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The US House of Representatives, meeting in the Capitol last month, passed 25 bills meant to protect against Chinese threats, in what was dubbed “China Week”. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Opinion | The real victims when US politicians demonise China and attack Hong Kong

From a ‘China Week’ of anti-Beijing bills to targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices, the narrative is harming Asian-Americans and US businesses.

From a ‘China Week’ of anti-Beijing bills to targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices, the narrative is harming Asian-Americans and US businesses

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US bans Chinese steel, food-additives firms over Xinjiang human rights

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Biden says prolonged US port strike would be ‘man-made disaster’

Can China’s military jets find favour in arms markets dominated by US, Russia?

From Central Asia to Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Chinese-made warplanes offer an alternative to an increasing number of nations.

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Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at a formal presentation of the JF-17C (Block-III) multirole fighter jets which were co-developed by China and Pakistan. Photo: Facebook/Ilham Aliyev

UK’s Keir Starmer visits Brussels for first talks on EU reset

He is looking to tweak the relationship but has ruled out any return to the EU’s single market, its customs union or freedom of movement.

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Malaysia solar firms set to face lower demand over US tariff hike: analyst

Malaysian solar equipment shipped to the US will include a 9.13 per cent duty while two Malaysia-based foreign firms also face higher duties.

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US-China talks helping avoid Chinese retaliation against Biden tariff hikes

Meetings with US officials gave their Chinese counterparts a ‘nuanced understanding’ of the decision and helped head off a ‘huge escalation’.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng meets a delegation led by Jay Shambaugh, undersecretary for international affairs at the US Department of the Treasury, in Beijing in September. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese merchants still have opportunities to grow overseas sales, PayPal says

PayPal executives say Chinese merchants creative about meeting demand will continue to see growth in international sales.

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Will Malaysian renewal of durian trademark cause a stink in China or help sales?

The price of a single Musang King durian from Malaysia can surpass US$80 in China, and new protections could make them even more costly.

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US dockworkers strike, threatening economic disruption before presidential election

Dockworkers at major ports from Maine to Texas walk out, disrupting vital trade arteries in the world’s largest economy.

The stoppage could drag on the world’s largest economy just ahead of the November presidential election. Photo: AFP

D-Day looms for China’s exporters as EU moves towards EV tariffs vote

Chinese car companies’ offers to set minimum prices for their imports run up against toughening resolve led by France and others.

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People look at the Onvo L60 SUV, the first offering from Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio’s new lower-priced brand, in Shanghai in May. Photo: Reuters

China eyes upgrading landmark Asean pact amid trade disputes with West

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are aiming to finish upgrades to their free-trade deal by the end of the year.

China’s envoy in Washington warns US against ‘strategic miscalculation’

Ambassador Xie says the ‘small yard, high fence’ policy of US President Joe Biden’s administration is damaging both countries’ interests.

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EU must tackle China, US threats without being protectionist: Draghi

Italian prime minister delivered the strong message just weeks after warning in a report that Europe faced ‘existential’ challenges.

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Mario Draghi, former Italian prime minister. Photo: EPA-EFE

Explainer | As China’s ‘shock and awe’ strategy simmers: 4 takeaways from September’s PMIs

China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index hit a five-month high, but reading from a private survey slipped into contraction.

An employee works on a steel wheel production line at a factory in Qingzhou, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP

Chinese EVs face EU vote to raise tariffs to up to 45% on Friday

China denies any unfair activity on its part, and has threatened retaliatory tariffs on European products such as dairy, brandy and pork.

Will Myanmar’s ‘delusional’ Brics bid help the junta restore its reputation?

The military regime hopes to secure vital funding through Brics, but experts say its credibility hangs by a thread.

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China, Brazil finding the right blend for soaring coffee trade as demand brews

China’s coffee market is expected to grow to 313.3 billion yuan (US$44 billion) by the end of 2024, up from 265.4 billion yuan last year.

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A Luckin Coffee employee at a shop in Beijing. Photo: AFP

China-Mongolia e-commerce, tourism creates buzz in tiny Gobi Desert town

Chinese border city of Erenhot has become the hotbed for e-commerce orders and tourism with Mongolia, helped out by a 24-hour freight border crossing.

Trump’s planned China tariff ‘damage’ could last through 2040

America’s real GDP could plummet by nearly 10 per cent in one scenario, analysis finds, with some impact expected to be felt through 2040.

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PayPal expands in China as it courts cross-border merchants

The financial tech firm launched PayPal Complete Payments on Thursday, allowing merchants to accept foreign credit cards and mobile wallets.

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PayPal is looking to expand in China with a new service catering to cross-border sellers. Photo: Getty Images

China preps for protracted trade fight with probe into Canada’s tariffs

China has officially launched an investigation into Canada’s electric vehicle and metals tariffs, accusing the country of ‘discrimination’.

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Trade tensions are on the rise between China and Canada following the North American country’s imposition of new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods. Photo: Shutterstock

Amid China-EU tensions, society is in harm’s way: former Finnish prime minister

Warning about protectionist trade actions comes on sidelines of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference, in Uzbekistan.

Indian steelmakers seek higher tariffs as ‘predatory’ Chinese imports surge

Indian Steel Association pushes for doubling the customs duty on steel imports to 15 per cent as cheap shipments from China surge.

Strengthening US shipbuilding to counter China becomes a focus of lawmakers

Bipartisan bill will be introduced in US Congress in effort to revitalise a diminished industry amid growing Chinese dominance.

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A drastic decline in US maritime capabilities is a prime motivation for the pending Ships for America Act, according to one of its congressional sponsors. Photo: Handout

Opinion | Why the Quad is here to stay, whether China likes it or not

While Beijing initially dismissed the notion of the Quad, it now sees the grouping as a formidable force to reckon with in the coming years.

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How China’s diversifying overseas investment has opened doors into Global South

Chinese firms are seizing opportunities in less-developed countries to sell goods, avoid tariffs and insulate themselves against an economic slowdown back home.

Are South Korea and the Philippines forging a strategic defence partnership?

Recent discussions hint at a potential Visiting Forces Agreement, signalling a shift in defence dynamics between the two nations.

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