World Apr 07 Nations debate response to U.S. trade war as global markets roiled China struck a note of confidence even as markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai tumbled.
Nation Apr 07 Wall Street follows global markets with sharp declines as Trump doubles down on tariffs The Dow earlier fell as many as 1,700 points following even worse losses worldwide on worries that Trump's tariffs could torpedo the global economy.
Politics Apr 04 China hits back with 34 percent tariff on U.S. imports as world weighs how to deal with Trump’s hikes As world markets wallowed in heavy losses Friday, Taiwan's president promised to provide support to industries most vulnerable to the 32% tariffs Trump ordered in his "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs announcement.
World Apr 03 Calls for global trade talks from countries around the globe as Trump tariffs cause worry The measured responses from key trading partners highlighted a lack of appetite for an outright trade war.
World Jan 13 Chinese exports jump 10.7% in December, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office.
Nation Dec 23 Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
World Dec 03 China bans exports to U.S. of key high-tech materials in response to chip sanctions The 140 companies newly included in the U.S. so-called "entity list" subject to export controls are nearly all based in China.
World Jul 19 Global technology outage disrupts flights, banks and companies around the world Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said the trouble with the update it issued that was affecting computers running Microsoft Windows was not a security incident or cyberattack.
World Mar 06 China says economy got a strong start in 2024, sets sights on latest technology, upgrading factories Top Chinese financial officials have outlined details of the ruling Communist Party's plans for the year, saying a 5% target for economic growth is within reach after a strong start to the year.
World Mar 04 China seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage housing market as annual congress convenes China's efforts to restore confidence and rev up the economy will top the agenda during this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature.