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Maros Sefcovic, the nominee to become the European Union’s trade and economic commissioner, is seen as a close ally of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Reuters

China ‘most challenging trade partner’, says EU’s next trade chief

Maros Sefcovic, close ally of bloc’s hawkish boss, also vows to crack down on mainland-exported overcapacity ‘with all our force’.

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Asian Angle | 6 reasons the Indo-Pacific became a battleground for US-China influence

Amid EV row with EU, China to ‘stand on grounds of fair competition’: Mofcom

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EU to go ahead with tariffs on Chinese EVs after failure in talks

Beijing sought blanket deal applied to all companies through state-backed chamber of commerce as bloc preferred negotiations with each firm.

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BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded on a ship stacked at the international container terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, in September. Photo: AFP

Opinion | How supply-chain finance can make a difference in global trade

Multilateral lenders must coordinate with governments and local financial institutions to include the world’s most underserved regions.

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Jake Sullivan defends US tariffs as a response to China’s trade practices

US national security adviser favours targeted duties as Donald Trump campaigns on raising them to 60 per cent on all Chinese imports.

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Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says

‘Drawbacks are obvious’, and both cities must upgrade to ‘wield more influence’ in global shipping, says Hong Kong’s former chief executive.

Containers sit at a terminal at the Yangshan deepwater port in Shanghai on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Can joint ventures fix China’s trade imbalance with the EU and US?

Chinese investment abroad is ‘only way’ to ease Beijing’s trade surplus, says leading researcher in wake of Brussels’ EV tariff vote.

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Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market

‘They’re going to pay a 100 per cent or maybe even a 200 per cent tariff,’ former president declares in battleground state of Michigan.

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Why a full-blown trade war between China and Europe ‘looks more and more likely’

Jens Eskelund, head of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, says Beijing must look at the role its own policies are playing.

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EU tariffs on electric vehicles are due to come into force by the end of the month. Photo: AFP

As Chinese firms expand overseas, spotlight turns on cross-border disputes

Beijing urged to consider importance of international arbitration in resolving issues and protecting national interests in global markets.

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Chinese firms are becoming increasingly aware of arbitration as a key dispute-resolution mechanism, according to experts. Shutterstock Images

China EV tariff vote leaves EU relieved yet wary of retaliation

Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue.

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EU votes for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in blockbuster trade row

China, which had lobbied with Germany for the tariffs to be rejected, says it will do all it can to safeguard the interests of Chinese companies.

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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

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.

Employees work on an electric vehicle production line at a factory of Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, on May 22, 2024. Photo: Reuters

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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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.

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Malaysia faces call to cut palm oil windfall tax as pressures on producers mount

With Malaysian palm oil producers facing price pressures, the finance ministry may consider trimming the windfall tax levied on the sector.

A worker harvests palm oil fruits in Johor, Malaysia. Photo: Bloomberg

EU to take China to the WTO over dairy subsidies investigation

Millions in farm products on the line in latest phase of a dispute tied to tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.

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China trade tased from all sides, backing Beijing into economic bind: analysts

‘The risk of intensifying trade wars is very real’.

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Malaysia a strong investment hub thanks to its ‘open policy’: trade chief

Malaysia has continued to ‘engage all countries’ as it navigates ongoing superpower rivalry, says Tengku Zafrul Aziz at Hong Kong event.

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Malaysia’s trade minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz speaks at the Unlocking Malaysia’s Economic Potential event in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

‘Tenuous’ link between uneven China-US trade, industrial policy: IMF economists

International Monetary Fund report released on same day China’s Ministry of Commerce unveiled its findings on US compliance with the World Trade Organization.

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Washington has delayed the imposition its tariffs on a range of made-in-China products, including electric vehicles (EVs). Photo: EPA-EFE

Exclusive | China trade officials visit Brussels seeking deal to nix EV tariffs

Meetings meant to pave way for ministerial-level discussions next week when China’s commerce minister and EU trade chief sit down.

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China and Singapore must boost coordination as ‘stabilising forces’: Wang

Beijing’s top diplomat tells counterpart their countries can build on their strategic partnership in a world beset by turmoil and chaos.

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My Take | Hidden lessons for Asia in EU’s import tax on China EVs

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs may benefit Southeast Asia and India, but complex environmental rules and carbon taxes pose challenges for Asian exporters.

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EU tariffs on Chinese EVs may benefit Southeast Asia and India, but complex environmental regulations and carbon taxes may challenge Asian exporters’ competitiveness. Photo: Bloomberg

China widens trade battlefield with precedent-setting Canada dispute

In a just-announced investigation into Canada’s ‘discriminatory’ tariffs on EV imports, China has cited new legal language as justification.

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China has vociferously objected to Canada’s announcement of 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese elecrtic vehicles. Photo: Reuters

No winners from US’ ‘small yard, high fence’ approach to China: economist

Yu Yongding, a former adviser to China’s central bank, comments on the US strategy that restricts Chinese access to key technologies.

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China investigates Canadian rapeseed imports following EV tariffs

China will conduct an anti-dumping investigation into rapeseed imports from Canada, days after the North American country joined the United States and European Union in imposing new tariffs on electric vehicles.

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