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FRI · 2026-04-17 · 09:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0417-70271
NSR-2026-0417-70271News Report·EN·Economic Impact
US-China tensions simmer, economy outperforms, Auto China begins
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports on several key developments related to China. Tensions between the US and China remain a persistent issue.
Raymond Ma,Neil DenslowSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-17 · 09:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports on several key developments related to China. Tensions between the US and China remain a persistent issue. Despite these tensions, the Chinese economy is reportedly outperforming expectations. The Auto China event, a major automotive industry exhibition, is also commencing. The SCMP offers premium content, including newsletters, event calendars, visualisations, and expert analysis, to provide in-depth coverage of these and other China-related news stories. Access to this exclusive content requires a subscription to SCMP Plus.
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Auto China is beginning.
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US-China tensions are simmering.
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The economy is outperforming.
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