Pak Yiu

New York

US News Editor at Nikkei Asia

Editor at @nikkeiasia covering U.S.-Asia cross politics and business 📨 [email protected] / DM for Signal

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Articles

Amnesty International opens satellite Hong Kong chapter

1 week ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

NEW YORK -- Human rights advocacy group Amnesty International on Tuesday launched a new Hong Kong chapter outside the city, a decision it says reflects the erosion of rights and freedoms since the Chinese government imposed a national security law in 2020. The rights group in October 2021 announced the closure of its Asia headquarters and Hong Kong section, ending research, advocacy and campaigning work after 45 years in the financial hub.
Chinese students sue to restore U.S. immigration status

1 week ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

NEW YORK -- Chinese students filed a lawsuit to the District Court in the Northern District of California on Friday challenging the U.S. government's cancellation of their student visas, alleging the move was arbitrary and in violation of the constitution. The visas and immigration status of Zhuoer Chen, Mengcheng Yu, Jiarong Ouyang and Gexi Guo were revoked in early April, an action that would require them to leave the country.
China's formidable logistics sector challenges Trump tariff enforcers

2 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Stella Yifan Xie |Pak Yiu

HONG KONG/NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump this week escalated his trade war with China. Standing in his way are tens of thousands of Chinese logistics companies that experts believe help manufacturers minimize the impact of U.S. tariffs through strategies that include undervaluing shipments or disguising their origins.
Vietnam willing to cut tariffs to U.S., Trump says after 'productive call'

2 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he had spoken with Vietnamese ruling party chief To Lam, in one of the first discussions between American and Asian leaders in the days since Trump announced "reciprocal" tariffs of up to 49% for the region's countries.
How Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs impact Asian countries

2 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pak Yiu

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a round of sweeping tariffs of up to 49% on Asian countries, arguing the move will raise revenue and revitalise domestic manufacturing. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets. In-depth interviews with industry leaders shaping the ecosystem. Subscribe nowAlready a Subscriber?
How Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs impact Asia: 5 things to know

3 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a round of sweeping tariffs of up to 49% on Asian countries, arguing the move will raise revenue and revitalize domestic manufacturing. The new levies include a baseline tariff of 10% on all countries, that will go into effect April 5, along with duties the Trump administration describes as "reciprocal" measures for levies and nontariff barriers imposed on U.S. exports.
U.S. agencies' key trade reviews due ahead of Trump's reciprocal tariffs

3 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

NEW YORK -- Federal agencies will submit reports Tuesday that address a range of trade issues and are expected to shape hotly anticipated changes to U.S. tariffs impacting Asia. President Donald Trump is poised to announce reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day," based on reviews of the country's trade policy. U.S. officials have said the president will mark the occasion with a ceremony in the White House's Rose Garden.
U.S. hits Hong Kong officials with sanctions for 'transnational repression'

3 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

NEW YORK -- The U.S. on Monday announced sanctions targeting Hong Kong Justice Secretary Paul Lam as well as five other Hong Kongers and mainland Chinese who have played a role in eroding Hong Kong's freedoms and in connection with acts of what Washington calls "transnational repression." The State Department designated Lam; Sonny Au, secretary-general for the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and Dong Jingwei, director of China's...
Chinese robot makers set sights on U.S. amid Trump's onshoring push

1 month ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

CHICAGO -- Automated logistics and industrial equipment companies from China are betting on the U.S. market for growth, fueled by booming e-commerce sales and U.S. President Donald Trump's push to boost domestic manufacturing. Among the companies looking to expand their U.S. operations is logistics robot firm BlueSword, which said it is aiming to grow the country's share of overall sales with its new automation system.
Asian American groups condemn bill to block Chinese from studying in U.S.

1 month ago | asia.nikkei.com | Pak Yiu

NEW YORK -- Asian Americans are speaking out against congressional legislation that could ban Chinese nationals from being granted student visas amid heightened fears of deportation of foreigners and international students. Rep. Riley Moore, a Republican from West Virginia, is the sponsor of the Stop Chinese Communist Prying by Vindicating Intellectual Safeguards in Academia Act, a bill that would halt student or research visas for all Chinese citizens.