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16-04-2025
Hong Kong's postal service has stopped sending packages to the US in response to President Trump's tariffs on China, which have escalated to 145%. The move affects both surface and airmail packages containing goods, but not documents. The decision comes after the Trump administration closed a loophole allowing retailers to send goods worth less than $800 to the US without paying tariffs. Hong Kong, a separate customs territory and free port, has long been a middle ground between China and the US, but is being drawn into China's camp as the trade war escalates.
Entities: Hong Kong, United States, China, President Trump, Trump administration • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
16-04-2025
Hongkongers are increasingly choosing Easter breaks in mainland China over Japan due to earthquake concerns. Travel agencies reported a 30% increase in mainland travel bookings, while Japan tour groups dropped by as much as half. High-speed rail tickets to mainland destinations are sold out, and some airlines have reduced flights to Japan.
Entities: Hongkongers, Easter, mainland China, Japan, South China Morning Post • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
16-04-2025
Hong Kong's top government adviser, Regina Ip, says the city should distinguish between the US administration and business sector in the ongoing tariff war, as the latter is also a "victim". Ip believes the US will ultimately lose in the trade war and that Hong Kong should not abandon its traditional trade partners, such as the US, while diversifying its markets globally. She cited the American Chamber of Commerce's supportive stance towards Hong Kong's government as evidence that the US business sector is not aligned with the Trump administration's trade policies.
Entities: Regina Ip, Hong Kong, US, Trump, American Chamber of Commerce • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
16-04-2025
Hong Kong Post has suspended its shipping of goods to the US by sea immediately and will suspend its air mail service from April 27 due to US tariffs imposed under Donald Trump's administration. The post office stated it will not collect tariffs on behalf of the US and warned Hongkongers to prepare for "exorbitant and unreasonable fees" due to the "unreasonable and bullying" US acts. The suspension is in response to the US government's elimination of the "de minimus" exemption and increased tariffs on postal items containing goods from Hong Kong.
Entities: Hong Kong, Hong Kong Post, US, Donald Trump, Trump's administration • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
16-04-2025
Hong Kong's postal service has suspended sending packages to the United States in response to the White House's plan to charge tariffs on small, low-value parcels from the city. The move is part of an escalating trade war between China and the U.S., with Hong Kong being swept up in the conflict. The U.S. had planned to close a loophole allowing small goods to be sent from China and Hong Kong without paying tariffs, effective May 2. Hong Kong's postal service stated that it would not collect tariffs on behalf of the U.S. and urged the public to be prepared to pay "exorbitant and unreasonable fees" when sending items to the U.S. Those in Hong Kong will now have to rely on private carriers like FedEx to send packages to the U.S.
Entities: Hong Kong, United States, White House, China, Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
