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China trade
How China’s blueberry boom is reaching Southeast Asia on faster trade links
The fruit is heading to Asean markets on the China-Laos Railway, supported by the world’s largest free trade agreement.
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United States
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US tariff threat over forced labour looks like old wine in a new bottle
7 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Past failures haunt the Quad’s US$20 billion critical minerals push
6 Jun 2026 - 1:00PM
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US-China relations
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Energy now a focus of US-China contest of the century
As China and the US race towards energy dominance, attention to climate resilience and resource security can ensure positive outcomes for all.
6 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Diplomacy
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Trump is turning allies and partners into friends of China
Dealing with Beijing offers countries such as Canada and India more leverage with the US in addition to economic benefits.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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India
Is US wielding new tariff threat to secure big bargain in India trade talks?
Additional 12.5 per cent levy over forced labour supply-chain concerns seen as leverage in negotiations, analysts say.
5 Jun 2026 - 5:03PM
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US-China trade war
US farm chief says reliance on China threatens American ‘freedom’
Agriculture secretary’s warning comes as tariffs weigh on China trade and Hormuz disruptions drive up fuel and fertiliser costs.
5 Jun 2026 - 5:49AM
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China-EU relations
EU trade chief swipes at China overcapacity, but vows ‘meaningful’ discussions
Maros Sefcovic made the remarks after meeting China’s chief trade negotiator, but says both sides are focused on mutual success.
5 Jun 2026 - 12:06AM
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China-Latin America relations
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China’s economic inroads in Latin America are hitting political walls
China’s economic gains in the Americas are real, but Donald Trump’s return to the White House shows that political success is another story.
5 Jun 2026 - 2:23AM
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Japan
Japan’s PM Takaichi eyes India trip for talks with leader Modi
The leaders plan to discuss strengthening supply chains of critical goods given concerns about China.
4 Jun 2026 - 7:35PM
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China-EU relations
EU, China hold talks as trade war looms
China trade envoy Li Chenggang is to meet EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic to set up a platform for discussing trade and investment as Europe considers a tougher approach to stem a flood of low-cost Chinese imports.
4 Jun 2026 - 5:01PM
China trade
Shanghai urged to unify incentives as EU firms in China flag rising challenges
European chamber pushes for ‘one Shanghai’ policy as survey reveals cross-border capital flow and market access barriers weigh on operations.
4 Jun 2026 - 8:45PM
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China trade
New global financial architecture needed to end trade surplus fixation: Piketty
Economist proposes central bank and currency under the UN to remove fears that ‘world financial markets are going to eat your currency’.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Kazakhstan partnerships redefine Hong Kong’s strategic role in Central Asia
Chief Executive John Lee’s trip has delivered concrete results that will enhance business and economic ties and boost tourism.
4 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
US-China relations
Taiwan opposition leader promotes cross-strait peace during US trip
Cheng Li-wun is in San Francisco at the start of a two-week US visit that is being closely monitored in Beijing, Taipei and Washington.
4 Jun 2026 - 6:47AM
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US-China trade war
US treasury secretary says China eyeing more Boeing purchases ahead of Xi visit
Treasury chief says US-China ties are stable but warns reliance on China in critical minerals, chips and medicines is unacceptable.
4 Jun 2026 - 10:21PM
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US-China trade war
‘Utterly absurd’: China and EU push back on US forced labour tariff claims
Trump administration threatens tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies over failure to ban goods made with forced labour.
4 Jun 2026 - 9:54PM
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China-Latin America relations
‘I will sell to someone else’: Brazil’s Lula hits back at US after China beef win
The president also branded Rubio a ‘frustrated Latino’ and vowed Brazil would ‘not be treated as an insignificant little republic’ by the US.
4 Jun 2026 - 3:25AM
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United States
US government appeals against judge’s order for Trump tariff refunds
The processing of repayments has already begun, but the appeal could affect the operation, with US$166 billion in revenue at stake.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:39AM
Hong Kong economy
‘At least 1 firm under Kazakh wealth fund will list in Hong Kong this year’
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma points to Kazakhstan’s huge potential as it seeks to privatise state-owned companies.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:30AM
United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed
Trump signed and praised the USMCA during his first term but now calls the deal ‘irrelevant’.
3 Jun 2026 - 2:09PM
China-Latin America relations
China opens door to all Brazilian beef, then slams it with a 55% surtax
Recognition lifts a long-standing sanitary barrier, but an import quota in force since January caps how far Brazilian beef sales can grow.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:11AM
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US-China relations
US and China have ‘no choice’ but to talk despite ‘long-term problems’: Rubio
Top diplomat said dialogue was essential to prevent tensions over Taiwan, trade and security from escalating into a broader conflict.
3 Jun 2026 - 8:49AM
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United States
US proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
The measures cover areas such as electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection and the ethanol market.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:13PM
China-EU relations
Putin in Beijing, ‘China shock’ in EU: 7 global relations reads
From ‘miscalculation’ by the Dutch navy to China on Iran mediation, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in May 2026.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
China-Latin America relations
US’ Cuba-China fears, Panama pressure: Latin America relations reads
From Argentina’s shrinking China lifeline to the US’ Cuba worries, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in May 2026.
3 Jun 2026 - 12:38AM
Indonesia
Prabowo’s overseas visits spark debate in Indonesia over benefits for citizens
Several deals signed in Paris have led to discussions on their merit and the frequency of Prabowo’s official trips around the world.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:37PM
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China trade
Australian beef will soon be hit by 55% tariff in China, ministry says
China’s imports of Australian beef are about to surpass a quota introduced by Beijing to protect domestic farmers.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
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