16 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sets date for meeting with China's Xi as trade tensions rise

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sets date for meeting with China's Xi as trade tensions rise  Yahoo Finance

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24 h. ago China’s top cities, inland provinces lead GDP growth as domestic demand rises

As China stays on track to achieve its annual growth target, top-tier cities Shanghai and Beijing – along with several inland regions – outperformed the national average in the first three quarters of 2025, with domestic demand driving expansion amid renewed trade tensions with the United States. Shanghai, the nation’s financial hub, reported 5.5 per cent year-on-year growth in gross domestic product for the first nine months of the year, outpacing the 5.2 per cent national average, according to...

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25 h. ago China, U.S. to Hold Trade Talks in Malaysia Amid Rising Tensions

China, U.S. to Hold Trade Talks in Malaysia Amid Rising Tensions  Modern Diplomacy

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34 h. ago US clamp on critical software could cripple Hong Kong aviation, experts warn

Hong Kong’s aviation industry will suffer greatly if the United States slaps export curbs on American-made critical software to the city, experts have warned. The sector relied heavily on this technology, making it nearly impossible to find alternative solutions, they said. US President Donald Trump earlier threatened to curb the export of “any and all critical software” to China amid escalating trade tensions between the two superpowers. Trump’s threat to impose restrictions followed Beijing’s...

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37 h. ago U.S. soybean farmer stresses need for dialogue with China as trade tensions linger

U.S. soybean farmer stresses need for dialogue with China as trade tensions linger  Brownfield Ag News

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45 h. ago China pushes trilateral currency swap, new drone sighted: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China eyes currency swap with Japan and South Korea amid trade tensions: source China is in talks with Japan and South Korea – both US allies – about a possible trilateral currency swap to bolster the region’s financial safety net and deepen economic cooperation amid US President Donald Trump’s trade war, according to a source familiar with the issue. 2....

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49 h. ago China: Weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions and an ongoing trade war expected to fuel economic slowdown

China: Weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions and an ongoing trade war expected to fuel economic slowdown  Credendo

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50 h. ago Goldman sees 30% upside for Chinese stocks by 2027 on policy support, earnings

Goldman sees 30% upside for Chinese stocks by 2027 on policy support, earnings  South China Morning Post

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56 h. ago Goldman Sachs Sees 30% Upside for Chinese Stocks Through 2027

Goldman Sachs Sees 30% Upside for Chinese Stocks Through 2027  Bloomberg

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3 d. ago Trump escalates pressure on China, threatens crushing 155% tariff amid rising trade tensions

Trump escalates pressure on China, threatens crushing 155% tariff amid rising trade tensions  Mint

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3 d. ago ‘Reason to be together’: India, Brazil boost ties amid US tariff tensions

India and Brazil are doubling down on economic and climate cooperation in a bid to strengthen Brics and bolster the Global South’s negotiating power as both nations face rising trade tensions with the United States. Analysts say the push – announced during Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin’s visit to New Delhi last week – is not just about shielding their economies from punitive US tariffs, but also about asserting influence on multilateral issues ranging from energy security to global...

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3 d. ago China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Trade Tensions With US

China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Trade Tensions With US  GV Wire

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4 d. ago Aussie gains on easing trade tensions, resilient Chinese economy

Aussie gains on easing trade tensions, resilient Chinese economy  Reuters

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4 d. ago China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up

China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up  BBC

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4 d. ago Asia FX muted as markets digest China GDP, US trade tensions

Asia FX muted as markets digest China GDP, US trade tensions  Investing.com

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4 d. ago Copper Climbs on Easing Trade Tensions, China’s Economic Outlook

Copper Climbs on Easing Trade Tensions, China’s Economic Outlook  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago Hong Kong stocks surge on trade optimism, China economic growth

Hong Kong stocks rallied on Monday, rebounding from Friday’s steepest loss since April as US-China trade tensions showed signs of easing and China’s economic growth exceeded expectations. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2.4 per cent to 25,853.08 as of 11am. The Hang Seng Tech Index surged 3.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index rose 1.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.9 per cent. NetEase jumped 5.2 per cent to HK$235.40, insurance giant AIA Group added 4.3 per cent to HK$72...

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4 d. ago China leaves loan prime rate unchanged in October amid US trade tensions

China leaves loan prime rate unchanged in October amid US trade tensions  Investing.com

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4 d. ago US Stock Futures Rise as China Trade Tensions Cool: Markets Wrap

US Stock Futures Rise as China Trade Tensions Cool: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump

Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting  NPR

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