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Federal legislation could ban funding to US operations of Shenzhen-based vehicle maker as well as state-supported train manufacturer CRRC; for BYD, it comes down to whether a single word will stay in the National Defence Authorisation Act now being consolidated in Congress.
Federal legislation could ban funding to US operations of Shenzhen-based vehicle maker as well as state-supported train manufacturer CRRC; for BYD, it comes down to whether a single word will stay in the National Defence Authorisation Act now being consolidated in Congress.
Despite US president’s vow to raise tariffs even further, his hardline stance appears to be softening amid domestic turmoil.
Despite US president’s vow to raise tariffs even further, his hardline stance appears to be softening amid domestic turmoil.
Strategy seems economically illogical at times because it is politically driven, and pressure on Beijing may not be eased by the potential ‘phase one’ trade deal, according to experts at US-China trade and economics seminar.
Strategy seems economically illogical at times because it is politically driven, and pressure on Beijing may not be eased by the potential ‘phase one’ trade deal, according to experts at US-China trade and economics seminar.
China is muscling in on the weapons market using cut-rate pricing, predatory financing and bribery, says a senior US State Department official.
China is muscling in on the weapons market using cut-rate pricing, predatory financing and bribery, says a senior US State Department official.
Trump announced earlier this month that he and Xi would sign ‘phase one’ of a trade war accord at Apec in November.
Trump announced earlier this month that he and Xi would sign ‘phase one’ of a trade war accord at Apec in November.
Chinese companies and executives are facing resistance in the US as distrust of Beijing’s objectives grows.
Chinese companies and executives are facing resistance in the US as distrust of Beijing’s objectives grows.
Despite criticising China on many fronts, Pence said the US sought neither to ‘decouple’ with the country nor contain its economic development.
Despite criticising China on many fronts, Pence said the US sought neither to ‘decouple’ with the country nor contain its economic development.
Speaking exclusively to the SCMP in Washington on a range of issues facing the city, Paul Chan says most indicators – including the stock market and bank liquidity – have held firm, and downplays overall fund outflows.
Speaking exclusively to the SCMP in Washington on a range of issues facing the city, Paul Chan says most indicators – including the stock market and bank liquidity – have held firm, and downplays overall fund outflows.
Amid rising bilateral competition, the speech by a State Department official appears to be an effort to stake out a position in the global battle for ideas.
Amid rising bilateral competition, the speech by a State Department official appears to be an effort to stake out a position in the global battle for ideas.
Big tariffs and anti-American sentiment have hit hard, soon after US vineyards developed a following among Chinese consumers.
Big tariffs and anti-American sentiment have hit hard, soon after US vineyards developed a following among Chinese consumers.
Randall Schriver, assistant secretary of defence for Indo-Pacific security affairs, cites trend toward ‘less autonomy, more influence from Beijing’.
Randall Schriver, assistant secretary of defence for Indo-Pacific security affairs, cites trend toward ‘less autonomy, more influence from Beijing’.
US president touts ‘substantial phase-one deal’ that will delay new tariffs after talks with China’s vice-premier Liu He. The high-level negotiations were aimed at ending a trade war that is threatening global economic growth.
US president touts ‘substantial phase-one deal’ that will delay new tariffs after talks with China’s vice-premier Liu He. The high-level negotiations were aimed at ending a trade war that is threatening global economic growth.
Chicago Council on Global Affairs finds 68 per cent of respondents support friendly ties, a level consistent for more than a decade. If ‘path of escalation’ continues, researcher says, negative views are likely to rise.
Chicago Council on Global Affairs finds 68 per cent of respondents support friendly ties, a level consistent for more than a decade. If ‘path of escalation’ continues, researcher says, negative views are likely to rise.
‘We had a very, very good negotiation,’ US president says as world’s two largest economies look for a way out of their 15-month trade war.
‘We had a very, very good negotiation,’ US president says as world’s two largest economies look for a way out of their 15-month trade war.
