China says it is ready to "fight to the end" with the United States, if Washington is bent on waging a trade war. This came after US President Donald Trump threatened to ramp up tariffs on all Chinese imports by another 50 percent, unless Beijing withdraws its tit-for-tat duty against his earlier levy. Chloe Feng reports:

Meanwhile, the White House says nearly 70 countries have reached out to begin negotiations over US tariffs. The Trump administration has already scheduled talks with South Korea and Japan, two close allies and major trading partners, while the Italian prime minister is due to visit Washington next week. Jamie Clarke reports:

Here in Hong Kong, the chief executive has hit out at the United States for slapping what he called "reckless" tariffs on countries and places around the world. As Azam Khan reports, John Lee vowed to respond to the levies by deepening international cooperation.

Irina Fan, the director of research at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, told Carol Musgrave the tit for tat tariffs raised fears of a global recession, but added the SAR had diversified its trade links and was prepared to face the fallout from the escalating disruptions from the trade war:

China strategist Andrew Leung says the United States is harming the trade bodies that it helped create after the second world war. And Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says Beijing is well prepared and has a broad arsenal to respond to any further tariff escalation by the US. Natale Ching reports:

A Chinese University economist says he expects the US Federal Reserve to cut rates soon in a bid to rescue the American economy. Kelly Yu with that story:

In other news, it was party time at the Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday night as British band Coldplay held the first of its four concerts there. Elvis Yu reports:

Coldplay will hold three more concerts this week at the Kai Tak Stadium, and the MTR says it'll increase services on the Tuen Ma and East Rail lines to accommodate fans. More on that from Hailey Yip:

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong will seize every opportunity to help social media influencers showcase the city to the world. Lee's remarks follow the visit last week by YouTube megastar IShowSpeed. The tourism minister, meanwhile, dismissed suggestions the government missed a chance to give Hong Kong greater global publicity. Kelly Yu reports:

The financial secretary says the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises will seek to attract cultural enterprises in the future in a way that combines innovation and technology with artistry. Paul Chan made the comments at a signing ceremony between the office and more than a dozen firms. Charlie Chun has more:

Tram passengers will have to pay up to 15 percent more from the 12th of next month. The new adult fare will go up to HK$3.3 from HK$3. Elvis Yu reports:

A transport worker convicted of rioting and wounding with intent in Yuen Long nearly six years ago has been sentenced to seven years in jail, after a retrial. Damon Pang reports:

The cosy relationship between US President Donald Trump and one of his main backers, billionaire Elon Musk, appears to be turning frosty, if reports citing sources prove to be correct. According to a Washington Post report, the world's richest man tried to reverse tariffs imposed by the president. Todd Harding reports:

Iran's foreign minister believes a new nuclear deal could be agreed with the United States, provided the Americans show sufficient goodwill in talks this weekend. He also said Iran's principal aim would remain the lifting of sweeping US sanctions. President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement on Monday that his administration would open talks with Iran. At the time, he said he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Tehran - but warned the Islamic republic would be in "great danger¨ if the talks failed. Jamie Clarke has more:

The United Nations Secretary-General has rejected a new Israeli proposal to control aid deliveries in Gaza. Israel says it will not allow the entry of any goods and supplies into the territory until Hamas releases all their remaining hostages. The group still holds 59 captives. Twenty-four are believed to be alive. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 25 people, including eight children and five women, overnight and into Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics. Jamie Clarke reports:

English Premier League giants Manchester United have announced they will play a friendly match in Hong Kong next month as part of their post-season Asian tour. Damon Pang reports: