21 h. ago Trump tariffs challenge Asean’s unity and economic stability

When US President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos eventually calms, its long-lasting consequences will significantly affect the area just south of China and east of India – Southeast Asia – and its organisational bloc, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Trump’s focus on protectionism is likely to replace uniform tariffs with varying import taxes for different countries. This shift could create divisive and harmful effects for Southeast Asia and Asean, which are interchangeable but...

Economics

54 h. ago May imports drop 9% at busiest US seaport on 145% China tariffs

May imports drop 9% at busiest US seaport on 145% China tariffs  Reuters

Politics

56 h. ago China allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from 106 US plants

China allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from 106 US plants  Reuters

Politics

56 h. ago China customs allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from some US plants

China customs allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from some US plants  Reuters

Politics

56 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump threatens to set unilateral tariff rates within weeks

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump threatens to set unilateral tariff rates within weeks  Yahoo Finance

Politics

60 h. ago China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time

Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in the commercial extraction of the critical metal rubidium directly from salt lake brine, potentially slashing dependence on imports – mostly from Canada – that now supply two-thirds of China’s needs. This industrial-scale method produces ultra-pure rubidium chloride from ultra-low concentrations, offering a new domestic source for this strategically vital material. The Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes (ISL) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)...

Politics

63 h. ago China's 2025 LNG imports expected to fall in unusual downturn, analysts say

China's 2025 LNG imports expected to fall in unusual downturn, analysts say  Reuters

Politics

65 h. ago As Chinese exporters explore home market, how are letters of credit helping?

After the United States imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs on imports from China in April, Beijing took steps to help Chinese exporters sell their products domestically. In addition to the staging of product promotion events across the country and the offering of fiscal and financial incentives, Beijing also encouraged the increased use of letters of credit (L/Cs) to help such businesses switch focus to the domestic market. What is a domestic letter of credit? A letter of credit, also known as...

Politics

3 d. ago Trump Says Trade Deal With China is ‘Done,’ Imposes 55% Tariff

Trump Says Trade Deal With China is ‘Done,’ Imposes 55% Tariff  TechRepublic

Politics

3 d. ago Exclusive: French cognac makers offer China minimum import prices to fend off tariffs

Exclusive: French cognac makers offer China minimum import prices to fend off tariffs  Reuters

Economics

3 d. ago China's racing to build its AI ecosystem as U.S. tech curbs bite. Here's how its supply chain stacks up

China's racing to build its AI ecosystem as U.S. tech curbs bite. Here's how its supply chain stacks up  CNBC

Politics

3 d. ago China's racing to build its AI chip ecosystem as U.S. curbs bite. Here's how its supply chain stacks up

China's racing to build its AI chip ecosystem as U.S. curbs bite. Here's how its supply chain stacks up  CNBC

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4 d. ago Tariff Rates Against China Still Historically High as Trump Touts New Trade Deal

Tariff Rates Against China Still Historically High as Trump Touts New Trade Deal  CNET

Economics

4 d. ago Trump announces US, China have reached trade deal with 55% tariff

Trump announces US, China have reached trade deal with 55% tariff  Yahoo Finance

Politics

5 d. ago China delays decision on EU pork imports as EV tariff talks continue

China delays decision on EU pork imports as EV tariff talks continue  Reuters

Politics

5 d. ago China’s film distributors pledge more imports to diversify market

China’s film distributors have called for diversifying the country’s cinematic offerings with more and better titles from overseas, at a time when domestic productions have seized the lion’s share of the market from their imported competitors. At a work conference held by the state-owned China Film Group Corporation, as well as Huaxia Film Distribution, companies vowed to bring in “good titles from multiple countries” to improve the number, quality and market share of foreign films, state media...

Politics

5 d. ago China delays decision in EU pork import case amid EV tariff talks

China delays decision in EU pork import case amid EV tariff talks  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago Import cargo levels may surge during tariff pause with China, others

Import cargo levels may surge during tariff pause with China, others  Talk Business & Politics

Transport

6 d. ago China's May imports of soybeans rise from April; crude oil, coal and oil fall

China's May imports of soybeans rise from April; crude oil, coal and oil fall  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago China's May coal imports fall 18%, hit by cheap domestic coal, renewables

China's May coal imports fall 18%, hit by cheap domestic coal, renewables  Reuters

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