23 m. ago China’s factory activity contracts as tariffs darken trade landscape

China’s purchasing managers’ index for April comes in at 49, falling short of expectations as US tariffs begin to bite.

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33 m. ago Sorrow in Japan as 4 pandas prepare for China return amid claims of political pressure

With the animals’ return in June before the expiry of a loan agreement, Japan will be left with just two pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.

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37 m. ago China passes private sector law, addressing gripes of beleaguered businesses

The law aims to inject dynamism into China’s private sector amid a trade war with the United States.

Economics

63 m. ago Chinese university recruits South Korean semiconductor expert Lee Young

Lee has taken a job as the head of a quantum materials research centre in Hubei province.

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81 m. ago Trump is not afraid to ‘poke back’ at China, says Maria Bartiromo

Trump is not afraid to ‘poke back’ at China, says Maria Bartiromo  Fox News

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2 h. ago Disney, Universal Films to Screen in China Despite Trade Dispute

Disney, Universal Films to Screen in China Despite Trade Dispute  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago Canada now likely has more latitude to work with China if US tensions persist: analysts

‘Almost certain’ that electoral victory led by Prime Minister Mark Carney will prompt review of Ottawa’s commercial relations with Beijing.

Events

3 h. ago Canada likely has more room to work with China if US tensions persist: analysts

Canada likely has more room to work with China if US tensions persist: analysts  South China Morning Post

Events

3 h. ago Elon Musk teases Grok 3.5 hours after Alibaba’s Qwen3 generates buzz amid US

Musk said the latest version of xAI’s Grok model can answer technical questions about rocket engines and electrochemistry.

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3 h. ago Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand

Codelco chairman says April copper output up, sees strong US and China demand  Reuters

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3 h. ago China's Xi Jinping Is Trying to Turn World Against US as Trump Cuts Trade Deals

China's Xi Jinping Is Trying to Turn World Against US as Trump Cuts Trade Deals  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago Bessent says US will weigh China's failure on 'phase one' trade deal from first term in negotiations

Bessent says US will weigh China's failure on 'phase one' trade deal from first term in negotiations  Fox Business

Events

4 h. ago China’s Shandong carrier makes rare show of force as US and Philippines hold joint drills

Aircraft carrier’s moves showcase China’s capacity for ‘rapid and frequent’ missions as it refines blue-water capabilities, analysts say.

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4 h. ago 'China probably will eat those tariffs': Trump dismisses tariff costs in ABC interview

'China probably will eat those tariffs': Trump dismisses tariff costs in ABC interview  USA Today

Politics

5 h. ago US is urged to mine seabeds for critical minerals in counter to China

Witnesses tell Congressional panel that to break Beijing’s rare earths dominance, Washington must promote ocean mining of elements.

Politics

5 h. ago China's EV Brands Shine At The Shanghai Auto Show—While Tesla Stays Home

China's EV Brands Shine At The Shanghai Auto Show—While Tesla Stays Home  InsideEVs

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5 h. ago Trump Predicts China Would ‘Eat’ Tariffs, Lessening US Impact

Trump Predicts China Would ‘Eat’ Tariffs, Lessening US Impact  Bloomberg.com

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5 h. ago Trump pushes back against economic anxieties in ABC interview, says China 'probably will eat those tariffs'

Trump pushes back against economic anxieties in ABC interview, says China 'probably will eat those tariffs'  ABC News

Economics

5 h. ago Tesla Ditches China's Biggest Auto Show While EV Rivals Shine Instead

Tesla Ditches China's Biggest Auto Show While EV Rivals Shine Instead  InsideEVs

Politics

5 h. ago West Coast Ports Brace for China Tariffs to Dent Import Volume Within Days

West Coast Ports Brace for China Tariffs to Dent Import Volume Within Days  The New York Times

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