The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
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Record Taiwan arms deal casts shadow over Trump’s 2026 Beijing visit
Analysts say the US$11.1 billion package could narrow the scope of a meeting between US leader and Xi, even if the talk goes ahead.
China sanctions firms, leaders in Taiwan arms sales, Boeing division included
BEIJING — Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington announced large-scale arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and…
Message to Beijing? Japan approves historic $58B defence spend as China-Taiwan tensions boil
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record-breaking defense budget exceeding ¥9 trillion ($58 billion) for fiscal 2026, marking a 9.4% increase to bolster strike capabilities with missiles and drones. This …
Bad news for Donald Trump as China slaps sanctions on 20 US defence firms due to…, Beijing warns of ‘stern response’ if…
The Chinese Foreign Ministry, in a statement, warned that Beijing would issue a stern response if attempts are made to provoke China on the Taiwan issue.
World Tennis Continental Cup 2025 Shenzhen: Day 1 results ft. Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina, Belinda Bencic vs Wang Xinyu
Iga Swiatek will be in action on Day 2 of the 2025 World Tennis Continental Cup. The six-time Grand Slam winner will take on Xinyu Wang in the third women’s singles match. Wang, who stunned…
4 ways China-US relations could fracture in 2026
Dozens of lawmakers foresee a surge in tensions over trade, Taiwan or supply chain disruptions possibly scuttling the current pause in US-China economic hostilities.
China Opens World’s Longest Tunnel in Xinjiang Province – See How It Reduces Hours of Travel to Minutes
China has inaugurated the world’s longest Tianshan Shengli tunnel, measuring 22.13 kilometers, in Xinjiang province, which cuts through the Tianshan Mountains. Let’s check how it will reduce travel time and make commute easier.
Missouri GOP Sen Eric Schmidt calls China’s $50B suit against him, state over COVID ‘ridiculous’
At issue is a lawsuit Missouri filed when Schmitt was the state’s attorney general alleging China hoarded personal protective equipment during the early months of the pandemic, harming the state and i …
Angry Beijing hits back at Trump after huge $10bn Taiwan arms deal announced
China has imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 executives, a week after the US announced a $10+ billion arms package for Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
China sanctions 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan
The move followed the announcement of a U.S. arms-sale package valued at more than $10 billion that drew an angry response from China, which claims Taiwan as its own.
Clean streets and glass towers of Shenzhen
Explore the ultra-modern side of Shenzhen as we walk through a sleek business district filled with glass skyscrapers, clean sidewalks, and futuristic vibes. This is a glimpse of how advanced urban …
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan
Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington annoucned large-scale arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions entail freezing the …
