US tariffs blamed after private survey finds manufacturing in China contracted in May for the first time in eight months - to the lowest level since September 2022.

Senator says China probably cheers the White House move to revoke some students' visas because the CCP wants these students to come home, not stay in the US

Most Asian markets fell on Monday amid concern about the rise in trade tension between the US and China

Commerce ministry says it upheld the trade agreement, while the US launched new "restrictive" measures on chips, software and students - issues the US has said were not in the deal.

US Trade Rep says China was slow to restore access to rare-earth minerals, while Beijing was unhappy about new export controls and other moves imposed by the White House

The move is the latest disruption in Chinese purchases of US ethane, which hit a record of 492,000 barrels per day in 2024

Synopsys - one of three US firms that dominate the electronic design automation software market in China - has halted services in the country because of the new restrictions

Federal appeals court pauses Wednesday's trade court ruling that said US tariffs were invalid under an emergency law; that caused Asian markets to fall on Friday.

The latest restrictions affect electronic design software and chemicals for semiconductors, butane and ethane, machine tools, and aviation equipment

Analysts say his trade goals can probably be achieved via sector-specific tariffs or other levies; but International Trade Court ruling creates uncertainty for business and trade negotiations

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers a "smooth transition" to Chinese or other students who may not be able to enrol at Harvard for next year

Fast fashion giant changed its plan after failing to win support for its UK listing from regulators in China, sources say