US and China Launch High-Stakes Trade Talks
GENEVA — The United States and China have officially initiated their first high-level trade talks in over two years, aiming to ease tensions that have rattled global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are … Continue reading US and China Launch High-Stakes Trade Talks
Trump Softens Stance as Trade War Pressures Mount
WASHINGTON/BEIJING — Under growing domestic and international pressure, the Trump administration appears to be shifting its stance in the ongoing trade war with China. Despite previous insistence that Beijing must make the first move, new reports indicate that Washington has … Continue reading Trump Softens Stance as Trade War Pressures Mount
U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China
CUPERTINO/SHENZHEN – Apple plans to manufacture all iPhones for the U.S. market in India by the end of 2026, aiming to avoid the impact of rising U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Currently, most iPhones are made in China, but the new … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China
Vietnam Signals Readiness for U.S. Trade Deal
HANOI – Vietnam has formally opened trade negotiations with the United States, seeking to avoid a proposed 46% tariff on its exports by demonstrating a willingness to purchase American goods and address long-standing U.S. concerns over trade practices. The discussions come … Continue reading Vietnam Signals Readiness for U.S. Trade Deal
Hong Kong stops exports to the USA: New customs rule
HONG KONG – In a strong response to the recent measures by the U.S. government under President Donald Trump, Hong Kong has suspended all goods shipments to the United States. The decision follows Washington’s announcement that it would abolish the … Continue reading Hong Kong stops exports to the USA: New customs rule
Cambodia: Xi Jinping Concludes Southeast Asia Tour
PHNOM PENH – Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a high-profile diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Thursday with a two-day state visit to Cambodia, marking the final leg of a regional charm offensive aimed at reinforcing Beijing’s influence amid … Continue reading Cambodia: Xi Jinping Concludes Southeast Asia Tour
China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War
BEIJING – In a bold and calculated response to the United States’ sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping’s administration has rolled out two major retaliatory measures that could reshape global trade flows and send shockwaves through key … Continue reading China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War
Lee Hsien Loong delivers sobering outlook on trade
SINGAPORE – In a major policy address on Monday, Singapore’s Senior Minister and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned that the country can no longer count on a stable and cooperative global trading system, citing profound shifts triggered by sweeping … Continue reading Lee Hsien Loong delivers sobering outlook on trade
U.S. Tariffs: ASEAN Establishes Task Force
KUALA LUMPUR – In an urgent response to the United States’ sweeping tariff overhaul, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a special meeting of its economic ministers on April 10, and announced the creation of a dedicated task … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs: ASEAN Establishes Task Force
China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach
BEIJING — As the U.S.-China trade conflict intensifies under President Donald Trump’s sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping is embarking on a high-stakes diplomatic mission across Southeast Asia, aiming to forge deeper regional alliances and counterbalance the … Continue reading China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach