5 h. ago US tariffs hit China’s exports in May, but June seen as ‘a better month’

China’s export growth slowed last month, weighed down by fewer US orders being made before the two countries came to a 90-day tariff truce. And while June’s prospects look poised to improve, China’s manufacturing and trade sectors remain under strain, according to economists, who also point to lingering uncertainties over American tariffs. China’s May exports were up by 4.8 per cent, year on year, to US$316.1 billion, customs data showed on Monday. The figure followed April’s 8.1 per cent growth...

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25 h. ago Remains of China's former senior military official Xu Qiliang cremated

Remains of China's former senior military official Xu Qiliang cremated  Global Times

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7 d. ago E.l.f. Beauty remains committed to manufacturing in China despite tariffs

E.l.f. Beauty remains committed to manufacturing in China despite tariffs  Yahoo Finance

Economics

1 week ago Economist warns that financial sanctions could become new US

A prominent Chinese economist has cautioned that financial sanctions and countermeasures could “become a new battleground” in China-US rivalry, while adding that the chance of Washington launching full-scale financial sanctions against Beijing remained slim. Lian Ping, chairman of the China Chief Economists Forum, a government advisory think tank, said that although the odds of full-blown measures remain low, Washington could adopt a strategy of “first targeting specific Chinese entities, then...

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1 week ago Australia, China: Canberra Remains Intent on Port of Darwin Buyback From Beijing

Australia, China: Canberra Remains Intent on Port of Darwin Buyback From Beijing  Stratfor

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2 w. ago Trump tariff pause bumps up China imports, but retail shelf supply risk remains elevated: CNBC Supply Chain Survey

Trump tariff pause bumps up China imports, but retail shelf supply risk remains elevated: CNBC Supply Chain Survey  CNBC

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2 w. ago British firms in China lament burdensome environment, but commitment to market remains

British Chamber of Commerce in China says its members have a growing sense of unease, and removing barriers could provide China with a golden opportunity.

Economics

3 w. ago Breaking | China’s economy remains resilient in April despite sky

Breaking | China’s economy remains resilient in April despite sky-high US tariffs  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China’s manufacturing resilient in April despite US tariffs, but consumption softens

China’s industrial output rose 6.1 per cent, beating estimates, while domestic consumption up 5.1 per cent – slightly below expectations.

Economics

3 w. ago Brics message to ‘ring hollow’ if Pakistan remains ‘blocked by India’: envoy Khalil Hashmi

Pakistan’s ambassador in Beijing says China – and Trump – welcome to mediate Kashmir conflict.

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3 w. ago China drops pangolin formulas from approved TCM list, but concerns remain

China drops pangolin formulas from approved TCM list, but concerns remain  Mongabay

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3 w. ago President Trump's China Tariff Cuts Revive Shipping Sector, But Uncertainty Remains

President Trump's China Tariff Cuts Revive Shipping Sector, But Uncertainty Remains  Investor's Business Daily

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3 w. ago Lower tariffs remain too costly for soybeans and other US sectors, Congress hears

Soybeans, leading US export to China, have yet to recover from President Trump’s first-term trade war, industry chief tells senators.

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3 w. ago Global stocks rally after US, China pause tariff war, but uncertainty remains

Global stocks rally after US, China pause tariff war, but uncertainty remains  Reuters

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4 w. ago US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough

US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough  CNNWhite House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details  CNBCUS and China reach deal to slash tariffs, officials say  ReutersU.S. and China Hail Progress, but Does That Mean There’s a Trade Deal?  The New York TimesUS-China agree on trade consultation platform amid sky-high tariffs  PoliticoUS and China announce deal to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days  ABC NewsUS and China Tout Progress in Trade Talks, Offer Few Details  Bloomberg.comTrump officials say trade deal reached with China but details remain unclear  USA TodayNo breakthroughs on 2nd day of U.S.-China tariff talks, but Trump touts ‘great progress’  PBS

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4 w. ago U.S. Treasury Secretary says "substantial progress" made in China tariff talks but details remain scarce

U.S. Treasury Secretary says "substantial progress" made in China tariff talks but details remain scarce  CBS News

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4 w. ago White House Says It Reached A Trade Deal With China—Though Details Remain Unknown

White House Says It Reached A Trade Deal With China—Though Details Remain Unknown  Forbes

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4 w. ago Trump officials say US, China made ‘substantial progress’ in trade talks; details on Monday

China’s government remained silent immediately after two days of talks aimed at ending increasingly bitter trade war with the US.

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