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US-China trade war

US military developing small refineries for critical minerals

A collection of antimony – key to making bullets – is displayed at the Natural History Museum in London.
A collection of antimony – key to making bullets – is displayed at the Natural History Museum in London.

China’s Li Qiang criticises tariffs as record trade surplus irks export markets

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the “1+10 Dialogue” with heads of key economic groups in Beijing on Dec 9.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the “1+10 Dialogue” with heads of key economic groups in Beijing on Dec 9.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 9, 2025

Paramount’s latest attempt means the jockeying for Warner Bros and its prized assets will not come to a conclusion swiftly.
Paramount’s latest attempt means the jockeying for Warner Bros and its prized assets will not come to a conclusion swiftly.

US communications agency may bar Chinese telecom companies from connecting to US networks

The US FCC has raised concerns about the telecom companies' inclusion in the agency's robocall mitigation database.
The US FCC has raised concerns about the telecom companies' inclusion in the agency's robocall mitigation database.

Nvidia wins Trump’s approval to ship H200 AI chips to China

The move to allow shipments of Nvidia’s H200 chip could signal a friendlier approach to China.
The move to allow shipments of Nvidia’s H200 chip could signal a friendlier approach to China.

US wants stability with China instead of conflict: Trade Representative Greer

The United States has been monitoring its relationship with China on a daily basis.
The United States has been monitoring its relationship with China on a daily basis.

Push and pull for S-E Asia as China counters Malaysia’s US trade deal with own pact

China has raised “grave concerns” over Kuala Lumpur’s controversial trade agreement with Washington.
China has raised “grave concerns” over Kuala Lumpur’s controversial trade agreement with Washington.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 25, 2025

US President Donald Trump (left) and China's President Xi Jinping after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, in Busan, South Korea on Oct 30.
US President Donald Trump (left) and China's President Xi Jinping after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, in Busan, South Korea on Oct 30.

Trump’s semiconductor tariff plan likely delayed, officials say

US officials are privately saying that they might not levy long-promised semiconductor tariffs soon.
US officials are privately saying that they might not levy long-promised semiconductor tariffs soon.

China’s grip on American medicine cabinets grows more entrenched

Some of the ingredients found in medicines used by Americans are produced only in China.
Some of the ingredients found in medicines used by Americans are produced only in China.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.