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Mexico’s tariffs on China aim to placate US – but could backfire: analysts

Mexico’s move to place tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Chinese and other Asian goods underscores US efforts…

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Explainer | Why is China alarmed by the new US-Malaysia trade deal? Poison-pill provisions explained

China has expressed “serious concerns” regarding a trade agreement signed last month between Malaysia and the United States, and some…

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China sellers brace as EU preps US-style move to tighten rules on low-value parcels

Three years into the cross-border e-commerce trade, Shenzhen-based seller Xiong Hao is grappling with the fallout from Washington’s decision to…

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China-Asean free-trade pact gets upgrade as Beijing touts regional ties

China and a bloc of 11 Southeast Asian countries signed an upgrade to their free-trade agreement on Tuesday, expanding its…

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Why US-China trade talks in Malaysia are crucial to paving way for Xi-Trump summit

With the US threatening to leverage its software strengths ahead of fresh trade talks with China in response to its…

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Indonesia’s bid to ship durians straight to China rides on refrigeration, sanitation

Indonesia’s intent to export durians directly to China in search of higher profits will hinge on mastering the sanitary standards…

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US-China trade flare-up a short-term scare as both sides seek off-ramp: analysts

Analysts said a mutual de-escalation is expected in the short term between the US and China, a development that would…

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Will a Chinese firm’s Bali beach lift project alter the local landscape?

The Bali heat proved too much for Zhang Min, a 30-year-old tourist from Chengdu, one afternoon last month. She had…

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China’s trade probes into Mexico send ‘clear warning’ not to bow to US pressure: analysts

As China and the United States approach the next phase of trade talks, Beijing has launched anti-dumping and trade barrier…

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China steps up Belt and Road Initiative funding with focus on Central Asia

Investments under China’s Belt and Road Initiative surged in the first half of the year – particularly for projects in…

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