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Opinion | How progress, not just profit, drives China’s approach to industry

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In a tense election year for the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised Chinese non-market practices during a recent visit to China, amid suggestions of further tariffs on Chinese products ranging from electric vehicles to metals. In the view of the US, China’s expanding industrial capabilities could spell disaster for international markets, and … Read more

China penalises US acid imports in retaliatory move as trade relations grow caustic

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China announced on Friday it would levy anti-dumping penalties of over 40 per cent on imports of a chemical from the United States used in foods, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and drug intermediates – a retaliation against similar action from Washington as tensions build in bilateral trade. Starting from Saturday, operators will be required to provide corresponding … Read more