11 h. ago China Escalates US Trade War with Semiconductor Probes and Tariffs

China Escalates US Trade War with Semiconductor Probes and Tariffs  WebProNews

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14 h. ago U.S. semiconductor sector targeted in new China probes (NVDA)

U.S. semiconductor sector targeted in new China probes (NVDA)  Seeking Alpha

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41 h. ago Huawei names new head of HiSilicon unit as Chinese chipmakers consolidate

Huawei Technologies has reshuffled the leadership of its in-house chip design unit, HiSilicon, at a time when China’s semiconductor industry is consolidating amid the escalating US-China tech war. The Shenzhen-based Huawei unit has promoted Jeffery Gao, head of its Shanghai division, to the position of HiSilicon chairman. He replaced Eric Xu, deputy chairman of the overall Huawei group, who had also been leading the chip unit since 2008, according to the latest information from Chinese corporate...

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62 h. ago Trump, a trail of diplomacy and a possible trip to China to resolve the trade war

Calls this week between top American and Chinese officials are believed to have laid some of the groundwork for a visit to China by US President Donald Trump, possibly in early November. The trip could take place either before or after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, which gets under way late next month. Trade negotiations are expected to be a key part of the summit, which could take place shortly before a temporary tariff war truce expires on November 10. The White...

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69 h. ago The next step in the trade war will be a significant ramping up of U.S. tariffs on China: Strategist

The next step in the trade war will be a significant ramping up of U.S. tariffs on China: Strategist  CNBC

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3 d. ago Chinese electronics brands flock to Europe amid Trump’s trade war

Chinese consumer electronics makers, from power bank manufacturers to robot cleaner vendors, are showing unprecedented enthusiasm for Europe amid trade uncertainties stemming from US President Donald Trump’s policies, according to business representatives at IFA Berlin, the world’s oldest tech trade fair. Exhibitors from China took centre stage during the five-day event, which wrapped up on Tuesday. Nearly 700 Chinese exhibitors were present, more than double the 300 from last...

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3 d. ago EU to tighten sanctions as von der Leyen warns on China, defends US ties

As speculation grows that the European Union will team up with the United States to hit China with huge tariffs and secondary sanctions for buying Russian energy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to escalate measures on “third countries”. Without naming China directly, von der Leyen used her annual state of the European Union address to call for “more pressure on Russia to come to the negotiating table”, asserting that “we need more sanctions”. Overnight,...

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3 d. ago China approves nature reserve at contested Scarborough Shoal

China has approved the establishment of a nature reserve at the Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory in the South China Sea, a decision that could escalate tensions with rival claimant the Philippines. The move comes months after China published a set of geographic coordinates for 16 base points around the feature, which it calls Huangyan Island and is known as the Panatag Shoal in the Philippines. Beijing has controlled the sea feature since a stand-off with the Philippines in 2012. The...

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3 d. ago China condemns Israel strike in Doha, concerned about escalation

China condemns Israel strike in Doha, concerned about escalation  Reuters

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4 d. ago Synopsys Plunges After Trade War Weighs on Its Chinese Sales

Synopsys Plunges After Trade War Weighs on Its Chinese Sales  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago Portugal PM Urges China’s Xi to Mediate Ukraine War, Deepen Trade Ties

Portugal PM Urges China’s Xi to Mediate Ukraine War, Deepen Trade Ties  Modern Diplomacy

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5 d. ago Brics virtual rally falters as members appear leery of exacerbating US trade war

Members of the Brics nations logged into a virtual summit on Monday, convened by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, intending to take a defiant stand against US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. Instead, the quickly assembled outing became an exercise in caution, as the bloc’s heavyweights, Brazil and India, sought to steer clear of further enraging the “America-first” leader. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a founding Brics leader, skipped the meeting, sending...

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5 d. ago Mars discovery, NBA star writes for Chinese state media: 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’s export growth slows in August under shadow of trade war uncertainty China’s exports continued to rise in August, though at a slower pace, with the near-term outlook clouded as global markets watch to see whether the world’s two largest economies can reach a lasting and durable trade deal. 2. Oxford’s Ian Goldin on the biggest challenges for China’s...

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6 d. ago China’s export growth slows in August under shadow of trade war uncertainty

China’s exports continued to rise in August, though at a slower pace, as global markets watch to see whether the world’s two largest economies can reach a lasting and durable trade deal. Outbound shipments rose by 4.4 per cent year on year to US$321.8 billion last month, according to customs data released on Monday. The figure was lower than the 7.2 per cent recorded in July and fell short of the 5.4 per cent forecasted by Chinese financial data provider Wind. Imports in August, meanwhile, rose...

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6 d. ago China accused of escalating Taiwan tensions with oil drilling in disputed waters

China accused of escalating Taiwan tensions with oil drilling in disputed waters  IntelliNews

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7 d. ago Will America’s extended trade truce with China be a boon for farmers in the US Midwest?

There is a major divide in the American heartland. US farm states are facing a drop in exports of key commodities as Beijing turns to alternative suppliers, primarily in Brazil, as a result of Donald Trump’s trade war. Some farmers, however, want to give the US president the benefit of the doubt that his go-slow approach to Beijing will eventually bear fruit in the form of more orders from China as well as other trading partners. Others fear that no combination of new markets will replace the...

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1 week ago China Future Tech webinar | How US tactics could boost China’s chip self

Date and time: Friday, September 19, 2025 10.30am-11.30am (HKT) The webinar will be live streamed on this page on Friday, September 19. Bookmark this page or add it to your calendar to stay informed. Submit your questions to the panel and get them answered during the webinar. Questions from SCMP Plus readers will be prioritised. Upgrade your standard SCMP subscription or start your free trial to enjoy the priority. The US-China chip war is escalating, with Washington’s goal of limiting Beijing’s...

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1 week ago Trump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortages

US President Donald Trump has promised to impose hefty import taxes on pharmaceuticals, a category of products he has largely spared in his trade war. For decades, in fact, imported medicine has mostly been allowed to enter the United States duty free. That is starting to change. US and European leaders recently detailed a trade deal that includes a 15 per cent tariff rate on some European goods brought into the United States, including pharmaceuticals. Trump is threatening duties of 200 per...

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1 week ago Trump plans hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher US prices and shortages

US President Donald Trump has promised to impose hefty import taxes on pharmaceuticals, a category of products he has largely spared in his trade war. For decades, in fact, imported medicine has mostly been allowed to enter the United States duty free. That is starting to change. US and European leaders recently detailed a trade deal that includes a 15 per cent tariff rate on some European goods brought into the United States, including pharmaceuticals. Trump is threatening duties of 200 per...

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1 week ago Changing Course in a Storm: China’s Economy in the Trade War

Changing Course in a Storm: China’s Economy in the Trade War  China Leadership Monitor

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