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HomeOpinionAll stories China’s refusal to lift grain quotas raises questions over phase one deal * China will not raise its quotas for the import of grains, according to vice agriculture and rural affairs minister Han Jun, raising the prospect of a stand-off with the US * Analysts suggest that while corn, rice and wheat were only likely to make up a small part of farm good purchases, the refusal to budge makes it more challenging 3 hours ago China economy US-China trade deal could see Beijing loosen monetary policy, say analysts A trade deal with US may have emboldened China’s central bank to ease monetary policy at home, analysts say. A trade deal with US may have emboldened China’s central bank to ease monetary policy at home, analysts say. 6 Jan 2020 - 3:31PM US-China trade deal could see Beijing loosen monetary policy, say analysts US-China trade war exclusive | China to travel to US on January 13 to sign phase one trade deal China delegation reschedules US trip to sign phase on deal after US President Donald Trump announced January 15 date for ‘high representatives’ from Beijing to sign. China delegation reschedules US trip to sign phase on deal after US President Donald Trump announced January 15 date for ‘high representatives’ from Beijing to sign. 6 Jan 2020 - 3:29PM China to travel to US on January 13 to sign phase one trade deal Subscribe SCMP Today: SCMP TODAY: INTL EDITION Get updates direct to your inbox ____________________ (BUTTON) SIGN UP By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy Thank you for your subscription. You can also view our other newsletters. Advertisement European Union Can China and the EU put aside their differences and find common ground? Beijing’s focus in 2020 is expected to be less on the US and more on Europe, with a packed agenda of cooperative engagements with Brussels. Beijing’s focus in 2020 is expected to be less on the US and more on Europe, with a packed agenda of cooperative engagements with Brussels. 5 hours ago Can China and the EU put aside their differences and find common ground? Artificial intelligence United States limits exports of AI software to rival powers like China Companies that export certain types of geospatial imagery software must apply for a licence under a new rule set to take effect on Monday. Companies that export certain types of geospatial imagery software must apply for a licence under a new rule set to take effect on Monday. 4 Jan 2020 - 10:35PM United States limits exports of AI software to rival powers like China US-China trade war US farmers in limbo over unsigned trade deal and expecting another hard year Reluctance to invest until signing of a deal analysts warn would not be a quick fix for the farm economy, while government bailouts keep farmers planting crops China may not need. Reluctance to invest until signing of a deal analysts warn would not be a quick fix for the farm economy, while government bailouts keep farmers planting crops China may not need. 3 Jan 2020 - 4:33PM US farmers in limbo over unsigned trade deal and expecting another hard year China economy China’s small factories face 2020 headwinds, despite trade deal China’s small factories may have reported an uptick in orders, but the risks of the trade war have not abated, despite the phase one deal with the United States. China’s small factories may have reported an uptick in orders, but the risks of the trade war have not abated, despite the phase one deal with the United States. 2 Jan 2020 - 11:39PM China’s small factories face 2020 headwinds, despite trade deal US-China trade war Donald Trump ‘may use China trip to push for more concessions’ Observers say US president could make additional demands when he travels to Beijing after a phase-one trade deal is signed. Observers say US president could make additional demands when he travels to Beijing after a phase-one trade deal is signed. 1 Jan 2020 - 11:24PM Donald Trump ‘may use China trip to push for more concessions’ US-China trade war Trump says he will sign phase one US trade deal with China on January 15 The ceremony will take place at the White House, the president tweeted. The ceremony will take place at the White House, the president tweeted. 1 Jan 2020 - 1:16AM Trump says he will sign phase one US trade deal with China on January 15 US-China trade war Does China’s ‘ambiguous’ export control law contain trade war clues? A draft of China’s new export control law has been published, and legal scholars vary on how much it is related to the trade war with the United States. A draft of China’s new export control law has been published, and legal scholars vary on how much it is related to the trade war with the United States. 31 Dec 2019 - 10:12PM Does China’s ‘ambiguous’ export control law contain trade war clues? China targets internet giants in antitrust law overhaul The proposal follows heightened scrutiny of technology companies worldwide, as regulators investigate the extent to which internet giants from Facebook to Google can use valuable data to shore up their dominance. The proposal follows heightened scrutiny of technology companies worldwide, as regulators investigate the extent to which internet giants from Facebook to Google can use valuable data to shore up their dominance. 16 minutes ago China targets internet giants in antitrust law overhaul Baidu said to eye secondary listing in Hong Kong Amid rising trade and tech tensions between China and the US, Washington has been ratcheting up its scrutiny of Chinese firms with a large presence in the US. Amid rising trade and tech tensions between China and the US, Washington has been ratcheting up its scrutiny of Chinese firms with a large presence in the US. 1 hour ago Baidu said to eye secondary listing in Hong Kong US firms and consumers, not China, paying for Trump’s tariffs New study shows duties had no major impact on foreign export prices, suggesting US is bearing almost all the burden in most sectors. New study shows duties had no major impact on foreign export prices, suggesting US is bearing almost all the burden in most sectors. 