China, Japan, S. Korea to strengthen trade

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Trump Tariffs Pushing US Asia Allies into China's Orbit
After their first trilateral economic meeting in over five years, China, Japan and South Korea vowed to strengthen their trading ties.
China, Japan, S. Korea to strengthen trade as Trump tariffs loom
South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialog in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Top trade officials from S. Korea, China and Japan voice opposition to protectionism as Trump’s tariffs loom
With US President Donald Trump set to announce reciprocal tariffs in early April, the top trade officials of South Korea, China and Japan have come together to voice opposition to trade protectionism.

China, manufacturing

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China's manufacturing hits 12-month high, driven by strong orders
China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, a factory survey showed on Monday, with new orders boosting production, giving the world's No. 2 economy some reprieve as it deals with an intensifying U.
More Signs of Green Shoots for China’s Economy in Manufacturing PMI
China’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in March, another sign of green shoots in the world’s second-largest economy as policymakers gear up for potential U.S. tariffs this week.
China’s factory activity accelerates in March even as US ramps up tariffs
China's factory activity hit a 12-month high in March, as the country ramped up measures to boost the economy in the face of an escalating tariff war with the United States. The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) - an indicator of factory activity - rose from 50.

China, Bank of Communications

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China bank shares rise after $72 billion recapitalisation plan
BEIJING (Reuters) -Shares in China's big state-owned banks rose on Monday after the lenders unveiled around a $72 billion recapitalisation plan to boost their core capital. The recapitalisation aims to help the banks to increase capital buffers and manage asset quality strains.
China beefs up its biggest banks to boost the economy
Four of China’s largest state-owned banks said on Sunday they plan to raise a combined 520 billion yuan ($71.60 billion) in private placements from investors, including the finance ministry, after Beijing pledged to help them support the economy.
China’s Big State Banks to Get $71.6 Billion Capital Injection
Four of China’s largest banks are planning to raise up to $71.6 billion via share sales under a finance ministry-led plan aimed at bolstering capital and beefing up lending to help boost the economy.

China, Japan and Pete Hegseth

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US Defense Secretary vows to stand with Japan in face of China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Japan on Sunday (March 30) as indispensable for tackling what he called "Chinese military aggression" and said implementing of a plan to upgrade the U.S military command in the country would get under way.
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth vows to stand with Japan in face of 'aggressive' China
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US to strengthen military presence in Japan to deter China’s aggression, says Hegseth
The US and Japan will deepen their coordination in the defense sector. Specifically, US military forces have already started shifting their operations in Japan to a new "war-fighting" command, informs Bloomberg,
China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024
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China’s No. 2 Steelmaker Makes Annual Loss of Nearly $1 Billion
Angang Steel Co Ltd., the listed arm of China’s second-biggest steelmaker, racked up a loss of nearly $1 billion last year, ...
A Peter Thiel Protégé Is Leading Trump’s AI Strategy Against China
He will work to counter Beijing without disrupting U.S. businesses.
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