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Donald Trump
Taco Trump tally: US president carries out only 25% of tariff threats
Analysis finds Trump’s tariff threats often go unfulfilled, or retracted, with markets dismissing them as strategic bluster rather than firm policy.
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US soybean farmers fear China trade blowback as Trump ramps up pressure
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China manufacturing
Over 70% of European firms in China review supply chain strategies: survey
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China-Latin America relations
World leaders flock to Beijing in search of trade deals
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be the fifth world leader to visit China this month, as nations seek to increase trade and hedge their reliance on the US.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:19PM
Canada
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing this year, seeking trade deals amid intensified Trump tariff threats.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
US-China relations
China coming ‘closer’ to US as ‘global power’, European ex-leader says
Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories.
27 Jan 2026 - 2:31PM
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China's economic recovery
China’s manufacturing powerhouse cuts 2026 GDP growth target after missing mark
Guangdong province, an industrial behemoth hit by property and global headwinds, shifts focus in a strategic pivot amid national reforms.
27 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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United States
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-Latin America relations
Xi to meet Orsi in first Latin America-China visit since US capture of Maduro
State visit from February 1 to 7 aims to promote commercial ties with Beijing despite tension in region after US operation in Venezuela.
27 Jan 2026 - 6:17AM
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Canada
Carney links Trump’s 100% tariff threat to North America trade deal review
Canada’s prime minister calls Donald Trump a ‘strong negotiator’ ahead of high-stakes USMCA talks.
27 Jan 2026 - 12:39PM
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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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China technology
‘Epoch-making’: Xi Jinping urges home-grown AI breakthroughs – but flags risks
The Chinese leader says emerging technologies bring huge opportunities, while warning officials against blind investment.
26 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Banking & finance
In a turbulent world, funding Asia’s critical infrastructure a ‘duty’: AIIB
New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent.
26 Jan 2026 - 4:01PM
Commodities
Gold surge has analysts eyeing new highs after US$5,100 record
Safe-haven demand spikes amid de-dollarisation fears and supply-chain tensions, as gold buyers seek stability against growing macro uncertainties.
26 Jan 2026 - 3:07PM
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US-China relations
US treasury secretary amplifies Trump’s threat to Canada over China dealings
Scott Bessent warns Washington will not allow Canada to become an ‘opening’ for cheap goods from China to pour into the US.
26 Jan 2026 - 1:15PM
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Consumers
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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DJI
DJI ‘clones’ curiously emerge as China tech giant battles US scrutiny
Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:30PM
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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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Defence
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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China GDP
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China to set GDP growth range, providing policy flexibility in 2026: sources
Establishing a range for the official growth target, to be revealed in March, would suggest tolerance for some deceleration amid challenges.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:06AM
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US-China relations
US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties
Policy gaps are emerging after PM Mark Carney struck a wide-ranging deal with Beijing, testing past US-Canada alignment, analysts say.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:45AM
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US-China relations
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China has Trump 2.0 to thank for emerging stronger in tech and trade
As intense US-China competition becomes the new normal, pressure has strengthened China’s capacity to adapt rather than deter it from its long-term ambitions.
22 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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European Union
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Why Europe struggles to stand up to Trump
Despite being equipped with powerful tools in its economic arsenal, Brussels lacks the leverage needed to keep Washington in check.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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US Treasury
‘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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Mainland China
Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill advances
A key Republican challenges White House AI czar and Nvidia despite Maga backlash; it must still pass both chambers and get Trump’s signature.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:18AM
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United States
Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say
New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:54AM
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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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Mainland China
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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