37 h. ago US hits Chinese ships with hefty port fees in trade war escalation

Forecasters warn of global repercussions as Washington takes aim at China’s shipbuilding dominance.

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6 d. ago US looks to South Korea as it tries to revive shipbuilding and catch up to China

American and South Korean shipbuilders agree to cooperate in move analysts say could strengthen US power projection in the Indo-Pacific.

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6 d. ago Japan wants to drive VTuber craze globally as South Korea breathes down its neck

The virtual YouTubers are gaining worldwide fans, with sold-out concerts and a predicted US$4 billion market by 2030.

Politics

8 d. ago US fires fresh broadside at China’s shipyards with new executive order

The US has softened a controversial port-fee proposal, but is preparing yet more tariffs targeting China’s dominant shipbuilding sector.

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9 d. ago US snubs key shipbuilding summit as global maritime rift deepens

Washington’s attempts to counter China’s shipyards have sent shock waves across the global industry.

Politics

2 w. ago Japan’s US missile venture draws flak from North Korea after Hegseth visit

A North Korean defence ministry official chastised the US for aggravating security risks and ‘conniving’ to make Japan a ‘military giant’.

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2 w. ago Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock

US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

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2 w. ago How China Took Over Shipbuilding, and What the US Can Do About It

How China Took Over Shipbuilding, and What the US Can Do About It  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China, Japan, South Korea Boost Trade Ties, as US Tariffs Loom

China, Japan, South Korea Boost Trade Ties, as US Tariffs Loom  Asia Financial

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2 w. ago Corvus Energy expands its presence in China to support local shipbuilding industry

Corvus Energy expands its presence in China to support local shipbuilding industry  Offshore Energy

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2 w. ago China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs

China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs  FRANCE 24 English

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3 w. ago Trump Narrows Tariff Plans, Senator Daines Visits Beijing, and USTR Holds Hearing on Chinese Shipbuilding

Trump Narrows Tariff Plans, Senator Daines Visits Beijing, and USTR Holds Hearing on Chinese Shipbuilding  The US-China Business Council

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3 w. ago As Trump turns world order on its head, can China, Japan, South Korea shape global future?

East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.

Politics

3 w. ago Japan court orders Unification Church dissolved after Shinzo Abe assassination probe

The man accused of killing former PM Shinzo Abe resented the South Korea-based sect, which had decades of cosy ties to Japan’s ruling party.

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3 w. ago Japan, Korea Would Struggle to Fill Void of China Shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says

Japan, Korea Would Struggle to Fill Void of China Shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says  MarineLink

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4 w. ago Top diplomats of Japan, S Korea, China tackle multigenerational concerns

Top diplomats of Japan, S Korea, China tackle multigenerational concerns  Al Jazeera English

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4 w. ago Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’

Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’  Al Jazeera English

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4 w. ago China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter ‘chaos’ in world order

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

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4 w. ago Most Americans back Trump push to rebuild US shipbuilding to better compete with China, poll shows

Most Americans back Trump push to rebuild US shipbuilding to better compete with China, poll shows  Reuters

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4 w. ago US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

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