must Outspend China on Critical Minerals

Mining Investor Says US Must Outspend China on Critical Minerals  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago Trump Official Warns China Against Penalizing Companies Investing in US

Trump Official Warns China Against Penalizing Companies Investing in US  Bloomberg

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4 d. ago Gold climbs on rate cut bets, broader uncertainty; investors eye US

Gold climbs on rate cut bets, broader uncertainty; investors eye US-China trade talks  Reuters

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4 d. ago U.S. stock futures edge higher with China trade talks, corporate earnings in focus

U.S. stock futures edge higher with China trade talks, corporate earnings in focus  Investing.com

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