Liu Jinsong, the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Department of Asian Affairs, on Thursday summoned Jaime FlorCruz, Manila’s envoy to Beijing, to lodge “serious representations on a series of recent negative developments in Taiwan-related…
Monthly Archives For April 2025
Exclusive: China waives tariffs on US ethane imports, sources say
China has waived the 125% tariff on ethane imports from the United States imposed earlier this month, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, among a group of products that have been…
Treasury Secretary Bessent calls on China to lead trade war de-escalation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on April 28 put the responsibility for reaching a trade agreement on China. He argued China should be liable because it sells five times more to the U.S. than the U.S.
Shipments from China to drop by 35% next week due to Trump tariffs, Port of LA chief warns
Shipments from China to the West Coast are poised to plunge by as much as 35% as President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs prompt major American retailers to slash import orders, the executive …
The world needs climate change leadership. It’s time for China to step up
The second Trump administration has announced various anti-climate policies under its “America first” strategy. Leaving the Paris agreement, kicking off a trade war, shutting down USAid and drilling …
Map Shows Reach of US Missiles on China’s Doorstep
Systems currently in the Philippines could menace China’s navy and threaten its southeast coast in a hypothetical conflict over Taiwan.
Russian Economy Faces Trump Tariff Threat From China: Officials
Kirill Tremasov, adviser to the governor of Russia’s central bank, issued a warning amid the Washington-Beijing trade war.
Senate confirms former Sen. David Perdue as Trump’s US ambassador to China amid tariff showdown
The Senate has confirmed former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China, just as the U.S. and China are locked in a tariff showdown that threatens to redefine diplomatic relations between the world’s two largest…
Trump Tariffs Could Undercut Russian Industry, Central Bank Adviser Warns
U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wars may hurt the Russian economy in ways that go beyond falling oil prices and shrinking budget revenues. If the U.S. and China fail to reach a resolution, Beijing …
China’s EV Brands Shine At The Shanghai Auto Show—While Tesla Stays Home
The world’s EV brands brought their A-game to China’s massive automotive expo. It almost didn’t matter that Tesla was MIA.
‘Running out of stuff:’ Retailers warn of shortages, empty shelves amid Trump tariffs
U.S. retailers would typically be ramping up orders now for back-to-school shopping season and the holidays, NBC said. The current drop in shipping is raising fears that consumers might not have the …
China caves on 125% tariff for major US export after White House predicts Beijing can’t keep up
China caved on one of its major 125% tariffs against ethane imports from the U.S. on Tuesday, having initially imposed the tariff last month.
Beijing lodges serious representations over Philippines’ moves
Beijing has lodged serious representations with the Philippines over its recent China-related negative moves, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
