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1. Good night, Vietnam? China economist says Trump tariffs could shut US back door
Chinese enterprises hoping to use Southeast Asia as a back door into the US market will have to reassess their investment strategies, a former central bank adviser warned, saying US president-elect Donald Trump “will certainly escalate tariffs” on shipments originating there.
2. Shanghai courts Taylor Swift as Chinese cities bet on stars to boost economy
Shanghai has entered preliminary talks with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift about a potential concert this year, according to a local tourism official, as Chinese cities aim to attract international stars and fire up the economy.