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US-China trade war

Commentary

South-east Asia’s EV opening and the lesson from China

Renault Group China Chairman and CEO Soh Wei Ming's ambitious start-up, called BeyonCa, was conceived as a premium EV maker with a technological edge.
Renault Group China Chairman and CEO Soh Wei Ming's ambitious start-up, called BeyonCa, was conceived as a premium EV maker with a technological edge.

Trump says Xi told him that China is not sending weapons to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The chips chokehold that could end the AI investment boom

The rise of Taiwan’s chip industry is one of the most remarkable industrial stories of our century.
The rise of Taiwan’s chip industry is one of the most remarkable industrial stories of our century.

Trump will pursue stability with China’s Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Chinese pigs fed new menu as Beijing weans farmers off US soya beans

Workers artificially inseminate sows at a pig farm in Taizhou on Jan 15. China is moving to deploy new technologies for and to promote fermented feed amid a trade stand-off with the US.
Workers artificially inseminate sows at a pig farm in Taizhou on Jan 15. China is moving to deploy new technologies for and to promote fermented feed amid a trade stand-off with the US.

News analysis

Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.

US, China mull ‘board of trade’ to manage bilateral economy ties

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressing journalists at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on March 16.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressing journalists at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on March 16.

Senior Chinese trade negotiator says talks with US ‘constructive’: State media

China's chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang (centre) speaks to the media, after two days of meetings with US counterparts, in Paris, France on March 16.
China's chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang (centre) speaks to the media, after two days of meetings with US counterparts, in Paris, France on March 16.

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

A Chinese delegation arrives at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) headquarters for trade talks with a U.S. delegation, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
A Chinese delegation arrives at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) headquarters for trade talks with a U.S. delegation, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

South Korea stepping up to mediate tensions between China and Japan: Foreign Minister

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul is seeking to play “a constructive role necessary for peace and development” in North-east Asia.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul is seeking to play “a constructive role necessary for peace and development” in North-east Asia.

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