Confidence among Hong Kong’s exporters fell at its steepest rate in two years amid global trade turbulence even as demand was expected to remain stable over the long term. The Trade Development Council (TDC) on Tuesday said its Exporters Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2026 showed that traders remained “cautious”, though trade diversification…
Hong Kong’s exports surged by more than 30 per cent in the first month of 2026, thanks to a rebound from last year’s low base after US-China trade war fears eased. According to the Census and Statistics Department, the total value of Hong Kong’s export of goods rose in January by 33.8 per cent year…
China’s trade surplus topped $1 trillion for the first time as manufacturers seeking to avoid President Donald Trump’s tariffs shipped more to non-U.S. markets in November, with exports to Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia surging. Shipments to the United States dropped by close to one-third from the same month a year before. “The tariff cuts…
China is moving to the next phase of its rivalry with the US and signalling a renewed focus on self-reliance. Whether in innovation, industry or advanced technology, Chinese President Xi Jinping is betting this approach will ensure Beijing’s resilience amid intensifying competition. This isn’t just about the economy. It’s also about security. Beijing and Washington…
Not long ago, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was approaching under the dark clouds of the US-China trade war. Then came last week’s truce, sealed at a summit between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. What a difference a few days make, as reflected in the upbeat business sentiment and Premier…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated that India is cutting back the Russian oil imports completely, as he announced sanctions targeting Moscow’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil.Ahead of his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, Trump expressed hope that the discussions would yield a “complete deal,” Bloomberg reported. Trump’s FULL…
Last Updated:October 25, 2025, 21:20 IST United States and China held constructive trade talks in Malaysia ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s key meeting in South Korea next week. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping The United States and China on Saturday held “very constructive” trade talks in Malaysia ahead of…
There seems no letting down in US-China trade war, at least for now. According to a report in Bloomberg, China has asked some US semiconductor companies to submit what is being termed as ‘sensitive information’. The request comes from China’s Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Commerce. The questionnaire seeks details from…
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s analogue AI chip could work 1,000 times faster than…
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will move ahead with plans to impose a 155 per cent tariff on Chinese imports from November 1, even as he claimed to prefer maintaining friendly relations with Beijing. The announcement came during a press interaction where Trump was asked whether Washington would consider new tariffs on…