US-China tensions

USA

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Expressing frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China, Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.

11/10/2025

Economy

EU is 'concerned' as China restricts exports of rare earths

A freshly announced list of rare earth restrictions from China sparked the Commission's reaction, spokespeople saying the European Commission is 'studying the details'.

09/10/2025

Tech News

Here’s what we know about DeepSeek’s latest AI offering

The announcement comes as China pressures its tech companies to break their reliance on foreign chip makers so it can compete in the AI race.

30/09/2025

Economy

China's factory activity contracts again as trade tensions simmer

The manufacturing measures reflect sluggish domestic demand and uncertainties over trade tensions with the United States.

30/09/2025

Tech News

Donald Trump approves TikTok deal through executive order

Vice President JD Vance said that “there was some resistance on the Chinese side.

26/09/2025

Economy

China gives up WTO developing-country status as tariff tensions linger

The US has long argued China should give up the developing-country status because it is the world’s second-largest economy.

24/09/2025

Markets

Tech giant Alibaba sees shares rise after CEO pledges AI spending lift

The e-commerce company also launched its largest ever artificial intelligence model, the Qwen3-Max, as AI competition grows between tech firms.

24/09/2025

Tech News

Meta to grant EU access to AI model Llama for national security use

The model is already available to government agencies in the United States and a handful of other countries.

23/09/2025

Tech News

Trump official says Oracle will manage TikTok's algorithm for US users

Full details have yet to be released on the deal, which would give an American tech firm control of the platform’s algorithm for US users.

22/09/2025

Tech News

TikTok shutdown extended as US-China deal to be finalised

US President Donald Trump postponed federal law to ban social media platform TikTok while American and Chinese officials iron out a framework deal.

17/09/2025

Tech News

US says TikTok deal reached with China

What do we know about a possible deal reached between the US and China regarding TikTok?

15/09/2025

Business

Nvidia violated antitrust laws, China says as US trade talks continue

The chipmaking giant is facing an investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China for an earlier acquisition.

15/09/2025

Economy

Mexico to place 50% tariff on Chinese cars after US lobbying

The announcement comes as Washington places pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum to crack down on Chinese industry in Mexico.

11/09/2025

Economy

China's export growth slows amid US trade tensions

China's exports in August grew at the slowest pace since the January-February period, when they rose just 2.3%.

08/09/2025

Business

US restricts TSMC chip supply shipments to China as tech race heats up

The Trump administration is revoking TSMC’s licence to ship products freely from the US to China, effective on 31 December.

03/09/2025

Tech News

What we know about Alibaba’s potential new AI chip

The potential new chip could have global implications as the AI arms race makes pace.

01/09/2025

Europe News

Will the cooperation summit in China try to appease Putin on Ukraine?

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host leaders from around 20 countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's security summit in Tianjin.

29/08/2025

Tech News

Fragile truce: what the new US–EU trade deal means for digital

A week after the US–EU digital trade deal was unveiled, it is already under fire. Trump has threatened new tariffs, Brussels is pressing ahead with new rules, and both sides are sharpening arguments, underscoring how fragile yet vital the pact is for transatlantic tech.

29/08/2025

Space

How space is becoming the new battlefield

Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance.

18/08/2025

Economy

Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?

China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.

15/08/2025