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US-China trade war frictions spill into the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO), with Beijing blaming Washington for the demise of the Appellate Body at the trade body.
US-China trade war frictions spill into the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO), with Beijing blaming Washington for the demise of the Appellate Body at the trade body.
US trade representative Robert Lighthizer is distracted by a North American trade deal, but sources on both sides have made a case for postponement of new tariffs.
US trade representative Robert Lighthizer is distracted by a North American trade deal, but sources on both sides have made a case for postponement of new tariffs.
China’s exports dropped 1.1 per cent in November as trade war with the United States continues to bite, but imports grew for first time since April.
China’s exports dropped 1.1 per cent in November as trade war with the United States continues to bite, but imports grew for first time since April.
US-China trade war fatigue has led some to tune out the White House’s constant updates, while a former Chinese official expects December tariffs to be cancelled.
US-China trade war fatigue has led some to tune out the White House’s constant updates, while a former Chinese official expects December tariffs to be cancelled.
US President Donald Trump said it is up to him to decide whether to make a deal with China, adding to a flurry of moves made by the United States in the previous 24 hours.
US President Donald Trump said it is up to him to decide whether to make a deal with China, adding to a flurry of moves made by the United States in the previous 24 hours.
Purchasing managers’ index shows expansion for the first time in six months, but analysts say trade war and debt will continue to weigh on Chinese economy.
Purchasing managers’ index shows expansion for the first time in six months, but analysts say trade war and debt will continue to weigh on Chinese economy.
US-China trade war deal could see US soybean exports flood the market, with rival exporters in Brazil and Argentina hoping negotiators continue to struggle.
US-China trade war deal could see US soybean exports flood the market, with rival exporters in Brazil and Argentina hoping negotiators continue to struggle.
After swift passage of the Hong Kong democracy act in the US last week, EU trade figures have voiced concern that the city’s political crisis could upend stability.
After swift passage of the Hong Kong democracy act in the US last week, EU trade figures have voiced concern that the city’s political crisis could upend stability.
The ‘one country, two systems’ policy guarantees Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy under the city’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law.
The ‘one country, two systems’ policy guarantees Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy under the city’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law.
Hopes remain a watered-down deal can be reached before new US tariffs on imports from China go into effect on December 15, although they are likely to be postponed.
Hopes remain a watered-down deal can be reached before new US tariffs on imports from China go into effect on December 15, although they are likely to be postponed.
The World Trade Organisation’s appeals body will be paralysed in December with US President Donald Trump blocking crucial reappointments of judges.
The World Trade Organisation’s appeals body will be paralysed in December with US President Donald Trump blocking crucial reappointments of judges.
The legislation has been described as ‘symbolic’ because most of its powers already exist in US law – but analysts warn it highlights the strength of bipartisan feeling towards China in Washington.
The legislation has been described as ‘symbolic’ because most of its powers already exist in US law – but analysts warn it highlights the strength of bipartisan feeling towards China in Washington.
The US Senate on November 19, 2019, passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which will now be aligned with a similar measure approved by the lower House of Representatives before it goes to President Donald Trump for his signature.
The US Senate on November 19, 2019, passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which will now be aligned with a similar measure approved by the lower House of Representatives before it goes to President Donald Trump for his signature.
US-China trade war, Donald Trump’s China policy and Xi Jinping’s sharp turn to authoritarianism all came in for harsh rebuke at Washington talk.
US-China trade war, Donald Trump’s China policy and Xi Jinping’s sharp turn to authoritarianism all came in for harsh rebuke at Washington talk.
Hong Kong protesters have demanded that US President Donald Trump pass the human rights bill, but experts warn it will hit ordinary people rather than officials.
Hong Kong protesters have demanded that US President Donald Trump pass the human rights bill, but experts warn it will hit ordinary people rather than officials.
US-China trade war continues to dampen Singapore’s exports, after eighth successive decline. Total trade from the city state continued to slump, amid electronics slowdown.
US-China trade war continues to dampen Singapore’s exports, after eighth successive decline. Total trade from the city state continued to slump, amid electronics slowdown.
