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The Trump administration has been stepping up pressure on China for a more balanced trading relationship, sparking a trade war including protective tariffs by Washington and retaliatory moves from Beijing.
Trump Slaps New Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods
With long-threatened new round of tariffs, almost half of China’s annual exports to U.S. will be subject to trade penalties

Australian Trade Chief Eyes China Export Breakthrough for Barley
Cabinet Minister Don Farrell expects Beijing to remove its 80% tariffs on the grain in the coming weeks, signaling a positive shift in relations

Weekend Long Read: Five Tasks for China’s Next Stage of Opening-Up
The country’s strategy has evolved from setting up special zones in coastal areas to a more advanced level that focuses on its domestic circulation and expanding institutional opening-up

In Depth: Chinese Fast Fashion Platforms Could Be Next U.S. Target
A scathing report from an advisory body to the U.S. Congress has industry insiders expecting firms like Temu and Shein to face regulatory pressure

Weekend Long Read: Five Shifts in China’s Opening-Up Strategy
Since 2012, the Communist Party has adjusted its goals for international investment, trade and its approach to the global economic governance system

In Depth: Canton Fair’s Return Shows the Lasting Allure of ‘Made-in-China’
Even with orders down from before the pandemic and manufacturing departing for nations with lower labor costs, the country’s most prominent trade expo retains its appeal

China Allows Australian Timber Imports Amid Thawing Ties
Trade totaling $1.1 billion in 2019–20 was halted for three years after China said it found pests in some shipments

China and Australia Resume Trade Talks in Sign of Stabilizing Ties
Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his Australian counterpart promise to expand cooperation

In Depth: Chinese Firms Flock to Saudi Arabia in Middle East Gold Rush
Companies from Alibaba and Tencent to startups, especially those focused on AI, cloud, fintech and e-commerce, are finding growing opportunities in the kingdom

U.S. Senate Votes to Restore Solar Tariffs of Up to 254% in Biden Rebuke
Chinese solar manufacturers are circumventing certain duties by assembling equipment in Southeast Asia before shipping to the U.S, a Commerce Department investigation found

China’s Garment Industry Under Pressure as Western Imports Tumble
Chinese textile exports slumped in the first quarter, partly reflecting a shift in manufacturing to other countries with lower labor costs

Opinion: How to Minimize the Damage When Foreign Firms Leave China
Policymakers must proactively engage with foreign companies, understand their needs, and investigate all possible avenues to retain their business and regain their trust

Weekly Must-Read: What’s Behind China’s ‘Missing’ Foreign Exchange Reserves
The mismatch in the trade surplus and foreign exchange reserve data reflects that wealth is being held increasingly by the people, not the state

China Loses More of Its Share of U.S. Imports to ‘Low-Cost’ Asian Rivals
Some companies are diversifying their supply chains away from the mainland and Hong Kong due to concerns about rising labor costs, geopolitical tensions and supply chain resilience, according to a research report

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 1.95% on Friday
Shenzhen Component Index closed down 2.28%

Caixin Biz Roundup: Belt and Road Countries Boost China’s Exports
Beijing to possibly scrap Australia barley tariffs, Brazilian leader’s state visit to China yields promises of greater cooperation, and U.S. blacklists 12 Chinese companies over alleged Russia ties