China and the United States are still talking. They held a call to go over “key issues,” both governments said the next day in nearly identical statements.
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China’s top exporter, Shenzhen, takes US tariff blow on the chin in April, lagging nation
In the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, the value of exports from local enterprises slipped by 2.9 per cent in April, year on year, to 243.95 billion yuan (US$33.86 billion), according to municipal …
China says Trump Harvard ban will ‘tarnish’ US image as students caught in crosshairs
The Trump administration’s move to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students has ricocheted across China, with officials and commentators seeing it through one lens: the growing …
China’s Xiaomi unveils electric SUV, new chip in bid to rival Tesla, Apple
Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi has launched a new electric SUV and debuted a self-designed smartphone chip, in a push to expand beyond its roots in budget devices.
China pledges support for overseas students after Trump’s Harvard curb
China will safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its overseas students and scholars, the foreign ministry said on Friday, responding to the Trump administration’s decision to block Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.
China approves Qatar sovereign fund to buy a tenth of its top asset manager
China has given approval for Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund to acquire a stake of 10% in its second-largest mutual fund company, the first such investment in the sector by a major Middle East investor …
China lowers deposit rate ceiling to protect banks’ interest margins, sources say
China has lowered the ceiling of deposit rates, three banking sources with direct knowledge of the guidance said on Friday, as authorities seek to protect banks’ profit margins and discourage savings.
U.S., China hold first call since Geneva meeting, signaling progress in trade talks
The U.S. and China have agreed to maintain communication. The call came as Beijing and Washington continued to trade swipes at each other. Analysts say that the call is a “positive sign” following the …
Analysts downgrade China’s property price outlook in 2025 as trade tensions pose fresh risk: Reuters poll
Weakness in China’s property sector is expected to persist this year with home prices falling nearly 5% and set to remain stagnant in 2026, as low confidence continues to keep buyers at bay while the…
Beijing sees a ‘victory’ with the US tariffs truce. What’s it aiming for next?
A surprise truce in a spiraling tariff war between the US and China last week was hailed by Chinese pundits as a success for the country. But Beijing is gearing up for a rocky path…
China Tightens Grip on Critical Metals Despite Global Diversification Drive
China has increased its dominance in critical minerals and rare earth refining despite global efforts to diversify supply chains, raising risks of major disruptions, according to the IEA.
China says U.S. dialogue to continue as Beijing hints trade talks are advancing
The U.S. and China have agreed to maintain communication. Both sides exchanged thoughts on crucial issues. The call came as Beijing and Washington continued to trade swipes at each other. The U.S. and …
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Preliminary data from researchers in China suggest the NB.1.8.1 variant is not better at evading the immune system compared to other strains on the rise, but it does have a greater ability to bind to…
