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Asian stock markets started the week lower on Monday, as investors reacted to renewed trade war fears following fresh U.S. tariff threats and hints of retaliation from Beijing. Despite reassurances from President Donald Trump that relations with China \u201cwill be fine,\u201d markets remained on edge while awaiting signs of de-escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng Index<\/strong> fell 2.3%<\/strong>, leading regional declines amid a sell-off in major Chinese technology stocks. The Hang Seng TECH Index<\/strong> slid over 2%<\/strong>, with heavyweights Alibaba (HK:9988)<\/strong> and Tencent (HK:0700)<\/strong> losing ground. Mainland Chinese markets followed suit, as both the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300<\/strong> and Shanghai Composite<\/strong> dropped nearly 1%<\/strong> each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The weakness came after Trump announced plans to impose an additional 100% tariff<\/strong> on all Chinese exports to the U.S., citing national security and unfair trade practices. The move followed China\u2019s decision to restrict exports of critical minerals vital to U.S. industries. Trump also indicated new export controls<\/strong> on U.S.-made software deemed crucial to national defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beijing responded over the weekend, saying it \u201cdoes not want a trade war but is not afraid of one,\u201d warning of \u201cappropriate countermeasures\u201d<\/strong> if Washington follows through. The Chinese Commerce Ministry accused the U.S. of applying \u201cdouble standards\u201d and \u201cpoliticizing economic competition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elsewhere in Asia, selling pressure spread across major indexes. South Korea\u2019s KOSPI<\/strong> dropped 1.3%<\/strong>, weighed down by semiconductor and industrial stocks sensitive to global trade flows. Australia\u2019s S&P\/ASX 200<\/strong> slipped 0.6%<\/strong>, while Singapore\u2019s Straits Times Index<\/strong> fell 1%<\/strong>, reflecting the cautious tone across regional markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Japan, stock exchanges were closed for a public holiday, but Nikkei 225 futures<\/strong> rose 1.5%<\/strong>, supported by a weaker yen. The gains followed a political setback for Sanae Takaichi<\/strong>, whose coalition partner\u2019s withdrawal has introduced uncertainty into Japan\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The renewed tariff rhetoric comes at a fragile time for global markets, with investors already contending with sluggish Chinese economic data<\/strong>, policy tightening<\/strong> in major economies, and persistent inflation pressures<\/strong>. Analysts warned that escalating trade tensions could further weigh on Asian exports and global growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Trump\u2019s softer tone on Sunday helped lift U.S. futures slightly in early Asian trading, the region\u2019s equities remained largely risk-averse. Market participants are now watching for official statements from both Washington and Beijing, hoping for diplomatic signals that could cool the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With trade headlines dominating sentiment, investors are likely to tread cautiously in the coming sessions. Renewed tariffs could threaten supply chains and add volatility across equity and commodity markets. Traders will also keep an eye on the U.S. government shutdown\u2019s impact on global risk appetite, alongside upcoming earnings from major technology and industrial firms that could help gauge broader economic resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Asian stock markets started the week lower on Monday, as investors reacted to renewed trade war fears following fresh U.S. tariff threats and hints of retaliation from Beijing. Despite reassurances from President Donald Trump that relations with China \u201cwill be fine,\u201d markets remained on edge while awaiting signs of de-escalation. 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