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China shipbuilding

Open Questions | Top shipbuilding voice Li Yanqing rebukes Washington’s ‘China threat’ narrative

China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations.

United States

US seeks delay on tariff refund court hearing, faces above 2,000 lawsuits

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US-China trade war

After Trump’s tariff setback, will US firms rush to stockpile Chinese goods?

Banking & finance

‘Stability risk’: US faces rising concern as global debt soars to record high

Global debt accumulation ‘accelerated sharply’ in 2025, driven by surging investment in the US, China and Europe, report finds.

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Massive investment in artificial intelligence data centres has contributed to a rapid build-up in global debt levels over the past year, according to a new report. Photo: Shutterstock
Massive investment in artificial intelligence data centres has contributed to a rapid build-up in global debt levels over the past year, according to a new report. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Immigration slows, but America’s appetite for ethnic groceries keeps growing

Weee, now topping $1 billion in annualized revenue, says demand for Asian and Latino foods is spreading well beyond immigrant communities.

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China trade

Trump’s USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China’s arms

Analysts expect Ottawa to diversify trade as future of North American trade pact remains uncertain, while a US departure would ‘hit Canada like an earthquake’.

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US-China relations

5 top takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and touts his economic credentials.

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US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was the longest to the Congress. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was the longest to the Congress. Photo: AP
United States

Trump makes fun of Chinese military tech in State of the Union – as it happened

It is the first speech of US president’s second term and highly anticipated.

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US-China trade war

China braces after Trump imposes new global tariff – how will it respond?

Beijing is on alert but signals readiness to engage ahead of high-level trade talks and Trump’s first visit to China in his second term.

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US-China relations

US tariff ruling points to steadier US-China ties before April summit: analysts

Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation.

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US President Donald Trump (left) meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?

The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.

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By invalidating duties imposed under emergency presidential powers, the US Supreme Court ruling removes a powerful tool the White House had used to pressure Beijing, potentially weakening Washington’s bargaining position. Photo: Shutterstock
By invalidating duties imposed under emergency presidential powers, the US Supreme Court ruling removes a powerful tool the White House had used to pressure Beijing, potentially weakening Washington’s bargaining position. Photo: Shutterstock
Robotics

US software firm opens doors for global adoption of China’s humanoid robots

OpenMind works with several Chinese robotics companies including Unitree, UBTech, AgiBot and Engine AI.

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United States

Trump says raising US global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent

The move comes a day after ⁠the ‌US Supreme Court ruled ‌against ‌the ‌tariffs Trump ⁠imposed under an ⁠economic emergency law.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US amid fierce rivalry

ByteDance, Baidu, Alibaba Cloud and MiniMax are among the firms now actively recruiting fresh talent in the US.

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Major Chinese technology companies are ramping up recruitment of artificial intelligence and semiconductor talent in key US tech hubs. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China trade war

Trump lashes out at US Supreme Court, rolls out new 10% global tariffs

Decision threatens administration’s trade agenda; casts shadow on Xi-Trump summit as some China tariffs wiped out before Beijing talks.

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on so-called reciprocal tariffs during an event at the White House last April. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on so-called reciprocal tariffs during an event at the White House last April. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Why looming US-China trade talks could hinge on an obscure metal: gallium

China’s ban on exports of the vital metal could kick in again in November – and the US still has no realistic alternative supplier.

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US-China relations

China’s extreme 996 work schedule meets US tech’s hustle culture

Why advocates believe 996, the controversial 9am to 9pm, six-day-a-week culture popularised in China, can give American firms decisive edge.

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China trade

China defends WTO’s ‘equal treatment’ rule – what it means for global trade

Beijing warns that ending non-discrimination in global trade rules could see powerful countries dominate smaller ones.

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The WTO launched a formal self-review in 2022, and is expected to discuss reform proposals in March. Photo: AFP
The WTO launched a formal self-review in 2022, and is expected to discuss reform proposals in March. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Washington offers US$200 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific

State Department subsidies for US companies to shore up US artificial intelligence supply chain in region and counter China’s dominance.

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US-China trade war

US trade deficit widens sharply in December, testing Trump tariff claims

Trade with China remains a major driver of the US deficit, even as imports shift towards Southeast Asia and other partners.

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US-China relations

White House deflects as Trump weighs Taiwan arms sale delay amid Beijing pressure

New weapons package said to be in jeopardy ahead of Trump-Xi summit, raising concerns over Beijing’s leverage and US policy on Taiwan.

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Taiwanese soldiers launch a US-made tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW)-2A missile from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in Pingtung on August 26, 2024. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Has Trump ceded EV market to China with latest string of policy shifts?

Analysts say rolling back regulations pushes US further towards petrol cars, discourages EV innovation, and gives China competitive edge.

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The BYD Explorer vessel docks at Yantai port in eastern China’s Shandong province as it awaits the loading of Chinese electric vehicles for export overseas. Photo: AFP
The BYD Explorer vessel docks at Yantai port in eastern China’s Shandong province as it awaits the loading of Chinese electric vehicles for export overseas. Photo: AFP
Cryptocurrency

‘Sentiment is bleak’: bitcoin declines amid geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin prices drop as much as 3.2 per cent to US$66,604 on Tuesday, before paring the decline.

US-China relations

Open Questions | Why Trump’s April trip to China may not deliver ‘grand bargain’: James Zimmerman

The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path.

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Yuan

‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why

Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says.

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US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, on February 2, 2026. Photo: EPA-EFE
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