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US-China trade war
The US-China trade war 1 year on: who really holds the upper hand?
A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:15AM
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US-China trade war
As Xi-Trump summit approaches, tariffs continue to choke direct trade
3 Apr 2026 - 5:42AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock
2 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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China energy security
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Iran war to test China’s self-reliance, Goldman Sachs economist says
Andrew Tilton, Goldman’s chief Asia-Pacific economist, on Iran conflict’s impacts, why exports continue to drive China’s growth and an end to its housing slump.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
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China-Latin America relations
US threats for Chile, China tariffs Mexico: 7 Latin America relations reads
From Panama Canal woes to an undersea cable scandal in Chile, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.
1 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
US-China trade war
US lawmakers call for major crackdown on China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports
Bipartisan panel argues sanctions have concentrated discounted oil in Beijing's hands – charges the Chinese government denies.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:59AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How the Hormuz attacks stoke oil-shock fears and memories of 1970s stagflation
A timeline of past oil shocks is seen offering ‘clear lessons’ for today’s Strait of Hormuz crisis, with an eye on ripple effects and contingency tools.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:02AM
Transport ships are seen anchored in Muscat, Oman’s port capital, on March 9, amid risks of travelling through the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Photo: Reuters
Yuan
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Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years
Harvard economist explains why cryptocurrencies will never take the US dollar’s place, despite their popularity in underground economies.
30 Mar 2026 - 10:03AM
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US-China trade war
China launches investigations into US trade practices. Why now?
Washington’s measures may breach WTO rules and past agreements, commerce ministry says.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:30PM
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US-China relations
Air China subsidiary to lease 10 Boeing jets in deals worth about US$400 million
The announcement comes weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China, where he is expected to conduct trade talks.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
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Euro, Chinese yuan to end US dollar dominance, top economist says
Kenneth Rogoff sees yuan as a reserve currency within five years, Europe asserting financial independence and greater regulation of stablecoins.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:31AM
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Yuan
Does China need world-leading forex reserves? Globalising yuan revives debate
As Chinese currency ‘becomes more adopted globally’, report says it can replace many functions of a foreign exchange stockpile.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:15PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US approves sale of Iranian oil at sea in move to ease crude supply crisis
The US says the move will bring 140 million barrels of oil to markets, even as Iran says it has no surplus crude to sell globally.
21 Mar 2026 - 8:55AM
US-China trade war
Trump administration moves to unify AI rules, bolster edge over China
Policy aims to increase federal government’s ability to fight national security concerns and counter Beijing’s growing dominance in sector.
21 Mar 2026 - 7:09AM
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China exports
US loses, Europe gains: what’s happening with China’s rare earth magnet exports?
Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports.
20 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
Blocks with symbols and atomic numbers of rare earth elements in this illustration taken on February 6. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance
US federal debt becoming ‘alarmingly unsustainable’ as Iran war fuels spending
Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit.
20 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
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US-China relations
US-China split on digital money deepens as stablecoin debate stalls Clarity Act
Crypto push for yield clashes with banks, slowing US legislation as China advances interest-bearing e-CNY on a different path.
20 Mar 2026 - 1:22AM
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US-China trade war
Fears grow over US drug supply’s growing dependence on Chinese ingredients
Beijing’s global pharmaceutical push follows same playbook as rare earths, semiconductors and electric vehicles, warn US lawmakers.
19 Mar 2026 - 5:33AM
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The United States’ growing dependence on China’s pharmaceutical industry for its supply chain is concerning US lawmakers. Photo: Shutterstock
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Trump allows foreign ships between domestic ports to stabilise petrol costs
Major maritime unions warn move ‘would do nothing to reduce gasoline prices’ and risks undermining American jobs and national security.
19 Mar 2026 - 4:22AM
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US-China relations
Trump confirms delay of Xi meeting in Beijing as China ‘maintains communication’
Citing Iran, US president pushes back highly anticipated summit at least ‘five or six weeks’ while top diplomat Wang Yi indicates ceasefire efforts.
19 Mar 2026 - 9:29AM
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US-China relations
With Trump’s China trip in limbo, further trade talks loom: analysts
As the US president cites the Iran war for his delay and Paris talks see only minor progress, experts said more negotiations were likely.
17 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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US-China relations
China ‘in communication’ with US after Trump seeks to delay trip by a month
Neither US president nor China’s foreign ministry can confirm timing of trip after Trump says he wants a delay ‘because of the war’.
17 Mar 2026 - 10:56PM
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Talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing had been scheduled for March 31 to April 2. Photo: AFP
China-Latin America relations
China wants Brazil’s biggest port terminal. Washington just said no
US consul-general Kevin Murakami told port executives the Santos megadeal should not fall into ‘unwanted hands’.
17 Mar 2026 - 3:12AM
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US-China trade war
China and the US end trade talks in Paris as doubts form over Trump visit
The two sides held deep, frank and constructive consultations, China’s top international negotiator says.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:39PM
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US-China trade war
Why Trump pushing China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz may hurt trade talks
US president’s threat to delay summit with Xi adds uncertainty to Paris negotiations, analysts say.
16 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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