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Beyond Tariff Truce, China Readies for a Rocky Time With U.S.
Beijing is trying to win over other countries with vows of economic cooperation. But it won’t back down from its territorial claims, experts predict.
China Has ‘Price to Pay’ on Fentanyl Issue, Former US Envoy Says
The US has made it clear to China that failing to coordinate on the fentanyl issue comes at a cost, according to Nicholas Burns, American’s former ambassador to Beijing.
Asian Shares Mostly Gain Amid Cautious Relief Over U.S.-China Agreement
Asian shares are mostly higher as a cautious sense of relief spreads through regional markets after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade war to allow for negotiations …
Shenzhen steps up semiconductor investments with city-backed fund worth US$692 million
Shenzhen’s latest move underscores its strategy to leverage state-backed capital to support the semiconductor sector China’s southern technology hub of Shenzhen has set up a dedicated semiconductor …
China to present new peacekeeping commitments to UN, defence chief says
China will put forward new peacekeeping commitments, and support the reform and transformation of the United Nations’ peacekeeping efforts, state news agency Xinhua said on Wednesday, citing the …
Exclusive-SiCarrier – Huawei partner in chips – seeks $2.8 billion in funds, sources say
SiCarrier, a Chinese chip equipment maker with close links to Huawei, is seeking $2.8 billion in its maiden fundraising round, two people familiar with the plans said, as the startup chases more …
US-China Deal to Slash Tariffs Also Eases Burden on Cheap Packages
Online shoppers in the U.S. will see a price break on their purchases valued at less than $800 and shipped from China after the Trump administration reached a truce with Beijing over sky-high tariffs …
China attacks UK trade deal with US
The US and China on Monday agreed to a 90-day truce in their trade war, with Washington temporarily slashing tariffs on Chinese imports to about 40 per cent, from as high as 145 per cent.
China criticises UK trade deal with US, FT reports
China has criticised a trade deal between the United Kingdom and the United States that could be used to squeeze Chinese products out of British supply chains, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
China celebrates hard-line stance after trade deal with U.S.
Bullying” leads to isolation, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned, after the Trump administration rolled back many tariffs.
After Trade Truce, China’s Xi Keeps a Defiant Tone
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reinforced his message on U.S. trade policy Tuesday at a Beijing gathering of leaders and foreign ministers from Latin American and Caribbean countries, amid China’s efforts …
China Truce Eases Tariffs but Does Little to Resolve Future Uncertainty
A 90-day pause on punishing tariffs could restart trade between the world’s largest economies. But it is not enough to resolve uncertainty about the economy.