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Breaking news and analysis on US-China relations, including trade war, talks, and tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jewellers weigh reducing US exposure, relocating amid Trump’s tariffs

Many will scale back operations while smaller players may eventually have to close down, one industry leader says.

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US tariffs to have short-term impact on Hong Kong, finance chief Paul Chan says

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Hong Kong should not join Beijing in imposing counter tariffs: experts

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US-China trade war

What comes next? Europe searches for a new orbit in a post-American order

Some hope Europe’s developed economy and adherence to rules will be attractive to partners turned off by a ‘might makes right’ world.

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US-China trade war

Opinion | Trump’s plan for port fees on Chinese-made ships won’t save US shipyards

Instead, US exporters and smaller ports would face collapse even as higher costs force trade away and erode American economic interests in the long run.

China vows more ‘resolute measures’ against Trump tariffs as US stocks plunge

Foreign ministry releases position paper a day after China becomes first country to hit back against latest barrage of US tariffs.

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Hong Kong politics

US, Panama discuss ‘importance’ of audit on CK Hutchison’s canal ports

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recognises Panama’s efforts in curbing Beijing’s influence, spokeswoman says.

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A cargo ship transits through the Panama Canal in February. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

Macroscope | Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again

The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong has no plans to hit back at US tariffs on Chinese goods: Paul Chan

Finance minister says city’s edge as free and open economy will remain unchanged even as Washington escalates trade war with sweeping tariffs.

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US-China trade war

Will Trump tariffs open door for China to improve ties with Vietnam?

The ‘very damaging’ move could take a heavy toll on the country and may prompt Hanoi to move to boost economic ties with its neighbour.

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The tariffs could hit US firms with manufacturing operations based in Vietnam. Photo: EPA-EFE
Argentina

US pressures Argentina’s Milei to scrap currency swap accord with China

Trump adviser says Washington would withhold support for Buenos Aires loan request to IMF if it reinforces China’s ‘position’ in Argentina.

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Argentina’s President Javier Milei delivers a speech during a ceremony to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas/Falkland Islands at the Cenotaph to the Fallen of the Malvinas War in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Trump extends TikTok deadline, says China is ‘unhappy’ about tariffs

US president says White House ‘has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK’, and is willing to talk to Beijing about it.

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Vietnam

Trump and Vietnam’s leader To Lam closer to tariff deal after ‘productive’ call

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

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US-China trade war

Does China’s ‘epic response’ to Trump signal end of hopes for meaningful talks?

Beijing offered a series of concessions in Trump’s first term, but has hit back with tariffs of its own in response to his latest measures.

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Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | How will Hong Kong businesses brace for impact as US-China tariff war escalates?

The Post looks at sectors that will be affected most as exports worth billions face vastly higher duties.

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The US is Hong Kong’s second-largest export market, accounting for US$37.9 billion in merchandise in 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China trade war

China hits back at US with 34% tariff on American imports

The tariff comes into effect on April 10 and is part of a raft of measures that includes more rare earths controls.

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E-commerce

Trump tariffs, ‘de minimis’ exemption end challenge China’s e-commerce merchants

The policy changes affect many of China’s 120,000 online exporters, whose major market is the United States.

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Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s pick for Beijing envoy affirms US commitment to one-China policy

David Perdue says pledges to Taiwan will be honoured, while promising ‘some pain’ in White House strategy to deal with its Asian rival.

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David Perdue, nominee for the position of US ambassador to Beijing, testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Thursday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Trump administration sued over Chinese import tariffs

Lawsuit alleges that the US president improperly bypassed Congress by imposing tariffs.

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Donald Trump

Trump says things ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years

US president’s new tariffs lead to the biggest Dow wipeout since 2020.

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United States

Editorial | China’s tactics may yet spell opportunity for Hong Kong in US trade war

Universal levies from Donald Trump add to global uncertainty and call for a resolute response, but by taking a longer view Beijing could open doors.

Two men push a pallet of goods over tram tracks in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Donald Trump’s tariffs could create an opening for the city, if China implements certain tactics that pay off. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

From Guangdong to LA, tariff superstorm alters course of business expansions

Businesses rethink plans after Trump unleashes whirlwind of tariffs, and analysts say that while trade barriers might be overcome, others must ‘abandon wishful thinking’.

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Vietnamese factory staff handle apparel at a factory in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday after US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners. Photo: AFP
TikTok ban

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

US president says ‘very close’ to reaching a deal on TikTok ahead of April 5 deadline.

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Space

Pentagon urges faster militarisation of space, citing China’s advances

In separate hearings, generals say Washington should regard space less as a strategic resource and more as a potential battlefield.

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US-China trade war

Economists reveal the simple secret to Trump’s ‘crazy’ tariff plan

‘This is to economics what creationism is to biology,’ says Lawrence Summers, ex-treasury secretary and National Economic Council director.

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US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One as he arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China-Africa relations

Zambia withdraws US-based footballers from China tournament over travel limits

The players will not be able to compete at a women’s tournament in Yongchuan owing to US travel measures, Zambia Football Association said.

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US-China trade war

Apple, Tesla, Walmart among US firms seen hit by Trump’s tariffs on China

For perspective, the tariffs could wipe out 9 per cent of Apple’s gross margin – unless the added costs are passed through or an exemption is granted, analysts found.

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US-ally trade wars

‘Bad news for all’ as Asia hard hit by Trump tariffs, amid trade war fears

‘Disproportionately stiffer’ tariffs for the region will be detrimental to growth for export-reliant Asian economies, experts warn.

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