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13:11 China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes

The chief designer of China's lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Beijing's pushes to cooperate with Europe and other foreign partners in space programmes.

12:31 Exclusive: US-China fentanyl talks hang by thread amid trade war

Talks continue between the U.S. and China on tackling the fentanyl epidemic amid the bitter trade war between the world’s two largest economies, four U.S. officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters, even as American negotiators claim the Chinese are failing to negotiate in good faith.

09:17 China's President Xi says tariffs and trade wars hurt world economic order

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that tariff and trade wars undermine the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, hurt the multilateral trading system and impact the world economic order, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

07:41 Trade war and safety concerns take centre stage at Shanghai auto show

China's annual major auto shows have become a showcase for the rise of ever-cheaper, better-performing electric vehicles and more confident local brands in the world's biggest market for cars.

06:48 Gold falls as Trump backs down from threat to fire Fed chief

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump backed down from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and expressed optimism for a trade deal with China, denting bullion's safe-haven appeal.

05:59 Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Chinese citizens were working at a drone production site in Russia and suggested that Moscow may have "stolen" drone technology from China.

05:59 Dollar surges then steadies as Trump backs down on Fed attacks

The U.S. dollar rose sharply and then steadied on Wednesday as President Donald Trump backed away from threats of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a relief to investors while optimism around trade deals lifted beaten down sentiment.

04:21 Oil rises 1% on Iran sanctions, drop in US crude stocks

Oil prices rose almost 1% in early trade on Wednesday, extending the prior day's gains as investors weighed a fresh round of sanctions on Iran, a drop in U.S. crude stocks and a softer tone from Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve.

03:41 Stocks, dollar rebound in Asia as Trump steps back

Stock markets were enjoying a much-needed relief rally in Asia on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, and hinted at lower tariffs for China.

00:25 Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally

Oil prices settled more than $1 per barrel higher on Tuesday as new U.S. sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped spark a recovery rally from the prior session's steep selloff.

22/04 Morning Bid: 'Major loser' reporting for duty

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22/04 Dollar close to multi-year lows versus euro, Swiss Franc as Trump attacks the Fed

The dollar marked a fresh low against the yen and hovered around multi-year lows versus the euro and the Swiss franc on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve raised concerns about the central bank's independence.

22/04 Gold hits key $3,500 mark as Trump's attacks on Fed chief rattle traders

Gold prices soared to a record high, hitting the crucial $3,500 mark on Tuesday, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened risk sentiment and drove investors towards safe-haven bullion.

22/04 Vietnam clamps down on fraud on US exports, document shows

Vietnam's trade ministry has issued a directive to crack down on illegal transhipment of goods to the United States and other trading partners as it tries to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.

22/04 Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

When 25-year-old biology student Yao's PhD program enrollment was deferred due to funding cuts at her U.S. university, she joined a growing list of Chinese students exploring other destinations.

22/04 'For our country': China's patriots are buying the dip

Retail investors are joining the state-backed "national team" to defend the stock market.

21/04 China's CATL launches new sodium-ion battery brand

China's CATL on Monday launched a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries, Naxtra, which it said would go into mass production in December, and a second generation of its fast-charging battery for electric cars.

21/04 Malaysia Airlines eyes new Boeing jets should China reject them

Malaysia Airlines' parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group, is talking to Boeing about acquiring new jets that become available if Chinese airlines stop taking deliveries, its managing director told Malaysian state news outlet Bernama.

21/04 Exclusive: Huawei readies new AI chip for mass shipment as China seeks Nvidia alternatives, sources say

Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers as early as next month, two people familiar with the matter said.

21/04 Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch

Nintendo's Switch became a source of much-needed escapism during pandemic restrictions. Now, the Japanese video game company faces the harsh reality of a brutal trade war as it launches its successor device.

21/04 At China auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-tech crackdown, launch Tesla 'killers'

More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show this week, intensifying already cutthroat competition in the world's premier market for electric vehicles and hybrids.

21/04 China's JD.com calls out anti-competitive pressures on food delivery couriers

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com highlighted anti-competitive pressures on food delivery couriers in a social media post on Monday, alleging that other platforms were coercing couriers to avoid working with JD Takeaway.

21/04 US beef off the menu as the trade war hits Beijing's American-style restaurants

At Home Plate BBQ, an American-style restaurant in Beijing, staff are reprinting menus. The U.S.-China trade war means American beef - once the star ingredient - will soon be off the table.

21/04 China's export controls are curbing critical mineral shipments to the world

China's export controls on three metals important across the defence and chip sectors are keeping shipments at historically low levels despite high prices worldwide as Beijing flexes its control over the minerals supply chain.

21/04 Gold soars to record high on trade war concerns, weaker dollar

Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, spurred by concerns over global economic growth due to the spiralling Sino-U.S. trade war, with a weaker dollar further boosting the rally.

21/04 China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus

China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.

20/04 DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US consumers

DHL Express, a division of Germany's Deutsche Post , said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as U.S. customs regulatory changes have lengthened clearance.

20/04 China's US envoy urges end to trade war, but warns Beijing ready to fight

China's ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has urged Washington to seek common ground with Beijing and pursue peaceful coexistence while warning that China stood ready to retaliate in the escalating trade war.

19/04 Taiwan short-selling curbs extended again amid tariff uncertainty

Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Saturday it would extend temporary curbs on the short-selling of shares to help ensure stock market stability, and did not give an end date for when the restrictions might be lifted.

19/04 China shipbuilders rip Trump's 'short-sighted' US port fees

China's shipbuilders on Saturday blasted as "short-sighted" U.S. port fees announced by President Donald Trump's administration on China-linked ships, a measure aimed at the nation's shipbuilding industry.

19/04 China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21-km (13-mile) course.

18/04 US, Japan need to 'push back' against China, US envoy says

The United States and Japan need to work together to align their defence forces in the face of an increasingly assertive China, new U.S. Ambassador George Glass said upon his arrival in Tokyo on Friday.

17/04 Trading Day: ECB acts, Trump attacks

TRADING DAY

17/04 Zelenskiy accuses China of supplying Russia with weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, the first time he has openly accused Beijing of direct military assistance for Moscow.

