4 m. ago China vows to hit back at US’ new ‘discriminatory’ port fees

Ministry of Commerce says the fresh levies on Chinese vessels will undermine the global supply chain.

Events

64 m. ago Will the US hand space leadership to China by pulling Nasa out of Mars race?

Experts contrast Washington’s budget threat to Martian sample return programme and clear goals for Tianwen-3 mission and beyond.

Politics

20 h. ago Some desperate sellers say Amazon is penalizing them for raising prices to combat Trump’s China tariffs

Some desperate sellers say Amazon is penalizing them for raising prices to combat Trump’s China tariffs  Fortune

Politics

22 h. ago Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?

Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.

Events

24 h. ago Apple’s China smartphone shipments fall in first quarter ahead of Trump’s tariffs

Apple was the only top-five-ranked smartphone vendor in China to record a drop in shipments last quarter.

Politics

24 h. ago Tesla can’t make Optimus robot for US$20,000 without China, humanoid experts say

As US-China trade war tariffs bite, mass production of Tesla’s Optimus ‘likely to be put on hold’, threatening Elon Musk’s plans, according to Chinese industry insiders.

Politics

24 h. ago Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post wins 76 awards at news design competition

The Post’s medal haul includes three gold, seven silver and 20 bronze awards at the Best of News Design Creative Competition.

Events

26 h. ago What would it take to get China and the US to have trade talks?

Donald Trump says discussions are already under way, but there are few signs of a deal in making.

Politics

27 h. ago Tech war: Nvidia CEO’s China visit seen as sign of market commitment amid US restrictions

The visit was to reassure officials and clients that the company would like to maintain business ties despite US restrictions.

Economics

27 h. ago Shein, Temu to increase US prices next week after Trump’s tariffs, de minimis shift

In nearly identical statements, Shein and Temu said prices would increase following US policy changes expected to impact how they operate.

Politics

29 h. ago New US envoy says Japan in ‘tough neighbourhood’, allies need to stand up to China

George Glass also said he was ‘extremely optimistic’ that Washington would strike a deal on tariffs with Tokyo.

Politics

32 h. ago Senior scientist Yi Shouliang leaves US Department of Energy for China

Yi leaves the University of Pittsburgh after less than 12 months for new academic role amid escalating China-US tensions.

Science

34 h. ago Is China planning to declare shared control of Diaoyu Islands with Japan?

Security expert warns Beijing may unilaterally claim islets to be jointly administered and dispatch maritime militia there to boost presence.

Politics

37 h. ago Temu and Shein to raise US prices from next week over Trump’s tariffs

The China-founded e-commerce sites said they would be making ‘price adjustments’ from April 25 but did not provide details about increases.

Politics

39 h. ago Brazil briefly records trade deficit with China before closing quarter with surplus

The deficit, which hit $3.2 billion in February, is largely attributed to surge in Chinese imports, including solar panels.

Politics

39 h. ago China enlists researchers to reinforce its borders with a strong historical narrative

As tech advances, definition of border regions and national sovereignty expected to expand to airspace sovereignty and digital frontiers.

Politics

44 h. ago Ukraine has evidence of China supplying Russia with weapons, Zelensky says

‘We believe that Chinese representatives are engaged in the production of some weapons on the territory of Russia,’ Ukrainian president said.

Events

48 h. ago China plans to host UN event to denounce US tariffs and ‘bullying’

The informal meeting is part of Beijing’s drive to rally international support for its efforts to hit back at Donald Trump’s measures.

Politics

48 h. ago Tencent offers 28,000 internships as China grapples with youth unemployment

With 12 million fresh graduates entering the job market this summer, Chinese Big Tech companies are ramping up their recruitment efforts.

Politics

49 h. ago ‘No quick wins’: China has the world’s first operational thorium nuclear reactor

Team working on project reportedly achieves milestone by completing fuel reloading while experimental molten salt reactor was running.

Events