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Trump wants the US to be the world’s crypto capital. Will China take notice?

US President Donald Trump’s creation of a cryptocurrency reserve shortly before headlining a White House summit on the popular digital…

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China’s imports, exports cool as US tariffs cast chill over trade

China’s export growth slowed in the first two months of 2025 compared to the end of 2024, a slackening observed…

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China’s chief economic officials lay out growth plans at press conference

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China widens fiscal window to step up spending, counteract US tariffs

China has set its highest deficit ratio in history – 4 per cent this year, allowing for more government spending…

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China hits back at Trump with reciprocal tariffs, sanctions of US firms

China has revealed the details of its response to new tariffs from the United States on its exports, sanctioning a…

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China’s consumers go bananas for blueberries even as broader sentiment lags

While China’s economy has faced challenges in recent years, certain sectors have defied the odds and flourished. Among them is…

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China’s ‘two sessions’ 2025: with tech the X factor, does the GDP race still matter?

As China’s political elite gather for the country’s annual legislative sessions in March, we examine the broader forces likely to…

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‘Gloves off’ in US-China trade war with Trump’s surprise tariff spikes

New tariff increases from the United States on goods from several trading partners – including an additional 10 per cent…

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US shot across China’s bow in shipbuilding could backfire as allies fall short

Though the US has unveiled a sweeping port fee proposal designed to hamstring China’s shipbuilding industry – the world’s largest…

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China’s jobseekers face laborious 2025 as businesses pull back on hiring

Joey Lu, an operations manager at a Shenzhen-based co-working office, is hiring two administrative assistants to fill vacancies left earlier…

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