The Chinese military is more active near Taiwan than it has been in the past, with increased daily operations and more frequent patrols and exercises.
BUSINESS
China’s central bank holds rates steady amid US tariffs and yuan weakness
China’s central bank decided to keep key lending rates unchanged on Thursday, holding firm as the country deals with a weakened yuan, new US trade tariffs, and an economy that is still trying to …
Foreign firms welcome to share in China’s development, says foreign ministry
Foreign companies are welcome to take a share in the dividends of China’s development, its foreign ministry said on Thursday, as foreign corporate executives gathered in Beijing for a key annual …
Exclusive: Proposed US port fees on China-built ships begin choking coal, agriculture exports
President Donald Trump’s plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked ship visits to American ports is causing U.S. coal inventories to swell and stoking uncertainty in the …
OPEC, IEA focus on China oil demand, but crude imports are what matter: Russell
What’s more important for crude oil markets? Forecasts of Chinese oil demand growth by leading agencies or the reality of ongoing weakness in imports?
Proposed US port fees on China-built ships begin choking coal, agriculture exports
By Lisa Baertlein, Karl Plume and Timothy Gardner LOS ANGELES/CARLSBAD, California (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked ship visits …
US-China Trade War Escalates: Retaliatory Tariffs On Agriculture, Energy And Machinery Threaten Global Economy
Starting with steel and aluminium, the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Chinese exports to the US. China has responded with a variety of countermeasures. China has imposed matching tariffs …
Crypto Transactions Link Chinese Fentanyl Suppliers to Mexican Cartels: Chainalysis
On-chain evidence has tied Chinese labs to Mexican drug distributors, along with the seizure of roughly $5.5 million in crypto.
China executed four Canadians in recent months
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked for clemency in the drug-related accusations involving the dual citizens.
China is imposing 100% tariffs on Canadian canola tomorrow: Here’s what you need to know
The Chinese government said it will impose tariffs of 100 per cent on canola meal and oil starting on March 20. China will also impose 100 per cent tariffs on peas and 25 per cent…
Exclusive: Proposed US port fees on China-built ships begins choking coal, agriculture exports
President Donald Trump’s plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked ship visits to American ports is causing U.S. coal inventories to swell and stoking uncertainty in the …
Crypto Tribalism is the enemy of the industry’s progress – Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns that “crypto tribalism” is holding the industry back, calling for unity at the Digital Asset Summit 2025.
Xiaomi Aims To Sell More EVs In China Than All German Brands Combined
Xiaomi expects to sell as many as 350,000 electric vehicles in its home market this year. With attractive designs and generous equipment levels, the SU7 and YU7 have proved very popular. Xiaomi …
