4 h. ago China’s double threat, a hidden card in the trade war: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Potassium railway’: China’s hidden card in the trade war For over a decade, China has invested heavily to build a dual-purpose passenger and freight railway through the thick rainforest between Kunming and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This railway has become a critical conduit for China to secure potassium...

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27 h. ago Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week to hopefully ease tensions before US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping potentially meet on the sidelines of this year’s Apec summit. The meeting was in doubt when Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China, despite later relenting that it might not be sustainable. Washington blamed Beijing for the escalation,...

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2 d. ago Chinese firm thanks ‘sales consultant' Trump as tariff threat spurs orders

A Chinese exporter said it has seen a sudden surge in orders as US humanoid robot makers and artificial intelligence (AI) companies – including industry leader OpenAI – rush to secure critical components amid Washington’s threat to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on goods from the country. MyActuator, a Suzhou-based manufacturer of intelligent drive modules for humanoid robots, has received more than 1,000 new orders in the past week alone, according to a person familiar with the...

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4 d. ago Trump confirms Xi meeting, retreats on 100% tariffs: ‘not sustainable’

In a turnaround from the tough stance he took a week ago, US President Donald Trump said Friday that he planned to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in two weeks and suggested that imposing an additional 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese goods appeared unworkable. But he also blamed China for the latest stand-off in trade talks. The mercurial president called into question his planned sit-down with Xi seven days ago and threatened the draconian tariff increase in addition to...

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9 d. ago China Markets Under Threat From Risk of Renewed US Trade War

China Markets Under Threat From Risk of Renewed US Trade War  Bloomberg.com

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9 d. ago China says it’s ‘not afraid’ of trade war following Trump’s 100% tariff threat

China says it’s ‘not afraid’ of trade war following Trump’s 100% tariff threat  Straight Arrow News

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9 d. ago China says it is 'not afraid' of a trade war, in response to US 100% tariffs threat

China says it is 'not afraid' of a trade war, in response to US 100% tariffs threat  Tom's Hardware

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1 week ago China’s Markets Under Threat From Risk of Renewed US Trade War

China’s Markets Under Threat From Risk of Renewed US Trade War  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago 'Don't want to fight but ...': China blasts US over additional 100% tariff; calls out 'double standards'

'Don't want to fight but ...': China blasts US over additional 100% tariff; calls out 'double standards'  Times of India

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1 week ago "Double Standards": China Hits Out At US Over Additional 100% Tariff

"Double Standards": China Hits Out At US Over Additional 100% Tariff  NDTV

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1 week ago Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives amid US tariffs, software export controls

Hong Kong businesses have braced themselves for additional US tariffs, but experts urged companies to develop alternative strategies due to proposed export controls on American-made critical software, warning of a “painful” adjustment. Industry figures told the Post on Saturday that United States President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on mainland China from November 1 would not significantly impact Hong Kong businesses, which are used to uncertainties from...

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1 week ago Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives due to US tariffs, software controls

Hong Kong businesses have braced themselves for additional US tariffs, but experts are urging companies to develop alternative strategies due to proposed export controls on American-made critical software, warning of a “painful” adjustment. Industry figures told the Post on Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on mainland China from November 1 would not significantly impact Hong Kong businesses, which were used to uncertainties from his...

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1 week ago What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? | Hindustan Times

What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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1 week ago What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? Explained | Hindustan Times

What’s next as Donald Trump slaps additional 100% tariff on China? Explained | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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1 week ago Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China and scrap Xi talks

Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China and scrap Xi talks  France 24

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1 week ago Trump’s latest tariffs trigger over US$6 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations

Cryptocurrency market traders have been hit by record liquidations just days after bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high, with volatility triggered in large part by the latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. Crypto prices tumbled on Friday after Trump said he would impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China and export controls on software. The declines precipitated – and then were made worse by – what data tracker Coinglass described as “the largest liquidation event in...

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1 week ago Trump’s latest tariffs trigger record cryptocurrency liquidations

Cryptocurrency market traders have been hit by record liquidations just days after bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high, with volatility triggered in large part by the latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. Crypto prices tumbled on Friday after Trump said he would impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China and export controls on software. The declines precipitated – and then were made worse by – what data tracker Coinglass described as “the largest liquidation event in...

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1 week ago US President Trump Announces Additional 100 % Tariff On Goods From China As Beijing Restricts Rare

US President Trump Announces Additional 100 % Tariff On Goods From China As Beijing Restricts Rare-Earth Exports  Newsonair

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1 week ago US doubles down on China with additional 100% tariff, effective November 1, 2025 or earlier

US doubles down on China with additional 100% tariff, effective November 1, 2025 or earlier  The Economic Times

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1 week ago Trump announces 100% additional tariff on China beginning in November

Trump announces 100% additional tariff on China beginning in November  Fox Business

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