67 m. ago Apple’s China smartphone shipments fall in first quarter ahead of Trump’s tariffs

Apple was the only top-five-ranked smartphone vendor in China to record a drop in shipments last quarter.

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67 m. ago Tesla can’t make Optimus robot for US$20,000 without China, humanoid experts say

As US-China trade war tariffs bite, mass production of Tesla’s Optimus ‘likely to be put on hold’, threatening Elon Musk’s plans, according to Chinese industry insiders.

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2 h. ago Tech war: founder of Chinese semiconductor equipment maker AMEC renounces US citizenship

The change of citizenship for AMEC’s Gerald Yin Zheyao, 81, comes amid the escalating tech war between the world’s two largest economies.

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2 h. ago Vance, Leavitt face Chinese social media backlash after sweeping Trump tariffs

Eyeliner-based jibes at US vice-president and hypocrisy accusations for press secretary’s ‘made in China’ dresses surge online.

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3 h. ago In move to avert Trump’s tariff, Indonesia to raise US imports by up to US$19 billion

Indonesia pledges to buy more US energy and agricultural products, and unveil other trade concessions amid a looming 32 per cent tariff.

Economics

3 h. ago U.S. Gas Exports to China Stopped After Beijing Imposed Tariffs

U.S. Gas Exports to China Stopped After Beijing Imposed Tariffs  The New York Times

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3 h. ago Mainland manufacturers at Hong Kong trade show look to Middle East as US tariffs bite

Firms exhibiting their products say US is a major market but they are actively diversifying to navigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

3 h. ago SCMP reports bogus site for fake crypto news featuring Hong Kong billionaire

The article, which included presumably doctored screenshots, highlighted Li Ka-shing offering investment advice during a TV news interview.

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3 h. ago As trade war heats up, China’s premier wants focus on positive market expectations

Li Qiang tells State Council study session in Beijing that market economy is ‘largely an expectation economy’.

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3 h. ago As trade war heats up, China’s premier wants focus on positive expectations

As trade war heats up, China’s premier wants focus on positive expectations  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago Tech war: Nvidia CEO’s China visit seen as sign of market commitment amid US restrictions

The visit was to reassure officials and clients that the company would like to maintain business ties despite US restrictions.

Economics

4 h. ago Nvidia CEO’s China visit seen as reassuring officials, clients amid trade war

Nvidia CEO’s China visit seen as reassuring officials, clients amid trade war  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago Japan tour buses turned into hearses for families to visit special places alongside deceased

Final journey with the departed may also serve as a source of comfort for those who remain.

Society

4 h. ago In China’s ‘Christmas Town,’ Trump’s tariffs are dimming the lights

In China’s ‘Christmas Town,’ Trump’s tariffs are dimming the lights  CNN

Politics

4 h. ago Shein, Temu to increase US prices next week after Trump’s tariffs, de minimis shift

In nearly identical statements, Shein and Temu said prices would increase following US policy changes expected to impact how they operate.

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4 h. ago Trump hints end of tariff spat with China may be in sight, says TikTok deal must wait

Trump hints end of tariff spat with China may be in sight, says TikTok deal must wait  Fox Business

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5 h. ago Beijing Stays Firm as Trump Urges China to Propose Tariff Deal

Beijing Stays Firm as Trump Urges China to Propose Tariff Deal  Thailand Business News

Economics

5 h. ago China denies arming Russia after Zelensky claims Beijing supplying lethal weapons in Ukraine war

China denies arming Russia after Zelensky claims Beijing supplying lethal weapons in Ukraine war  Malay Mail

Events

6 h. ago Can Southeast Asia shield industries from a surge in China’s exports, post

Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.

Politics

6 h. ago Can Southeast Asia shield industries from a surge in China’s exports, amid Trump tariffs?

Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.

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