6 h. ago Trump Loses First Round of Trade War as US Economy Shrinks, China's Grows

Trump Loses First Round of Trade War as US Economy Shrinks, China's Grows  Newsweek

Politics

19 h. ago France avoids recession as economy returns to growth; China’s factory output drops – business live

France avoids recession as economy returns to growth; China’s factory output drops – business live  The Guardian

Economics

36 h. ago China’s EUV breakthrough, tariffs damage already done: SCMP daily highlights

From cracking a barrier in China’s home-grown production of advanced chips to Mao inspiring trade warriors, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Events

69 h. ago At the U.N., China is deploying a growing army of puppet organizations to monitor and intimidate human rights activists

At the U.N., China is deploying a growing army of puppet organizations to monitor and intimidate human rights activists  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

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2 d. ago China steps up economic support policies as it vows to hit 5% growth target

Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.

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2 d. ago China moves to protect economy from trade war, vows to hit 5% growth target

Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.

Events

3 d. ago China’s first quarter industrial profits return to growth amid US tariff threat

The 0.8 per cent rise in the first three months comes as economists and investors brace to see what impact the trade war will have.

Economics

3 d. ago China's Q1 industrial profits return to growth amid tariff woes

China's Q1 industrial profits return to growth amid tariff woes  Reuters

Economics

4 d. ago Will Trump’s Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or create a ‘monster’ problem?

As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.

Events

4 d. ago China Reiterates Hitting 2025 Growth Target Amid Trade Tension

China Reiterates Hitting 2025 Growth Target Amid Trade Tension  Bloomberg.com

Events

6 d. ago China should boost consumption to offset slowdown and trade war with US, IMF says

Having cut China’s growth forecast, fund officials also suggest stronger social protections and doing more to address property sector woes.

Events

7 d. ago As Guangdong GDP growth lags, is Jiangsu on track for No 1 spot in China?

Property sector woes have outsize impact on southern province that pioneered reform and opening up.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump tariffs, uncertainty cloud US, global economy outlooks amid ‘new era’ of trade: IMF

The IMF slashed growth forecasts due to Trump’s tariffs, citing US-China trade uncertainty and a potential supply shock.

Politics

8 d. ago IMF slashes GDP growth estimates for China, US and world as trade tensions rise

The outlook for the US economy this year took a bit hit during the first quarter, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report.

Events

8 d. ago China Trade Immune So Far to Tariffs With Growth Pickup in April

China Trade Immune So Far to Tariffs With Growth Pickup in April  Bloomberg.com

Politics

9 d. ago Chinese tech giants race to expand AI services market with latest open

China is seeing growing adoption of the model context protocol, which has become a de facto standard for AI integration.

Politics

1 week ago Malaysian durian sales surge in China amid growing demand for naturally ripened fruit

While Thailand dominates durian sales in China, sales of the Malaysian fruit have grown tenfold from last year, industry insiders say.

Politics

1 week ago 1 man, 10,000 durian trees: China’s planting pains give way to golden home

Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.

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2 w. ago China's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected Despite Trade War Fears

China's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected Despite Trade War Fears  Newsweek

Events

2 w. ago China posts 5.4% GDP growth in first quarter, beating forecasts

China posts 5.4% GDP growth in first quarter, beating forecasts  Al Jazeera

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