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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%.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Business

Trump reverses course on Intel CEO amid US-China chip showdown

Just days after demanding that Intel's CEO step down over alleged conflicts tied to China, Trump met with him in the White House — a whiplash reversal that sent the company's stock soaring.

USA

Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days

Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire.

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Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government

The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market.

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Intel's stock tumbles after President Trump says its CEO must resign

Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Lip-Bu Tan was "highly conflicted", but did not elaborate. The president was seemingly accusing Tan of holding problematic ties with the Chinese Communist party.

Economy

China’s exports grow despite tariff turmoil as trade pivots to Africa

While a trade deal with the US is still being fine-tuned and talks are underway, the Chinese economy reports export growth and a rerouting of trade to Africa.

Economy

US and China prepare to extend tariff pause after Stockholm talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump must approve the pause before it can go ahead.

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US and China push through high-stakes tariff talks in Sweden

Representatives of the world’s two largest economies meet in Sweden as the expiration date for a 90‑day pause on tariffs draws near.

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US and China to talk in Stockholm as trade truce expiration nears

The talks are a precursor to a potential autumn meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Economy

China rare earth exports to the US surge 660% after trade agreement

The shipment volumes are still lower than before China imposed export restrictions on the metals in April.

Business

Nvidia to sell H20 chips to China again after US gives export approval

The move is a U-turn for the government, which in April banned sales of the chip to China.

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China doesn’t need NVIDIA chips for military power, CEO says

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn’t need to use the American tech stack or his company’s semiconductor chips to train AI for its military.

Europe in Motion

How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?

Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?

Economy

Beijing confirms that it has signed a trade agreement with the US

China said on Friday that it had further confirmed details of a trade framework, including the export of rare earths.