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Opinion & Features

US tariff turmoil: Will partners in Asia and Europe break away from their 2025 deals?

For economies already hit by the war in Iran, America’s new ‘unfair trade practices probes’ spell only more trouble

Trump has sought to raise pressure on other economies to provide resources to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the safe passage of tankers and other vessels.
Global Enterprise

Trump says he asked China to delay Xi summit due to Iran war

The decision to put off the summit may not be a major disappointment for Beijing

US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet for three days from Mar 31 to Apr 2.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Deals over principles: Trump’s China gambit in the shadow of Iran

Can the two great powers arrive at an agreement at the upcoming bilateral summit in Beijing?

Trump and Xi could meet three other times this year, including at a China-hosted Apec summit in November.
International

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path for Trump-Xi summit

Analysts see little prospect for a trade breakthrough amid shortened preparations due to the Iran war

China was named as one of the trading partners targeted by the US when it unveiled on Wednesday investigations into excess industrial capacity and forced labour.
Global Enterprise

China slams US trade probe ahead of Paris talks

China is conducting an assessment of the probes

The new US tariff regime, which is set to remain in place at least until July, could provide a window of opportunity for some Chinese factories.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

US tariff reprieve sparks scramble, and scepticism, in China’s export hubs

Scepticism reflects concerns over trajectory of US-China ties

Outbound shipments from China grew 21.8% in US dollar terms in the January-to-February period.
International

China’s exports turbocharge into 2026 after record-breaking year

Trade surplus tops expectations, reaching US$213.6 billion in first two months

At his high-profile annual briefing on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress, Wang urged a ceasefire and lamented the conflict as a war that “should never have happened”.
International

China hails ‘landmark’ year in US ties despite widening Iran war

Disruptions of production and shipment from the region have sent energy prices soaring

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a work report during the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 5, 2026.
Global Enterprise

China touts high-tech push as rivalry with US intensifies

It set its economic growth target for 2026 at 4.5 to 5 per cent

(From left) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to convene in Paris at the end of next week to discuss business deals that could stem from the leaders’ meeting.
Global Enterprise

US, China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit

Scott Bessent and He Lifeng have a history of bilateral negotiations

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