Lawsuit alleged that admissions policies hold Asian-Americans to higher standard by using a subjective “personal rating” while judge says process passes constitutional muster even though it’s not perfect
Lawsuit alleged that admissions policies hold Asian-Americans to higher standard by using a subjective “personal rating” while judge says process passes constitutional muster even though it’s not perfect
Xuehua Peng, a naturalised American citizen known as Edward, is accused of using coded messages and flying from San Francisco area to China to deliver packages containing classified material.
Xuehua Peng, a naturalised American citizen known as Edward, is accused of using coded messages and flying from San Francisco area to China to deliver packages containing classified material.
Speakers at a conference sponsored by the Committee of 100 discuss the need to find a balance between national security and the free flow of ideas crucial to innovation.
Speakers at a conference sponsored by the Committee of 100 discuss the need to find a balance between national security and the free flow of ideas crucial to innovation.
Hong Kong bill enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but minefield of congressional committees, lawyers, diplomats and the whims of a president lie in wait.
Hong Kong bill enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but minefield of congressional committees, lawyers, diplomats and the whims of a president lie in wait.
The Tariff Reform Coalition represents a diverse cross-section of US industry, including American Express, Sam’s Club, Google, Toyota, Macy’s and the National Retail Federation.
The Tariff Reform Coalition represents a diverse cross-section of US industry, including American Express, Sam’s Club, Google, Toyota, Macy’s and the National Retail Federation.
Joshua Wong and Denise Ho address the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, with Wong saying he hoped Congress would be celebrated ‘for having stood on the side of Hongkongers’.
Joshua Wong and Denise Ho address the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, with Wong saying he hoped Congress would be celebrated ‘for having stood on the side of Hongkongers’.
Community activists claim victory after the Yantai-based company withdraws its land-use application for a US$1.25 billion manufacturing complex.
Community activists claim victory after the Yantai-based company withdraws its land-use application for a US$1.25 billion manufacturing complex.
Chinese government employee arrested in US on suspicion of arranging fraudulent visas
Chinese government employee arrested in US on suspicion of arranging fraudulent visas
Support grows in Congress for a Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act as anti-government protests rack the city amid police crackdowns. But analysts worry the proposed law would be largely symbolic and enrage Beijing, further damaging already strained US-China ties.
Support grows in Congress for a Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act as anti-government protests rack the city amid police crackdowns. But analysts worry the proposed law would be largely symbolic and enrage Beijing, further damaging already strained US-China ties.
The rising tension between Beijing and Washington has helped Taipei, as the US Congress and Trump administration move to strengthen ties with Taiwan.
The rising tension between Beijing and Washington has helped Taipei, as the US Congress and Trump administration move to strengthen ties with Taiwan.
While not naming China, groups’ letter to Trump administration officials addresses campaign that has targeted Chinese scientists in the US.
While not naming China, groups’ letter to Trump administration officials addresses campaign that has targeted Chinese scientists in the US.
Prospects are less promising than those of Japan or South Korea at similar stages of their development, report says.
Prospects are less promising than those of Japan or South Korea at similar stages of their development, report says.
The US has arrested scientists of Chinese origin on industrial espionage and other charges, and multiple times the cases have been dropped for lack of evidence.
The US has arrested scientists of Chinese origin on industrial espionage and other charges, and multiple times the cases have been dropped for lack of evidence.
US State Department approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, while Defence Department notifies Congress.
US State Department approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, while Defence Department notifies Congress.
Commerce Department extends temporary general licence until November in reprieve announced same day previous extension due to expire.
Commerce Department extends temporary general licence until November in reprieve announced same day previous extension due to expire.
Republican Senator Marco Rubio called the proposed deal ‘an important step in support of Taiwan’s self-defence efforts’, but the Chinese foreign ministry warned the US would ‘bear all the consequences’.
Republican Senator Marco Rubio called the proposed deal ‘an important step in support of Taiwan’s self-defence efforts’, but the Chinese foreign ministry warned the US would ‘bear all the consequences’.