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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

In Depth: Chinese Industrial Hub Stakes Future on Green, High-Tech
Hebei province’s Zhangjiakou is staking its future on renewable energy and big data, leveraging its natural resources and a designation as a key computing hub for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to attract investment

Business Brief (Sept. 5): Nasdaq to Toughen IPO Rules for Chinese Firms
China targets over 7 trillion yuan for its sports industry by 2030, Huawei unveils a new trifold phone featuring a Kirin chip

Commentary: The Enduring Logic Behind Gold’s Record Highs
Geopolitical shifts, a weakening dollar and eroding faith in central banks are fueling a long-term rally that has yet to peak

Commentary: Trump’s Tariffs Face a Supreme Court Showdown
A federal appeals court ruled the president’s IEEPA levies illegal. But with an appeal filed and billions in refunds on the line, the final word from the justices won’t come soon — and the White House has other trade weapons ready

China Slaps Up to 78% Tariffs on U.S. Fiber Optic Imports in First-Ever Anti-Circumvention Case
Move follows six-month probe as Beijing accuses American producers of skirting existing trade duties

Trade Minister Touts Malaysia’s Advantages as a Chip Investment Destination
The Southeast Asian nation has spent more than 60 years cultivating its local industry and has a plan to advance up the value chain, Tengku Zafrul Aziz says

Commentary: Policy Props Up China’s Bank Profits, but Asset Quality Worries Loom
Midyear results reveal that policy-driven stabilization in margins and a market rebound are boosting profits, but growing stress in retail and property loans casts a shadow on the recovery

Chinese Firms Shift Gears in Vietnam — From Factory Floors to Storefronts
Chinese companies are trading low-cost exports for local trust, tailoring strategies to win over Vietnam’s growing middle class

How Chinese Manufacturing Turned Bac Ninh Into a Vietnamese Boomtown
The northern city has become one of the country’s key industrial hubs after repeated U.S. tariff hikes pushed Chinese companies to move more production offshore

Commentary: Why the Yuan Is Soaring
A dovish U.S. Federal Reserve, a stronger central bank fixing, and booming domestic stocks have fueled a sudden rally. While the pace may slow, China's export resilience and the appeal of its assets suggest the currency has room to run

CX Daily: China’s Factory Exodus Is Turning Vietnam Into the World’s Assembler
Xi Jinping calls for the swift creation of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation development bank.

Trade War Monitor, Sept. 1: Trump’s New Playbook to Target Global Trade and Financial Systems
As Washington tightens trade rules, factories flee China for Vietnam, air cargo routes are upended, and rare earth profits soar, creating a new map of global commerce.

End of U.S. Tax Exemption Hits Chinese Air Cargo Carriers Differently
China’s major air cargo carriers are chasing growth in Europe, Southeast Asia and niche cargo, after the U.S. scrapped its duty-free treatment for packages under $800

Energy Insider: China Railway First-Half Profit Falls Over 10%
Three major state-owned airlines remain unprofitable in first half, overseas markets drive earnings growth for construction machinery giants

Business Brief (Sept. 1): Xi Meets Modi, Calling for Stronger Strategic Communication
The U.S. tightens export controls on chipmakers in China, China PMIs show modest recovery