17/04 Boeing delivery plant in China latest hot spot in tariff war

Boeing faced new questions over the impact of tariffs on exports to China on Thursday as the spotlight fell on the fate of jets waiting at an aircraft completion plant near Shanghai.

17/04 Oil set for weekly rise after new Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose to the highest in two weeks on Thursday amid low liquidity ahead of the Easter holidays after the United States imposed new sanctions to curb Iranian oil exports, elevating supply concerns.

17/04 Russian barriers to re-entry stymie prospects of Western companies' return

Three months after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House promising a swift end to the conflict in Ukraine and sparking an early flurry of excitement that Western companies could come flooding back to Russia, realism has set in.

17/04 Trump includes US troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies

The tens of thousands of U.S. troops stationed in South Korea and Japan appear set to be part of President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations, despite efforts by both countries to separate security talks from trade.

17/04 TSMC quarterly profit jumps, upbeat on outlook despite tariff uncertainty

Taiwan's TSMC , the world's largest contract chipmaker, logged a forecast-beating 60% leap in quarterly profit and said it still expects robust growth this year despite U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policies.

17/04 Cut shifts or ramp up output? Vietnam's exporters face dilemma amid tariff chaos

There has been a chaotic reaction by exporters in the Southeast Asian industrial hub.

17/04 Morning Bid: No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

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17/04 Stocks, dollar on back foot as trade war, Powell comments weigh

Asian stocks wavered on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of the risk of slowing growth and rising prices due to tariffs, while the uncertainty around U.S. trade policies kept the dollar rooted near three-year lows.

17/04 More Japanese embracing foreign rice, even before it became a tariff topic

When a severe rice shortage sent prices skyrocketing in Japan last year, Tokyo restaurant owner Arata Hirano did what had once seemed unthinkable: he switched to an American variety.

17/04 North Korea criticises US for deploying B-1B strategic bomber in South Korea

North Korea criticised the United States for deploying the B-1B strategic bomber in a recent joint military drill with South Korea, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

17/04 Cambodia eyes more China help as Xi visits amid US tariff tensions

Cambodia is betting on more financial support from China, including for infrastructure, as President Xi Jinping visits the country on Thursday at the end of a three-nation trip in Southeast Asia, a Cambodian government spokesman said.

17/04 Trading Day: When the chips are down

TRADING DAY

16/04 Dollar back under pressure, safe havens outperform

The dollar resumed its descent on Wednesday, dropping across the board and losing the most ground to the Swiss franc and the euro as a new bout of tariff-induced nerves gripped markets.

16/04 China's Xi calls for UN, multilateral systems to be upheld on Southeast Asia trip

China's President Xi Jinping called for support for the international system centred around the United Nations, trade and the rule of law as he continued on a Southeast Asian tour amid a sharp deterioration in China-U.S. relations.

16/04 Hongkong Post suspends goods mail services to US

Hongkong Post said on Wednesday it had suspended goods mail services by sea to the United States and will suspend its air mail postal service for items containing goods from April 27 due to "bullying" U.S. tariffs.

16/04 China appoints new top trade negotiator amid US tariff war

China on Wednesday unexpectedly appointed a new trade negotiator key in any talks to resolve the escalating tariff war with the U.S., replacing veteran trade tsar Wang Shouwen with the Chinese envoy to the World Trade Organization.

16/04 Oil dips as markets assess trade war effects

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, as shifting U.S. tariff policies fuelled uncertainty, prompting traders to weigh the potential impact of the U.S.-China trade war on economic growth and energy demand.

16/04 Shein's tariff-busting shift hits home in Chinese factory hub

The rapid rise of ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein has been so key to the fortunes of a group of urban villages on the outskirts of China's southern metropolis of Guangzhou that they have been colloquially dubbed "Shein villages".

16/04 Shares fall in Asia as Nvidia curbs fan worries, gold hits record

Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday as AI darling Nvidia took a hit from U.S. curbs on chip sales to China, highlighting the damage to come in a tit-for-tat global trade war, while gold hit a record and the dollar stayed under pressure.

16/04 Chinese exporters on Rednote ask local consumers to buy goods meant for US

Chinese sellers of items from lunch boxes to appliances have taken to social media platform Rednote to generate sympathy purchases, telling domestic consumers they are offloading stock at bargain prices amid U.S. tariffs.

16/04 China's Q1 economic growth likely to slow as tariffs darkens outlook

China's economy is expected to have slowed in the first quarter in the face of a prolonged property downturn, as policymakers brace for the impact of hefty U.S. tariffs that analysts say pose the biggest risk to the Asian powerhouse in decades.

16/04 Trading Day: Another lull, but fireworks are coming

TRADING DAY

15/04 China's customs administration encourages companies to expand in diverse markets

The head of China's General Administration of Customs on Tuesday encouraged import and export businesses to rise to the challenges presented by sweeping U.S. tariffs by expanding in diverse markets.

15/04 Philippines, China accuse each other of dangerous moves in disputed South China Sea shoal

China and the Philippines accused each other on Tuesday of dangerous manoeuvres in a hotly disputed shoal in the South China Sea, in the latest confrontation over the waterway.

15/04 At China's largest trade fair, exporters say US markets are 'frozen'

Candice Li says that after Washington raised tariffs on Chinese goods by 145%, U.S. orders for the medical devices her firm is making have vanished.

15/04 Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'

One of China's top officials overseeing Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, said on Tuesday that the United States' tariff war was "extremely shameless" and aims to "take away Hong Kong's life".

15/04 China's murky bankruptcies expose hazards for foreign investors

Gaps in enforcement of China's insolvency laws can leave creditors vulnerable to opaque dealings and malicious bankruptcy filings by firms seeking to evade payment obligations.

15/04 Dollar steady as traders grapple with tariff uncertainty, volatility

The dollar was steady on Tuesday but stayed close to the three-year low against the euro and a six-month trough against the yen it hit last week as investors struggled to make sense of the back-and-forth changes on U.S. tariffs.

15/04 Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place.

15/04 South Korea unveils $23 billion support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty

South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year.