The US president’s trade war demands may be too much for China to accept, with African swine fever and import diversification weakening demand for American goods.
The US president’s trade war demands may be too much for China to accept, with African swine fever and import diversification weakening demand for American goods.
Ministry of Commerce in Beijing insists that removing tariffs is an ‘important condition’ for China reaching a trade war agreement with the United States.
Ministry of Commerce in Beijing insists that removing tariffs is an ‘important condition’ for China reaching a trade war agreement with the United States.
Official data for the month of October has dashed the hope that the worst is behind China’s slowing economy, with analysts suggesting tougher times lie ahead.
Official data for the month of October has dashed the hope that the worst is behind China’s slowing economy, with analysts suggesting tougher times lie ahead.
China’s economy showed more signs of weakness in October, with growth in manufacturing, retail and investment all slowing, as the US-China trade war drags on.
China’s economy showed more signs of weakness in October, with growth in manufacturing, retail and investment all slowing, as the US-China trade war drags on.
US-China trade war hits traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but workers in California are learning to live with the new reality in the Donald Trump era.
US-China trade war hits traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but workers in California are learning to live with the new reality in the Donald Trump era.
Weakness of the Chinese economy could generate “a certain truculence in its international relations” by driving nationalism in the country and “scapegoating of foreigners”, according to economist Larry Summers. The former World Bank chief economist and senior US Treasury Department official, also said de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China is not yet an indication for a substantial deal despite the progress.
Weakness of the Chinese economy could generate “a certain truculence in its international relations” by driving nationalism in the country and “scapegoating of foreigners”, according to economist Larry Summers. The former World Bank chief economist and senior US Treasury Department official, also said de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China is not yet an indication for a substantial deal despite the progress.
Exports fell by 0.9 per cent in October, better than the 3.2 per cent drop in September, and better than analysts had expected, while China’s imports also continued to struggle.
Exports fell by 0.9 per cent in October, better than the 3.2 per cent drop in September, and better than analysts had expected, while China’s imports also continued to struggle.
US-China issues likely to linger, but cutting tensions could reduce uncertainty and act as ‘a spur to growth’, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers said
US-China issues likely to linger, but cutting tensions could reduce uncertainty and act as ‘a spur to growth’, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers said
A de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China is progress, but not an indication that a substantial deal is coming any time soon, according to economist Larry Summers.
A de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China is progress, but not an indication that a substantial deal is coming any time soon, according to economist Larry Summers.
After almost a year of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Chinese companies have been forced to lower the price of their exports to the US.
After almost a year of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Chinese companies have been forced to lower the price of their exports to the US.
China’s corporate social credit system is feared by foreign governments and business figures and is a growing topic of conversation in Donald Trump’s White House.
China’s corporate social credit system is feared by foreign governments and business figures and is a growing topic of conversation in Donald Trump’s White House.
US-China trade war and slowing economy offers Beijing the chance to implement the reforms it needs to ensure growth, says Washington’s former trade chief Carla Hills.
US-China trade war and slowing economy offers Beijing the chance to implement the reforms it needs to ensure growth, says Washington’s former trade chief Carla Hills.
Both sides inch towards a ‘mini deal’ while the bad news data continues to arrive as China begins its anticipated fourth plenum session; field reporter Cissy Zhou reports from Shanghai’s Bund Conference, and what China’s economic heavyweights are saying about Trump’s real agenda and whether the trade war is over by Christmas
Both sides inch towards a ‘mini deal’ while the bad news data continues to arrive as China begins its anticipated fourth plenum session; field reporter Cissy Zhou reports from Shanghai’s Bund Conference, and what China’s economic heavyweights are saying about Trump’s real agenda and whether the trade war is over by Christmas
China’s World Trade Organisation-backed retaliatory tariffs will be minuscule compared to trade war duties, but could provide China with ‘leverage’ in ongoing talks.
China’s World Trade Organisation-backed retaliatory tariffs will be minuscule compared to trade war duties, but could provide China with ‘leverage’ in ongoing talks.