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Advisers to Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump seek to break an impasse in bilateral trade issues. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

For US-China trade stand-off to ease, negotiators must be agreed upon: analysts

As Washington is said to favour Trump dealing directly with Xi and Beijing rejects the idea as too risky, possible envoys are being explored.

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Japan

Editorial | Horse racing proves clear winner for Hong Kong in tourism stakes

US-China trade war

US policy shift means higher prices for consumers of small shipments from China

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United States

Wall Street gains on tariff optimism, strong jobs data

The gains also come amid signs of a de-escalation in the US’ trade war with China.

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | What Hongkongers should expect with official end of ‘de minimis’ exemption by US

The Post unpacks consequences of end of rule that allowed products valued at US$800 or below to be shipped to United States duty-free.

Taiwan

My Take | Western media ignore crackdown on opposition in Taiwan by Lai

Mainstream reporting targets illiberal regimes in Europe, but favours the island leader and his pro-US, independence-seeking government.

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Hong Kong property

Meitu founder buys Hong Kong’s Ginza-style building for US$84 million

Meitu founder invests US$84 million in Hong Kong property to create a crypto/AI start-up hub.

Mike Cai Wensheng of Meitu. Photo: Felix Wong
European Union

EU fines TikTok €530 million for China data transfer

TikTok has been in the crosshairs of Western government for years over fears of China using personal data for espionage or propaganda.

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E-commerce

Alibaba launches Taobao fast-delivery service ahead of schedule

The early introduction of the service reflects heightened domestic demand for efficient and affordable delivery of goods ordered online.

Apple

Apple sales in China dip as US tariffs add to headache

As iPhone sales in China continue to fall, Apple also faces US$900 million tariff costs this quarter.

Customers look at iPhones in an Apple store in the Huangpu district in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
China consumption

China’s Labour Day travel boom bodes well for spending, but box office fizzles

Visa-free entries and generous tax refunds for inbound travellers are helping to shore up tourism at a time when the economy needs a jolt.

A foreign tourist poses for a photo with a performer at the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in Tianjin on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Communist Party

How did China’s 5-year plans deliver an economic miracle and what’s next?

The national strategic blueprint has evolved from its roots in a Soviet-style planned economy to today’s more responsive model.

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US-China trade war

Canton Fair offers fee refunds as China moves to protect tariff-struck exporters

In an unprecedented move to protect firms amid trade war with the US, the expo has cut fees for Chinese participants in half.

E-commerce

Temu embraces local US sellers as Trump plugs ‘de minimis’ loophole

The shopping site is shifting its US business to a ‘local fulfilment model’, as tariff exemptions for low-value Chinese goods come to an end.

Temu has changed its US business model in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Deal or no deal? EU engages US, China on high-wire bargaining act

Europe must navigate between the two powers, knowing that cutting an economic deal with one could make it impossible to do so with the other.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing in April 2023. The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) has been frozen at the ratification stage by the European Parliament. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

How are Shanghai’s global financial centre aspirations shaping up?

He Lifeng was accompanying President Xi Jinping on Chinese leader’s first inspection tour since US tariffs escalated trade war.

Video gaming

Xbox joins PlayStation in raising console prices amid US tariffs

Hefty levies imposed by Trump on manufacturing hubs such as Japan, China and Vietnam have led to a surge in console prices.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks surge on trade-talk optimism, US tech gains

Benchmark Hang Seng Index heads for third weekly gain as China’s Commerce Ministry says it is considering trade talks with the US.

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Shipping containers are stacked in front of docked vessels and gantry cranes at the Yantian International Container Terminal on April 12, 2025, in Shenzhen. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
US-China trade war

China says it is looking at American proposals to scale down tariff war

Ministry of Commerce says US has ‘recently taken the initiative to relay messages to China’.

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Robotics

Why car park operator Shoucheng is doubling down on China robotics investment

The company, a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Shougang, plans to invest in about 50 robotics firms over the next two to three years.

Banking & finance

Banks lure new wealthy clients with Liverpool, Jay Chou tickets in golden week push

Banks target growing pool of wealthy mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong during May 1-5 golden week holiday.

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A billboard of Jay Chou’s upcoming Hong Kong concert. Photo: Elson Li
US-China trade war

‘They’re afraid’: Chinese firms in Vietnam face closure if US tariffs return

Many factories have already cancelled orders and scrapped expansion plans despite the US pausing its ‘reciprocal’ duties for 90 days.

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US-China relations

US must cut China tech reliance, says Trump’s pick for No 2 at Commerce

Nominee asked how he would keep America first as Washington lawmakers fret over Beijing’s lead in EVs, telecoms and advanced manufacturing.

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US-China relations

Editorial | Xi answers trade war with hi-tech strategy to fuel development

Shanghai visit by President Xi Jinping leaves no doubt that way forward for China is via technological self-reliance and closer ties with Global South.

Portugal

Editorial | Blackout chaos in Europe reveals need to reduce risks

Crippling power outage to hit Spain and Portugal is the latest in similar global disruptions and another reminder to guard critical infrastructure.

A woman walks her dog in Vigo, Spain. The country was among the European nations hit by a massive power cut on Monday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
US-China relations

‘Signalgate’ China hawk ousted as US national security adviser

Mike Waltz leaving job to become new US ambassador to the United Nations as top diplomat Marco Rubio takes over NSC role in interim.

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US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump and US ambassadors in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on March 25. Photo: AFP
Science

China’s young talent scheme lures smart materials scientist Li Yongxi from US

Nanjing University website says Li has taken a position as an associate professor at its Suzhou campus.

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China-Asean relations

China’s PLA marches for first time at Vietnam’s fall of Saigon parade

Debut by honour guard in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday a symbolic show of ‘brotherhood’, state media says, as thousands watch victory celebration.

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