14/04 Easter rising? Markets seek solace

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14/04 UK confident of keeping British Steel going after taking control

Britain expressed confidence on Monday of securing enough raw materials to keep the blast furnaces at its last maker of virgin steel burning, after the government seized operational control from its Chinese owners.

14/04 China no longer welcome in UK steel sector, minister says

Previous British governments had been "naive" to allow Chinese companies to be involved in the steel sector, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said.

14/04 China's March exports jump in temporary boost as Trump 2.0 heaps pressure

Exports rose 12.4% year-on-year, a five-month high, handily beating 4.4% growth expected in a Reuters poll of economists.

14/04 China's Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam as trade tensions with US flare

Xi starts a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia this week, beginning with Vietnam.

14/04 Oil prices flat as US-China trade war weighs on global growth outlook

Oil prices were flat in early trade on Monday on concerns the escalating trade war between the United States and China would weaken global economic growth and dent fuel demand.

14/04 Wall St futures make cautious gains as tariffs change

Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" U.S. tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely at some point.

13/04 How China went from courting Trump to ‘never yield’ tariff defiance

The combative approach marked a hard turn for Beijing, which had tried to avoid a spiraling trade war.

13/04 Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding

Hong Kong's last remaining major opposition party took a key step towards disbanding itself on Sunday after a special meeting approved arrangements to do so in the face of pressure from China, amid a national security crackdown.

13/04 Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel

China's capital hunkered down on Saturday as rare typhoon-like gales swept northern regions, forcing the closure of historic sites and disrupting travel while bringing late snowfalls and hailstone showers in some areas.

12/04 US excludes smartphones, computers from Trump's reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration has granted tariff exclusions for smartphones, computers and other electronics imports supplied largely by China, sparing them from much of President Donald Trump's steep 125% duties.

12/04 UK seeks emergency powers to take control of British Steel

British lawmakers were recalled for an emergency session on Saturday to vote on laws to keep British Steel's blast furnaces open, as the government said a full nationalisation of the UK's last maker of virgin steel was becoming increasingly likely.

12/04 Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after U.S. tariffs bring market turmoil

Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Saturday it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to ensure market stability after U.S. tariffs unleashed turmoil, adding that the restrictions had been helpful.

12/04 Taiwan holds first tariff talks with United States

Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with U.S. officials on Friday, with both sides looking forward to further discussions soon, the island's government said on Saturday.

12/04 China expands access for Spanish pork as trade tensions with US mount

China has signed two agricultural trade protocols with Spain covering pork and cherries as the world's second largest economy acts to bolster ties with the European Union amid an escalating trade war between Beijing and the U.S.

11/04 Trump trade war could hit imports at busiest US port in May, port executive says

Imports to the busiest U.S. seaport could drop as soon as May, as companies pause orders in response to President Donald Trump's escalating tariffs on China and other trading partners, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said on Friday.

11/04 Ten trading days that shook financial markets

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11/04 UK lays groundwork for nationalisation of British Steel

Britain moved towards the nationalisation of British Steel after it recalled parliament to introduce legislation that would keep the company's blast furnaces open, a move aimed at preserving the country's steel-making capability and saving jobs.

11/04 Exclusive: China has considered opening its $520 billion ETF market to Western market makers, sources say

China has been looking at allowing Western firms such as Citadel Securities and Jane Street to act as market makers in its rapidly growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

11/04 Mighty U.S. dollar feels heat as Trump's tariffs spark trade turmoil

In just a week, the dollar has gone from a safe haven to investors' whipping boy as U.S. President Donald Trump's chaotic tariffs on friend and foe alike undermine decades of trust in the world's reserve currency.

11/04 Exclusive: Chinese exchanges restrict daily stock sales as trade war with US escalates, sources say

Chinese bourses have set daily restrictions on net share sales by hedge funds and large retail investors, four sources said on Friday, as Beijing steps up support for its stock markets in an intensifying trade war with the United States.

11/04 Exclusive: Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public offering in London, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

11/04 In a first, Taiwan charges Chinese ship captain with damaging undersea cables

Taiwan prosecutors on Friday for the first time charged a Chinese ship captain with intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February, after a rise in sea cable malfunctions alarmed Taiwan officials amid tensions with China.

11/04 China's Xi to visit Southeast Asia as trade conflict with U.S. widens

Chinese President Xi Jinping will embark on a three-nation Southeast Asia tour next week in his first overseas trip this year to consolidate ties with some of China's closest neighbours as trade tensions with the United States escalate.

11/04 Gold bolts past $3,200 on dollar slide, safe-haven flows

Gold breached the key $3,200/oz level for the first time to scale a new peak on Friday, fuelled by a weaker dollar and an escalating trade war that sent investors rushing toward safe-haven assets.

11/04 Stocks, dollar sink, bonds pummelled again as trade war roils markets

The anxiety has sparked a rush into safe havens, sending the Swiss franc soaring to a decade high against the dollar, and gold to a new peak.

11/04 Trump's tariff pause brings little relief as recession risk lingers

A week of turmoil unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs showed little sign of easing on Friday, with markets again tumbling and foreign leaders trying to work out how to respond to a dismantling of the world trade order.

11/04 Exclusive: Facing Trump tariffs, Vietnam eyes crackdown on some China trade

In hope of avoiding punishing U.S. tariffs, Vietnam is prepared to crack down on Chinese goods being shipped to the United States via its territory and will tighten controls on sensitive exports to China, according to a person familiar with the matter and a government document seen by Reuters.

10/04 World's first humanoid robot half marathon postponed due to windy weather

Beijing has postponed a half marathon originally scheduled for Sunday in which humanoid robots will race alongside human runners, a milestone designed to showcase China's advances in a frontier industry the country is intent on dominating.

10/04 Beijing bites back at US tariffs by curbing Hollywood imports

China said on Thursday it would immediately restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for President Donald Trump's escalation of U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese goods.

10/04 China warns against 'irresponsible' remarks after Kyiv claim on Chinese fighters

China reaffirmed its support on Thursday for peace efforts in Ukraine and said relevant parties should avoid "irresponsible remarks", in an apparent jab at President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's comment about Chinese citizens fighting there for Russia.

