25 h. ago Canada strikes tariff deal with China as global trade moves further from U.S.

Canada strikes tariff deal with China as global trade moves further from U.S.  CBC

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30 h. ago US Trade Representative Says Canada Will Regret China EV Tariff Cut

US Trade Representative Says Canada Will Regret China EV Tariff Cut  eletric-vehicles.com

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33 h. ago Canada, China agree 'landmark' deal to cut EV, farm product tariffs | Daily Sabah

Canada, China agree 'landmark' deal to cut EV, farm product tariffs | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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34 h. ago Canada, China cut tariffs and announce new partnership as Trump brings old foes together

Canada, China cut tariffs and announce new partnership as Trump brings old foes together  NBC News

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41 h. ago China’s Trade Surplus and the Reconfiguration of Global Trade under Strategic Competition

China’s Trade Surplus and the Reconfiguration of Global Trade under Strategic Competition  Modern Diplomacy

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55 h. ago China, Canada Ink Energy Pact as Carney Aims to Cut US Reliance

China, Canada Ink Energy Pact as Carney Aims to Cut US Reliance  Bloomberg.com

Politics

63 h. ago South Korean leader Lee takes ‘pragmatic approach’ to reset ties with China, Japan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s back-to-back visits to China and Japan suggest a “pragmatic approach” to reset ties with both countries as tensions soar between Beijing and Tokyo, analysts said. Lee met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday during a two-day trip to Japan. Speaking to reporters after their summit in Nara – Takaichi’s hometown – Lee said there was “unprecedented turmoil” in the global political landscape and trade order. He stressed the need for South Korea and...

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64 h. ago China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech

China’s central bank is looking to pump 900 billion yuan (US$129.2 billion) worth of additional funds into private and technology firms, alongside slashing key policy relending rates by a quarter of a percentage point, in a fresh round of monetary easing designed to shore up the economy. The new plan includes an extra 500 billion yuan for agriculture and small businesses, said Zou Lan, a deputy governor of the bank, at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. The bank will also expand its...

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2 d. ago China midwife accidentally severs baby’s middle finger, results in reattachment surgery

Social media in China has been shocked and outraged by a midwife who cut off a newborn baby’s finger when severing his umbilical cord during a caesarean section. The infant boy was born on the morning of December 25, at Xuyi County People’s Hospital in Jiangsu province, eastern China. Two hours later, his father was told by doctors that the child’s left middle finger had been snipped by accident during the surgery, the Red Star News reported. The baby then faced two hospital transfers before...

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2 d. ago White House sets tariffs to take 25% cut of Nvidia and AMD sales in China

White House sets tariffs to take 25% cut of Nvidia and AMD sales in China  Financial Times

Economics

3 d. ago 73% of Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area firms speeding up expansion into Asean: survey

Nearly three-quarters of enterprises from Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area cities will speed up their expansion into the Asean market as a primary strategy to mitigate risks from international trade frictions and shifting global supply chains, according to a survey. The survey and research findings, co-published by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Singapore-based United Overseas Bank on Wednesday, also revealed that about 98 per cent of enterprises are planning to keep or expand their...

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3 d. ago U.S.–China Trade Contracts Sharply in 2025 as Tariffs Reshape Global Shipping Flows

U.S.–China Trade Contracts Sharply in 2025 as Tariffs Reshape Global Shipping Flows  Global Trade Magazine

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3 d. ago Sovereign investors cut mainland China exposure as political sensitivities rise

Sovereign investors slashed their exposure to mainland China in 2025 amid rising political sensitivities, but experts said selective opportunities and closer bilateral ties could support the outlook. The world’s second-largest economy received US$4.3 billion in investments from sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds and central banks, down 58 per cent from US$10.3 billion in 2024, according to Global SWF, which tracks 792 such state-owned investors. “Sovereign investment activity has...

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3 d. ago Growth in sovereign investors’ exposure to China slows as political sensitivities rise

Growth in sovereign investors’ exposure to mainland China in 2025 slowed amid rising political sensitivities, but experts said selective opportunities and closer bilateral ties could support the outlook. The world’s second-largest economy received US$4.3 billion in investments from sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds and central banks, down 58 per cent from US$10.3 billion in 2024, according to Global SWF, which tracks 792 such state-owned investors. “Sovereign investment activity has...

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3 d. ago China’s goods trade hits RMB 45.47 trillion in 2025, maintaining global lead

China’s goods trade hits RMB 45.47 trillion in 2025, maintaining global lead  ecns.cn

Events

4 d. ago US–China Trade Slumps in 2025 as Tariffs Redraw Global Shipping Map

US–China Trade Slumps in 2025 as Tariffs Redraw Global Shipping Map  gCaptain

Politics

4 d. ago China, Canada poised to reset trade ties after Trump’s tariffs force rethink

Canada and China appear ready to kick-start trade talks after years of strained relations, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this week coinciding with both countries questioning their once stronger ties with the United States, analysts said. Carney travelled to Beijing on Tuesday for his first official visit to the country, where he will discuss trade, agriculture and energy with officials from Canada’s second-largest single-country trading partner. Liang Yan, a...

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4 d. ago China to Cut VAT Rebates on Lithium Batteries: Who Wins & Who Loses?

China to Cut VAT Rebates on Lithium Batteries: Who Wins & Who Loses?  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago China, Canada eye dialogue, cooperation amid global trade turmoil

China, Canada eye dialogue, cooperation amid global trade turmoil  news.cgtn.com

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4 d. ago G7 finance ministers agree to cut reliance on China for rare earths

G7 finance ministers agree to cut reliance on China for rare earths  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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