7 Jan 2020 - 6:28AM US firms and consumers, not China, paying for Trump’s tariffs Huawei and ZTE bans: US government sets deadline for public comments Public can air their thoughts until February 3 on the FCC’s November vote to ban US rural wireless providers from tapping the US$8.5 billion government fund to buy equipment from the two Chinese suppliers. Public can air their thoughts until February 3 on the FCC’s November vote to ban US rural wireless providers from tapping the US$8.5 billion government fund to buy equipment from the two Chinese suppliers. 7 Jan 2020 - 6:00AM Huawei and ZTE bans: US government sets deadline for public comments Rubio urges US Congress to pass Uygur bill to counter Xinjiang crackdown Republican senator says human rights issues should not be overlooked for the trade deal or ‘intermingled’ with geopolitical issues. Republican senator says human rights issues should not be overlooked for the trade deal or ‘intermingled’ with geopolitical issues. 6 Jan 2020 - 11:16PM Rubio urges US Congress to pass Uygur bill to counter Xinjiang crackdown China offers trade show attendees free legal help in case of US seizures The extra caution and warning comes as the tech cold war between the US and China ratchets up, despite a phase one trade agreement being agreed in principle. The extra caution and warning comes as the tech cold war between the US and China ratchets up, despite a phase one trade agreement being agreed in principle. 6 Jan 2020 - 7:05PM China offers trade show attendees free legal help in case of US seizures Trump administration said to press Dutch hard to cancel China chip equipment sale The US campaign began in 2018, after the Dutch government gave semiconductor equipment maker ASML, the global leader in a critical chip-making process known as lithography, a licence to sell its most advanced machine to a Chinese customer. The US campaign began in 2018, after the Dutch government gave semiconductor equipment maker ASML, the global leader in a critical chip-making process known as lithography, a licence to sell its most advanced machine to a Chinese customer. 6 Jan 2020 - 10:31PM Trump administration said to press Dutch hard to cancel China chip equipment sale Deal bankers see a slump in M&A activity to lowest since 2014: Dealogic Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, recorded a 10.3 per cent decline in transactions to US$667.8 billion last year, according to Dealogic Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, recorded a 10.3 per cent decline in transactions to US$667.8 billion last year, according to Dealogic 6 Jan 2020 - 9:12PM Deal bankers see a slump in M&A activity to lowest since 2014: Dealogic China services sector growth slows amid falling business confidence The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slowed to 52.5 last month from 53.5 in November, with business confidence falling to the second lowest on record. The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slowed to 52.5 last month from 53.5 in November, with business confidence falling to the second lowest on record. 6 Jan 2020 - 9:12PM China services sector growth slows amid falling business confidence China to ‘trigger the vigour’ of manufacturers hit by US trade war State Council says it will move to ‘trigger the vigour’ of China’s manufacturing sector and boost small and private enterprises affected by the trade war with the US. State Council says it will move to ‘trigger the vigour’ of China’s manufacturing sector and boost small and private enterprises affected by the trade war with the US. 6 Jan 2020 - 10:33AM China to ‘trigger the vigour’ of manufacturers hit by US trade war Trump to send big government contingent to CES tech event In prior years, the event has drawn fewer senior US officials and did not draw any in 2019 because of a government shutdown. In prior years, the event has drawn fewer senior US officials and did not draw any in 2019 because of a government shutdown. 4 Jan 2020 - 12:19PM Trump to send big government contingent to CES tech event Suzhou eyes increased foreign investment as it chases fresh growth As Shanghai, mainland China’s economic hub, moves further towards services, manufacturing could move to cities such as Suzhou, which on Friday earmarked 70 square kilometres of land for such business, with priority to be given to foreign investment. As Shanghai, mainland China’s economic hub, moves further towards services, manufacturing could move to cities such as Suzhou, which on Friday earmarked 70 square kilometres of land for such business, with priority to be given to foreign investment. 4 Jan 2020 - 7:42AM Suzhou eyes increased foreign investment as it chases fresh growth 6G: the new frontier – if the world can work out how to use it Researchers in China and beyond are looking into the next generation of wireless technology but there are strategic and technical barriers to overcome, observers say. Researchers in China and beyond are looking into the next generation of wireless technology but there are strategic and technical barriers to overcome, observers say. 4 Jan 2020 - 10:35PM 6G: the new frontier – if the world can work out how to use it China-made car exports set for boost amid auto industry reforms Exports of foreign-branded cars assembled in China are expected to rise as the domestic market matures and Beijing opens its auto industry, a new government report reveals. Exports of foreign-branded cars assembled in China are expected to rise as the domestic market matures and Beijing opens its auto industry, a new government report reveals. 