10/04 Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'

"The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything changes on a dime," U.S. Navy Commander Jeffrey Corneille said off the coast of Western Australia on the nuclear-powered submarine USS Minnesota in March.

10/04 Exclusive: AUKUS nuclear submarine sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia

The sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS treaty faces new doubts as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs take hold, and amid concern in Washington that providing the subs to Canberra may reduce deterrence to China.

10/04 Investors react to intensifying Sino-US trade tensions

U.S. Donald Trump ratcheted up a trade war with China even as he did an about turn on steep new reciprocal tariffs on most trading partners on Wednesday.

10/04 Australia turns down China's offer to 'join hands' to fight US tariffs

Australia on Thursday declined Beijing's proposal to work together to counter U.S. tariffs, saying instead it would continue to diversify its trade and lower its reliance on China, its largest trading partner.

10/04 Spain defends closer trade ties with China after US warns against 'cutting own throat'

Spain will pursue closer trade ties with China in the interests of its citizens and of the EU, its agriculture minister Luis Planas said on Wednesday, rejecting a U.S. warning that moving closer to the Asian country would be "cutting your own throat".

10/04 Stocks surge in relief rally after Trump pauses tariffs

Global stocks rallied, the dollar found footing and a manic bond selloff stabilised on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries.

09/04 Gold rises, eyes best day since October 2023 as tariff war heats up

Gold climbed more than 2% on Wednesday and was poised for its best day since October 2023, supported by safe-haven inflows amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump further increased tariffs on China.

09/04 Has Trump cancelled Christmas? China's decorations makers report no US orders

Chinese producers of plastic Christmas trees and other festive decorations say orders from U.S. clients, which are crucial for their business, should have started to come in by now. But because of surging import tariffs, they haven't.

09/04 Exclusive: Apple supplier Luxshare weighs manufacturing in U.S. to tackle tariffs

Apple supplier Luxshare is in talks with customers on ways to respond to U.S. tariffs by shifting more production outside China, including the United States, its chairwoman told analysts in a telephone call on Wednesday.

09/04 Yuan falls to 2007 lows as US tariffs on China kick in

China's yuan ended at its weakest level in more than 17 years on Wednesday after its offshore counterpart fell to a record low overnight, as an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war rattled currency markets.

09/04 Exclusive: China's central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases, sources say

China's central bank will not allow sharp yuan declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce U.S. dollar purchases, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

09/04 Exclusive: China to hold high-level meeting in response to US tariffs, say sources

China's top leaders plan to convene a meeting as early as Wednesday to discuss measures to boost the economy and stabilise the capital markets, people with knowledge of the matter said, amid an escalating trade war with the U.S.

09/04 Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates

Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese independence activists, Tibetan rights advocates and others opposed by the Chinese government.

09/04 Chinese brokerages promise market support, firms set buybacks as trade war intensifies

Top Chinese brokerages have pledged to help steady domestic share prices in a concerted effort, the Shanghai bourse said, and scores of listed companies unveiled stock buying plans, as the local market reels from an escalating trade war.

09/04 In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less

A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for staff and bans on after-hours meetings.

09/04 Stocks slide in Asia as recession fears pummel sentiment, oil hits 4-yr lows

Stocks in Asia extended a slide on Wall Street as President Donald Trump looked set to press ahead with 104% tariffs on Chinese goods.

09/04 Oil slides nearly 4% as US kicks off 104% tariffs on China

Oil prices dropped to their lowest in more than four years in early trade on Wednesday on looming demand concerns fuelled by an escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China, the world's two biggest economies, and a rising supply outlook.

08/04 Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men fighting on Russia's side in eastern Ukraine, potentially threatening a fragile peace effort in the three-year-old war.

08/04 Limited options push China into trade 'war of attrition' with Trump

Beijing, feeling boxed into a corner by the United States' intensifying tariff assault on China and any country that buys or assembles Chinese goods, is bracing for an economic war of attrition.

08/04 Brazil, Egypt and Singapore among potential winners from tariff onslaught

Days after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs shocked multiple U.S. trading partners and global markets, a handful of countries are emerging as potential winners although the risk of a tariff-induced recession will limit the upside.

08/04 'It's like throwing darts blindfolded'; tariffs take toll on Chinese exporters

Chinese manufacturers of goods from tableware to flooring are flagging profit warnings, scrambling to plan new overseas plants or accelerate offshore projects, while haggling with customers over prices as they reel from President Donald Trump's tariffs.

08/04 India overhauls teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter China

India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education programmes and foster patriotism in Himalayan religious centers near its border with China.

08/04 Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid 'ruthless' US tariffs

Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday the city would sign more free trade pacts to diversify its risk amid a global trade war triggered by what he called "ruthless" U.S. tariffs that he said were disrupting the world economic and trade order.

08/04 China censures Trump tariff 'blackmail' as market turmoil eases

Trump said he would impose an additional 50% duty on Chinese imports.

08/04 China state firms vow to boost share purchases to calm markets

Several Chinese state holding companies vowed on Tuesday to increase share investment while a slew of listed companies announced share buybacks as Beijing stepped up efforts to stabilise a stock market rocked by U.S. tariff woes.

08/04 Japan leads Asian equity bounce, yields rise on trade optimism

Asian stocks bounced off 18-month lows and U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Tuesday, as markets caught their breath after recent heavy selling on hopes that Washington might be willing to negotiate some of its aggressive tariffs.

08/04 China says it will never accept US 'blackmail' in escalated tariff threats

China said it will never accept the "blackmail nature" of the United States after the latter escalated tariff threats against it, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Tuesday.

07/04 Trading Day: Trump's tariff wrecking ball still swinging

TRADING DAY

07/04 Tariff storm ravages Magnificent Seven as Apple nears one-year low

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks sank on Monday, extending a market rout that has wiped off around $2 trillion from their combined value as investors worry about the financial fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff war.

07/04 Morning Bid: Stocks crater again, no 'ifs' or 'puts'

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07/04 Exclusive: As Chile revs up lithium plans, Indigenous people demand more control

Chile's Indigenous communities in the lithium-rich Atacama Desert are in talks with two of the nation's biggest miners to gain more influence over plans to increase extraction of the battery metal, according to the companies and community sources.

