55 h. ago Myanmar quake, Panama Canal intervention risk, US fighter jets: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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64 h. ago China offers ‘safe’ place for investment, Xi tells execs amid trade war

China offers ‘safe’ place for investment, Xi tells execs amid trade war  The Washington Post

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64 h. ago Viewing Trump’s Trade War From the World’s Shopping Mall in China

Viewing Trump’s Trade War From the World’s Shopping Mall in China  TIME

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69 h. ago Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off  CNN

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3 d. ago Stephen Roach says trade war puts US on course for ‘cultural revolution’

The Yale economist lamented the path his country is taking under US President Donald Trump during a panel discussion at the Boao Forum.

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4 d. ago Economist Stephen Roach Casts Doubt on China Consumer Pivot as ‘More Slogans’

Economist Stephen Roach Casts Doubt on China Consumer Pivot as ‘More Slogans’  Bloomberg

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4 d. ago Canada PM Mark Carney calls Trump car tariffs a ‘direct attack’ on his country

The prime minister says his government will defend Canadian workers and companies, and the US president’s trade war is hurting Americans.

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4 d. ago Trump presses ahead with 25% car tariffs, ratcheting up trade war

The move is expected to drive up vehicle prices and send shock waves through the industry worldwide.

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5 d. ago Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues  Yahoo Canada Finance

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6 d. ago China Saves Fiscal Power for Trade War as Spending Progress Lags

China Saves Fiscal Power for Trade War as Spending Progress Lags  Bloomberg

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7 d. ago Economist Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war

The professor of finance and author talks China’s economy and argues the US dollar’s monopoly role in trade is an ‘unsustainable’ anomaly.

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7 d. ago Exclusive | Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war

Exclusive | Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Open Questions | Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war

Open Questions | Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls snap election for April 28

Campaigns of Carney and main challenger Pierre Poilievrekick kick off against backdrop of trade war, annexation threats from Trump.

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7 d. ago Canada votes: Carney seeks strong mandate to deal with Trump

Carney and his Conservative opponent will kick off the election against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from Trump.

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7 d. ago ‘No one wins in a trade war’: China urges frankness, deeper trust with US

‘No one wins in a trade war’: China urges frankness, deeper trust with US  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Hong Kong property demand aided by stamp duty cuts, but stocks and interest rates are key

The market’s long-term recovery depends on interest rate trends, as homebuyers remain cautious amid the US-China trade war, experts say.

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1 week ago Should Canada ease its 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China amid trade war with U.S.?

Should Canada ease its 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China amid trade war with U.S.?  CBC.ca

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1 week ago China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war

China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war  Financial Times

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1 week ago China’s Silicon Valley sees exports slump over 16% as trade war fears rise

China’s Silicon Valley sees exports slump over 16% as trade war fears rise  South China Morning Post

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