7 h. ago At the rate Trump’s going, a global recession will be hard to sidestep

The fracturing of global trade, coupled with the US president’s attacks on the Federal Reserve, doesn’t bode well for the world.

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7 h. ago In China, pure EVs regain market leadership on lithium cost, battery technology

Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.

Economics

10 h. ago China’s top leaders pledge to oppose ‘unilateral bullying’ in global trade in veiled rebuke to Trump – US politics live

China’s top leaders pledge to oppose ‘unilateral bullying’ in global trade in veiled rebuke to Trump – US politics live  The Guardian

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11 h. ago At G20 in Washington, top Chinese officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

Central bank governor and finance minister address G20 ministers, and Trump continues to claim meetings with China are taking place.

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36 h. ago China denies rumours of US trade talks, says claims have ‘no factual basis’

The Ministry of Commerce rejected claims of bilateral negotiations on trade with the US, saying the two countries have not engaged in talks.

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36 h. ago ‘No factual basis’: China dismisses claims of US trade talks

Commerce ministry says there have been no trade negotiations after US President Donald Trump suggested the two countries have been in contact.

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64 h. ago China's President Xi meets with Azerbaijan leader in Beijing

China's President Xi meets with Azerbaijan leader in Beijing  TradingView

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65 h. ago Trade war could upend Chinese firms’ US gas contracts, plans: S&P Global

State-backed energy firms and private distributors may have to renegotiate long-term liquefied-natural-gas contracts, analysts say.

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3 d. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia

Ukraine’s leader suggested that Moscow may have stolen drone technology from China, appearing to soften his tone towards Beijing.

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3 d. ago China rolls out plan to promote its own payment system as US trade war simmers

The country aims to reduce its reliance on the dollar-based global financial system as it confronts Washington’s aggressive trade policies.

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3 d. ago Trump tariffs, uncertainty cloud US, global economy outlooks amid ‘new era’ of trade: IMF

The IMF slashed growth forecasts due to Trump’s tariffs, citing US-China trade uncertainty and a potential supply shock.

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3 d. ago After a whirlwind month, how will China’s Politburo counter Trump’s tariffs?

The meeting of the decision-making body, expected to be held at the end of April, will need to account for rapid escalation of trade conflict.

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3 d. ago India targets Chinese shipments with new tariff on steel imports

Effective immediately for 200 days, the tariff marks India’s first major trade policy shift since Donald Trump’s global tariff impositions.

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4 d. ago China’s yuan sees payment popularity rise amid ‘soaring volatility’ in US Treasury market

Washington’s policies seen opening door to greater yuan internationalisation, undermining but not removing US dollar’s dominance in global trade.

Economics

4 d. ago China says Trump trade tactics will backfire, like ‘bargaining with a tiger for its skin’

Ministry of Commerce calls for countries to resist US trade coercion after report said Washington asked them to curb economic ties with China in exchange for tariff relief.

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6 d. ago Will the US hand space leadership to China by pulling Nasa out of Mars race?

Experts contrast Washington’s budget threat to Martian sample return programme and clear goals for Tianwen-3 mission and beyond.

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6 d. ago A world on edge is headed for a geopolitical reckoning – in May

Lasting changes could arise from the Trump vs Xi diplomatic chess, EU’s emerging strategy and political flux in Seoul, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

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7 d. ago China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats

China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats  AJC.com

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7 d. ago US hits Chinese ships with hefty port fees in trade war escalation

Forecasters warn of global repercussions as Washington takes aim at China’s shipbuilding dominance.

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7 d. ago China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour that touted Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats

China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour that touted Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats  Toronto Star

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