9 h. ago China Shock: Revitalizing communities during economic shifts

China Shock: Revitalizing communities during economic shifts  Harvard Kennedy School

Economics

5 d. ago Trump and Xi’s shock tactics see trade war remain in a stalemate

Blame games, tit-for-tat threats, off-again on-again meetings between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and wild tariff swings seem to be the recent order of the day. According to former government officials and analysts, however, this should come as no surprise – it’s just the price you pay when diplomatic norms are brushed off. In the latest twist in the saga, Trump on Friday swung from tough to conciliatory, appearing to reverse threats made a week earlier to cancel...

Events

5 d. ago Dutch seized Nexperia over fears Chinese owners planned to move chip production to China

The Dutch government believed chipmaker Nexperia’s Chinese owners planned to move its manufacturing operations to China, prompting the unprecedented seizure of the company that has sent shock waves through the global tech world. Earlier this month, authorities seized control of Nexperia’s management and ousted its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, citing national security concerns. In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce on October 4 imposed export controls on Nexperia’s Chinese subsidiary and its...

Politics

6 d. ago Taxi industry shifts focus to fair play after Hong Kong passes ride

Hong Kong’s taxi industry is gearing up for a new battle over fair competition in the wake of a ride-hailing bill’s passage, demanding a meeting with transport officials and warning that the government’s franchised fleet initiative may be undermined. While industry bodies on Thursday broadly welcomed the long-awaited legal framework, they also pivoted to unresolved details, saying the new law would be meaningless without strict, equitable rules on licensing, vehicle standards and operational...

Politics

1 week ago Trump’s 100% tariff on China threatens new supply chain shock

Trump’s 100% tariff on China threatens new supply chain shock  Yahoo Finance

Events

1 week ago Asean+3 growth defies expectations but trade war risks still ‘high’, AMRO says

The “Asean plus three” group of countries achieved solid economic growth in the first half of 2025, but unpredictable policy shifts in the United States could still send tremors through the region this year, a top economic surveillance body said. Growth in the grouping – the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, along with China, Japan and South Korea – is projected to reach 4.1 per cent in 2025, the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said in a new quarterly...

Events

2 w. ago China accelerates oil reserve buildup after energy shock from Ukraine war

China accelerates oil reserve buildup after energy shock from Ukraine war  Cryptopolitan

Events

3 w. ago Sinner responds to Alcaraz shock by reclaiming China Open title

Sinner responds to Alcaraz shock by reclaiming China Open title - reaction  The Independent

Events

3 w. ago Jannik Sinner v Learner Tien live: China Open final latest score and updates after Carlos Alcaraz shock

Jannik Sinner v Learner Tien live: China Open final latest score and updates after Carlos Alcaraz shock  The Independent

Sport

3 w. ago Germany thrived in the first China Shock. But the next one could prove catastrophic. : Planet Money

Germany thrived in the first China Shock. But the next one could prove catastrophic. : Planet Money  NPR

Events

3 w. ago US to Southeast Asian chipmakers: move production to America or face tariffs

Semiconductor manufacturers in Southeast Asia must shift production to the US or face punitive tariffs, Washington’s top trade official warned on Thursday, saying tariffs “are the solution” if trade talks with regional governments fail to deliver results. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer delivered the message in Kuala Lumpur, where he met with ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Greer’s comments came as members of the regional bloc raced to secure better...

Politics

4 w. ago China’s Top Private Shipbuilder Rebounds from USTR Port Fee Shock

China’s Top Private Shipbuilder Rebounds from USTR Port Fee Shock  gCaptain

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