Trade War
Newsletter 313 - Aug. 16, 2026
Trade War
The latest, most vital news on China's economy and its business and political relationship with the world
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China’s great economic reformer Zhu Rongji - RIP
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Trade War
Even as US and China prepare for a Trump-Xi summit, both engage in tit-for-tat trade actions. Beijing lashes out at US restrictions on Chinese robots and says it will limit US access to drones.
Tit for tat trade actions continue in run-up to Xi visit to Washington
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Taiwan economy grows 13.72% in the first half, the fastest since 1976. Taiwanese exports to US surpass China’s in first five months. And Chinese Politburo holds off on stimulus despite weak GDP.
Trade War is back after three weeks in Beijing and Taipei (take 2)
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Global trade tensions still high after Trump-Xi summit. Beijing warns against growing protectionism and slaps restrictions on scores of US companies.
China mixes warnings of trade fractures with protectionist measures
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China experiences first drop in retail sales since end of Covid. Fixed asset investment falls 4.1% in the first five months. And the property sector continues to swoon with investment down 16.2% this year.
More bad news for China’s economy and Beijing’s careful approach to AI
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