71 m. ago How Trump's man in Beijing swung from trade globalist to China hawk

How Trump's man in Beijing swung from trade globalist to China hawk  Reuters

Politics

85 m. ago APEC warns of tariff impact on trade as China, US trade reps meet

APEC warns of tariff impact on trade as China, US trade reps meet  Reuters

Events

2 h. ago Trump’s crypto ‘reset’ cheered by industry calling for more regulatory clarity

US crypto investors contributed millions of dollars to Trump’s election victory and did not conceal lingering contempt for Biden at Consensus.

Politics

2 h. ago Can South Korea, Japan forces train together? Joint drill denial reveals unresolved trauma

Many South Koreans may find it difficult to accept the idea of their soldiers training beside Japanese troops, analysts say.

Events

5 h. ago US smartphone shipments jumped 30% in March on tariff anticipation, analysts say

Manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung increased shipments ahead of US announcement of new tariffs.

Politics

7 h. ago Tech war: Trump’s new chip policy puts spotlight on Huawei’s secretive Ascend AI chips

Huawei’s significance in China’s AI sector stems from its ability to produce advanced chips that rival Nvidia’s in performance.

Events

7 h. ago Trump’s new chip policy puts spotlight on Huawei’s secretive Ascend AI chips

Trump’s new chip policy puts spotlight on Huawei’s secretive Ascend AI chips  South China Morning Post

Politics

8 h. ago Trump move to end Syria sanctions catches his own administration by surprise

The very officials who’d be responsible for implementing the policy change were not warned before the US president made his announcement.

Politics

8 h. ago China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says

China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says  Reuters

Transport

9 h. 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.

Economics

9 h. ago In Saudi Arabia, US and China vie for influence and the kingdom wins: analysts

Donald Trump’s recent ‘landmark’ deals with Riyadh valued at US$600 billion described as pledges rather than guarantees of investment.

Politics

9 h. ago US sanctions Chinese nationals and HK firm for aiding Iran missile programme

The move comes a day after fresh US sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China, under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.

Events

9 h. ago US sanctions Chinese nationals and Hong Kong firm for aiding Iran missile programme

The move comes a day after fresh US sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China, under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.

Events

9 h. ago Why Gulf countries are fertile ground for Chinese EV makers’ growth

The region could serve as a staging ground for Chinese carmakers seeking to bypass tariff-related disruptions and access Western markets.

Politics

10 h. ago Trump administration's next wave of China AI chip export rules are yet another obstacle for Nvidia

Trump administration's next wave of China AI chip export rules are yet another obstacle for Nvidia  CNBC

Politics

12 h. ago Trump Sends a Message: The Gulf Is No Longer China’s Playground

Trump Sends a Message: The Gulf Is No Longer China’s Playground  Hudson Institute

Politics

13 h. ago Apple May 'Up Its Numbers' Amid China Tariff Truce: Trump Talks $500 Billion US Investment After Tim Cook Call

Apple May 'Up Its Numbers' Amid China Tariff Truce: Trump Talks $500 Billion US Investment After Tim Cook Call  Yahoo Finance

Economics

13 h. ago White House eases China’s tariff after learning it would hurt ‘Trump’s people’ most

White House eases China’s tariff after learning it would hurt ‘Trump’s people’ most  The Independent

Politics

13 h. ago Trump Cedes Ground to China as He Bans All Work on G20 Summit

Trump Cedes Ground to China as He Bans All Work on G20 Summit  The New Republic

Politics

14 h. ago US unveils over US$243 billion in Qatar deals, including giant Boeing order

Trump is laying the groundwork for a bigger US$1.2 trillion pledge with the Gulf nation as he continues his swing through the Middle East.

Economics