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A Nvidia chip is seen through a magnifying glass on a green motherboard

Trump says China, others can't have Nvidia top AI chips

Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia's most advanced chips will be reserved for US companies and kept out of China and other countries, US President Donald Trump said.

Business • 03 Nov 25

McGrath to visit China amid boom in 'dangerous' products

Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath will visit China this week to meet senior government figures to discuss the protection of EU consumers, with concerns about the volumes of potentially dangerous products entering Europe from China amid a boom in low-value e-commerce purchases.

Business • 03 Nov 25

A journalist watches a recorded livestream of Chinese President Xi Jinping being greeted by South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung

China's Xi meets South Korean leader at APEC summit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung, after taking centre stage at an Asian summit in the wake of US President Donald Trump's departure.

World • 01 Nov 25

US President Donald Trump, wearing a white shirt, red tie and dark suit, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is wearing a white shirt, navy tie and navy suit. The background is dark.

What now for China-US trade tensions?

While the most important meeting of US President Donald Trump's four-day Asia tour ended with no formal press briefing and no formal deal signing, he insisted that it was "very successful".

Analysis and Comment • 30 Oct 25

US President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base

Fentanyl, beans and Ukraine: What did Trump and Xi agree?

A beaming US President Donald Trump hailed his "great success" in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the South Korean city of Busan.

World • 30 Oct 25

Four circular shaped magnets sit in a clear plastic dish on a green table.

What are the rare earths referenced in US, China deal?

What are rare earths and what are they used for?

World • 30 Oct 25

Trump cuts China tariffs after 'amazing' meeting with Xi

US President Donald Trump has said that he agreed to reduce tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, resuming US soybean purchases and maintaining the flow of rare earth minerals.

US • 30 Oct 25

US President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on board the USS George Washington aircraft carrier

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' leader, signs rare earth deal

US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Japan's first female leader Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo today, welcoming her pledge to accelerate a military buildup and signing deals on trade and rare earths.

World • 28 Oct 25

Oil prices slip on concerns over US-China trade tensions

Oil prices fell around 1% today as investors weighed a potential global glut, with US-China trade tensions adding to concerns about an economic slowdown and weaker energy demand.

Business • 20 Oct 25

China's Q3 GDP growth slows to one-year low

China's economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in a year in the third quarter as fragile domestic demand left it heavily reliant on manufacturing production and exports, stoking concerns about deepening structural imbalances.

Business • 20 Oct 25

Rescue workers at the wreckage of an AirACT cargo aircraft operated for Emirates Airline near the runway at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. The aircraft skidded into the sea after hitting a ground crew vehicl

Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway

A cargo plane hit a vehicle on the runway at Hong Kong's airport during landing and skidded into the sea, killing two ground crew workers, authorities have said.

World • 20 Oct 25

Donald Trump unveiled additional levies of 100% on China's US-bound exports a week ago

Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable

US President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on goods from China would not be sustainable but blamed China for the latest impasse in trade talks that began with Beijing tightening control over its rare earth exports.

Business • 17 Oct 25

Apple's Cook vows to boost investment in China

Apple's Tim Cook has today pledged to boost the tech giant's investment in China as it navigates the trade war between Beijing and Washington.

Business • 15 Oct 25

China's consumer price index - a key measure of inflation - dropped 0.3% year-on-year in September

China's consumer spending prices fell again last month

China's consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world's number two economy while fighting a trade war with the US.

Business • 15 Oct 25

A Chinese port with a truck and container in front of a large red crane

China trade beats forecasts as tariff fears rise

China's trade grew faster than expected last month, official data showed today, though fresh fears are rising of a major escalation in the tariff war between Beijing and Washington.

Business • 13 Oct 25

Metal cubes representing rare earth elements are stacked in front of China's flag

China tightens rare earth export controls

China has tightened its rare earth export controls, expanding restrictions on processing technology and spelling out its intention to limit exports to overseas defence and semiconductor users.

Business • 09 Oct 25

India and China to resume direct flights after five years

India and China will resume direct flights between their two countries this month after a five-year suspension, officials said, with bookings opening today.

Business • 03 Oct 25

Men and women working with cables in a factory in China

China factory activity shrinks for sixth month in a row

China's factory activity shrank for a sixth month in a row in September, official data showed today, as a domestic consumer slump and lingering trade uncertainty weigh on the economy.

Business • 30 Sep 25

The publication of the executive order shows Donald Trump is making progress on the sale of TikTok's US assets

Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok's US operations to US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law.

Business • 26 Sep 25

Power station with smoke bellowing out in China

China makes pledge to cut emissions for the first time

China has for the first time made specific emission cut pledges, though its goal of reducing planet-warming greenhouse gases to just 7-10% by 2035 is seen as far too modest.

Climate Change • 25 Sep 25

Social media app TikTok has 170 million US users

US, China in deal for TikTok to keep operating in US

US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement between the US and China to keep TikTok operating in the US, with three sources familiar with the matter saying the deal was similar to one discussed earlier this year.

Business • 17 Sep 25

China claims Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law

China's market regulator today said a preliminary investigation had found that Nvidia had violated the country's anti-monopoly law, marking the latest hit for the US chip giant.

Business • 15 Sep 25

Chinese factory, consumer activity slow amid struggles

China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data today revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.

Business • 15 Sep 25

Sainsbury's ends talks to sell Argos to China's JD.com

British supermarket group Sainsbury's said it has terminated talks with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com over selling the Argos general merchandise retailer, a day after confirming discussions were underway.

Business • 15 Sep 25

China's consumer price index - a key measure of inflation - dropped 0.4% year-on-year in August

China's economy under pressure as consumer slump deepens

Consumer prices in China fell last month at their fastest rate in six months, official data showed today, as leaders struggle to reignite demand in the world's second-largest economy.

Business • 10 Sep 25