3 h. ago Lawmakers urge feds to exonerate hero cop who ‘unwittingly’ spied for the Chinese: ‘Lost everything, never wavered’

Lawmakers urge feds to exonerate hero cop who ‘unwittingly’ spied for the Chinese: ‘Lost everything, never wavered’  New York Post

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4 h. ago Canada hits US car sector with 25 per cent tariffs, mirroring Trump’s move

Canada was spared Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’, but new 25 per cent US tariffs on foreign-produced vehicles still took effect on Thursday.

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4 h. ago Fitch cuts China rating on weakening finances, debt concerns, following Trump tariffs

China’s Ministry of Finance reacted strongly, describing the decision to downgrade from “A+” to “A” as biased and not reflective of reality.

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4 h. ago China, EU threaten to retaliate over Trump’s broad reciprocal tariffs: ‘There are no winners’

China, EU threaten to retaliate over Trump’s broad reciprocal tariffs: ‘There are no winners’  New York Post

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4 h. ago Gap, Nike and Levi’s took years to diversify from China. Now sky high tariffs on nations like Vietnam are ruining plans and tanking their stocks

Gap, Nike and Levi’s took years to diversify from China. Now sky high tariffs on nations like Vietnam are ruining plans and tanking their stocks  Fortune

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6 h. ago What next for products like the iPhone made in China? And more of your questions answered

What next for products like the iPhone made in China? And more of your questions answered  BBC

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7 h. ago Fitch cuts China's foreign currency rating on rising debt, weakening finances

Fitch cuts China's foreign currency rating on rising debt, weakening finances  Reuters

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7 h. ago Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation, Singapore’s Temasek donate cancer treatment machines

Both organisations donate two histotripsy systems worth S$12 million to health research centres in the city state.

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7 h. ago As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

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7 h. ago As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago Southeast Asians expect more US engagement amid Trump’s tariff call: survey

Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.

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12 h. ago Top Beijing envoy in Hong Kong meets US diplomat over sanctions

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Commissioner Cui Jianchun expresses ‘solemn representations’ to US Consul General Gregory May over penalties on six officials.

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12 h. ago China, EU prepare ‘countermeasures’ as Trump tariffs unite friends and foes

China, EU prepare ‘countermeasures’ as Trump tariffs unite friends and foes  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago China, EU agree to restart talks soon on minimum price commitment on Chinese EVs, commerce ministry says

China, EU agree to restart talks soon on minimum price commitment on Chinese EVs, commerce ministry says  Reuters

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13 h. ago China promises countermeasures to Trump’s new 34% tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

China’s Commerce Ministry will hold a briefing at 3pm. Stay tuned to our live blog for developments, counteractions and commentary.

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13 h. ago China slams US ‘protectionism’ but stops short of attack on Trump’s tariffs – as it happened

China’s Commerce Ministry says trade and tariff wars have no winners, and trade concerns will be resolved through ‘equal dialogue’.

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13 h. ago Search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 paused amid ‘weather changes’

Malaysia’s transport minister said Ocean Infinity will resume the search for the plane at the end of this year.

Society

14 h. ago China battles to stabilise yuan after Trump’s tariffs spark market upheaval

China battles to stabilise yuan after Trump’s tariffs spark market upheaval  South China Morning Post

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15 h. ago After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?  South China Morning Post

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15 h. ago Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?  South China Morning Post

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