US-China trade

Chinese tech firms rise in Hong Kong debut as US-China tech race heats up

The trio’s performance will help gauge whether Hong Kong can extend last year’s IPO resurgence

For now, it remains unclear how China’s export controls will affect Japan’s economy, as the vague wording of the measures leaves Beijing plenty of flexibility.

Xi is testing Japan’s ties with Trump in latest trade battle

Beijing has turned up the heat on Tokyo this week by banning all dual-use shipments for military use

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at 2026 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan 6, 2026.

Nvidia CEO says purchase orders, not formal declaration, will signal Chinese approval of H200

[LAS VEGAS, Nevada] Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday he does not believe China’s government will make a formal declaration that it has allowed Chinese firms to import the US company’s H200 chip...

Economies in South-east Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand and particularly Vietnam were on the receiving end of investments from manufacturers.

Asean has benefited from US-China trade war, but it is stuck in a complicated spot

It is exporting more to the world’s largest economy yet growing exports may not necessarily be helping the region

The approval is a temporary relief for the South Korean firms and follows a US decision earlier this year to revoke licence waivers given to some tech companies.

US approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026: sources

Trump’s administration has been re-examining export controls that it thought were too relaxed under the Biden administration

The Trump administration has made developing domestic production capacity for permanent magnets and other rare earth products a key priority.

US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal

The Asian nation’s overall exports of the raw materials have risen since last year

The US move seeks to dial down tensions with Beijing in the face of Chinese export curbs on the rare earth metals that global tech companies rely on and which China controls.

US delays slapping tariffs on China chips until 2027

Chinese Embassy in Washington expresses opposition to any tariffs

DJI sells more than half of US commercial drones.

US bars approvals of new models of DJI, all other foreign drones

The move is a significant escalation in Washington’s battles to crack down on Chinese drones in recent years

Nvidia has told Chinese clients it plans to add new production capacity for the chips, with orders opening in the second quarter of 2026.

Nvidia aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February

It will provide access to processors roughly 6 times more powerful than the H20, a downgraded chip designed for China

Singapore offers an attractive base for firms looking to navigate US tariffs and maintain access to key American technologies whose sales are restricted in China.
ANALYSIS

As global scrutiny grows, Chinese firms look to call Singapore home

Singapore’s brand is trusted globally, valued for neutrality, international appeal and ease for Chinese firms to adapt