6 d. ago Trump threatens sanctions on anyone who buys Iran oil as nuclear talks stall

Such a move could escalate tensions with China – Iran’s leading customer – when ties are already strained over the US president’s tariffs.

Events

7 d. ago Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security, not just economic ties, as China looms

Donald Trump’s policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.

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1 week ago Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties

Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.

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1 week ago US tariff policies could push countries to strengthen China ties: trade expert

China has room to build durable relations with other nations as they hedge against Trump uncertainty, Brookings Institution fellow says.

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2 w. ago China says Trump trade tactics will backfire, like ‘bargaining with a tiger for its skin’

Ministry of Commerce calls for countries to resist US trade coercion after report said Washington asked them to curb economic ties with China in exchange for tariff relief.

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3 w. ago Tariff War: Beijing To Enhance Supply Chain Ties With Neighbours

Tariff War: Beijing To Enhance Supply Chain Ties With Neighbours  BizzBuzz

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3 w. ago For US ports and jobs tied to them, Trump’s tariffs offer front

Logistics and trade-dependent businesses find their operations in disarray as supply-chain analysts warn of greater uncertainty.

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3 w. ago Trump Tariffs: China, Vietnam Sign 45 Deals as Xi Seeks Closer Regional Ties

Trump Tariffs: China, Vietnam Sign 45 Deals as Xi Seeks Closer Regional Ties  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago Trump’s lack of caution, Xi Jinping’s arrives in Vietnam: SCMP daily highlights

Trump’s lack of caution, Xi Jinping’s arrives in Vietnam: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Xi Jinping arrives in Vietnam to boost political, trade ties amid US tariffs

Chinese leader pledges to build strong bilateral relations with Hanoi, rejects protectionism, as he begins Asia tour aimed at projecting Beijing as a stable partner.

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3 w. ago China's Xi calls for stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions

China's Xi calls for stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions  Reuters

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3 w. ago China's Xi urges stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions

China's Xi urges stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions  Reuters

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3 w. ago Is Trump’s tariff chaos encouraging China’s push for closer neighbourhood ties?

This week’s central party conference and the start of Xi’s regional tour on Monday point to ‘growing focus’ on the neighbours.

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3 w. ago Xi Jinping to visit Southeast Asia as tariff war spurs China to strengthen ties

Foreign ministry confirms the Chinese leader will tour Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia in what will be his first foreign visits of the year.

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4 w. ago Hong Kong and Ningxia autonomous region forge trade ties amid US

Deals worth US$616 million were signed at the launch of the Ningxia-Hong Kong Cooperation Advisory Committee.

Politics

last month Hong Kong to expand trade deals, boost ties in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs: John Lee

‘We will continue to maintain Hong Kong’s status as a free port, pursue free trade policies, and safeguard the free flow of goods, capital and information,’ chief executive says.

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