73 m. ago Britain blinked against a bullying Trumpian America. Others must not

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

Politics

1 hour ago Taiwan authorities move to calm public unease after Trump’s ‘unification’ comment on trade

‘To our understanding, Taiwan-related issues were not touched upon during the US-China trade talks,’ presidential office spokeswoman says.

Politics

2 h. ago China’s BYD becomes Singapore’s favourite car brand, outselling Toyota for first time

The Chinese EV maker has surged ahead in the first four months of 2025, leaving Toyota and Tesla trailing behind.

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2 h. ago China's CATL set to price shares at HK$263 each in $4.6 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say

China's CATL set to price shares at HK$263 each in $4.6 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say  Reuters

Economics

3 h. ago Jeju Air crash families file complaint to speed up South Korea’s investigation

Grieving families demanding accountability for December’s crash have submitted the complaint, naming an airline chief and transport minister.

Events

3 h. ago Climate data from Cretaceous era suggests icy interludes in dinosaurs’ greenhouse

‘Reductions in Arctic and Antarctic ice are expected to continue, potentially leading to completely ice-free polar regions’: paper.

Society

4 h. ago Exporters ‘shocked and elated’ as China trade cranks back into gear

Exporters ‘shocked and elated’ as China trade cranks back into gear  Financial Times

Events

5 h. ago Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs

Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs  Times of India

Politics

5 h. ago China reasserts India border claims with fresh list of ‘standard’ place names

More than a dozen mountains are among the new spots assigned Chinese names in Arunachal Pradesh, known in China as Zangnan.

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5 h. ago A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports

A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports  CNN

Politics

5 h. ago Kashmir conflict: the Chinese warplanes and weapons used by Pakistan

China is Pakistan’s biggest arms supplier, and its fighter jets and missiles played a key role in last week’s military exchanges with India.

Events

5 h. ago Top guns: the Chinese armaments being used by Pakistan’s military

Top guns: the Chinese armaments being used by Pakistan’s military  South China Morning Post

Events

6 h. ago Goldman Sachs, UBS raise China economic growth forecasts after US trade truce

Goldman Sachs also lifts US growth forecast by half a percentage point and predicts strengthening of yuan against US dollar.

Economics

6 h. ago Goldman Sachs, UBS raise China GDP growth forecasts after US trade truce

Goldman Sachs, UBS raise China GDP growth forecasts after US trade truce  South China Morning Post

Politics

6 h. ago China Has ‘Price to Pay’ on Fentanyl Issue, Former US Envoy Says

China Has ‘Price to Pay’ on Fentanyl Issue, Former US Envoy Says  Bloomberg

Economics

7 h. ago China Surrounded Xi’s Aide With Seasoned Experts to Seal US Deal

China Surrounded Xi’s Aide With Seasoned Experts to Seal US Deal  Bloomberg.com

Politics

9 h. ago Tencent, Alibaba Results Key to Cementing China Tech Stock Rally

Tencent, Alibaba Results Key to Cementing China Tech Stock Rally  Bloomberg.com

Politics

10 h. ago China to present new peacekeeping commitments to UN, defence chief says

China to present new peacekeeping commitments to UN, defence chief says  Reuters

Politics

10 h. ago Explainer: How China's chip equipment manufacturing sector stacks up

Explainer: How China's chip equipment manufacturing sector stacks up  Reuters

Politics

10 h. ago April’s global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China

April’s global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China  Electrek

Economics