7 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says as Trump repeats claims

Cycle of claims and denials continues with Beijing dismissing speculation about discussions as ‘purely misleading’.

Politics

12 h. ago Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

Economics

13 h. ago Can Chinese solar cell producers dodge Trump’s looming 3,521% import tariffs?

Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.

Politics

13 h. ago Crunch time ahead for China’s solar panel producers as Trump’s 3,521% ‘shock’ tariffs loom

Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.

Politics

21 h. ago Trump wants China concessions, is doubtful on another tariff pause

The US president says he will not drop duties on China unless Beijing offers ‘something substantial’ in return.

Politics

21 h. ago Trump hardens China tariffs stance, says US must get ‘something substantial’ for rollback

US president also calls another 90-day pause in levies directed at imports from most other countries ‘unlikely’.

Politics

28 h. ago South Korea, US aim for ‘July package’ to resolve tariff disputes

Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.

Politics

29 h. ago Apple moving to boost iPhone shipments from India to US to ease tariff impact, source says

Apple moving to boost iPhone shipments from India to US to ease tariff impact, source says  Reuters

Politics

31 h. ago China to fund Kenyan road and rail schemes as it seeks support in opposing Trump tariffs

President Xi Jinping promised to fund a number of projects in a meeting with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Beijing.

Politics

31 h. ago Malaysia vows to buy more US goods in break from united Asean front on Trump’s tariffs

Malaysia is looking for ways to reduce its US$25 billion trade surplus with the US in a bid to ease the pain of a proposed 24 per cent levy.

Politics

34 h. ago US has less leverage with China on tariffs than it expects, says business advocate

Former US consul general in Shanghai Sean Stein says Beijing too may have underestimated its competitor in assuming US cannot be flexible.

Economics

35 h. ago China said to waive retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports in sign of trade war thaw

China has waived its retaliatory 125 per cent tariffs on certain semiconductor imports from the US, according to a Caijing report.

Events

36 h. ago Trump’s ‘anxious’ tariff remark, Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental makeover: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From China unveiling a stealth jet advance to Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental hotel’s makeover, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Politics

37 h. ago Donald Trump’s former envoy to China says US tariff cuts could come soon

According to Terry Branstad, there may be some movement from White House but questions if it will lead to a deal.

Politics

38 h. ago Can Malaysia afford to cut petrol subsidies as US tariff threats put jobs on the line?

With US tariff uncertainty jeopardising Malaysian jobs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must weigh the necessity of slashing subsidies.

Events

39 h. ago Top Swiss envoy calls for ‘coalition’ to meet US tariff challenge during visit to China

The official discussed with Foreign Minister Wang Yi ways for countries to support a ‘multilateral world’, from which Washington was ‘disengaging’.

Politics

41 h. ago Chinese EV makers boost exports to Russia, Middle East to counter US, Europe tariffs: report

Growing sales in emerging markets are insulating Chinese EV makers from tariff volatility, AlixPartners says.

Politics

41 h. ago Russia, Middle East embrace Chinese EVs as US, Europe put up protectionist tariffs: report

Growing sales in emerging markets are insulating Chinese EV makers from tariff volatility, AlixPartners says.

Politics

42 h. ago Multinationals vow big China investments, defying tariffs and bucking wait

A US$2 billion deal between Toyota and Shanghai shows how foreign direct investment is still finding its way to China despite trade war with the US.

Economics

48 h. ago Trump tariffs making EV exports to US ‘impossible’, Xpeng executive says

Yeqing Zheng says company’s moves to establish assembly operations outside China and license technology can help ease impact of tariffs.

Politics