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US presidential election 2024: Asia impact

US presidential election 2024: Asia impact
Latest news, updates, analysis and opinion about the 2024 US presidential election and its potential impact on Asia.
A paper by academics in China and Canada found “Chinese public opinion toward the USA is responsive to leadership changes and observable shifts in US policy rather than adhering to fixed ideological positions”. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

Chinese watching US moved more by policy, events than entrenched ideology: paper

Researchers in Shanghai and Vancouver find Chinese are more optimistic about their country’s ability to withstand external economic pressure.

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US-China relations

What fate awaits undocumented Chinese migrants in the US under Trump?

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New Zealand

‘Please don’t do that’: New Zealand urges Trump to spare ally from tariffs

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US-China relations

For US to edge China in tech, add visa options to lure quantum workers: official

‘Significant’ labour shortfall runs into tens of thousands as Washington and allies worry about Beijing cracking their encryption.

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An empty parcel of land surrounded by water on three sides including Lake Michigan to the east that PsiQuantum, an American quantum-computing company, plans to build on the border between Illinois and Indiana. Photo: Chicago Tribune/TNS
Stocks

Rush to ‘value up’ may be Asia stocks’ best defence against Trump

Governments and regulators across Asia are hurrying to implement their own versions of Japan’s decade-long ‘Value Up’ programme.

Donald Trump

Asia likely to snap up cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump slaps tariffs

Producers could be forced to cut prices and divert supply to Asia, where refiners are equipped to process heavy high-sulphur crude.

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US presidential election 2024

Global Impact | New leaders in Asia, as well as the US, create questions as Trump return looms

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how the Trump administration will fare across a much-changed political landscape in Asia.

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US president-elect Donald Trump. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Can Trump, avid TikTok user and China critic, save it from a US ban?

Republican loyalty test brews as president-elect’s support this year for popular social-media app runs headlong into tough-on-Beijing vows.

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China trade

China races to stockpile US chips before Trump ramps up sanctions

As more US tech curbs look likely in second Trump term, China’s imports of made-in-America integrated circuits have surged by 60 per cent.

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Japan

Japan downplays Trump pick Gabbard’s warnings of its military threat to US

Gabbard, who Trump has nominated as his director of national intelligence, warned against a ‘remilitarised Japan’ in a social media post.

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Donald Trump alongside Tulsi Gabbard during a town hall meeting in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on August 29. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Will Trump’s presidency reshape Southeast Asia’s trade, security landscape?

Trump’s tariff threat and disdain for defence allies coupled with ‘China hawks’ in his cabinet pose great risk for the region, experts say.

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Donald Trump attends the America First Policy Institute’s gala in Florida on November 14. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
US-China relations

Speculation over Trump’s US treasury pick reveals divergent views in transition

China tariffs in focus as president-elect’s high-profile advisers like Elon Musk push candidates who embody a break from ‘business as usual’.

US-India relations

As US and India line up in a second Trump administration, China could be targeted

Trump nominees for high-level positions suggest Washington will lean more toward New Delhi and further from Beijing, analysts say.

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China trade

China’s vice-premier pushes trade resilience amid US tariff threat

He Lifeng also pushed for smart transition and integrated development of regional ports in Guangdong province on Sunday.

Cranes and shipping containers at Yantian Port in Shenzhen. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong investors say they are bullish about Trump presidency, survey shows

Survey shows 70 per cent of Hongkongers believe Trump will be better for global economy than opponent Harris.

People crossed the street in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
Donald Trump

Will Trump’s cabinet picks ignite tensions in the Middle East and South Asia?

While Israel and India may be ‘happy’ with Trump’s nominees, analysts say they have raised fears of conflict with Iran and regional instability.

India

Trump 2.0 sparks concern in India about mobility of skilled workers to US

Experts say Trump’s administration could reintroduce tougher immigration policies and pull back on the H-1B visa for skilled professionals.

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Thailand

Trump win sparks bitcoin boom across Asia: ‘it rises above the chaos’

With bitcoin prices surging, Asia’s digital asset entrepreneurs see new opportunities under Trump 2.0.

Speakers during a panel discussion at the Devcon 7 in Bangkok on November 15. Photo: EFDevcon / Twitter
Japan

Is Japan’s Ishiba too ‘weak’ to deal with Trump? Split views on talks

Conservatives urge Ishiba to wait until his domestic political position stabilises, while others say avoiding Trump could pose greater risks.

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Australia

Trump’s return sparks fears over Aukus submarine deal and Indo-Pacific stability

While some analysts believe the alliance remains strong, others fear Trump’s transactional approach could lead to instability.

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China trade

China-Russia trade to hit new highs, but Trump factor, payments cloud outlook

US president-elect Donald Trump’s return and prolonged financial sanctions could complicate trade between Russia and China.

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A man browses through alcohol at a market where Russian products are sold in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Video | TRUMP’S RETURN: CHAOS 2.0?

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India

Can India benefit from Trump’s bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war?

If Donald Trump were to successfully help end the war, India could get a boost on the diplomatic and trade fronts, analysts say.

Indonesia

Can Indonesia’s Prabowo build rapport with Trump and stave off US protectionism?

Concerns about Indonesia’s economy have emerged given Donald Trump’s distrust of multilateralism and climate change policies.

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New Zealand

Will New Zealand’s alliance with Aukus shift under Trump’s second term?

Analysts believe Wellington will adopt a “wait and see” approach, potentially shifting towards a hedging strategy if Trump abandons the region.

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Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event on November 6, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: TNS
US-China trade war

Opinion | How Asia can strengthen its trade, manufacturing as Trump returns

Staying ahead will require diversifying in hi-tech sectors, boosting workforce resilience and advancing sustainable supply chains.

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Yunus could ‘bury the hatchet’ with Trump to advance ties

Yunus congratulated Trump on his election win, sending an ‘important signal’ for improved bilateral ties and cooperation, analysts say.

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Australia

Australia’s envoy Kevin Rudd gets ominous hint from ex-Trump aide on his future

Rudd has deleted his anti-Trump social media posts, including one describing him as ‘the most destructive president in history’.

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