07/04 China calls US tariffs 'bullying', urged others to continue with consultation

Threats and pressure are not the right way to deal with China, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday after describing U.S. President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" as bullying.

07/04 Trump's tariff 'medicine' injects turmoil into global markets

Trump indicated he was not concerned about losses in the equity markets.

07/04 Safe havens yen, Swiss franc surge as Trump's tariffs hit dollar

Investors sold the dollar and poured into safe havens like the yen and Swiss franc on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed sweeping tariffs on the world.

07/04 Taiwan stocks plummet, exchange to take more stabilisation steps if needed

Taiwan stocks plummeted almost 10% on Monday in their first trading since U.S. President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs last week, with the head of the island's stock exchange saying it would roll out more stabilisation policies if needed.

06/04 Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Sunday offered zero tariffs as the basis for talks with the U.S., pledging to remove trade barriers rather than imposing reciprocal measures and saying Taiwanese companies will raise their U.S. investments.

06/04 Taiwan announces temporary short-selling curbs after US tariffs

Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Sunday it will impose temporary curbs on short-selling of shares to help deal with potential market turmoil from U.S. President Donald Trump's new import tariffs, and will take other steps as needed.

05/04 China to US: 'Market has spoken' after tariffs spur selloff

China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and called on Washington for "equal-footed consultation" after global markets plunged in reaction to the trade levies that drew Chinese retaliation.

05/04 India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence

India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, India's foreign ministry said on Saturday, as New Delhi's competition with China grows in the Indian Ocean island nation.

05/04 USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says

Three U.S. aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country's massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump administration's dismantling of foreign aid affects its disaster response.

05/04 Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met tech executives on Saturday to discuss how to respond to new U.S. tariffs, promising to ensure Taiwan's global competitiveness and safeguard the island's interests.

05/04 Robots, fraught consumers star in China AI videos mocking tariffs

China's state-run media has taken to the internet with AI-generated videos, featuring dancing robots and fraught consumers, to chide U.S. President Donald Trump and tariffs they say threaten high inflation and economic distress for Americans.

05/04 Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, posted its highest first-quarter revenue ever on strong demand for artificial intelligence products but said it would need to closely watch global politics.

05/04 Taiwan's top security official visits US for talks, source says

The head of Taiwan's National Security Council arrived in the United States for talks with President Donald Trump's administration, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday, days after China concluded war games around Taiwan.

05/04 China retaliation on US farm goods hits soybeans, bolstering Brazil

China's retaliation on Friday against new U.S. tariffs is poised to accelerate Beijing's move towards alternative suppliers for agricultural goods including Brazil, a shift that began during the trade war of U.S. President Donald Trump's first term.

05/04 Next up for markets: A crisis of confidence in the dollar

In times of market panic investors tend to rush to the safety of the dollar, but when stocks swooned in response to U.S. tariffs this week, they ran away from it. Investors say it's a sign that the greenback’s global standing may be eroding.

05/04 Trading Day: Trump tariffs wipe $5 trillion off Wall Street

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04/04 Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered

U.S. trading partners have few good options in their trade war with President Donald Trump, other than to sue for peace.

04/04 China hits back hard in global trade war with tariffs on US goods

China announced additional tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods on Friday, the most serious escalation in a trade war with President Donald Trump that has fed fears of a recession and triggered a global stock market rout.

04/04 China hits back at Trump tariffs with own taxes, export curbs

China on Friday announced a slew of countermeasures against tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, including additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods and curbs on export of some rare earths, deepening an escalating trade war.

04/04 Oil set for worst week in months over Trump's new tariffs

Oil prices fell further in early Asian trade on Friday, and were on track for the worst week in months over U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, stoking concerns over a global trade war that could weigh on oil demand.

04/04 South Korea's ousted leader Yoon loses reckless gamble with martial law

Yoon fell victim to recklessness that led him to impose martial law, former colleagues say.

04/04 Who are the top contenders for South Korea's presidential election?

South Korea will hold a snap presidential election within 60 days after the Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, upholding his impeachment for imposing martial law last year.

03/04 Morning Bid: Trepidation Day 

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03/04 China's services activity rises to three-month high, Caixin PMI shows

China's services activity rose to three-month high in March, with both business activity and new orders picking up from February, a private sector survey showed on Thursday.

03/04 Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

President Donald Trump's move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports on allies and rivals alike sparked threats of retaliation, intensifying a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and raising fears of recession.

03/04 Gold scales record peak as Trump tariffs fuel safe-haven scramble

Jittery investors flocked to safe-haven assets on Thursday and pushed gold to a record high after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed more aggressive-than-expected import tariffs, kicking into higher gear an already heated global trade war.

03/04 With US tariffs, India's jewellery exports set for sharp decline

India's $32 billion gems and jewellery industry is bracing for a sharp fall in exports as hefty U.S. tariffs will impede overseas sales to its biggest market, industry officials said.

03/04 Trump's global tariffs hurt China with 'all-round blockade'

Chinese outdoor furniture maker Jin Chaofeng set up a factory in Vietnam last July to escape higher U.S. tariffs. Now he is looking to close it, as Washington imposes steep levies on Hanoi and the rest of the world.

03/04 Taiwan details surge in Chinese activity on last day of war games

Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday detailed a surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing wrapped up a second day of war games overnight Wednesday, saying it had detected 59 warplanes and 23 navy ships operating around the island.

03/04 Dollar slips as investors seek safe havens after US tariffs

The dollar slid broadly on Thursday and the euro firmed after President Donald Trump announced more aggressive-than-expected tariffs against U.S. trading partners, jolting the markets as investors sought safe havens such as the yen and Swiss franc.

03/04 China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation

China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cancel its latest tariffs and vowed countermeasures to safeguard its own interests, after President Donald Trump declared sweeping levies on all U.S. trading partners around the world.

03/04 Trump tariffs pile stress on ailing world economy

The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by record debt and unnerved by geopolitical strife.

