China-US Trade War
Economy
[Big read] Can ASEAN continue to reap economic benefits from the US-China rivalry?
Southeast Asia once benefited from China-US rivalry as companies shifted supply chains into the region. Now, tighter US rules are forcing countries to account for their Chinese links — and putting their strategic neutrality to the test. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Zhou Yifei finds out.
Zhou Yifei
06 Oct 2026
Politics
Trump-Xi summit: Grand optics, unresolved rivalry
The Trump-Xi summit delivered grand ceremony and a few practical gains, while playing to the domestic audiences of both leaders. But issues such as AI, trade and Taiwan remain unresolved, underscoring the deep rivalry between the US and China. Joseph Chinyong Liow, Dean and Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, shares his analysis.
Joseph Chinyong Liow
28 Sep 2026
Politics
Trump-Xi summit: Red carpet and bombers reveal new era of managed rivalry
Donald Trump’s lavish welcome for Xi Jinping blends pageantry with military force, but behind the red carpet lies Beijing’s push for managed rivalry. Lianhe Zaobao’s Han Yong Hong shares her views on the high-stakes summit.
Han Yong Hong
25 Sep 2026
Economy
[Big read] Is Singapore the ultimate ‘China+1’ biopharma hub?
China’s biotech industry is becoming a formidable force in drug R&D and manufacturing. For Singapore, its rise brings new competition — but also an opportunity to strengthen its role as a trusted China+1 hub for global pharma. Lianhe Zaobao senior business correspondent Lewis Ong Yong Huat speaks with industry players and government officials to find out more.
Lewis Ong Yong Huat
09 Sep 2026
Economy
How Guangzhou and Shenzhen weathered Trump’s tariff storm
Guangzhou and Shenzhen, manufacturing and technology engines of Guangdong province, were hard-hit by Trump 2.0 tariffs, but they managed to bounce back or even hold steady with resilience under pressure. Economics professor Jiang Kun gives her analysis in ThinkChina’s Eye on Guangdong series.
Jiang Kun
26 Aug 2026
Politics
Trump in Beijing: Why China may miss Trump after 2029
Even as US-China rivalry deepens, Beijing may look back on Trump’s transactional unpredictability as a rare stabiliser in an increasingly ideological and uncertain post-Trump world, argues Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Sim Tze Wei.
Sim Tze Wei
14 May 2026
Economy
America’s tariff wars are far from over
While the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs has put a dent in President Trump’s strategy and the Middle East crisis adds caution, the US’s tariffs wars are far from over. China and other major surplus economies could be vulnerable to new measures. As trade talks continue and China-US industrial relations stay firmly intertwined, says Chinese academic Tao Zhigang, Chinese companies need to transform to survive.
Tao Zhigang
19 Mar 2026
Politics
Supreme Court ruling weakens Trump ahead of China visit
The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump’s tariffs, limiting his leverage and signalling rising domestic opposition. Ahead of his visit to China, his ability to secure favourable trade and political concessions is under pressure, says Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yu Zeyuan.
Yu Zeyuan
23 Feb 2026
Economy
Will China’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus overwhelm global trade?
China’s exports are booming like never before. With a US$1.2 trillion surplus, the world wonders: can global trade absorb it, or is a reckoning on the horizon? Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chen Jing contemplates what China could do next.
Chen Jing
19 Jan 2026
Politics
Malaysia-US rare earths deal: Gold or poison?
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim certainly has his hands full after being accused of selling out Malaysian interests by signing an MOU on critical minerals with the US. How will Anwar balance both domestic criticism and his desire to develop Malaysia’s rare earths industry? Malaysian writer Anthony Chong tells us more.
Anthony Chong Lip Teck
19 Nov 2025