China’s sanctions against five U.S.-linked affiliates of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean are seen as a warning gesture without immediate impact, and Beijing is unlikely to gain much by expanding …
Monthly Archives For October 2025
China Sanctions Five US Subsidiaries Of South Korean Shipbuilding Giant Hanwha Ocean Amid Escalating Trade War
China sanctioned five American subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilding giant Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday (14 October), prohibiting Chinese organisations and individuals from conducting business with the …
US threatens to end cooking oil business with China over soybean purchases; expert says unreasonable threats will only harm US farmers
A soybean farmer inspects a soybean field ready for harvesting at his family’s farms in Cordova, Maryland, the US, on October 10, 2025. The US government is reportedly considering …
China seizes 60,000 maps for ‘mislabelling’ Taiwan
The maps also omitted “important islands” the South China Sea, where Beijing’s claims overlap with its neighbours.
Deflationary pressures persist in China on weak demand
Deflationary pressures persisted in China, with both consumer and producer prices falling in September, official data showed on Wednesday, as a prolonged property market downturn and trade tensions weighed on consumer and business confidence.
China now leads the U.S. in this key part of the AI race
China’s open AI models are now more powerful and popular than those released by American rivals, a shift with implications for the future of technology.
Trump’s New 100% Tariff On China Clouds Holiday Spending Forecasts
Trump’s sudden 100% tariff on Chinese imports, effective Nov. 1, severely challenges retailers leaving no time for supply chain adjustments ahead of holidays.
China trade freeze squeezes US soybean farmers as costs climb, profits vanish
American soybean growers across the Midwest are warning of another tough year as China’s trade freeze cuts off their largest export market and production costs soar.
China’s rare earths gambit exposes Trump’s weak spots
Whatever one thinks of Beijing, Xi has set clear policy objectives – to dominate high-tech industries and use them as leverage against the US – and has laid out the road map to get there.
China’s annual consumer, producer prices remain negative in September
China’s consumer prices fell in September while producer deflation persisted, as prolonged domestic weakness and renewed trade tensions weighed on consumer and business confidence. The consumer price …
Trump accuses China of ‘hostile act’ over refusal to buy US soybeans
When asked about reports concerning Chinese port fees imposed on US vessels, Trump downplayed their significance …
Asia markets rise, breaking ranks with Wall Street’s declines on renewed U.S.-China trade feud
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Wednesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street’s declines after U.S. and China exchanged blows in a renewed trade feud.
Trump’s China tariffs could double your next purchase
President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports could significantly impact U.S. consumers by doubling prices on everyday goods such as electronics and clothing. Economic analyses …