02/04 Two senior Chinese Communist Party officials swap jobs in 'unprecedented' move

Two members of China's Politburo, the Communist Party's elite decision-making body, have swapped jobs, state media reported on Wednesday, without giving a reason for a reshuffle that analysts called unprecedented at this level of the Chinese hierarchy.

02/04 With U.S. absent, China steps in for earthquake-hit Myanmar

After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar on Friday, killing more than 2,800 people, international rescuers rushed into the devastated Southeast Asian country.

02/04 Trouble with a capital 'T'

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02/04 Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say

North Korea's new class of warship can accommodate dozens of vertical launch cells to carry missiles its military has already developed, analysis of a satellite image showed, a step that would give its navy more punch and create an export opportunity.

02/04 China's main auto show cast in unwelcome spotlight as government backers clash

The government backers of China's largest auto show have clashed over who has the rights to organise it, sowing confusion among automakers and would-be attendees just weeks before the opening of the showpiece event in the world's biggest auto market.

02/04 Stocks on tenterhooks as Trump's tariff plans loom

Asian stocks stuttered on Wednesday, while the safe-haven gold was stuck near record highs as a nervous world awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans, with investors fretting about the risks of an intensifying global trade war.

02/04 North Korea denounces US, Japan's pledge to co-produce missiles on Hegseth visit

North Korea criticised a recent agreement by Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravating regional security risks and another example of Washington's push to militarize Japan, state media said on Wednesday.

02/04 Dollar steady as zero hour on Trump's "Liberation Day" closes in

The dollar firmed a touch and other currencies held tight ranges on Wednesday as traders anxiously awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans later in the day that could set the tone for markets in the near term.

02/04 Oil prices steady as market awaits fresh US tariffs

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after falling in the previous session on concerns new U.S. tariffs set to be unveiled later in the day may deepen a global trade war that could limit crude demand.

01/04 Buffeted by Trump, WTO hunkers down to plot future

From its sleek headquarters on the shores of Lake Geneva, the World Trade Organization hopes to quietly ride out the after-shocks of Trump administration tariffs whose protectionist intent runs in the face of its free-trade mandate.

01/04 US flags India's burdensome import requirements as trade barrier ahead of Trump's tariffs

The United States has flagged concerns over India's increasing and burdensome import-quality requirements, among its many barriers to trade, in a report released two days before planned U.S. reciprocal tariffs take effect.

01/04 Tesla car sales in France, Sweden drop to lowest first-quarter in four years

Tesla's sales in France and Sweden fell year-on-year for a third consecutive month in March, contributing to the lowest first-quarterly sales figures in the two countries since 2021 for Elon Musk's electric car brand, data showed on Tuesday.

01/04 US sanctions six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights abuses

The U.S. on Monday sanctioned six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials for "transnational repression" and further eroding the autonomy of Hong Kong, in the first major move by the Trump administration to punish China over its crackdown on the city.

01/04 Stocks stabilise, gold hits record before Trump tariff reveal

Asian equities rose on Tuesday following Wall Street's overnight gains, while gold hit an all-time peak and Treasury yields fell as markets awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

01/04 'Friends forever, never enemies', Chinese foreign minister tells Russia

China and Russia are "friends forever, never enemies," Chinese's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in remarks published on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow in which he also welcomed signs of normalising ties between Washington and Moscow.

01/04 China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls Taiwan President a "parasite"

China's military on Tuesday said it had begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan to "serve as a stern warning and powerful deterrent against Taiwanese independence", calling Taiwan's President Lai Ching-Te a "parasite".

01/04 China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says

China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday.

31/03 Volvo goes back to car industry basics with surprise CEO switch

Volvo Car's abrupt decision to tap Hakan Samuelsson as its CEO puts the car industry veteran back in charge of steering the automaker through U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff turbulence and a wobbly transition to electric cars, analysts and investors said.

31/03 Kremlin says it's working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he's 'pissed off' with Putin

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia and the United States were working on ideas for a possible peace settlement in Ukraine and on building bilateral ties despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying that he was pissed off with Vladimir Putin.

31/03 Morning Bid: No quarter for Wall Street

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31/03 China's Huawei 2024 profit drops; revenue rises at fastest rate in five years

China's Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) said on Monday its profit fell by almost a quarter in 2024 versus a year prior when income from the sale of its Honor handset unit provided an earnings boost, while its revenue grew at the fastest rate in five years.

31/03 CK Hutchison shares fall after likely ports deal signing delay

Chinese state media stepped up criticism of CK Hutchison's deal to sell its Panama ports to a BlackRock-led group, sending its shares lower on Monday, as sources said the transaction, due to be signed on April 2, would be delayed.

31/03 For China and US Inc, Trump's trade war feels much worse this time

Chinese suppliers and their American clients are now coming to grips with the grim reality that this trade war will hit harder than in Trump's first term in 2018.

31/03 Taiwan president briefed ahead of possible US tariffs

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met senior officials on Sunday night to discuss the possible impact of U.S. tariffs and receive an update on contingency plans, his office said on Monday.

31/03 China's manufacturing activity speeds up in March, PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, an official factory survey showed on Monday, in a positive sign for the world's second-largest economy as it deals with an escalating U.S. trade war.

31/03 Stocks skid, bonds rally as tariff clock ticks down

Asia stocks followed Wall Street futures lower on Monday as investors struggled to price in the risk of imminent U.S. tariffs with so little still known about what form or scope the levies will take.

30/03 Markets in Q1: Everything's been Trumped!

Most investors knew things could turn turbulent this year given U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power, but few predicted the kind of a rodeo ride it has been so far.

30/03 Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities

Myanmar's neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor Southeast Asian nation.

29/03 Thai woman gives birth to baby girl amid chaos of earthquake

In the chaos of Friday's earthquake, a Thai woman gave birth to a baby girl on a rolling bed in a hospital as it was being evacuated.

29/03 China state media blasts CK Hutchison's Panama port deal in soon-deleted post

Chinese state media attacked Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's plan to sell its ports near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group in a social media post on Saturday that was taken down minutes later.

29/03 Nepal investigates deadly violence in pro-monarchy rally

Nepal's government is investigating deadly violence that occurred during a rally by the supporters of the former king seeking the restoration of constitutional monarchy, a minister said on Saturday.

