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Yuan
China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
PBOC pledges to integrate e-CNY into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, boost adoption in Southeast Asia via China’s CIPS payment network.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:30PM
India
India’s gem exports defy US tariffs as Asia, Middle East demand grows
24 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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China-Latin America relations
China, Russia clash with US at UN over Venezuela oil seizures and naval pressure
24 Dec 2025 - 7:46AM
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US-China trade war
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Will US-led ‘Pax Silica’ be a new dawn for the international AI supply chain?
Trump administration aims for deeper technology cooperation on new AI infrastructure with allies.
25 Dec 2025 - 1:05AM
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US-China trade war
US labels Chinese chips an economic threat, but delays tariff impact until 2027
Timeline reflects effort to preserve trade truce with Beijing rather than build leverage through faster import duty escalation, analysts say.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:23AM
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Belarus
Opinion
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Can Belarus balance relations with Russia, China and the US?
Minsk aims to rebalance its foreign policy towards Beijing and Washington but geopolitical realities prevent a full break from Russia.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:34PM
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China trade
As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash
The widening gap, fuelled by a localisation push in China and fierce EV competition, is fuelling fears of political upheaval and rising protectionist sentiment in Berlin.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Indonesia
Prabowo, Trump to sign Indonesia-US trade deal as issues resolved
The pact removes tariffs on major Indonesian exports and boosts economic ties between the two countries.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:28PM
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China-Russia relations
Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia
Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total shipments, cementing Russia as its top energy partner after President Xi pledged deeper ties.
23 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Technology
Opinion
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Forget the US dollar. Watch water and energy resources instead
In our increasingly hi-tech-based economy and financial systems, energy and water resources will be macroeconomically critical.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Canada
Carney taps financier Wiseman as Canada’s new ambassador to US
Canada’s prime minister turns to a finance heavyweight to steady the cross-border relationship in the Trump era.
23 Dec 2025 - 11:55AM
China-Latin America relations
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Situation intensifies as Beijing condemns tanker seizures and US security chief calls to remove Nicolas Maduro from power.
23 Dec 2025 - 8:27AM
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China economy
Opinion
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Why China has moved to curb steel exports
China’s pivot to emerging markets has kept its export machine running. But frictions are growing and steel is the most visible flashpoint.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:49AM
China trade
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
American researchers say restrictions on Chinese imports could help create complications for Beijing’s economic growth target next year.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
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China-EU relations
China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row
Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
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China-South Korea relations
Blackpink for Ayumi? Why China may reward South Korea’s soft stance on Japan row
Beijing is reviving stalled trade talks with Seoul as the Lee administration breaks with Tokyo on Taiwan, and analysts say Chinese market access could be the geopolitical prize.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:44AM
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European Union
Trump tariffs push Swiss pharma CEO to urge price alignment with US
Switzerland and the United States are locked in negotiations on the details of a deal slashing a whopping 39 per cent levy to 15 per cent.
21 Dec 2025 - 10:20PM
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India
Why India to Europe trade corridor is stalling even as talks continue
A key hurdle hampering the progress of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is the lingering uncertainty over Gaza.
21 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
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United States
Are Trump loyalists struggling in US rural heartland ready to say ‘enough’?
Hammered by crippling costs and precious revenue lost to China, Midwest farmers’ loyalty to the US president will be tested in 2026 midterms.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:35AM
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Japan
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Japan’s economic security push heralds rising protectionism in Asia
The emphasis on securing supply chains and stockpiling critical resources is no substitute for free and open trade and investment.
20 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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US-ally trade wars
Mexico’s 50% tariff shock shuts Asia’s North American trade bypass
A tariff wall will soon separate protected partners like CPTPP members Singapore and Malaysia from exporters facing a shutout.
20 Dec 2025 - 1:30PM
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US-China relations
Rubio swaps hawk for diplomat in year-end pivot on China
Top US envoy eschews ‘pacing threat’ label, stressing cooperation and Western hemisphere priorities for 2026.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:53AM
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US-China trade war
Trump signs defence bill restricting investment in Chinese tech, military firms
Key provisions target contracts with Chinese biotech companies and outbound investment in technologies with military applications in China.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:54PM
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US-China trade war
China reportedly sticking to its soybean deal with US, but worries remain
Beijing secures 7 million tonnes of soybeans, passing halfway mark of its US purchase agreement. However, little has been shipped so far.
19 Dec 2025 - 10:36AM
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US-China relations
US highlights Panama security ties as China-linked canal ports deal stalls
US envoy’s coastguard visit near Panama comes as Beijing presses for Cosco control and Washington pushes back.
19 Dec 2025 - 4:59AM
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US-China relations
As Trump upends US foreign policy, analysts see fresh openings for China
After a turbulent year, experts expect continued disruption to reshape global influence, testing alliances and altering the balance of power.
19 Dec 2025 - 1:19AM
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China exports
China confirms issuing of first general licences for rare earth exports
Beijing says it is now granting longer permits giving foreign companies easier access to vital minerals, but many details remain unclear.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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China-EU relations
Discriminatory and egregious: China blasts EU’s subsidy crackdown
Commerce authorities vow to defend firms such as Nuctech and CRRC, while Beijing continues talks with Brussels over EV tariffs.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:30PM
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