6 h. ago Australia’s Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review By Reuters

Australia’s Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review By Reuters  Investing.com

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6 h. ago Australia's Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review

Australia's Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review  Reuters

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27 h. ago Trump’s Chinese drone issue, Viagra’s potential against cancer: 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. Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach? 2. New Communist Party rules hint Xi Jinping is delegating more power to deputies 3. Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear 4. Chinese study uncovers cancer-fighting potential...

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52 h. ago Vietnam breathes sigh of relief after Trump trade deal, but challenges remain

Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief when US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal had been struck between Hanoi and Washington. The Vietnam Stock Index reached its highest level since April 2022, indicating confidence that export stability had been achieved. On the face of it, the deal is highly unbalanced, with US exports to Vietnam enjoying tariff-free market access, while Vietnamese exports in the other direction now face a 20 per cent rate, slightly over twice last year’s average rate...

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58 h. ago Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach?

US President Donald Trump issues quite a few executive orders. So many, in fact, that one could be forgiven for not keeping up with them all. But amid the rapid-fire policy changes that have come to characterise his administration, one arrived last month that could have drastic implications for the world’s drone market – and China’s role in it. The order, signed June 6, requires government agencies to prioritise using home-grown unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) “to the maximum extent permitted by...

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68 h. ago China, EU near EV tariff deal, state media says, refutes ‘trade diversion’ fears

China and the European Union have largely finalised the “technical” part of negotiations towards resolving their electric vehicle (EV) tariff dispute, with the deal now hinging on “political will” from the European side, according to Chinese state-affiliated media. Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account linked to state broadcaster CCTV, reported on Friday night that the “technical negotiations” were essentially complete, with only the “final step” remaining. “The key now depends on whether the...

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4 d. ago Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets.

Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets.  MSN

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4 d. ago China nears Airbus deal, famous Hong Kong restaurant chain closes: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Most Chinese exporters to stay in Vietnam after US tariff deal, analysts say Chinese manufacturers in Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after Washington and Hanoi agreed a “better than expected” trade deal that will...

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4 d. ago China, US working intensively to implement London Framework outcomes: MOFCOM on reported US export resumption of certain Chinese exports

China, US working intensively to implement London Framework outcomes: MOFCOM on reported US export resumption of certain Chinese exports  Global Times

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4 d. ago Corn, Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes: Can a Deal Spark a Bull Market?

Corn, Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes: Can a Deal Spark a Bull Market?  AgWeb

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4 d. ago How Trump’s Trade Deal With Vietnam Is Really About China | U.S. News Decision Points | U.S. News

How Trump’s Trade Deal With Vietnam Is Really About China | U.S. News Decision Points | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

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4 d. ago China, US ease export curbs but Trump’s Vietnam deal risks blowback: analysts

A week after announcing long-anticipated progress from high-level talks in London, China and the United States are taking concrete steps to clear export hurdles and issue licenses for strategic goods. The easing of trade restrictions signals a tentative reset between the world’s two largest economies. But the thaw remains fragile, as analysts warned that Washington’s new trade deal with Vietnam could provoke a response from Beijing. Still, for now, both sides have moved to restore access to...

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4 d. ago Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Takes Aim at Back Door for Chinese Goods

Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Takes Aim at Back Door for Chinese Goods  WSJ

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets and 5 Other Things to Know Today.

Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets and 5 Other Things to Know Today.  Barron's

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5 d. ago U.S. lifts chip design software curbs on China in trade deal

U.S. lifts chip design software curbs on China in trade deal  The Japan Times

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5 d. ago ‘Better than expected’: Chinese firms in Vietnam upbeat over US tariff deal

Chinese manufacturers in Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after Washington and Hanoi agreed a “better than expected” trade deal that will reduce US tariffs to 20 per cent and bring an end to three months of uncertainty. Most Chinese exporters are likely to continue operating in the Southeast Asian nation in the wake of the agreement, with firms viewing the final tariff rate as manageable, analysts and businesspeople in the country told the Post. US President Donald Trump announced...

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5 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says US has reached trade deal with Vietnam as deadline looms for deals

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says US has reached trade deal with Vietnam as deadline looms for deals  Yahoo Finance

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7 d. ago U.S. ginseng growers and animal breeders rely on exports to China. Now they wait on a trade deal

U.S. ginseng growers and animal breeders rely on exports to China. Now they wait on a trade deal  KCUR

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8 d. ago China’s US trade deal warning, Japanese princess flies economy: 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. China warns countries not to sign US trade deals at its expense 2. Why China may be keeping a close eye as Trump gets drawn into the Middle East 3. Dozens left stranded by Hong Kong’s Cathay after flight from New York cancelled 4. Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new...

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