29/03 In Taiwan's Little Myanmar, fear for quake affected relatives

Win Win has been glued to social media for the past day, trying to work out whether her family in Myanmar's Mandalay survived Friday's powerful earthquake, distracting herself at the Taiwan restaurant where she works by serving samosas and other snacks.

29/03 China conducts military patrol in South China Sea, warns Philippines

China's military said it had conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Friday, the day U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila, which disputes some of Beijing's claims in the waterway.

29/03 Myanmar quake death toll nears 700 as international aid starts to arrive

International aid began to arrive in Myanmar on Saturday as rescuers searched for survivors after a powerful earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian nation amid concerns the number killed would soar.

28/03 CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources says

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its two port operations near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid growing pressure from Beijing.

28/03 What caused Myanmar, Thailand earthquake? Science of damage explained

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centred in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive damage in that country and also shook neighbouring Thailand on Friday.

28/03 Morning Bid: Trade worries entrenched

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28/03 Exclusive: Satellite images show fresh Chinese bomber deployment in South China Sea

China deployed two long-range H-6 bombers around the Scarborough Shoal this week, in Beijing's latest move to assert sovereignty over the hotly disputed atoll in the South China Sea, satellite images obtained by Reuters showed.

28/03 China's Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade as Trump tariffs loom

China's President Xi Jinping urged a gathering of global CEOs on Friday to protect industrial and supply chains, as Beijing seeks to assuage foreign firms' concerns over the Chinese economy's health while Trump threatens further tariffs.

28/03 Gold touches record high as Trump tariffs fuel safe-haven demand

Gold scaled a record peak on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariffs fuelled fears that the global trade war will further intensify and prompted investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven metal.

28/03 Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages

The Ukraine war and increased European defence spending are likely to slow Australia's plans to develop its own missile components' capability as it pushes ahead with a multibillion-dollar effort to acquire long-range strike missiles.

28/03 After years of survival, China's Huawei returns to revenue peak

China's Huawei is expected to claim triumph over U.S. sanctions at its upcoming annual results, bolstered by its software push, progress in chips and booming smart-driving technology business that has helped it move out of "survival mode".

28/03 Taiwan dismisses China complaint about navy ship, trawler collision

Taiwan's defence minister on Friday dismissed China's complaints about a collision between a Taiwanese navy ship and Chinese trawler in the sensitive Taiwan Strait, saying Taipei will continue to carry out military exercises as needed.

28/03 Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble

By capturing sites that produce roughly half of the world's heavy rare earths, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) rebels have been able to throttle the supply of minerals used in wind turbines and electric vehicles, sending prices of one key element skyward.

28/03 Dollar hovers ahead of PCE and tariff onslaught

The dollar was headed for a steady week on Friday and a quarterly loss next week as concern about tariffs slowing U.S. growth has pushed down U.S. yields, stocks and the currency.

27/03 Assassin's Creed creator Ubisoft sets up 4 billion euro subsidiary, backed by Tencent

French videogame maker Ubisoft said on Thursday it has set up a subsidiary in which China's Tencent will invest 1.16 billion euros ($1.25 billion).

27/03 Morning Bid: U.S. Auto tariffs jump the gun

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27/03 Gold rises as fears mount over Trump's reciprocal tariff plans

Gold prices rose on Thursday as U.S. auto tariffs ratcheted up global trade tensions ahead of an April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs from the world's largest economy.

27/03 Taiwan simulates response to large scale disasters, Chinese threats

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te oversaw on Thursday the first civil defence drills under his newly created social resilience committee simulating how to respond to a large-scale disaster like a tsunami or attacks on critical infrastructure.

27/03 South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.

27/03 North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of suicide drones with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and said unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development, state media reported on Thursday.

27/03 China's industrial profits fall in January-February as economic risks mount

China's industrial profits slipped in the first two months of 2025, signalling a challenging period ahead for businesses as they navigate persistent deflationary forces and an escalating trade war with the United States.

27/03 SK Hynix says some customers brought forward orders ahead of US tariffs

South Korea's SK Hynix , the world's second-largest memory chipmaker, said on Thursday that some customers have brought forward orders in preparation for new U.S. tariffs.

27/03 Oil up on tighter supply risks; views mixed on Trump's auto tariff impact

Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday on concerns about tighter global supply after the U.S. tariff threat on Venezuelan oil buyers, while market players also grappled with the impact of Donald Trump's latest announcement on auto-sector tariffs.

27/03 Stocks skid, dollar at 3-week top as Trump announces auto tariffs

Asian shares skidded with Wall Street on Thursday while the dollar climbed to a three-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on all auto imports, ratcheting up a global trade war that risks fuelling inflation.

26/03 US trade chief, Chinese vice premier express 'candid' concerns on trade tensions

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held "candid" talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on trade issues during an introductory meeting, Greer's office said as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to raise tariffs on Chinese imports further.

25/03 China frees Mintz staff in move to soothe foreign sentiment

Chinese authorities have released all employees of a U.S. corporate due diligence firm detained in Beijing two years ago in an apparent move to reassure foreign firms operating in China amid sliding foreign investment in the world's No.2 economy.

25/03 Tesla's February market share in Europe drops despite EV pickup

Tesla's market share in Europe continued to shrink year-on-year in February, data showed on Tuesday, as sales of the all-electric car maker dropped for a second consecutive month despite rising overall EV registrations on the continent.

25/03 Alibaba says to begin re-hiring, sees signs of start of AI bubble in the US

Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai said on Tuesday the tech giant would recommence hiring, emboldened with more confidence following President Xi Jinping's February meeting with business entrepreneurs.

25/03 Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared U.S. tariffs boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat economic data provided some comfort.

24/03 After the gold rush: Asian, Mid-East sellers flood jewellery market

As gold prices jump to successive highs, jewellers across Asia and the Middle East are grappling with displays losing their sparkle as customers race to cash in their old jewellery and coins.

24/03 Futures buoyant as markets sail toward tariff storm

Financial markets made an optimistic start on Monday with U.S. stock futures rising and the dollar firm ahead of a week driven by data, and the threat of steep U.S. tariff hikes on the horizon.

