Category: China
Trump’s new China tariffs could give potent, brief boost to Southeast Asia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Though China tariffs would make factories in Vietnam or Thailand more appealing, analysts said other restrictions could wipe out those gains. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3287087/trumps-new-china-tariffs-could-give-potent-brief-boost-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFatal end to knife brawl as China suffers another violent incident
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The stabbing was the country’s third recent deadly episode and a man is in criminal detention while police investigate. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3287138/fatal-end-knife-brawl-china-suffers-another-violent-incident?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreManulife promotes Asia CEO Witherington to group chief executive in nod to region’s growth
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Asia was the largest profit contributor to Manulife’s earnings in the third quarter, accounting for 44 per cent of the group’s total earnings. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3287131/manulife-promotes-asia-ceo-witherington-group-chief-executive-nod-regions-growth?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth China Sea ‘crises’ still likely during next Trump term: military expert
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Retired PLA officer predicts risk of ‘accidents’ could grow after Donald Trump returns to White House, but Beijing is ‘better prepared now’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3287104/south-china-sea-crises-still-likely-during-next-trump-term-military-expert?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreG20 leaders’ declaration urges ‘action’ on wars in Ukraine and Middle East, climate change
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Statement hopeful about ‘soft landing’ for global economy as its silence on North Korean support for Russia reveals China’s sway. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3287128/g20-leaders-declaration-urges-action-wars-ukraine-and-middle-east-climate-change?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAt G20, Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both leaders note progress, with the Australian prime minister saying: ‘Trade is flowing more freely to the benefit of both countries.’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3287122/g20-xi-jinping-and-anthony-albanese-discuss-improved-china-australia-trade-relations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSpeculation over Donald Trump’s US treasury pick reveals divergent views in transition
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China tariffs in focus as president-elect’s high-profile advisers like Elon Musk push candidates who embody a break from ‘business as usual’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3287118/speculation-over-donald-trumps-us-treasury-pick-reveals-divergent-views-transition?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreG20 summit begins with Brazilian host laying out ambitious global priorities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anti-poverty agenda set by Brazil’s leader is already running into headwinds at meeting of the world’s 20 leading economic powers. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3287114/g20-summit-begins-brazilian-host-laying-out-ambitious-global-priorities?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan plans to spend US$2.2 billion on American weapons next year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taipei’s defence ministry says next year’s budget will be spent on systems such as air defence missiles, as Donald Trump demands more spending. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3287096/taiwan-plans-spend-us22-billion-american-weapons-next-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina must swiftly engage with Trump 2.0 but ‘hard bargain’ in store: policy adviser
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. First six months of new Trump presidency to be crucial in shaping future of China ties, academic and policy adviser Wu Xinbo says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3287093/china-must-swiftly-engage-trump-20-hard-bargain-store-policy-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed
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