President Trump touted his trade policy during a speech in South Korea ahead of a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung as part of his trip to Asia. Trump is also preparing for a high stakes …
Trump, Xi to Discuss Lowering China Tariffs for Fentanyl Crackdown
If Beijing takes action to cut the export of chemicals that make fentanyl, the U.S. would cut in half the 20% fentanyl-related levies on Chinese goods.
Trump to speak at summit in South Korea ahead of meeting with China’s Xi Jinping
Washington — President Trump heads Wednesday to Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
‘No Trump! No China!’: Caught in the middle, South Korea hosts rival world powers
“No Trump!” the rally of hundreds shouted, growing louder as it neared the United States embassy in the centre of South Korea’s capital Seoul. A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, …
ASEAN, China Update Free Trade Accord to Counter Impact of US Tariffs
China and ASEAN have solidified their own free trade pact aimed at deepening cooperation and reducing reliance on the American export market.
Australia’s Lynas to Build New Heavy Rare-Earths Plant in Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths will build a new heavy rare-earth separation facility in Malaysia to meet demand from buyers looking to source the critical minerals from outside of China.
Ex-Army sergeant sentenced for trying to give state secrets to China after mental health spiral
A former military intelligence soldier was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to deliver classified material to China.
Trapped Between U.S. and China, South Korea Feels Trade War’s Pressure
A preliminary tariff deal with President Trump called for a large investment in the United States, while China has warned Seoul not to side with Washington.
India must work with China on EV tech for 5-10 years: Uno Minda chair
Since April this year, China has restricted the export of rare-earth permanent magnets (REPMs) to India, hitting production in the domestic automobile industry …
News Analysis: Trade deal or trade truce? Questions remain as Trump meets with China’s Xi
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping face a vast agenda at their meeting in Seoul, starting with the trade war over tariffs and high-tech exports.