23/03 Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum

Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged countries to open their markets to combat "rising instability and uncertainty" at a business forum in Beijing on Sunday, as China braces for further U.S. tariffs.

22/03 Piastri takes first pole in China after sprint second

McLaren's Oscar Piastri seized the first proper pole position of his Formula One career at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday with the fastest lap yet around the Shanghai International Circuit.

22/03 Three years after China Eastern plane crash, regulator has not released report

China's aviation regulator has not released an expected update on its investigation into a deadly China Eastern Airlines crash three years ago, leaving relatives and the aviation industry with no details on the cause of the disaster.

22/03 Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'

The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

21/03 China's restaurants race to the bottom in deflation-hit economy

A record 3 million restaurants went out of business in 2024 as consumers skimped on eating out as China's economy slowed.

21/03 Wall St follows European stocks lower, dollar rises on tariff uncertainties

U.S. stocks followed their European counterparts lower and the dollar strengthened on Friday with few catalysts to stoke investor risk appetite amid lingering economic uncertainties and churning geopolitical tension.

21/03 Dollar edges up versus euro as traders book gains

The dollar edged up against the euro on Friday, on pace for its first weekly gain this month, as investors booked profits from the common currency's recent advance and as the approaching April 2 deadline for reciprocal U.S. tariffs prompted caution.

21/03 Morning Bid: Glum end to markets week as tariffs loom

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20/03 Asia shares track Wall Street higher as investors assess Fed outlook

Asia shares edged up on Thursday after a Wall Street rally as investor sentiment was lifted by the prospect that the Federal Reserve could still deliver two rate cuts this year, though the gains were limited by a pullback in Chinese equities.

19/03 Trading Day: Markets soar as Powell brings back 'transitory'

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19/03 Dollar pares gains as Fed holds rates, forecasts slower growth

The dollar pared gains against the euro on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected, but indicated policymakers expect to cut borrowing costs by half a percentage point by the end of this year.

19/03 Asian stocks meander, yen soft as BOJ stands pat on rates

Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday and gold hovered near record highs as economic worries and a shifting geopolitical landscape kept risk appetite in check, while the yen was slightly weaker after the Bank of Japan held rates as expected.

11/03 Global stocks selloff pauses as investors catch their breath

Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasuries steadied somewhat in Europe, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day's dramatic moves when the Nasdaq saw its biggest one-day fall in over two years.

11/03 Oil prices inch up despite tariff concerns, slowdown fears

Oil prices pared earlier losses to inch up during trade on Tuesday, despite concerns over a potential U.S. recession, the impact of tariffs on global growth and as OPEC+ sets its sight on ramping up supply.

10/03 Trump chaos pushes central banks into shadows

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10/03 Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?

Tesla’s stock has dropped by nearly half in three months. Even so, investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.

10/03 Stocks fall, yen gains on Trump trade war, China deflationary woes

Wall Street futures sank and the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc strengthened early on Monday as building deflationary pressures in China added to growth worries from a fading U.S. economy and an escalating global trade war.

10/03 U.S. casino group Bally's says it's willing to rescue Australia's Star

U.S. casino group Bally's has offered Australia's Star Entertainment a A$250 million ($158 million) recapitalisation package that could give it majority control, adding it was "very open" to discussing a larger transaction.

09/03 CERAWEEK Top oil executives reckon with downturn even as Trump cheers them on

Trump's policies threaten to drive up the cost of oil that US refiners need from Canada and Mexico, and his rapid pivot on Russia could upend global oil flows and reduce the European market for US oil and gas.

08/03 China announces retaliatory tariffs on some Canada farm, food products

China announced tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminium products.

07/03 Exclusive: Taiwan fears Beijing is taking independence crackdown overseas

Taiwan's government is considering warning its citizens about risks of travelling to countries with strong ties to China, including Laos and Cambodia, because they could be caught up in Beijing's campaign against Taiwan independence supporters, according to a senior Taiwan official and an internal memo.

07/03 China loses private jets as other Asian growth spots emerge

A sharp fall in the number of private jets based in China in recent years shows the impact a weakening domestic economy, anti-corruption drives and the pandemic have had on the country's wealthiest, according to business aviation industry data and experts.

07/03 Take Five: Change is in the air

Fast-moving developments on Ukraine and Europe will no doubt continue to dominate financial markets in the coming week, while U.S. data includes key inflation numbers and China looks determined to hold its ground as trade tensions ratchet up.

07/03 As Trump hails taking back of Panama Canal, Hong Kong Inc walks tightrope

Hong Kong's edge as a financial hub will erode further as the city becomes embroiled in China-U.S. tensions, with the flash sale of a Hong Kong-owned global ports business highlighting geopolitical volatility, executives and analysts said.

07/03 New Zealand’s top spy warns on China’s influence in the Pacific, backs Five Eyes

New Zealand’s top spy has warned of the security risks posed by China’s growing influence in the Pacific and said his agency would ramp up scrutiny of the Cook Islands after the nation deepened ties with Beijing.

07/03 Oil set for biggest weekly drop since October on tariff uncertainty, supply gains

Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly decline since October as the uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy is creating concerns about demand growth at the same time major producers are set to increase output.

07/03 China's imports tumble as demand skids, trade war heats up

China's imports unexpectedly shrank over the January-February period, while exports lost momentum, as escalating tariff pressures from the United States cast a shadow over the recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

07/03 'Major powers should not bully the weak', China foreign minister says

Beijing will "resolutely counter" U.S. pressure on tariffs and the fentanyl issue, China's foreign minister said on Friday, adding that major powers "should not bully the weak", in a veiled swipe at the Trump administration's foreign policy.

07/03 Stocks stumble, bond selloff abates as investors take stock of US trade policy

Investors were met with some calm on Friday after a turbulent week besieged by U.S. trade policy confusion and a global rise in borrowing costs, as a steep selloff in bonds abated and currencies steadied, though stocks tracked Wall Street lower.

06/03 More words than deeds from China on consumption keep deflation in play

Analysts said this indicated Beijing's reluctance to take a sharper turn in changing the growth model away from investment and manufacturing exports.