Donald Trump’s second term in office is getting off to a good start for China.

Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally.

Donald Trump unexpectedly held off tariffs on China on his first day back at the White House and did not single it out as a threat, raising the prospect of a rapprochement as both sides look to gain from each other rather than rain harm on an adversary.

Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen weakened slightly ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan later in the day.

S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.20%, andMarch Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.49% this morning, taking a breather after a strong rally this week, with investors turning their attention to U.

Chinese officials and ordinary people are hopeful but on edge as Donald Trump returns to the White House, eager to avoid a repeat of the bruising trade war that drove a wedge between the economic superpowers during his first term.

China: Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech fuelled run up on Wall Street after Donald Trump s huge AI investment

Trump advisor Elon Musk has longstanding business ties in China.

Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices fell after U.S.

Investing.com-- Chinese stocks are likely to face profit-taking and increased risk aversion going into the New Year holiday, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) analysts said in a note, especially in the face of U.S. trade tariffs under President Donald Trump.

Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump’s first full day in office amid hopes he will