Second deal under Trump underscores Washington’s support for Taipei in China stand-off

Carmaker hopes China sales will offset US protectionism and supply-chain issues

Emerging markets leave developed nations behind in race for renewable power

John Thornton and Mark Bristow to run $18bn Barrick Gold and Randgold combination

Survey shows business as usual but nearly half of respondents say tariffs hurt

Brent crude above $81 a barrel while Draghi’s remarks send bond yields rising

Trade representative Robert Lighthizer targets those profiting from shift of manufacturing offshore

Taiwan electronics groups forced to consider quitting China to escape Trump’s tariffs

Led by China, countries from Turkey to India are looking for opportunities

Consumers report rise in income growth but negative headlines weigh on spending

Victory is political upset in country that has been focus of China and India

Students continue to back workers in dispute over trade union rights

Tensions heighten as midnight deadline to avoid new duties passes without negotiations

Reboot of commercial lending to emerging nations in face of Beijing ‘economic warfare’

Rail link accelerates Hong Kong’s integration as critics fear erosion of autonomy 

Agreement could pave way to restoration of diplomatic relations

Local governments press banks into buying $200bn ‘special-purpose’ securities

Mid-range manufacturing push improves the Chinese position as trade war intensifies

Beijing can offer hope to the continent but debt is a cause for concern

London-based start-up is first European tech ‘unicorn’ to go public since Adyen doubled in price