Trump: China Tariffs Will Be Lowered ‘At Some Point’
President Donald Trump says China must repay the United States for years of unfair trade, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubles down on American...
Trump Bans Funding for Gain-of-Function Research in China, Other Countries
The U.S. government has funded gain-of-function research in China. President Donald Trump on May 5 banned federal funding for gain-of-function research in some countries,...
China gives glimpse of Fujian aircraft carrier’s catapult technology in action
CCTV shows brief footage of electromagnetic launch system while warning its complexity will mean longer sea trials. Read More
India, UK clinch landmark trade deal in shadow of Trump’s tariffs
The agreement between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies – London’s most significant post-Brexit deal – concluded after three years of negotiations. Read More
India and UK sign 'landmark' free trade deal
May 06, 2025 India and the UK have signed a free trade agreement which will be worrth billions of dollars for both countries and...
US trade deficit surged in March and China imports sank before Trump’s tariff roll-out
Published: 9:19pm, 6 May 2025Updated: 10:50pm, 6 May 2025 The US trade deficit widened to a record high in March as businesses boosted imports...
US House passes bills targeting China, morphing robots unveiled: SCMP daily highlights
From Washington intensifying its legislative push against Beijing to China’s circular economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage. Read More
China cuts need for feed seed as food security campaign ramps up
As global trade becomes less certain, China plans to reduce the proportion of grain in its animal feed – particularly imported soybeans. Read More
Weaker Hong Kong dollar to boost tourism and lower cost of services: economists
Professor Billy Mak says weaker currency will incentivise tourists to visit and global investors to seek city’s professional services. Read More