US-China trade

Biden or Trump, hawkish economic approach on China to intensify

Despite differences between Democrats and Republicans, analysts expect Washington's approach to Beijing will only become tougher

No respite from the slow-motion US-China collision

The run-up to the US presidential election, together with China’s suspicion that the US is trying to contain its economic growth, will impede efforts to build trust and de-escalate tensions between the two countries.

Kennan’s 1946 ‘Long Telegram’ from Moscow: Is it relevant for Beijing?

The China containment policy has taken deep roots following Kennan’s anti-Soviet postulations.

US, China resume high-level talks to end gruelling trade war

Top US and Chinese negotiators meet for the first time since late July to try to find a way out of a 15-month trade war as new irritants between the world's two largest economies threatened hopes for progress.

Trump says China talks coming, Beijing calls for trade war resolution

The United States and China sought to ease trade war tensions on Monday, with Beijing calling for calm and US President Donald Trump predicting a deal after markets fell in response to new tariffs from both countries.

Back on track: China and US agree to restart trade talks

The United States and China have agreed to restart trade talks and Washington will not levy new tariffs on Chinese exports, China's foreign ministry has said, raising hopes for the world's two largest economies to resolve their trade war.

Trump says China 'broke' trade talk deals

US President Donald Trump says that China "broke the deal" it had reached in trade talks with the United States, and vowed not to back down on imposing new tariffs on Chinese imports unless Beijing "stops cheating our workers."

Apple cuts sales forecast as China sales weaken; iPhone pricing in focus

Apple Inc on Wednesday took the rare step of cutting its quarterly sales forecast, with Chief Executive Tim Cook blaming slowing iPhone sales in China, whose economy has been dragged down by uncertainty around US-China trade relations.

Will US-China trade war really break out?

The objective of Donald Trump's controversial executive orders, since his walking into the Oval Office, has been to make “America Great Again”. In the past 15 months, he has signed 63 EOs, claiming that he has accomplished more than most previous US presidents. His latest order was issued on March 22, which proposed to impose up to 25 percent tariff on USD 60 billion worth of Chinese exports to the US.

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

Biden or Trump, hawkish economic approach on China to intensify

Despite differences between Democrats and Republicans, analysts expect Washington's approach to Beijing will only become tougher

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

No respite from the slow-motion US-China collision

The run-up to the US presidential election, together with China’s suspicion that the US is trying to contain its economic growth, will impede efforts to build trust and de-escalate tensions between the two countries.

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

Kennan’s 1946 ‘Long Telegram’ from Moscow: Is it relevant for Beijing?

The China containment policy has taken deep roots following Kennan’s anti-Soviet postulations.

October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019

US, China resume high-level talks to end gruelling trade war

Top US and Chinese negotiators meet for the first time since late July to try to find a way out of a 15-month trade war as new irritants between the world's two largest economies threatened hopes for progress.

August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019

Trump says China talks coming, Beijing calls for trade war resolution

The United States and China sought to ease trade war tensions on Monday, with Beijing calling for calm and US President Donald Trump predicting a deal after markets fell in response to new tariffs from both countries.

June 29, 2019
June 29, 2019

Back on track: China and US agree to restart trade talks

The United States and China have agreed to restart trade talks and Washington will not levy new tariffs on Chinese exports, China's foreign ministry has said, raising hopes for the world's two largest economies to resolve their trade war.

May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019

Trump says China 'broke' trade talk deals

US President Donald Trump says that China "broke the deal" it had reached in trade talks with the United States, and vowed not to back down on imposing new tariffs on Chinese imports unless Beijing "stops cheating our workers."

January 3, 2019
January 3, 2019

Apple cuts sales forecast as China sales weaken; iPhone pricing in focus

Apple Inc on Wednesday took the rare step of cutting its quarterly sales forecast, with Chief Executive Tim Cook blaming slowing iPhone sales in China, whose economy has been dragged down by uncertainty around US-China trade relations.

April 9, 2018
April 9, 2018

Will US-China trade war really break out?

The objective of Donald Trump's controversial executive orders, since his walking into the Oval Office, has been to make “America Great Again”. In the past 15 months, he has signed 63 EOs, claiming that he has accomplished more than most previous US presidents. His latest order was issued on March 22, which proposed to impose up to 25 percent tariff on USD 60 billion worth of Chinese exports to the US.