4 Jan 2020 - 3:20AM China-made car exports set for boost amid auto industry reforms Citibank, JPMorgan see political risks dominating 2020 market sentiment Chinese internet stocks and smartphone makers are likely to be among winners in 2020, providing shelter to investors amid lingering US-China trade war, according to Citibank. Bonds and real estate may offer safer bets, JPMorgan Asset Management said. Chinese internet stocks and smartphone makers are likely to be among winners in 2020, providing shelter to investors amid lingering US-China trade war, according to Citibank. Bonds and real estate may offer safer bets, JPMorgan Asset Management said. 3 Jan 2020 - 7:30AM Citibank, JPMorgan see political risks dominating 2020 market sentiment Deadly Taiwan helicopter crash ‘won’t affect military operations’ Chief of general staff and seven other senior personnel were killed when Black Hawk chopper went down in mountainous area outside Taipei on Thursday. Chief of general staff and seven other senior personnel were killed when Black Hawk chopper went down in mountainous area outside Taipei on Thursday. 3 Jan 2020 - 5:47AM Deadly Taiwan helicopter crash ‘won’t affect military operations’ China makes it easier to import soybean through northern border Changes to customs regulations could smooth the way for shipments from neighbours such as Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine. Changes to customs regulations could smooth the way for shipments from neighbours such as Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine. 2 Jan 2020 - 9:19PM China makes it easier to import soybean through northern border Kim’s nukes to Singapore’s voters: 20 things to watch in 2020 With continuing disputes in the South China Sea, a leadership transition on the cards in Malaysia and no end in sight for the Hong Kong protests, there’s plenty to watch out for. With continuing disputes in the South China Sea, a leadership transition on the cards in Malaysia and no end in sight for the Hong Kong protests, there’s plenty to watch out for. 3 Jan 2020 - 2:31PM Kim’s nukes to Singapore’s voters: 20 things to watch in 2020 Xi Jinping to take over as host of ‘17+1’ summit with European leaders Decision to replace Premier Li Keqiang at annual meeting reflects Beijing’s increased focus on Europe amid rising tensions with US, sources say. Decision to replace Premier Li Keqiang at annual meeting reflects Beijing’s increased focus on Europe amid rising tensions with US, sources say. 2 Jan 2020 - 11:44PM Xi Jinping to take over as host of ‘17+1’ summit with European leaders Hangzhou supports China’s push for AI dominance with huge subsidies Hangzhou, home to some of China’s biggest tech giants such as Alibaba and NetEase, is the latest of dozens of Chinese cities to announce subsidies for AI development over the past year, as the country eyes global leadership in the field by 2030. Hangzhou, home to some of China’s biggest tech giants such as Alibaba and NetEase, is the latest of dozens of Chinese cities to announce subsidies for AI development over the past year, as the country eyes global leadership in the field by 2030. 2 Jan 2020 - 10:41PM Hangzhou supports China’s push for AI dominance with huge subsidies Will this be the year 5G happens and Alexa and Siri cosy up? Experts talk about the five big trends for technology in 2020, from the US-China tech war to the prospect of Facebook, Google and Amazon finally paying meaningful taxes, the erosion of data privacy, and consolidation in TV streaming. Experts talk about the five big trends for technology in 2020, from the US-China tech war to the prospect of Facebook, Google and Amazon finally paying meaningful taxes, the erosion of data privacy, and consolidation in TV streaming. 2 Jan 2020 - 12:05AM Will this be the year 5G happens and Alexa and Siri cosy up? China’s AI tech champions are already powering millions of tasks China’s artificial intelligence champions said they will remain focused on original innovation in 2020 in their new year messages. China’s artificial intelligence champions said they will remain focused on original innovation in 2020 in their new year messages. 1 Jan 2020 - 5:40PM China’s AI tech champions are already powering millions of tasks The View | In US-China tussle for the best brains, Beijing must not rest easy Winston Mok Winston Mok 2 hours ago Macroscope | Trump’s re-election bid will shape the course of US dollar fate David Brown David Brown 7 Jan 2020 - 3:43AM Inside Out | Amid Trump discord, China must deepen its friendship with Europe David Dodwell David Dodwell 6 Jan 2020 - 6:00AM Opinion | As the US wakes up to China’s ambition, expect an epic arms race Daniel Wagner Daniel Wagner 6 Jan 2020 - 3:00AM City Beat | ‘Foreign forces’ a double-edged sword in tackling Hong Kong protests Unconventional style of US President Donald Trump could provide Beijing with an opportunity for dealing with unrest in city, as its future plays out in wider context of US-China relations. SCMP Columnist Tammy Tam Tammy Tam 5 Jan 2020 - 10:27PM Opinion | Carlos Ghosn fled Japan. Is Meng Wanzhou taking notes? Philip J. Cunningham Philip J. Cunningham 5 Jan 2020 - 9:00AM China Briefing | A defiant HK and a slowing economy, but Xi’s long game is certain The most certain thing of 2020 is uncertainty. But with Xi Jinping set to remain in power for life, one thing is assured: China’s political stability. SCMP Columnist Wang Xiangwei Wang Xiangwei 4 Jan 2020 - 9:30AM Opinion | The seven trends that will define China in the 2020s Andrew Leung Andrew Leung 4 Jan 2020 - 8:02AM Opinion | Why a rising China will not be a global aggressor Ian Inkster Ian Inkster 3 Jan 2020 - 11:22AM Opinion | In 2020, the most important decision in the world is in US voters’ hands Lawrence H. Summers Lawrence H. 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