7 h. ago Microsoft joint venture Wicresoft halts projects in China, lays off thousands of workers

Wicresoft will cease work on Microsoft projects in China owing to ‘geopolitical shifts and changes in the global business environment’.

Politics

9 h. ago Beijing tells US firms to blame Washington for ‘tariff tensions’, hails China prospects

‘Tariff tensions originate from Washington, and we encourage US businesses to address root causes,’ China’s vice-minister of commerce says in latest round-table chat.

Economics

11 h. ago Malaysia warns of slowdown over US tariff as visit by China’s Xi raises trade hopes

President Xi Jinping’s coming visit to Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam has turned attention to China as a potential economic stabiliser.

Events

12 h. ago ‘The sky will not fall’: China urges unity, resilience as US trade tensions soar

People’s Daily commentary encourages nation to ‘weather storms’, assures country is prepared to counter Trump’s tariffs with ‘extraordinary’ measures.

Events

13 h. ago Southeast Asia’s balancing act with China threatened by Western aid cuts

Countries reliant on Chinese development support will have less room to diversify their ties given the aid cuts, a study shows.

Events

15 h. ago China opts for stability over devaluation as tariff tremors give yuan a jolt

The yuan’s midpoint rate was set to a four-month low, but did not overshoot the 7.2 benchmark, suggesting devaluation not yet on the agenda.

Politics

16 h. ago Trump’s tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe’s future: 5 weekend reads you missed

From US tariff opportunities to the risk of a magnitude 8 earthquake in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Politics

17 h. ago China preps for protracted trade fight with hints of rate cuts, fiscal upswing

Commentary piece in Communist Party paper suggests monetary, fiscal tools at the ready in response to US tariffs – and could be mobilised soon.

Politics

17 h. ago China’s ‘national team’ intervenes to stabilise markets after Beijing’s pledge of support

The move comes after Communist Party newspaper suggested Beijing has policy tools ready to counter the fallout from a US trade war.

Politics

19 h. ago Hang Seng Index plummets 13% in its worst rout in decades amid all

Eleven major Asia-Pacific benchmarks fell to their lowest in 52 weeks; the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index is close to entering a bear market.

Politics

19 h. ago Hang Seng Index plummets 13% in worst rout in decades amid all

Eleven major Asia-Pacific benchmarks fell to their lowest in 52 weeks; the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index is close to entering a bear market.

Politics

19 h. ago Hang Seng Index plummets 13% in worst rout in three decades amid all

Eleven major Asia-Pacific benchmarks fell to their lowest in 52 weeks; the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index has entered a bear market.

Politics

19 h. ago Hang Seng Index plummets 13% in worst rout in 3 decades amid all

Eleven major Asia-Pacific benchmarks fall to their 52-week low; the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index enters a bear market.

Politics

32 h. ago How China and Laos are taking the food security bull by the horns

The cattle crossbreeding agreement between Beijing and Vientiane is an example of cooperation that could benefit the region.

Events

34 h. ago Man sues China gaming firm for depression after being ‘virtually slapped’ 4,800 times

‘Traumatised’ online player whose avatar was constantly pelted with in-game eggs, sandals seeks compensation over ‘self-esteem’ issues.

Politics

36 h. ago Magnitude 8 earthquake risk on rise in China and surrounding regions, study warns

As the world reels from the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, seismologists have warned there is a heightened danger of further disasters.

Events

42 h. ago Hongkongers perform ‘lost music’ of ancient China in the West for the first time

Recent tour by Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble is part of wider efforts by city to forge cultural ties overseas.

Politics

52 h. ago Trump doubles down on tariffs, says China ‘hit much harder’ than US

The US president told Americans to ‘hang tough’, warning them of pain ahead but promising that the United States would ‘win’.

Politics

66 h. ago TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say  Reuters

Economics

67 h. ago Airline issues special boarding passes for China deity statues cross

Goddess of Sea models take ‘first class’ trip to Taiwan as authorities lay on top security, special safety belts, fast track services.

Politics