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Trump claims US and China are talking trade
US President Donald Trump says Beijing and Washington are getting down to brass tacks. On Thursday, Trump said that top Chinese officials have reached out to Washington “a number of times” to discuss trade issues, adding he is “confident that… Read More »

Trump eyes tariffs on critical mineral imports
The US almost figured out a better use for tariffs. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump launched a probe into processed critical mineral imports, laying the groundwork for new tariffs. The Section 232 investigation, which assesses whether imports threaten national security, comes… Read More »

Major shadow bank Zhongrong International Trust faces potential liquidation
After years of distress, the curtain may finally be falling on Zhongrong International Trust, one of China’s biggest shadow banks. Zhongrong’s state-appointed custodians – Citic Trust and CCB Trust – have reportedly filed to liquidate the embattled firm after deeming… Read More »