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Companies Left China to Dodge US Tariffs. Now Some Are Heading Back
A year after shifting production and sourcing out of China to avoid higher US tariffs, some companies are learning that finding substitutes for the country's factory ecosystem is not so easy.
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets.
Trump Shaves China Tariffs After ‘Amazing’ Xi Meeting
The meeting between US president Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping resulted in an agreement to de-escalate some measures but left fundamental issues unresolved.
Trump, Xi Set to Formalise Trade Truce After Months of Chaos
Initial signals indicate the leaders are readying a pact that could see a rollback of some tariffs, fees and export restrictions threatened or implemented in recent months.
Trump Threatens China Tariffs, Sees ‘No Reason’ to Meet Xi
Markets recoiled at the president’s comments, with the Nasdaq 100 down as much as 2.4 percent.
Sale of TikTok’s US Assets May Get Boost After Trump-Xi Call
Trump said on Truth Social on Friday that he appreciated ‘the approval of the TikTok Deal’ from Xi, while Xi’s statement did not mention an approval.
US and China Holding Talks on Trade War, Trump Says After Beijing Rebuttal
Trump told reporters the US and China held talks on Thursday to resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
China Says US Should Revoke Unilateral Tariffs, Denies Talks
Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said Thursday, “Any reports on development in talks are groundless” and called for the US to revoke all unilateral tariffs imposed on China.
What China’s 20th National Congress Means for Fashion
Xi Jinping has secured a precedent-breaking third term as president and elevated party loyalists to key positions, indicating the country’s government will stick to its zero-Covid policies and prioritise security concerns over economic growth.
China’s Booming Luxury Market Won’t Be Smooth Sailing Next Year
As repatriation of luxury spend continues in 2022, domestic sales in China are expected to surpass 2019 levels by 90 to 110 percent, but that doesn’t mean brands can rest on their laurels amid government crackdowns and economic headwinds.