12 h. ago Tesla can’t make Optimus robot for US$20,000 without China, humanoid experts say

As US-China trade war tariffs bite, mass production of Tesla’s Optimus ‘likely to be put on hold’, threatening Elon Musk’s plans, according to Chinese industry insiders.

Politics

15 h. ago As trade war heats up, China’s premier wants focus on positive market expectations

Li Qiang tells State Council study session in Beijing that market economy is ‘largely an expectation economy’.

Politics

19 h. ago Myanmar earthquake may have disrupted China’s rare earth supplies, analysts say

The disaster may have damaged mines and transport routes in Myanmar, which is China’s main supplier of rare earth elements, analysts say.

Politics

26 h. ago Trump adviser Stephen Miran demands other nations pay up for ‘global public goods’

Chairman of US president’s Council of Economic Advisers also wants multilateral ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’ to weaken US dollar.

Politics

36 h. ago TikTok craze offers hope to Chinese exporters caught in trade war crossfire

With tariffs at record levels, mainland suppliers to US market get creative – but industry insiders remain cautious as duties bite.

Events

38 h. ago Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy  BBC

Politics

40 h. ago Desperate for sales, China’s traders chase risky deals in emerging markets

With the US market closed off, Chinese exporters are scouring the globe to find new buyers – with mixed results.

Economics

42 h. ago Chinese developers of drones, flying taxis set sights on US, even with high tariffs

China’s ambitions have set off a production boom that may be too much for today’s domestic market, says Fudan University finance professor.

Economics

47 h. ago Trump’s tariff war is ‘hurting all US assets’, investor warns

The trade war ‘puts the US in a bad situation’ as it accelerates a shift away from the dollar, veteran investor Mark Dowding says.

Events

59 h. ago China’s container bookings to plunge up to 60% as US tariffs wipe out trade: report

But shipping traffic in the rest of Asia is bouncing back as traders rush to take advantage of US ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause.

Politics

61 h. ago China's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected Despite Trade War Fears

China's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected Despite Trade War Fears  Newsweek

Events

64 h. ago China’s economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs

China’s economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs  AP News

Politics

68 h. ago China's economy surges, but tariffs effect is yet to be seen

China's economy surges, but tariffs effect is yet to be seen  Sky News

Economics

68 h. ago More Hongkongers choosing Easter breaks in mainland China over Japan

Warnings about potential massive earthquakes in Japan have Hongkongers looking at holiday destinations elsewhere, tour agencies say.

Politics

2 d. ago China appoints new trade representative as US tariff war heats up

Li Chenggang will replace Wang Shouwen as China’s top international trade negotiator, according to a government statement.

Events

2 d. ago Trump tariffs: China warns of trade war impact even as economy grows faster than expected

Trump tariffs: China warns of trade war impact even as economy grows faster than expected  BBC

Events

2 d. ago China’s premier cites ‘profound changes’ in urging boost to domestic consumption

Li Qiang looks to ‘further unleash the potential of China’s massive market’, provide more support for property sector.

Politics

2 d. ago Trump tariffs: China economy grows by 5.4% in first quarter as trade war escalates

Trump tariffs: China economy grows by 5.4% in first quarter as trade war escalates  BBC

Politics

3 d. ago After Made in China 2025, are foreign firms at risk of losing tech edge, market share?

EU Chamber of Commerce in China report assesses impact of decade-long initiative to make China less reliant on other countries for critical tech and related resources.

Economics

3 d. ago China’s trade with Asia could plug hole left by US tariffs, economists say

Deeper, more expansive trade with neighbours could help offset damage to China’s GDP growth, according to economic surveillance office.

Economics