87 m. ago China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce

Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East.

Events

2 h. ago China hopes for ‘golden decade’ in relations with Latin America and Caribbean

Beijing joins regional bloc Celac in backing free trade and ‘more democratic’ international system amid the tussle for influence with US.

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2 h. ago Trump trade war with China may never be totally over: Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

Trump trade war with China may never be totally over: Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross  Yahoo Finance

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3 h. ago How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal

Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.

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4 h. ago Shein and Temu face continued threat despite new China trade deal

Shein and Temu face continued threat despite new China trade deal  Axios

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4 h. ago Does India’s surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just ‘symbolism’?

Delhi’s WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights India’s aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.

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5 h. ago The China tariff pause has Wall Street scaling back recession calls

The China tariff pause has Wall Street scaling back recession calls  Yahoo Finance

Economics

5 h. ago China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India

Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.

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5 h. ago Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines  NBC News

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5 h. ago Indonesia’s costly bet on French Rafale jets under scrutiny after India

US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.

Politics

6 h. ago Britain has capitulated to Trump’s coercive trade. Others must resist

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.

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7 h. ago Foxconn profit surges amid AI boom, but trade tensions cloud outlook

The Taiwanese iPhone assembler and AI server maker reported a 91 per cent leap in first-quarter profit but downgraded its full-year outlook.

Events

7 h. 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.

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7 h. ago Taiwan tries to dispel doubts about Washington after Trump talks trade ‘unification’

The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.

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7 h. ago Taiwan tries to dispel doubts about Washington after Trump refers to trade ‘unification’

The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.

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10 h. ago Beijing may need to do more to boost economy despite trade thaw: Strategist

Beijing may need to do more to boost economy despite trade thaw: Strategist  MSN

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10 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

11 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

11 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.

Politics

11 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

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