12 h. ago Fitch cuts China rating on weakening finances, debt concerns, following Trump tariffs

China’s Ministry of Finance reacted strongly, describing the decision to downgrade from “A+” to “A” as biased and not reflective of reality.

Economics

16 h. ago As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

Politics

17 h. ago No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff wa

No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff wa  The Economic Times

Politics

17 h. ago No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff war

No romantic or sexual relationship with Chinese: Trump admin's diktat to employees in China amid tariff war  The Economic Times

Politics

18 h. ago Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

Politics

19 h. ago With Trump’s trade war going global, how will China respond?

After a ‘Liberation Day’ ceremony that saw the US’ trade war expand worldwide overnight, analysts ask how China will defend itself.

Politics

19 h. ago As Donald Trump’s trade war heats up, China is surprisingly confident

As Donald Trump’s trade war heats up, China is surprisingly confident  The Economist

Politics

27 h. ago China Services Growth Picks Up With Economy Pressured by Tariffs

China Services Growth Picks Up With Economy Pressured by Tariffs  Bloomberg

Economics

27 h. ago Trump’s tariffs take aim at China and Asia’s rising economies

Trump’s tariffs take aim at China and Asia’s rising economies  CNN

Politics

28 h. ago How Malaysia’s data centres became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions

China’s tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

Politics

29 h. ago Trump Hikes China Tariffs to at Least 54% in Blow to Economy

Trump Hikes China Tariffs to at Least 54% in Blow to Economy  Bloomberg.com

Politics

39 h. ago US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

Politics

43 h. ago China says weaponising agriculture in US trade war should be off

Party mouthpiece warns against mutually destructive trade practices, says US and China are ‘natural partners in agriculture’.

Events

49 h. ago In the engine room of China's economy Trump's tariffs are already beginning to bite

In the engine room of China's economy Trump's tariffs are already beginning to bite  Sky News

Politics

52 h. ago How can Beijing antitrust probe affect Panama ports sale if Hutchison delays signing?

Market regulator empowered to put limits on sale or even halt deal under Anti-Monopoly Law, legal experts explain.

Politics

2 d. ago China ranks itself 10th in new global innovation league table

But China has risen up the rankings faster than any other nation over the past 12 years, according to the report.

Politics

3 d. ago China nominates Zou Jiayi to be the next president of the AIIB

The 61-year-old former vice-minister of finance would be the development bank’s first female leader.

Politics

3 d. ago Beijing bids adieu to ‘basic’ farmland with plan to supercharge soil, upgrade agriculture

When it’s basic farmland vs ‘well-facilitated’ farmland, the latter considerably outperforms in cost and yield.

Events

3 d. ago Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the China

China’s aircraft manufacturer continues spreading its wings abroad with fresh deals to supply passenger jets to Asian neighbours.

Politics

3 d. ago China firmly opposes economic coercion, FM on market regulator’s review of CK Hutchison’s potential port assets deal

China firmly opposes economic coercion, FM on market regulator’s review of CK Hutchison’s potential port assets deal  Global Times

Economics