China suspends 'special port fees' on US vessels

China suspends ‘special port fees’ on US vessels

China said Monday it would suspend for one year “special port fees” on US vessels “simultaneously” with Washington’s pause on levies targeting Chinese ships, as a fragile trade truce between the superpowers continues to take shape. Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met last month in South Korea.(AFP) The United States and China have been…

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'Trade, tariff wars not in anyone’s interest': China reacts to Trump’s return to negotiating table - The Economic Times Video

‘Trade, tariff wars not in anyone’s interest’: China reacts to Trump’s return to negotiating table – The Economic Times Video

In response to questions about the possibility of renewed negotiations between China and the US, President Trump identified rare earths, fentanyl, and soybeans as key concerns. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated that China’s stance on trade issues is clear: “Tariff wars and trade wars do not benefit either side. Both parties should resolve…

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'Don't want to fight but ...': China blasts US over additional 100% tariff; calls out 'double standards'

‘Don’t want to fight but …’: China blasts US over additional 100% tariff; calls out ‘double standards’

The US-China trade war intensified on Sunday after Beijing accused Washington of “double standards” following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods. “The relevant US statement is a typical example of double standards,” China’s ministry of commerce said in a statement, according to Reuters.The ministry reaffirmed Beijing’s stance on…

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China’s Xi Jinping makes case for free trade as supply chain expo opens

China’s Xi Jinping makes case for free trade as supply chain expo opens

President Xi Jinping has spoken out against unilateral sanctions and trade barriers – reiterating China’s support for globalisation as the international economic environment turns more protectionist – in an article published on the opening day of a high-profile supply chain expo. Wednesday’s piece in Qiushi – the leading theoretical journal of the ruling Communist Party…

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What can Hong Kong learn from Shanghai’s aggressive mega-event strategy?

What can Hong Kong learn from Shanghai’s aggressive mega-event strategy?

Hong Kong should target high-spending multicultural audiences rather than mass-market tourism, experts have said in response to Shanghai unveiling plans for its mega-event economy – potentially putting the two cities in direct competition. In terms of booking international superstars, Shanghai already has the lead. The mainland Chinese metropolis hosted two concerts by American diva Mariah…

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