Trump’s tariffs, US tech giants embrace China’s DeepSeek: 5 weekend reads you missed

SCMP | Feb. 2, 2025, 11 p.m. | Original

US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on the country’s three largest trading partners, risking a trade war that could cause broad economic disruption. Photo: AFP

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider .
Ships are loaded at the container terminal of the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on January 25, 2025. Photo: AFP
Ships are loaded at the container terminal of the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on January 25, 2025. Photo: AFP
US tech firms are rushing to adopt DeepSeek as part of their AI offerings. Photo: Reuters
US tech firms are rushing to adopt DeepSeek as part of their AI offerings. Photo: Reuters
Illustration: Davies Christian Surya
Illustration: Davies Christian Surya

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