50 m. ago Live updates: U.S. to hold trade talks with China as Trump seeks concessions

Live updates: U.S. to hold trade talks with China as Trump seeks concessions  The Washington Post

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1 hour ago US and China kick off fresh round of trade talks in London over intractable issues

US and China kick off fresh round of trade talks in London over intractable issues  CNN

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2 h. ago Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Weaken; U.S.

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Weaken; U.S.-China talks; Inflation Report; Movers  Barron's

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2 h. ago China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks

China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks  Euronews.com

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2 h. ago U.S. stock futures largely flat; China trade talks, inflation data in focus

U.S. stock futures largely flat; China trade talks, inflation data in focus  Investing.com

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2 h. ago China’s rare earth exports jump ahead of US trade negotiations

China’s rare earth exports jump ahead of US trade negotiations  Mint

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4 h. ago South Korea’s probes into Yoon, wife: search for truth or ‘political revenge’?

The passage of three laws mandating special investigations into corruption and abuse of power allegations involving impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol and his controversial wife marks a significant setback for South Korea’s conservatives, according to analysts. Former first lady Kim Keon-hee was long considered beyond the reach of law enforcement, largely due to her outsize influence over her husband and state affairs. But that “untouchable” status appears to be fading following a change in...

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4 h. ago South Korea’s probes of Yoon, wife: search for truth or ‘political revenge’?

The passage of three laws mandating special investigations into corruption and abuse of power allegations involving impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol and his controversial wife marks a significant setback for South Korea’s conservatives, according to analysts. Former first lady Kim Keon-hee was long considered beyond the reach of law enforcement, largely due to her outsize influence over her husband and state affairs. But that “untouchable” status appears to be fading following a change in...

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4 h. ago China's May lending seen tripling on monetary measures, trade truce

China's May lending seen tripling on monetary measures, trade truce  Reuters

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4 h. ago China Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce

China Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce  Bloomberg

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5 h. ago John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war 2. ‘It’s too much’: Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as policies harden 3. Loitering with intent: Beijing’s new silent South China Sea strategy? 4. Japan grows restless for next-gen fighter jets as progress with...

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6 h. ago Hong Kong can support taxi sector by using levies to create fund: Uber executive

Hong Kong’s taxi trade and ride-hailing services can work together on the same platform, Uber’s global head of public policy has said, while suggesting that authorities look at how other jurisdictions have adapted and used levies to set up a fund to support cabbies. In an interview with the Post, Andrew Byrne said that Hong Kong could learn from Australia’s use of a A$1.2 (78 US cents) levy, initially set at A$1, on ride-hailing and taxi services to compensate cabbies impacted by the...

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6 h. ago China’s Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce

China’s Exports to US Fall Most Since 2020 Despite Trade Truce  Bloomberg.com

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6 h. ago China trade data for May misses expectations as export growth slows, imports dip

China’s export growth slowed last month amid lingering uncertainty over US tariffs, pointing to continued strain in the country’s manufacturing and trade sectors – and the slight uptick could also reflect front-loading by exporters anticipating future disruptions. 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 and fell short of the estimate of a 6.28 per cent increase in a market...

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6 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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6 h. ago China trade balance grows in May; exports miss expectations amid US tariffs

China trade balance grows in May; exports miss expectations amid US tariffs  Investing.com

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7 h. ago China’s consumer prices fall for fourth month amid weak demand, trade tensions

China’s consumer prices declined for a fourth straight month in May, highlighting persistent deflationary pressures driven by sluggish demand and trade tensions with the United States, which are compounding inventory strains for manufacturers. The national consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, fell 0.1 per cent year on year last month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The figure beat market expectations after a poll by financial provider...

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8 h. ago Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing

Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing-Washington trade talks  CNBC

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9 h. ago US stock futures inch lower with China trade talks, inflation data in focus

US stock futures inch lower with China trade talks, inflation data in focus  Investing.com

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11 h. ago U.S. stock futures dip ahead of renewed trade talks with China

U.S. stock futures dip ahead of renewed trade talks with China  MarketWatch

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