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United States
Trump picks former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to chair US central bank
The nomination comes as economic issues – from tariffs to affordability – dominate the policy agenda ahead of the November midterm elections.
31 Jan 2026 - 6:29AM
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Yuan
US presses China to let yuan strengthen – but avoids controversial label
30 Jan 2026 - 3:01PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
29 Jan 2026 - 10:31AM
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China-Latin America relations
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How China’s 15-fold rise in Latin America dents US influence: Francisco Urdinez
A leading scholar says US action in Venezuela shows how Beijing’s economic ties now face rising geopolitical pushback.
29 Jan 2026 - 11:50AM
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United States
US Treasury chief Bessent warns Canada on trade fights, slams EU-India deal
Official urges calm from Ottawa ahead of trade talks, says EU put trade ahead of Ukraine by easing pressure on India over Russian oil.
29 Jan 2026 - 8:26AM
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US-China trade war
Why Greenland’s rare earth riches cannot end US dependence on China’s minerals
Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says.
29 Jan 2026 - 1:06AM
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Semiconductors
Hygon’s chips ‘safe’ from AMD security flaw amid China’s tech self-reliance push
That result shows Hygon’s efforts in redesigning the chip architecture licensed from AMD with self-developed innovations.
28 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
A Hygon accelerator used in artificial intelligence model training and inference. Photo: Hygon
China trade
What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds
Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
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China-EU relations
‘Mother of all trade deals’: EU pivots to India in historic trade shake-up
Brussels diversifies away from China and US risks, while the pact makes India a more attractive place for European firms to sell vehicles and fuel growth.
28 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Banking & finance
Trump says the US dollar can move like a yo-yo. Will Treasuries be left hanging?
With the US president levelling threats at enemies, allies and his own central bank, alternatives like gold and Chinese assets are gaining appeal.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:18AM
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US-China trade war
Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it
As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:17AM
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Arkansas soybean farmer Randall Shelby says renewed US-China tensions risk pushing already struggling growers deeper into the red. Photo: Randall Shelby
US-China trade war
Trump raises tariffs on South Korea as country ‘is not living up’ to trade deal
South Korea’s tariffs had declined to 15 per cent but will jump back up to 25 per cent if the US president stays true to his word.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:36AM
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China trade
Beyond borders: Beijing equips Chinese firms for global stage amid trade jitters
Ministry of Commerce unveils new resource to help companies navigate the dos and don’ts of complex international markets, and policies will be rolled out appropriately.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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US-China relations
Who are the owners of the new TikTok US entity?
Private equity firms, tech giants and existing ByteDance backers make up the investor group behind the newly created US venture.
24 Jan 2026 - 7:09AM
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US-China trade war
At America’s biggest retail show, the China question never really goes away
Tariffs may ebb and supply chains may detour, but US shoppers – and giants like Walmart and Amazon – still rely heavily on Chinese goods.
24 Jan 2026 - 3:14AM
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China exports
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How are US tariffs and trade barriers redrawing China’s export map?
While exports to the US fell last year, other markets more than made up the difference.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
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China food security
Rooted in resilience: how China’s seed push has planted agricultural ‘chips’
Domestic varieties claiming bigger market shares for key crops and livestock, curbing reliance on foreign sources for vital food production.
23 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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China manufacturing
Asian CEOs feeling burden of China, US tech restrictions, survey finds
More than 40% of global CEOs ‘most concerned’ about supply chain disruptions.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:01PM
Access to Nvidia chips has been a bone of contention in ongoing Sino-US tech tensions. Illustration: Shutterstock
US-China relations
TikTok confirms deal to create new US venture, averting shutdown by a few hours
Beijing has not officially confirmed the agreement to secure the platform’s future for 170 million Americans.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:10AM
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US-China trade war
China reliance and tariff wars emerge as top risks for global defence industry: report
Consultancy warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain exposure are reshaping risk calculations for military manufacturers.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:33AM
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US-China trade war
‘Not sustainable’: China central bank adviser flags US debt risk
As concerns mount over America’s ballooning debt, one of Beijing’s economic advisers warns fiscal discipline may not be on cards.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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United States
Trump lays out Greenland-Arctic deal framework, pauses February tariffs
In his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president vowed not to invade Greenland while slamming Nato and Europe.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:18AM
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US President Donald Trump waves to the audience after his speech during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before a Trump visit?
Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Trump tells Davos US must have Greenland but won’t use force – as it happened
US president boasted close ties with China’s Xi, vowed not to invade Greenland and slammed WEF host Switzerland in overtime speech.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:19AM
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US-China relations
US losing out to China with ‘onslaught’ on cutting-edge research: Nobel laureate
America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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