Blinken arrives in Beijing in bid to thaw frosty US-China relations
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in China ahead of talks with top Chinese officials. The trip was originally planned for February but postponed after a suspected Chinese spy balloon flew over American airspace. Daily Express :: World Feed
iPhone maker turns to electric vehicles as US-China tensions rise
Taiwan company Foxconn reports that electric vehicles will drive its growth in coming decades as it moves some of its supply chains from China to Mexico and Vietnam. Company chairman Young Liu says he is hoping for ‘peace and stability’ despite Chinese threats. Daily Express :: World Feed
Covid investigation: US-China tension has ‘delayed pandemic origin search’ – WHO expert
AN EXPERT said the world could have known how the coronavirus pandemic emerged by now if it were not for frosty relations between the United States and China. Daily Express :: World Feed
FTSE 100 LIVE: US-China investment flows plummet to NINE YEAR low as tensions explode
INVESTMENT between the US and China have plummeted to a nine-year low after being hit by conflict and tensions that could see more Chinese companies come under pressure to cut ties with US operations. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
World War 3: Australia ‘carefully’ watching for US-China trade diversions
AUSTRALIA is “carefully and closely” watching trade between US and China for signs of trade diversion. Daily Express :: World Feed
Pound US Dollar exchange rate: GBP/USD rises as US-China tensions escalate
The pound has edged up against the US dollar this morning, taking the pairing to $ 1.218. On Tuesday morning, the European Union stated that there will be no further Brexit talks as long as the UK government insists on making changes to Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement. Negotiators stated that suggested changes, such as scrapping […]
US-China trade war leaves Vietnam furious as products relabelled to dodge Trump tariffs
VIETNAM customs officials have reacted with fury after finding products relabelled as ‘Made in Vietnam’ to dodge US tariffs on imports. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Oil prices PLUNGE to lowest level since January as US-China trade war damages demand
OIL prices hit their lowest level since January today, sparking calls for producer club OPEC to extend supply cuts amid damage from global tensions. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pound US dollar exchange rate: GBP steadies on US-China trade deal update
THE pound US dollar exchange rate is steady today and is trading around $ 1.302 at the time of writing. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
China economy SLOWS to WEAKEST since GLOBAL CRASH on US-China trade war fears
CHINA’S economy has felt the brunt from an escalating trade war with the US as latest figures show growth is at its slowest for almost a decade. The Asian stock market has been rattled on consumer fears of a slowdown in economic growth, with stocks plunging to an almost four-year low this week. Daily Express […]