79 m. ago Why Trump’s nuclear export controls won’t stop China, may hurt US firms: analysts

China’s nuclear ambitions may face a slight setback from Washington’s reported export restrictions on power plant components, but Beijing will press ahead with its construction drive and intensify efforts to develop home-grown technologies as its domestic reactors mature, analysts said. The Trump administration has reportedly suspended licenses for the export of some nuclear power generation equipment to China. The US Department of Commerce issued the ruling in recent weeks, according to...

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11 h. ago Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing

Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing-Washington trade talks  CNBC

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26 h. ago Tech hub Shenzhen launches plan to support consumption, exporters amid trade war

China’s top export city and tech hub, Shenzhen, is stepping up efforts to boost domestic consumption and support exporters amid a turbulent trade war between Beijing and Washington. “Consumption is the fundamental driving force behind economic growth and development,” according to a 39-point plan released by the Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Friday. Shenzhen will leverage its strategic strengths in four key categories: artificial intelligence (AI) terminals, smart home...

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40 h. ago Beijing, Washington point fingers after Geneva promises stall

Beijing, Washington point fingers after Geneva promises stall  MSN

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3 d. ago Opinion | Stanford is a case study in how Beijing infiltrates U.S. universities

Opinion | Stanford is a case study in how Beijing infiltrates U.S. universities  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago Washington and Beijing Prepare for Potential Call amid Trade Disputes

Washington and Beijing Prepare for Potential Call amid Trade Disputes  kaohoon international

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5 d. ago COMMENT: Asia's team lists in the Washington VS Beijing bout

COMMENT: Asia's team lists in the Washington VS Beijing bout  bne IntelliNews

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5 d. ago Letter: Washington can still adjust its trajectory on Beijing

Letter: Washington can still adjust its trajectory on Beijing  Financial Times

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6 d. ago China warns US pressure tactics won’t work for trade talks to happen

Beijing on Tuesday urged Washington to “respect facts, stop spreading disinformation, and correct its wrong practices” to create conditions for meaningful dialogue amid a dispute between the world’s two largest economies over a recent trade deal. “Pressure and coercion are not the right way to engage with China,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in Beijing a day after the White House said that it was “likely” that US President Donald Trump would speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping...

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6 d. ago China ETFs outshine U.S. markets as trade tensions continue between Washington and Beijing

China ETFs outshine U.S. markets as trade tensions continue between Washington and Beijing  Seeking Alpha

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6 d. ago U.S. pushback on 'security with Washington, economy with Beijing' puts new Korean government to the test

U.S. pushback on 'security with Washington, economy with Beijing' puts new Korean government to the test  Korea JoongAng Daily

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6 d. ago Beijing and Washington last month agreed to slash staggeringly high tariffs on each other for 90 days

Beijing and Washington last month agreed to slash staggeringly high tariffs on each other for 90 days  IslanderNews.com

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6 d. ago Boeing’s China hopes face trade war headwinds, supply chain risks: analysts

Boeing expects Chinese airlines to resume orders that were paused during the trade war with the United States, but analysts warn supply chain constraints and tariff uncertainties could slow actual deliveries. Kelly Ortberg, CEO of the American aircraft giant, said Chinese airlines have confirmed they would begin taking deliveries of Boeing planes this month after Beijing and Washington agreed to a 90-day trade truce in May. In April, Ortberg was quoted as saying that deliveries to China had been...

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7 d. ago Beijing swipes back at Washington over trade, student visa restrictions

Beijing swipes back at Washington over trade, student visa restrictions  Washington Times

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8 d. ago Latin America: Beijing's narrative is dominating Washington's

Latin America: Beijing's narrative is dominating Washington's  The Express Tribune

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9 d. ago Washington accuses Beijing of preparing to use force to change the balance of power in Asia

Washington accuses Beijing of preparing to use force to change the balance of power in Asia  الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام

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1 week ago US military personnel in Taiwan, paraglider cheating death: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US’ 500 military personnel in Taiwan an ‘open test’ of Beijing’s red lines Washington’s disclosure that around 500 US military personnel are stationed in Taiwan signals more open and substantial defence support for the island – a...

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1 week ago Economist warns that financial sanctions could become new US

A prominent Chinese economist has cautioned that financial sanctions and countermeasures could “become a new battleground” in China-US rivalry, while adding that the chance of Washington launching full-scale financial sanctions against Beijing remained slim. Lian Ping, chairman of the China Chief Economists Forum, a government advisory think tank, said that although the odds of full-blown measures remain low, Washington could adopt a strategy of “first targeting specific Chinese entities, then...

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1 week ago More cards to play: scholar sees Trump going beyond tariff tactic with China

Beijing should be ready for Washington to adopt alternative pressure tactics in future tariff negotiations, according to a renowned Chinese scholar who noted that the Trump administration had recognised the limitations of imposing heavy tariffs. Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, said that while US President Donald Trump might continue using tariffs as a negotiating tool, he was likely to show more restraint after seeing their mixed...

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1 week ago ‘Signature tactics’: why Trump may change his China strategy after tariff pause

Beijing should be ready for Washington to adopt alternative pressure tactics in future tariff negotiations, according to a renowned Chinese scholar who noted that the Trump administration had recognised the limitations of imposing heavy tariffs. Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, said that while US President Donald Trump might continue using tariffs as a negotiating tool, he was likely to show more restraint after seeing their mixed...

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