10 h. ago Asia needs new trade partners, stronger markets to survive US tariffs: ADB chief

The head of the Asian Development Bank warns that reliance on exports leaves the region vulnerable to Washington’s high-tariff strategy.

Economics

11 h. ago Walmart has told some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments: sources

The American retail giant will reportedly also bear the cost of the new tariffs, after the escalating US-China trade war slowed deliveries to a trickle.

Politics

11 h. ago Walmart tells some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid trade war: sources

Walmart tells some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid trade war: sources  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago Exclusive | Walmart tells some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid trade war: sources

Exclusive | Walmart tells some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid trade war: sources  South China Morning Post

Events

36 h. 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.

Events

36 h. 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.

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39 h. ago UK fund manager Schroders to invest more in Hong Kong as trade war ups demand, CEO says

‘When we think about where wealth is growing the fastest, it is in Asia,’ Richard Oldfield says.

Economics

50 h. ago Macau’s exposure to US trade war limited, but economy must diversify: leader

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai also says city will collaborate with industries in Southeast Asian countries to develop tourism markets.

Politics

2 d. ago US tariff war ‘will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says

City’s increasingly diversified exports helped businesses prepare, and they are aware of risks of relying on single market, body says.

Events

4 d. ago How China came up with a game plan to survive a Trump 2.0 trade war

Officials in Chinese agencies and state firms started working on a playbook long before the US presidential elections in November.

Events

4 d. ago At G20 in Washington, top Chinese officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

Central bank governor and finance minister address G20 ministers, and Trump continues to claim meetings with China are taking place.

Politics

4 d. ago China’s exporters face domestic challenges amid intensifying trade war, low demand

Beijing has announced measures to support firms hurt by US tariffs, but businesses warn of challenges in domestic market.

Events

4 d. ago China puts onus on stability as Beijing vows domestic support amid US trade war

China’s Politburo says authorities will roll out specific plans to companies and individuals being affected by the trade war.

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4 d. ago China said to waive retaliatory tariffs on some US chip imports in sign of trade war thaw

China has waived its retaliatory 125 per cent tariffs on certain semiconductor imports from the US, according to a Caijing report.

Events

4 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.

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6 d. ago Hong Kong supporting European business collaboration surge in Qianhai

Changing dynamic of the US-China trade war has resulted in European business chambers seeking out opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

Politics

7 d. ago China rolls out plan to promote its own payment system as US trade war simmers

The country aims to reduce its reliance on the dollar-based global financial system as it confronts Washington’s aggressive trade policies.

Events

7 d. ago Chinese tech companies eye US listings amid market turmoil, trade war

Beijing Smart Walnut Education Technology, Shenzhen Cloudsky Technologies, Zaihui and Zhonghe Group among firms considering IPOs in the US.

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7 d. ago China’s critical metal exports plummet as trade war curbs take effect

Shipments of several critical minerals have halted entirely, putting the US tech sector under pressure.

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8 d. ago China calls on Indonesia to jointly oppose protectionism as US trade war deepens

Call from China’s top diplomat Wang Yi follows first ‘2+2’ talks between the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers.

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