China passes tariff law as tensions with trading partners simmer

China on Friday passed a law leaving its biggest trade partners in no doubt that it can hit back should they put tariffs on the exports of the world's No.2 economy as Washington and Brussels take aim ... Read More

US tariffs review of over US$300 billion worth of Chinese imports almost done, says top trade envoy

Biden administration 'taking a serious look' at existing tools to deal effectively with Beijing's policies causing 'dependencies and vulnerabilities' US lawmakers also raise questions about withdrawal ... Read More

Chinese Exporters Confident Despite U.S. Tariff Threats Amid Strong International Demand

The Canton Fair, China's largest trade event held in Guangzhou, has recently become a vivid display of the resilience and adaptability of Chinese exporters amid escalating global trade tensions. Read More

World faces permanently higher interest rates, warns Bank of England official

Inflation fell less than expected in Britain last month, official figures show, as Andrew Bailey indicated the Bank of England will begin cutting interest rates this summer. Read More

TikTok faces crossroads as U.S. Congress fast-tracks divest-or-ban bill

The U.S. Congress is expected to vote on a new version of the TikTok divest-or-ban bill as soon as tonight. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to include ... Read More

Wall Street Breakfast: European Competitiveness

This article discusses EU mulling a single capital market union, 23andMe CEO’s plan to take it private, Micron’s $6.1B chip grant, and potential fast-tracking of the TikTok divestment bill. Read More

GB News to axe 40 jobs weeks after revealing heavy losses

GB News is to cut 40 jobs as the opinionated broadcaster battles to stem losses. Staff were informed of the cuts at a company-wide meeting on Friday afternoon following previous warnings that a ... Read More

Why China's economy is in BIG trouble

Fast-forward to 2024 and growth has stalled. The economy has suffered everything from a property slump to enormous public debt and high youth unemployment. And given China's rapidly ageing population ... Read More