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A factory worker at Tangbu East Village, located 2km from Shein’s main office building in Guangzhou. Photo: Coco Feng
E-commerce

Workers in ‘Shein village’ face uncertain future as trade war escalates

The livelihood of hundreds of thousands of workers are under threat in a Chinese export hub churning out T-shirts and jeans for US shoppers.

China-EU relations

China has the tools to weather Trump storm, Premier Li tells EU’s von der Leyen

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US-China trade war

With China ‘singled out’ in US tariff war, analysts warn of strong retaliation

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | A government-owned bank can help Hong Kong weather tariff storm

Readers discuss support for businesses in a trade war, cutbacks to US Department of Education, and the timing for a sales tax.

People stand in front of an electronic sign board in Hong Kong showing the Heng Seng Index on April 7. Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday on April 7 for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

‘Where can I go now?’: Chinese factories in Vietnam hammered by US tariffs

Chinese exporters flocked to Vietnam to avoid US tariffs aimed at China, but Vietnam is now also facing a steep rise in duties.

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Is Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ opening the door to China to join the CPTPP?

Members of the trans-Pacific trade bloc may be more inclined to allow China to join as they look to counter US tariff threats, analysts say.

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Apple

Apple stores see rush of iPhone shoppers ahead of US tariffs

The atmosphere feels like the busy holiday season, store employees say, as panicked customers splurge on Apple products.

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The Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York. Photo: EPA-EFE
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China slams latest US threat, rushes to stabilise markets as trade war escalates

Ministry of Commerce vows to ‘resolutely’ strike back against any US moves to impose further tariffs.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong manufacturers at risk of job cuts, closure over Trump tariffs: experts

Experts also say sweeping tariffs will create vicious cycle of reduced consumption and exporters struggling to survive demand drop.

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US-China relations

Editorial | Hong Kong’s free-port status may help buffer city from worst of trade war

In the face of Trump tariffs chaos, Hong Kong must further develop as an international financial hub under the ‘one country, two systems’ formula.

Conntainers are seen at the terminals at the port in Kwai Chung on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

EU frets over flood of Chinese imports as Trump stokes tariff war

Advocates for easier trade with Beijing, including Spain, face off against Poland and others backing protections against Chinese imports.

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EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional relations and Transparency, Maros Sefcovic attends a Foreign Affairs council in Trade format at the EU Council building in Luxembourg on Monday. Photo: AFP
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Trump threatens China with added 50% tariffs if Beijing does not drop levies

As US president aims at China for responding with tariffs of its own and dismisses global market jitters, some on Wall Street voice concern.

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US-China trade war

China’s retaliatory tariffs on US show Beijing has adapted since 2018: analysts

But global supply chains could face ‘significant damage’ that no country is fully protected against, the more a trade war drags out and intensifies.

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Beijing tells Tesla, GE Healthcare to blame Washington for ‘tariff tensions’

‘Tariff tensions originate from Washington, and we encourage US businesses to address root causes,’ China’s vice-minister of commerce says in latest round-table chat.

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Chinese Vice-Minister of Commerce Ling Ji, seen here earlier this month, met representatives of American multinational firms on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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China urges unity, prepared for ‘any shocks’, as US trade tensions soar

People’s Daily commentary encourages nation to ‘weather storms’, assures country is prepared to counter Trump’s tariffs with ‘extraordinary’ measures.

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Employees work on a production line for children’s toys at a factory in Jiangxi province. Beijing has urged solidarity across the country after authorities unleashed a series of countermeasures against US tariffs on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | Why Trump’s axing of ‘de minimis’ rule is no small thing for Hong Kong exporters

White House claims end to duty-free entry for low-value packages from May 2 will stop exploitation by e-commerce companies.

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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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Hong Kong economy

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

Government will prepare for worst and take action to help businesses, finance minister vows, amid ‘heavy pressure’ on global economy.

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The finance minister has pledged that Hong Kong will continue to maintain its free port status. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations

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.

Donald Trump

Trump doubles down on tariffs, says China ‘hit much harder’ than US

The US president told Americans to ‘hang tough’, warning them of pain ahead but promising that the United States would ‘win’.

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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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European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic meets Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Beijing, China, on March 27. Photo: EPA-EFE/Xinhua
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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The expanded tariff on Chinese goods will also apply to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Donald Trump

Letters | With his tariffs, Trump may be doing his best to end capitalism

Readers discuss the threat of a devastating trade war and how Trump might gain the third term he wants.

Donald Trump

Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans

Hong Kong economists expect pain for US consumers, with likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hoka making goods in China or Southeast Asia.

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
Donald Trump

In rare break with Trump, Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk Republican ‘bloodbath’

The Texas lawmaker fears the economic fallout will help Democrats reclaim the House or even flip the Senate in next year’s midterm elections.

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US Senator Ted Cruz said the tariffs could destroy US jobs and do “real damage” to the country’s economy. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

Trump hits golf course as stocks plummet for a second straight day over tariffs

The US president shared a TikTok video that claimed he was crashing the stock market on purpose as part of a ‘secret game’.

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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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